Process for the Production of Fine Chemicals

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a process for the production of a fine chemical in a non-human organism, like a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant, a plant tissue or in one or more parts thereof. The invention furthermore relates to nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides, nucleic acid constructs, expression cassettes, vectors, antibodies, host cells, plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material, plants, microorganisms as well as agricultural compositions and to their use.

The instant application is based on and claims the benefit of priorfiled European Patent Application No. 09014472.6, filed 18 Nov. 2009,prior filed European Patent Application 09176396.1, filed 18 Nov. 2009,prior filed European Patent Application 09181052.3, filed 22 Dec. 2009,prior filed European Patent Application 10189169.5, filed 28 Oct .2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10189358.4, filed 29 Oct. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10189943.3, filed 4 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10186930.3, filed 8 Oct. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10190115.5, filed 5 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10190348.2, filed 8 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10190441.5, filed 9 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10190649.3, filed 10 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10191021.4, filed 12 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10191282.2, filed 16 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10188863.4, filed 26 Oct. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10191126.1, filed 15 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10191238.4, filed 15 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10190974.5 filed 12 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10190780.6, filed 11 Nov. 2010,prior filed European Patent Application 10190934.9, filed 12 Nov. 2010and prior filed European Patent Application 10190795.4, filed 11 Nov.2010. The entire content of the above-referenced patent applications areincorporated herein by this reference.

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The contents of the following submission on DVDs are incorporated hereinby reference in its entirety: two copies of the Sequence Listing (COPY 1and COPY 2), all on DVDs, each containing: file name: PF62758.txt, daterecorded: 17 Nov. 2010.

The present invention relates to a process for the production of finechemical in a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof.The invention furthermore relates to nucleic acid molecules,polypeptides, nucleic acid constructs, vectors, antibodies, host cells,plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material, plants,microorganisms as well as agricultural compositions and to their use.

Amino acids are used in many branches of industry, including the food,animal feed, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Aminoacids such as D,L-methionine, L-lysine or L-threonine are used in theanimal feed industry. The essential amino acids valine, leucine,isoleucine, lysine, threonine, methionine, tyrosine, phenylalanine andtryptophan are particularly important for the nutrition of humans and anumber of livestock species. Glycine, L-methionine and tryptophan areall used in the pharmaceutical industry. Glutamine, valine, leucine,isoleucine, histidine, arginine, proline, serine and alanine are used inthe pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Threonine, tryptophan andD,L-methionine are widely used feed additives (Leuchtenberger, W. Aminoacids—technical production and use, pp. 466-502, in Rehm et al., (Ed.)Biotechnology Vol. 6, chapter 14a, VCH Weinheim, 1996). Moreover, aminoacids are suitable for the chemical industry as precursors for thesynthesis of synthetic amino acids and proteins, such asN-acetylcysteine, S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine, (S)-5-hydroxytryptophanand other subtances, as for example described in Ullmann's Encyclopediaof Industrial Chemistry, Vol. A2, pp. 57-97, VCH Weinheim, 1985.

Over one million tonnes of amino acids are currently produced annually;their market value amounts to over 2.5 billion US dollars. They arecurrently produced by four competing processes: Extraction from proteinhydrolysates, for example L-cystine, L-leucine or L-tyrosine, chemicalsynthesis, for example of D,L-methionine, conversion of chemicalprecursors in an enzyme or cell reactor, for example L-phenylalanine,and fermentative production by growing, on an industrial scale, bacteriawhich have been developed to produce and secrete large amounts of thedesired molecule in question.

The biosynthesis of the natural amino acids in organisms capable ofproducing them, for example bacteria, has been characterized thoroughly;for a review of the bacterial amino acid biosynthesis and itsregulation, see H. E. Umbarger,Ann. Rev. Biochem. 47, 533 (1978).

It is known that amino acids are produced by fermentation of strains ofcoryneform bacteria, in particular Corynebacterium glutamicum. Due totheir great importance, the production processes are constantly beingimproved. Process improvements can relate to measures regardingtechnical aspects of the fermentation, such as, for example, stirringand oxygen supply, or the nutrient media composition, such as, forexample, the sugar concentration during fermentation, or to the work-upto give the product, for example by ion exchange chromatography, or tothe intrinsic performance properties of the microorganism itself.Bacteria from other genera such as Escherichia or Bacillus are also usedfor the production of amino acids. A number of mutant strains, whichproduce an assortment of desirable compounds from the group of thesulfur-containing fine chemicals, have been developed via strainselection. The performance properties of said microorganisms areimproved with respect to the production of a particular molecule byapplying methods of mutagenesis, selection and mutant selection. Methodsfor the production of methionine have also been developed. In thismanner, strains are obtained which are, for example, resistant toantimetabolites, such as, for example, the methionine analoguesα-methyL-methionine, ethionine, norleucine, N-acetylnorleucine,S-trifluoromethyl-homocysteine, 2-amino-5-heprenoitic acid,selenomethionine, methionine sulfoximine, methoxine,1-aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid or which are auxotrophic formetabolites with regulatory importance and which producesulfur-containing fine chemicals such as, for example, L-methionine.However, such processes developed for the production of methionine havethe disadvantage that their yields are too low for being economicallyexploitable and that they are therefore not yet competitive with regardto chemical synthesis.

Zeh (Plant Physiol. 127, 792 (2001)) describes increasing the methioninecontent in potato plants by inhibiting threonine synthase by what isknown as antisense technology. This leads to a reduced threoninesynthase activity without the threonine content in the plant beingreduced. This technology is highly complex; the enzymatic activity mustbe inhibited in a very differentiated manner since otherwiseauxotrophism for the amino acid occurs and the plant will no longergrow.

Methods of recombinant DNA technology have also been used for some yearsto improve Corynebacterium strains producing L-amino acids by amplifyingindividual amino acid biosynthesis genes and investigating the effect onamino acid production.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,616 teaches the production of higher amounts ofamino acids in plants by overexpressing a monocot storage protein indicots. WO 96/38574, WO 97/07665, WO 97/28247, U.S. Pat. No. 4,886,878,U.S. Pat. No. 5,082,993 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,670,635 are following thisapproach. That means in all the aforementioned intellectual propertyrights different proteins or polypeptides are expressed in plants. Saidproteins or polypeptides should function as amino acid sinks. Othermethods for increasing amino acids such as lysine are disclosed in WO95/15392, WO 96/38574, WO 89/11789 or WO 93/19190. In these casesspecial enzymes in the amino acid biosynthetic pathway such as thediphydrodipicolinic acid synthase are deregulated. This leads to anincrease in the production of lysine in the different plants. Anotherapproach to increase the level of amino acids in plants is disclosed inEP-A-0 271 408. EP-A-0 271 408 teaches the mutagenesis of plant andselection afterwards with inhibitors of certain enzymes of amino acidbiosynthetic pathway. WO 2006/069610, WO 2006/092449, WO 2007/087815 andUS 2007/0118916 teach inter alia the production of higher amounts ofamino acids, like methionine and threonine, in microorganism or plantsby expression or overexpression of selected genes.

As described above, the essential amino acids are necessary for humansand many mammals, for example for livestock. L-methionine is importantas methyl group donor for the biosynthesis of, for example, choline,creatine, adrenaline, bases—especially of those of RNA and DNA,histidine, and for the transmethylation following the formation ofS-adenosyL-methionine or as a sulfhydryl group donor for the formationof cysteine. Moreover, L-methionine appears to have a positive effect aspharmaceutical agent against depression.

Improving the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is an importanttask of the food-and-feed industry. This is necessary since, forexample, certain amino acids, which occur in plants are limited withregard to the supply of mammals. Especially advantageous for the qualityof foodstuffs and animal feeds is an as balanced as possible amino acidprofile since a great excess of an amino acid above a specificconcentration in the food has no further positive effect on theutilization of the food since other amino acids suddenly becomelimiting. A further increase in quality is only possible via addition offurther amino acids, which are limiting under these conditions. Thetargeted addition of the limiting amino acid in the form of syntheticproducts must be carried out with extreme caution in order to avoidamino acid imbalance. For example, the addition of an essential aminoacid stimulates protein digestion, which may cause deficiency situationsfor the second or third limiting amino acid, in particular. In feedingexperiments, for example casein feeding experiments, the additionalprovision of methionine, which is limiting in casein, has revealed thefatty degeneration of liver, which could only be alleviated after theadditional provision of tryptophan.

To ensure a high quality of foods and animal feeds, it is thereforenecessary to add a plurality of amino acids in a balanced manner to suitthe respective organism. Accordingly, there is still a great demand fornew and more suitable genes, which encode enzymes or regulators, whichparticipate in the biosynthesis of amino acids and make it possible toproduce certain amino acids specifically on an industrial scale withoutunwanted byproducts being formed. In the selection of genes forbiosynthesis or regulation two characteristics above all areparticularly important. On the one hand, there is as ever a need forimproved processes for obtaining the highest possible contents of aminoacids and on the other hand as less as possible byproducts should beproduced in the production process.

The present invention relates in paragraphs [0012.1.1.1] to [0514.1.1.1]to a process for the production of the fine chemical methionine asdefined below and corrresponding embodiments as described herein asfollows.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of methionine. L-Methionine is with lysin orthreonine (depending on the organism) one of the amino acids, which aremost frequently limiting.

It was now found that this object is achieved by providing the processaccording to the invention described herein and the embodimentscharacterized herein as well as in the claims.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of methionine, or, in other words, of the “finechemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.1.1] to [0514.1.1.1] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 1of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.1.1] to[0514.1.1.1]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.1.1] to [0514.1.1.1] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of paragraphs or sections [0014.1.1.1] and[0015.1.1.1], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.1.1] to[0514.1.1.1], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.1.1] and [0015.1.1.1].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “methionine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 1 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “methionine”. In one embodiment, the termmethionine or the term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphsor sections [0014.1.1.1] to [0514.1.1.1] at least one chemical compoundwith an activity of the above mentioned methionine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.1.1] to [0514.1.1.1] methionine,preferably the L-enantiomer of methionine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment , the term“the fine chemical” means methionine or its salts, in free form or boundto proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical”means the L-enantiomer of methionine. On the other hand in case“methionine” is stated it means methionine itself, its salts, ester oramides in free form or bound to proteins, preferably the L-enantiomer ofmethionine, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment “methionine” means the L-enantiomerof methionine in free form. In another preferred embodiment “methionine”means the L-enantiomer of methionine bound to proteins.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.1.1] to[0514.1.1.1]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.1.1] to [0514.1.1.1] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of section [0014.1.1.1] or section[0015.1.1.1], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.1.1] to[0514.1.1.1], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.1.1].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprisingmethionine, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1 g09680-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bi-functional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenosine kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.        Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for the        production of methionine, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase small subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine aldolase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uridine/cytidine kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2345-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3246-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 5′-nucleotidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine -lyase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yh1013c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogenin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml084w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol160w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yor392w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 1, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 1; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 1, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of methionine or a composition comprising        methionine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 1, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;

at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine ChemicalRelated Protein (FCRP)”encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene) comprising anucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 1, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 1, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 1;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        1, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 1; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule        comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

The term “increasing or generating of the expression of” may also beinterchanged by the term “overexpressing”.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 1.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 1, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 5′-nucleotidase,acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, adenosinekinase, arginine exporter protein, At1g09680-protein, At2g45420-protein,At4g32480-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0012-protein, b1003-protein, b1522-protein,b2032-protein, b2345-protein, b2513-protein, b2673-protein,b3246-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein,beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase, cystathionine-lyase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA-binding protein, F-box protein, glutaredoxin,glutathione S-transferase, glycogenin, homocitrate synthase, homoserinedehydrogenase, hydrolase, L-serine dehydratase, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malic enzyme, membrane transportprotein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase,peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase , Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, Sec-independent proteintranslocase subunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, threonine aldolase, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transport protein, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, yhl013c-protein, yml084w-protein,yol160w-protein, yor392w-protein, or zinc finger protein, whichrespectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, application no. 1, column 5or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, which respectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or afragment thereof, and/or which respectively can be amplified with theprimer set shown in Table III, application no. 1, column 8, are alsoreferred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 5′-nucleotidase, acetolactate synthase smallsubunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, adenosine kinase, arginine exporterprotein, At1g09680-protein, At2g45420-protein, At4g32480-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response factor,b0012-protein, b1003-protein, b1522-protein, b2032-protein,b2345-protein, b2513-protein, b2673-protein, b3246-protein,b3346-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein, beta-hydroxylase,bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, calcium-dependentprotein kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathioninegamma-synthase, cystathionine-lyase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA-binding protein, F-box protein, glutaredoxin, glutathioneS-transferase, glycogenin, homocitrate synthase, homoserinedehydrogenase, hydrolase, L-serine dehydratase, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malic enzyme, membrane transportprotein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase,peptidyl-prolyl cistrans isomerase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase , Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, Sec-independent proteintranslocase subunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, threonine aldolase, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transport protein, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, yh1013c-protein, yml084w-protein,yol160w-protein, yor392w-protein, or zinc finger protein, the respectiveprotein comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more respectivenucleic acid sequences as shown in Table I, application no. 1, column 5or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or fragmentthereof, the respective protein comprising a respective polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or a homolog orfragment thereof, the respective protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence as shown in Table IV,application no. 1, column 8, and/or the respective protein comprising atleast one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 1,column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical Related Protein” or“FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of methionine, by increasing or generating one or moreactivities, especially selected from the group consisting of(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 5′-nucleotidase, acetolactate synthase smallsubunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, adenosine kinase, arginine exporterprotein, At1g09680-protein, At2g45420-protein, At4g32480-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response factor,b0012-protein, b1003-protein, b1522-protein, b2032-protein,b2345-protein, b2513-protein, b2673-protein, b3246-protein,b3346-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein, beta-hydroxylase,bifunctional aspartokinase homoserine dehydrogenase, calcium-dependentprotein kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathioninegamma-synthase, cystathionine-lyase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA-binding protein, F-box protein, glutaredoxin, glutathioneS-transferase, glycogenin, homocitrate synthase, homoserinedehydrogenase, hydrolase, L-serine dehydratase, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malic enzyme, membrane transportprotein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase,peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase , Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, Sec-independent proteintranslocase subunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, threonine aldolase, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transport protein, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, yhl013c-protein, yml084w-protein,yol160w-protein, yor392w-protein, and zinc finger protein, which isconferred by one or more FCRPs or the gene product of one or moreFCRP-genes, for example by the gene product of a nucleic acid sequencescomprising a polynucleotide selected from the group as shown in Table I,application no. 1, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, e.g. or by one or moreproteins each comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more nucleicacid sequences selected from the group as shown in Table I, applicationno. 1, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, or by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 1, column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or aprotein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequence orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV,application no. 1, column 8.

As mentioned, the process for the production of the fine chemicalaccording to the present invention, in particular showing a generationor an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organismor a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-humanorganism or part thereof, can be mediated by one or more FCRP-genes orFCPRs.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 5′-nucleotidase,acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, adenosinekinase, arginine exporter protein, At1g09680-protein, At2g45420-protein,At4g32480-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0012-protein, b1003-protein, b1522-protein,b2032-protein, b2345-protein, b2513-protein, b2673-protein,b3246-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein,beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase, cystathionine-lyase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA-binding protein, F-box protein, glutaredoxin,glutathione S-transferase, glycogenin, homocitrate synthase, homoserinedehydrogenase, hydrolase, L-serine dehydratase, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malic enzyme, membrane transportprotein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase,peptidyl-prolyl cistrans isomerase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase , Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, Sec-independent proteintranslocase subunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, threonine aldolase, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transport protein, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, yhl013c-protein, yml084w-protein,yol160w-protein, yor392w-protein, and zinc finger protein, for exampleof the respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no.1, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respectivepolypeptide comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequences as shown in Table IV, application no. 1, column 8, or therespective polypeptide comprising at least one polypeptide motif asdepicted in Table IV, application no. 1, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At1g09680-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a DNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At2g45420-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a adenosine kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a homoserine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a peptidyl-prolyl        cis-trans isomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b0012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acetolactate        synthase small subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a membrane transport        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a threonine aldolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a L-serine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a uridine/cytidine        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2345-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a arginine exporter        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3246-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3346-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3817-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a threonine efflux        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a 5′-nucleotidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a coproporphyrinogen        Ill oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        cystathionine-lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cyclin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a F-box protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yhl013c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycogenin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a homoserine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yml084w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yol160w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yor392w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 1, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 1; or        -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression            product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a            polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column            5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1, preferably the coding            region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;        -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;            preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part            thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild            type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of methionine, or a composition comprising        methionine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g09680-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bi-functional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenosine kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betahydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase small subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine aldolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uridine/cytidine kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2345-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3246-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 5′-nucleotidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine-lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhl013c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogenin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml084w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol160w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yor392w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 1, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 1; or        -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression            product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a            polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column            5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1, preferably the coding            region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;        -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,            especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part            thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant            or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding            non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part            thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 1, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 1, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or        -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression            product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a            polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column            5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1, preferably the coding            region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is            joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle            localization sequence, preferably a plastid or a            mitochondrion locatization sequence, especially a plastid            localization sequence;        -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a            microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as            compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type            non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 1, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 1; or        -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression            product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a            polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column            5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1, preferably the coding            region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;        -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or imitochondra,            especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part            thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant            or a part thereof, through transformation of the organelle,            as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type            non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of methionine, or a composition comprising        methionine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g09680-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenosine kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidyl-prolyl        cis-trans isomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0012-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase small subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        aldolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uridine/cytidine        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2345-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.        Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for the        production of methionine, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3246-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 5′-nucleotidase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cystathionine-lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhl013c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogenin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml084w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol160w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yor392w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of methionine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 1, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 1; or        -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression            product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a            polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column            5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1, preferably the coding            region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;        -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part            thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant            or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding            non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part            thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of methionine, or a composition comprising        methionine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 1, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depitcted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 1.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 1, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depitcted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 1.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 1, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depitcted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 1.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment of the present invention the process furthercomprises the step of recovering the fine chemical, which is synthesizedby the organism from the organism and/or from the culture medium usedfor the growth or maintenance of the organism.

For the purposes of the present invention, as a rule the plural isintended to encompass the singular and vice versa, unless otherwisespecified.

Comprises/comprising and grammatical variations thereof when used inthis specification are to be taken to specify the presence of statedfeatures, integers, steps or components or groups thereof, but not topreclude the presence or addition of one or more other features,integers, steps, components or groups thereof.

The term “Table I” used in this specification is to be taken to specifythe content of Table I A and Table I B. The term “Table II” used in thisspecification is to be taken to specify the content of Table II A andTable II B. The term “Table I A” used in this specification is to betaken to specify the content of Table I A. The term “Table I B” used inthis specification is to be taken to specify the content of Table I B.The term “Table II A” used in this specification is to be taken tospecify the content of Table II A. The term “Table II B” used in thisspecification is to be taken to specify the content of Table II B. Inone preferred embodiment, the term “Table I” means Table I B. In onepreferred embodiment, the term “Table II” means Table II B. In a line ofTable I related nucleic acid molecules are listed. In column 3 the locusname, often also referred to as gene name, is given, in column 5 thelead sequence ID No. thereto and in column 8 the sequence ID No. ofhomologues thereof. In the corresponding line of Table II the respectivepolypeptides are listed. In column 3 the protein name is given (which isaccording to the common understanding of the skilled person in the artusually used for the gene as well as the polypeptide and thereforeidentical with the gene name/locus name), in column 5 the (corresonding)lead sequence ID No. thereto and in column 8 the (corresponding)sequence ID No. of homologues thereof.

In Tables I and II in column 4 information is given from which organismthe lead sequence according to column 5 has been identified, in column 7information is given which fine chemical is generated or increased, andin an especial embodiment in column 6 information is given aboutnon-targeted expression or expression in plastids or mitochon dria.

Tables III and IV are arranged accordingly whereby in column 8 of TableIII primers are listed which can be used to amplify the sequence of thecorresponding lead sequence indicated in column 5 of the same line andwhereby in column 8 of Table IV consensus and pattern sequences arelisted which are shared by the lead sequence as indicated in column 5 ofthe same line and their homologs listed in the same line in Table IIcolumn 8. How the consensus and pattern sequences are determined isdescribed lateron in the application in more detail.

The terms “increase”, “raise”, “extend”, “enhance”, “improve” and“amplify” as well as the grammatical versions thereof relate to acorresponding change of a property in a non-human organism, a part of anorganism such as a tissue, seed, root, leave, flower, pollen etc. or ina cell and are interchangeable. Preferably, the overall activity in thevolume is increased or enhanced in cases if the increase or enhancementis related to the increase or enhancement of an activity of a geneproduct, independent whether the amount of gene product or the specificactivity of the gene product or both is increased or enhanced or whetherthe amount, stability or translation efficacy of the nucleic acidsequence or gene encoding for the gene product is increased or enhanced.

Under “change of a property” it is understood that the activity,expression level or amount of a gene product or the metabolite contentis changed in a specific volume relative to a corresponding volume of acontrol, reference or wild type, including the de novo creation of theactivity or expression.

The term “increase” may be directed to a change of said property in thesubject of the present invention or only in a part thereof, for example,the change can be found in a compartment of a cell, like an organelle,or in a part of an non-human organism, like plant tissue, plant seed,plant root, pollen, leave, flower etc. but is not detectable in theoverall subject, i.e. complete cell or plant, if tested.

Accordingly, the term “increase” means that the specific activity of apolypeptide or the amount of a compound or of a metabolite, e.g. of apolypeptide, a nucleic acid molecule or an encoding mRNA or DNA or thefine chemical, can be increased in a volume.

The term “increase” includes that a compound or an activity isintroduced into a cell or a subcellular compartment or organelle de novoor that the compound or the activity has not been detectable before, inother words it is “generated”.

Accordingly, in the following, the term “increasing” also comprises theterm “generating” or “stimulating”. The increased activity manifestsitself in an increase of the fine chemical.

The terms “wild type”, “control” or “reference” are exchangeable and canbe a cell or a part of a non-human organism such as an organelle like achloroplast or a tissue, or a non-human organism, in particular amicroorganism or a plant, which was not modified or treated according tothe herein described process according to the invention. Accordingly,the cell or a part of a non-human organism such as an organelle like achloroplast or a tissue, or an organism, in particular a microorganismor a plant used as wild type, control or reference corresponds to thecell, non-human organism, microorganism, plant, or a part thereof, asmuch as possible and is in any other property but in the result of theprocess of the invention as identical to the subject matter of theinvention as possible. Thus, the wild type, control or reference istreated identically or as identical as possible, saying that onlyconditions or properties might be different which do not influence thequality of the tested property.

Preferably, any comparison is carried out under analogous conditions.The term “analogous conditions” means that all conditions such as, forexample, culture or growing conditions (such as soil, nutrient, watercontent of the soil, temperature, humidity or surrounding air), or assayconditions (such as buffer composition, temperature, substrates,pathogen strain, concentrations and the like) are kept identical betweenthe experiments to be compared.

The “reference”, “control” or “wild type” is preferably a subject, e.g.an organelle, a cell, a tissue, an organism, in particular amicroorganism or a plant, which was not modified or treated according tothe herein described process of the invention and is in any otherproperty as similar to the subject matter of the invention as possible.The reference, control or wild type is in its genome, transcriptome,proteome or metabolome as similar as possible to the subject of thepresent invention. Preferably, the term “reference-”, “control-” or“wild type-”-organelle, -cell, -tissue or -organism, in particular amicroorganism or a plant, relates to an organelle, cell, tissue ororganism, in particular a microorganism or a plant, which is nearlygenetically identical to the organelle, cell, tissue or organism, inparticular a microorganism or plant, or a part thereof, of the presentinvention, preferably 95%, more preferred are 98%, even more preferredare 99.00%, in particular 99.10%, 99.30%, 99.50%, 99.70%, 99.90%,99.99%, 99.999% or more. Most preferable the “reference”, “control”, or“wild type” is a subject, e.g. an organelle, a cell, a tissue, anorganism, in particular a microorganism or a plant, which is geneticallyidentical to the organism, in particular plant, cell, a tissue ororganelle used according to the process of the invention except that theresponsible or activity conferring nucleic acid molecules or the geneproduct encoded by them are amended, manipulated, exchanged orintroduced according to the inventive process.

In case, a control, reference or wild type differing from the subject ofthe present invention only by not being subject of the process of theinvention can not be provided, a control, reference or wild type can bea non-human organism in which the cause for the modulation of anactivity conferring the generation/increase of the fine chemical orexpression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention as describedherein has been switched back or off, e.g. by knocking out theexpression of responsible gene product, e.g. by antisense inhibition, byinactivation of an activator or agonist, by activation of an inhibitoror antagonist, by inhibition through adding inhibitory antibodies, byadding active compounds as e.g. hormones, by introducing negativedominant mutants, etc. A gene production can for example be knocked outby introducing inactivating point mutations, which lead to an enzymaticactivity inhibition or a destabilization or an inhibition of the abilityto bind to cofactors etc.

Accordingly, preferred reference subject is the starting subject of thepresent process of the invention. Preferably, the reference and thesubject matter of the invention are compared after standardization andnormalization, e.g. to the amount of total RNA, DNA, or protein oractivity or expression of reference genes, like housekeeping genes, suchas ubiquitin, actin or ribosomal proteins.

In accordance with the invention, the term “non-human organism” asunderstood herein relates always to an organism with the exception of ahuman being, in particular to an animal or a plant or a microorganism.Further, the term “animal” as understood herein relates always to anon-human animal. Preferably the term “non-human organism” shall mean amicroorganism, in particular those containing plastids, such as algae,or a plant or the like.

As used herein, “plant” is meant to include not only a whole plant butalso a part thereof i.e., one or more cells, tissues, including forexample, leaves, stems, shoots, roots, flowers, fruits, seeds andpollen.

The term “organelle” according to the invention shall mean for example“mitochondrion” or “plastid”. The term “plastid” according to theinvention is intended to include various forms of plastids includingproplastids, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, gerontoplasts, leucoplasts,amyloplasts, elaioplasts and etioplasts, preferably chloroplasts. Theyall have as a common ancestor the aforementioned proplasts.

Unless otherwise specified, the terms “polynucleotides”, “nucleic acid”and “nucleic acid molecule” are interchangeable in the present context.Unless otherwise specified, the terms “peptide”, “polypeptide” and“protein” are interchangeably in the present context. The term“sequence” may relate to polynucleotides, nucleic acids, nucleic acidmolecules, peptides, polypeptides and proteins, depending on the contextin which the term “sequence” is used. The terms “gene(s)”,“polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”, “nucleotide sequence”, or“nucleic acid molecule(s)” as used herein refer to a polymeric form ofnucleotides of any length, either ribonucleotides ordeoxyribonucleotides. The terms refer only to the primary structure ofthe molecule.

Thus, the terms “gene(s)”, “polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”,“nucleotide sequence”, or “nucleic acid molecule(s)” as used hereininclude double- and single-stranded DNA and/or RNA. They also includeknown types of modifications, for example, methylation, “caps”,substitutions of one or more of the naturally occurring nucleotides withan analog. Preferably, the DNA or RNA sequence comprises a codingsequence encoding the herein defined polypeptide.

A “coding sequence” is a nucleotide sequence, which is transcribed intoa RNA, e.g. a regulatory RNA, such as a miRNA, a ta-siRNA, cosuppressionmolecule, an RNAi, a ribozyme, etc. or preferably into a mRNA which istranslated into a polypeptide when placed under the control ofappropriate regulatory sequences. The boundaries of the coding sequenceare determined by a translation start codon at the 5′-terminus and atranslation stop codon at the 3′-terminus. A coding sequence caninclude, but is not limited to mRNA, cDNA, recombinant nucleotidesequences or genomic DNA, while introns may be present as well undercertain circumstances. The terms “coding sequence” and “coding region”are interchangeable in the present context.

As used in the present context a nucleic acid molecule may alsoencompass the untranslated sequence located at the 3′ and/or at the 5′end of the coding gene region, for example at least 500, preferably 200,especially preferably 100, nucleotides of the sequence upstream of the5′ end of the coding region and/or at least 100, preferably 50,especially preferably 20, nucleotides of the sequence downstream of the3′ end of the coding gene region. In the event for example theantisense, RNAi, snRNA, dsRNA, siRNA, miRNA, ta-siRNA, cosuppressionmolecule, ribozyme etc. technology is used coding regions as well as the5′- and/or 3′-regions can advantageously be used.

However, it is often advantageous only to choose the coding region of anucleic acid sequence for cloning and expression purposes. Except as nototherwise specified in the sequence listing according to WI PO Standard25 for a respective CDS usually the coding region of a nucleic acidmolecule is depicted at numeric identifier <222>, whereby the codingregion starts at the position given by the first number (given inbrackets) and ends at the position given by the second number (given inbrackets) and thereafter under numeric identifier <400>the respectivesequence is disclosed.

Unless otherwise specified, the term “polypeptide” refers to a polymerof amino acids (amino acid sequence) and does not refer to a specificlength of the molecule. Thus, peptides and oligopeptides are includedwithin the definition of polypeptide. This term does also refer to orinclude post-translational modifications of the polypeptide, forexample, glycosylations, acetylations, phosphorylations and the like.Included within the definition are, for example, polypeptides containingone or more analogs of an amino acid (including, for example, unnaturalamino acids, etc.), polypeptides with substituted linkages, as well asother modifications known in the art, both naturally occurring andnon-naturally occurring. The terms “protein” and “polypeptide” used inthis application are interchangeable.

The term “recovering” means the isolation of the fine chemical indifferent purities, that means on the one hand harvesting of thebiological material, which contains the fine chemical without furtherpurification and on the other hand purities of the fine chemical between5% and 100% purity, preferred purities are in the range of 10% and 99%.In one embodiment, the purities are at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or 99%.

A “transit peptide” is an amino acid sequence, whose encoding nucleicacid sequence is translated together with the corresponding structuralgene. That means the transit peptide is an integral part of thetranslated protein and forms an amino terminal extension of the protein.Both are translated as so called “preprotein”. In general the transitpeptide is cleaved off from the preprotein during or just after importof the protein into the correct cell organelle such as a plastid ormitochondrion to yield the mature protein. The transit peptide ensurescorrect localization of the mature protein by facilitating the transportof proteins through intracellular membranes. In principle the nucleicacid sequence encoding a transit peptide can be isolated from everyorganism such as microorganisms such as algae or plants containingplastids, preferably chloroplasts, or mitochondria. Preferred nucleicacid sequences encoding a transit peptide are derived from a nucleicacid sequence encoding a protein finally resided in the plastid ormitochondria, respectively, and stemming from an organism selected fromthe group consisting of the genera:

Acetabularia, Arabidopsis, Brassica, Capsicum, Chlamydomonas, Cucurbita,Dunaliella, Euglena, Flaveria, Glycine, Helianthus, Hordeum, Lemna,Lolium, Lycopersion, Malus, Medicago, Mesembryanthemum, Nicotiana,Oenotherea, Oryza, Petunia, Phaseolus, Physcomitrella, Pinus, Pisum,Raphanus, Silene, Sinapis, Solanum, Spinacea, Stevia, Synechococcus,Triticum and Zea.

Advantageously plastidial transit peptides, which are beneficially usedin an embodiment of the process of the present invention, are derivedfrom the nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein selected from thegroup consisting of

ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase,5-enolpyruvyl-shikimate-3-phosphate synthase, acetolactate synthase,chloroplast ribosomal protein CS17, Cs protein, ferredoxin,plastocyanin, ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase activase, tryptophansynthase, acyl carrier protein, plastid chaperonin-60, cytochrome c552,22-kDA heat shock protein, 33-kDa Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 1,ATP synthase y subunit, ATP synthase 6 subunit, chlorophyll-a/b-bindingproteinII-1, Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 2, Oxygen-evolvingenhancer protein 3, photosystem I: P21, photosystem I: P28, photosystemI: P30, photosystem I: P35, photosystem I: P37, glycerol-3-phosphateacyltransferases, chlorophyll a/b binding protein, CAB2 protein,hydroxymethyl-bilane synthase, pyruvate-orthophosphate dikinase, CAB3protein, plastid ferritin, ferritin, early light-inducible protein,glutamate-1-semialdehyde aminotransferase, protochlorophyllidereductase, starch-granule-bound amylase synthase, light-harvestingchlorophyll a/b-binding protein of photosystem II, major pollen allergenLol p 5a, plastid CIpB ATP-dependent protease, superoxide dismutase,ferredoxin NADP oxidoreductase, 28-kDa ribonucleoprotein, 31-kDaribonucleoprotein, 33-kDa ribonucleoprotein, acetolactate synthase, ATPsynthase CF0 subunit 1, ATP synthase CFO subunit 2, ATP synthase CF0subunit 3, ATP synthase CF0 subunit 4, cytochrome f, ADP-glucosepyrophosphorylase, glutamine synthase, glutamine synthase 2, carbonicanhydrase, GapA protein, heat-shock-protein hsp21, phosphatetranslocator, plastid CIpA ATP-dependent protease, plastid ribosomalprotein CL24, plastid ribosomal protein CL9, plastid ribosomal proteinPsCL18, plastid ribosomal protein PsCL25, DAHP synthase, starchphosphorylase, root acyl carrier protein II, betaine-aldehydedehydrogenase, GapB protein, glutamine synthetase 2,phosphoribulokinase, nitrite reductase, ribosomal protein L12, ribosomalprotein L13, ribosomal protein L21, ribosomal protein L35, ribosomalprotein L40, triose phosphate-3-phosphoglyerate-phosphate translocator,ferredoxin-dependent glutamate synthase, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme and NADP-malatedehydrogenase.

More preferred the nucleic acid sequence encoding a plastidal transitpeptide is derived from a nucleic acid sequence encoding a proteinfinally resided in the plastid and stemming from an organism selectedfrom the group consisting of the species: Acetabularia mediterranea,Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica campestris, Brassica napus, Capsicumannuum, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Cucurbita moschata, Dunaliellasalina, Dunaliella tertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Flaveria trinervia,Glycine max, Helianthus annuus, Hordeum vulgare, Lemna gibba, Loliumperenne, Lycopersion esculentum, Malus domestica, Medicago falcata,Medicago sativa, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, Nicotianaplumbaginifolia, Nicotiana sylvestris, Nicotiana tabacum, Oenothereahookeri, Oryza sativa, Petunia hybrida, Phaseolus vulgaris,Physcomitrella patens, Pinus tunbergii, Pisum sativum, Raphanus sativus,Silene pratensis, Sinapis alba, Solanum tuberosum, Spinacea oleracea,Stevia rebaudiana, Synechococcus, Synechocystis, Triticum aestivum andZea mays.

Even more preferred nucleic acid sequences are encoding plastidaltransit peptides as disclosed by von Heijne et al. (Plant MolecularBiology Reporter, 9 (2), 104 (1991)), which are hereby incorporated byreference. Table a shows some examples of the transit peptide sequencesdisclosed by von Heijne et al. According to the disclosure of theinvention especially in the examples the skilled worker is able to linkother nucleic acid sequences disclosed by von Heijne et al. to therespective nucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, columns 5 or 8,preferably the respective coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof. Most preferred nucleic acid sequences encodingtransit peptides are derived from the genus Spinacia such as chloroplast30S ribosomal protein PSrp-1, root acyl carrier protein II, acyl carrierprotein, ATP synthase: γ subunit, ATP synthase: σ subunit, cytochrom f,ferredoxin I, ferredoxin NADP oxidoreductase (=FNR), nitrite reductase,phosphoribulokinase, plastocyanin or carbonic anhydrase. The skilledworker will recognize that various other nucleic acid sequences encodingtransit peptides can easily isolated from plastid-localized proteins,which are expressed from nuclear genes as precursors and are thentargeted to plastids. Such transit peptides encoding sequences can beused for the construction of other expression constructs. The transitpeptides advantageously used in the inventive process and which are partof the inventive nucleic acid sequences and proteins are typically 20 to120 amino acids, preferably 25 to 110, 30 to 100 or 35 to 90 aminoacids, more preferably 40 to 85 amino acids and most preferably 45 to 80amino acids in length and function post-translationally to direct theprotein to the plastid, preferably to the chloroplast. The nucleic acidsequences encoding such transit peptides are localized upstream ofnucleic acid sequence encoding the mature protein. For the correctmolecular joining of the transit peptide encoding nucleic acid and thenucleic acid encoding the protein to be targeted it is sometimesnecessary to introduce additional base pairs at the joining position,which form restriction enzyme recognition sequences useful for themolecular joining of the different nucleic acid molecules. Thisprocedure might lead to very few additional amino acids at theN-terminal of the mature imported protein, which usually and preferablydo not interfere with the protein function. In any case, the additionalbase pairs at the joining position which form restriction enzymerecognition sequences have to be chosen with care, in order to avoid theformation of stop codons or codons which encode amino acids with astrong influence on protein folding, like e.g. proline. It is preferredthat such additional codons encode small n.d. structural flexible aminoacids such as glycine or alanine.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic”is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

Other plastid transit peptides are disclosed by Schmidt et al. (J. Biol.Chem. 268 (36), 27447 (1993)), Della-Cioppa et al. (Plant. Physiol. 84,965 (1987)), de Castro Silva Filho et al. (Plant Mol. Biol. 30, 769(1996)), Zhao et al. (J. Biol. Chem. 270 (11), 6081 (1995)), Römer etal. (Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 196 (3), 1414 (1993)), Keegstra etal. (Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Mol. Biol. 40, 471 (1989)), Lubbenet al. (Photosynthesis Res. 17, 173 (1988)) and Lawrence et al. (J.Biol. Chem. 272, (33), 20357 (1997)), Cho et al. (Planta 224, 598(2006)), Lucia et al. (Transgenic R. 17 (4), 529 (2008)), Murayama etal. (Planta 225 (5), 1193 (2007)). A general review about targeting isdisclosed by Allison R. Kermode in Critical Reviews in Plant Science 15(4), 285 (1996).

Favored plastidal transit peptide sequences, which are used in anembodiment of the inventive process and which form part of the inventivenucleic acid sequences are generally enriched in hydroxylated amino acidresidues (serine and threonine), with these two residues generallyconstituting 20-35% of the total. They often have an amino-terminalregion empty of Gly, Pro, and charged residues. Furthermore they have anumber of small hydrophobic amino acids such as valine and alanine andgenerally acidic amino acids are lacking. In addition they generallyhave a middle region rich in Ser, Thr, Lys and Arg. Overall they havevery often a net positive charge.

Advantageously mitochondrial transit peptides, which are beneficiallyused in an embodiment of the process of the present invention, arederived from the nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein selected fromthe group consisting of 22 kDA heat shock protein; 70 kDA heat shockprotein; 83 kDA heat shock protein; 40S ribosomal protein S19; 50Sribosomal protein L15; ribosomal protein L29; 22 kDA PSST protein ofcomplex I; 2-oxoacid dehydrogenase family protein; 2-oxoglutarate/malatetranslocator; 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate hydroxymethyltransferase;3-Methylcrotonyl-coenzyme A carboxylase (MCCase); 7,8 - Dihydropteroatesynthase (DHPS)/6-hydroxymethyl-7,8-dihydropterine pyrophosphokinase(HPPK); aconitate hydratase; acyl carrier protein (ACP); ADP/ATPtranslocase; alanyl-tRNA synthetase; alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH);alternative oxidase (AOX); aminoacylt-RNA ligase; asparateaminotransferase; ATP synthase alpha subunit; ATP synthase beta subunit;ATP synthase delta subunit; ATP synthase epsilon subunit; ATP synthasegamma subunit; ATP-dependent Clp protease-proteolytic subunit;Chaperonin 60- CPN60; Chaperonin 60 (2)-CPN60-2; Chaperonin60(1)-CPN60-1; citrate synthase; cytochrome b-c1complex subunit RieskeFeS Protein; cytochrome c reductase-processing peptidase subunit II;dihydrolipoamide S-acetyltransferase; farnesyl-diphosphate synthase 1;formate dehydrogenase; fumarate hydratase; gamma carbonic anhydraseprotein (gammaCA); gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 1 (gammaCAL1);gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 2 (gammaCAL2); gamma-aminobutyricacid transaminase (GABA-T); glutathione reductase (GR); glycinedecarboxylase subunit H; glycine decarboxylase subunit L; glycinedecarboxylase subunit P; glycine decarboxylase subunit T; isovaleryl-CoAdehydrogenase (IVD); lipoamide dehydrogenase; malate oxidoreductase;manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn)SOD; methylmalonate-semialdehydedehydrogenase; mitochondrial-processing peptidase beta subunit (MPP);mitochondrial-processing peptidase subunit alpha (MPP);monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR; NAD dependent isocitratedehydrogenase; NAD dependent malate dehydrogenase; NAD-dependent malicenzyme; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 59 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malicenzyme 62 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 65 kDa isoform; NADHubiquinone oxidoreductase 29 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase18 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 20 kDa subunit;NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 23 kDa subunit; NAD-Hubiquinoneoxidoreductase 75 kDa subunit; NADP dependent isocitrate dehydrogenase;NADP dependent malate dehydrogenase; nucleoside diphosphate kinase;nucleoside diphosphate kinase III; o-acetylserine (thiol) lyase (OAS-TL); propionyl-CoA carboxylase; protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase; pyruvatedehydrogenase E1 component subunit alpha; serine acetyltransferase(SAT); serine hydroxymethyltransferase; succinate dehydrogenase (SDH);succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH); succinyl-CoA ligase(GDP-forming) alpha-chain; succinyl-CoA ligase [GDP-forming] subunitbeta; thiosulfate sulfurtransferase; threonyl-tRNA synthetase;trans-2-enoyl-CoA reductase; translocase inner membrane (TIM);translocase outer membrane (TOM); tRNA synthetase class I and ubiquinolcytochrome C oxidoreductase complex.

More preferred the nucleic acid sequence encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide is derived from a nucleic acid sequence encoding aprotein finally resided in the mitochondrion and stemming from anorganism selected from the group consisting of the species: Acetabulariamediterranea, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica campestris, Brassica napus,Capsicum annuum, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, CururbitaCucurbita moschata,Daucus carota, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliella tertiolecta, Euglenagracilis, Flaveria trinervia, Glycine max, Helianthus annuus, Hordeumvulgare, Lactuca sativa, Lemna gibba, Lolium perenne, Lycopersionesculentum, Malus domestica, Medicago falcata, Medicago sativa,Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, Nicotiana plumbaginifolia, Nicotianasylvestris, Nicotiana tabacum, Oenotherea hookeri, Oryza sativa, Petuniahybrida, Phaseolus vulgaris, Physcomitrella patens, Pinus tunbergii,Pisum sativum, Pyrus pyrifolia, Raphanus sativus, Saccharum officinarum,Silene pratensis, Sinapis alba, Solanum tuberosum, Spinacea oleracea,Stevia rebaudiana, Synechococcus, Synechocystis, Triticum aestivum andZea mays.

Even more preferred nucleic acid sequences are encoding mitochondrialtransit peptides as disclosed by White and Scandalios (Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci., 86 (10), 3534 (1989)), Cho et al (Plant Physiol. 149, 745 (2009)),Chatre et al (Journal of Experimental Botany, 60 (3), 741 (2009)),Murayama et al (Planta 225 (5), 1193 (2007) and Manzano et al (2006) ,which are hereby incorporated by reference. Table b shows some examplesof the transit peptide sequences disclosed by White and Scandalios(1989), Cho et al (2009), Chatre et al (2009), Murayama et al (2007) andManzano et al (2006), Glaser et al (Plant Mol Biol. 38 (1-2), 311 (1998)and Huang et al (Plant Phys. 150, 1272 (2009)). According to thedisclosure of the invention especially in the examples the skilledworker is able to link other nucleic acid sequences disclosed by Glaseret al (Plant Mol Biol. 38 (1-2), 311 (1998)) and Huang et al (PlantPhys. 150, 1272 (2009)) to the respective nucleic acid sequences shownin Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Most preferred nucleic acid sequencesencoding transit peptides are derived from the genus Arabidopsisthaliana such as mitochondrial malate oxidoreductase, manganesesuperoxide dismutase (Mn)SOD, translocase inner membrane (TIM),translocase outer membrane (TOM), ATP synthase alpha subunit, ATPsynthase beta subunit, ATP synthase gamma subunit, ATP synthase deltasubunit, ATP synthase epsilon subunit, ADP/ATP translocase, aconitatehydratase and isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase (IVD). The skilled workerwill recognize that various other nucleic acid sequences encodingtransit peptides can easily isolated from mitochondrion-localizedproteins, which are expressed from nuclear genes as precursors and arethen targeted to mitochondria. Such transit peptides encoding sequencescan be used for the construction of other expression constructs. Thetransit peptides advantageously used in the inventive process and whichare part of the inventive nucleic acid sequences and proteins aretypically 20 to 120 amino acids, preferably 25 to 110, 30 to 100 or 35to 90 amino acids, more preferably 40 to 85 amino acids and mostpreferably 45 to 80 amino acids in length and functionpost-translationally to direct the protein to the mitochondrion. Thenucleic acid sequences encoding such transit peptides are localizedupstream of nucleic acid sequence encoding the mature protein. For thecorrect molecular joining of the transit peptide encoding nucleic acidand the nucleic acid encoding the protein to be targeted it is sometimesnecessary to introduce additional base pairs at the joining position,which forms restriction enzyme recognition sequences useful for themolecular joining of the different nucleic acid molecules. Thisprocedure might lead to very few additional amino acids at theN-terminal of the mature imported protein, which usually and preferablydo not interfere with the protein function. In any case, the additionalbase pairs at the joining position which forms restriction enzymerecognition sequences have to be chosen with care, in order to avoid theformation of stop codons or codons which encode amino acids with astrong influence on protein folding, like e.g. proline. It is preferredthat such additional codons encode small n.d. structural flexible aminoacids such as glycine or alanine.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I,column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For the avoidance ofdoubt, the term “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” are interchangeable.)

Other mitochondric transit peptides are disclosed by Cho et al. (PlantPhysiol. 149, 745 (2009)), Gnanasambandam et al. (Functional PlantBiology 35(2), 166, (2008)), Subbaiah et al. (J. Biol.Chem. 281 (23),15625 (2006)), Murcha et al. (Plant Physiol. 138, 2134 (2005)), Chatreet al. (Journal of Experimental Botany, 60 (3), 741 (2009)), Millar andHeazlewood (Plant Physiol. 131, 443 (2003)), White and Scandalios (Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci., 86 (10), 3534 (1989)), Laloi et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci., 98 (24), 14144 (2001)), Barranco-Medina et al. (Plant Physiol. andBiochem. 45, 729 (2007)), Olejnik et al. (FEBS J. 274 (18), 4877(2007)), Fabre et al. (Plant Cell and Env. 30 (5), 617 (2007)), Murayamaet al. (Planta 225 (5), 1193 (2007)), Bathgate et al. (Eur. J. Biochem.183, 303 (1989)), Winning et al. (Plant J. 2, 763 (1992)), Murcha et al.(Plant Physiol. 143, 199 (2007)), Lehnerer et al. (Botanica Acta, 107,306 (1994)), Kimura et al. (J. Biol.Chem. 265 (11), 6079 (1990)), Yanget al. (Plant Mol. Biol., 62, 951 (2006)).

Favored mitochondric transit peptide sequences, which are used in anembodiment of the inventive process and which form part of the inventivenucleic acid sequences are generally enriched in hydroxylated amino acidresidues (serine and threonine), with these two residues generallyconstituting 20-35% of the total. They often have an amino-terminalregion empty of Gly, Pro, and charged residues. Furthermore they have anumber of small hydrophobic amino acids such as valine and alanine andgenerally acidic amino acids are lacking. In addition they generallyhave a middle region rich in Ser, Thr, Lys and Arg. Overall they havevery often a net positive charge.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein metioned in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequences ofan range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein metionedin Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the three aminoacids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is aware of thefact that there is not a need for such short sequences in the expressionof the genes.

TABLE aExamples of plastidal transit peptides disclosed by von Heijne et al.Trans SEQ Pep Organism Transit Peptide ID NO. Reference  1 AcetabulariaMASIMMNKSVVLSKECAKPLATPKVTLN  1 Mol. Gen. mediterraneaKRGFATTIATKNREMMVWQPFNNKMFET Genet. 218, FSFLPP 445 (1989)  2Arabidopsis MAASLQSTATFLQSAKIATAPSRGSSHL  2 EMBO J. 8, thalianaRSTQAVGKSFGLETSSARLTCSFQSDFK 3187 (1989) DFTGKCSDAVKIAGFALATSALVVSGASAEGAPK  3 Arabidopsis MAQVSRICNGVQNPSLICNLSKSSQRKS  3 Mol. Gen. thalianaPLSVSLKTQQHPRAYPISSSWGLKKSGM Genet. 210, TLIGSELRPLKVMSSVSTAEKASEIVLQ437 (1987) PIREISGLIKLP  4 Arabidopsis MAAATTTTTTSSSISFSTKPSPSSSKSP  4Plant thaliana LPISRFSLPFSLNPNKSSSSSRRRGIKS Physiol. 85,SSPSSISAVLNTTTNVTTTPSPTKPTKP 1110 (1987) ETFISRFAPDQPRKGA  5 ArabidopsisMITSSLTCSLQALKLSSPFAHGSTPLSS  5 J. Biol. thaliana LSKPNSFPNHRMPALVPVChem. 265, 2763 (1990)  6 Arabidopsis MASLLGTSSSAIWASPSLSSPSSKPSSS  6EMBO J. thaliana PICFRPGKLFGSKLNAGIQIRPKKNRSR 9, 1337 YHVSVMNVATEINSTEQVVGKFDSKKSA (1990) RPVYPFAAI  7 ArabidopsisMASTALSSAIVGTSFIRRSPAPISLRSLP  7 Plant thaliana SANTQSLFGLKSGTARGGRVVAMPhysiol. 93, 572 (1990)  8 Arabidopsis MAASTMALSSPAFAGKAVNLSPAASEVL  8Nucl. Acids thaliana GSGRVTNRKTV Res. 14, 4051 (1986)  9 ArabidopsisMAAITSATVTIPSFTGLKLAVSSKPKTL  9 Gene 65, thalianaSTISRSSSATRAPPKLALKSSLKDFGVI 59 (1988) AVATAASIVLAGNAMAMEVLLGSDDGSLAFVPSEFT 10 Arabidopsis MAAAVSTVGAINRAPLSLNGSGSGAVSA 10 Nucl. Acidsthaliana PASTFLGKKWTVSRFAQSNKKSNGSFKV Res. 17,LAVKEDKQTDGDRWRGLAYDTSDDQIDI 2871 (1989) 11 ArabidopsisMkSSMLSSTAWTSPAQATMVAPFTGLKS 11 Plant Mol. thalianaSASFPVTRKANNDITSITSNGGRVSC Biol. 11, 745 (1988) 12 ArabidopsisMAASGTSATFRASVSSAPSSSSQLTHLK 12 Proc. Natl. thalianaSPFKAVKY TPLPS SRSKSSSFSVSCT Acad. Sci. IAKDPPVLMAAGSDPALWQRPDSFGRFGUSA 86, KFGGKYVPE 4604 (1989) 13 Brassica MSTTFCSSVCMQATSLAATTRISFQKPA13 Nucl. Acids campestris LVSTTNLSFNLRRSIPTRFSISCAAKPE Res. 15,TVEKVSKIVKKQLSLKDDQKVVAE 7197 (1987) 14 BrassicaMATTFSASVSMQATSLATTTRISFQKPV 14 Eur. J. Bio- napusLVSNHGRTNLSFNLSRTRLSISC chem. 174, 287 (1988) 15 ChlamydomonasMQALSSRVNIAAKPQRAQRLWRAEEVKA 15 Plant Mol. reinhardtii APKKEVGPKRGSLVKBiol. 12, 463 (1989) 16 Cucurbita MAELIQDKESAQSAATAAAASSGYERRN 16FEBS Lett. moschata EPAHSRKFLEVRSEEELLSCIKK 238, 424 (1988) 17 SpinaceaMSTINGCLTSISPSRTQLKNTSTLRPTF 17 J. Biol. oleraceaIANSRVNPSSSVPPSLIRNQPVFAAPAP Chem. 265, IITPTL 5414 (1990) 18 SpinaceaMTTAVTAAVSFPSTKTTSLSARCSSVIS 18 Curr. oleraceaPDKISYKKVPLYYRNVSATGKMGPIRAQ Genet. 13, IASDVEAPPPAPAKVEKMS 517 (1988)19 Spinacea MTTAVTAAVSFPSTKTTSLSARSSSVIS 19 oleraceaPDKISYKKVPLYYRNVSATGKMGPIRA

TABLE b Examples of mitochondric transit peptides disclosed by  White and Scandalios (1989); Cho et al (2009); Chatre et al (2008); Murayama et al (2007); Manzano et al (2006): Trans SEQ PepOrganism Transit Peptide ID NO. Reference 20 Zea maysMALRTLASKKVLSFPFGGAGRPLAAA 63 Proc. Nat. ASARGV Acad. Sci. 86, 3534(1989) 21 Oryza sativa MGKAAAVGTAVVVAAAVGVAVVLA 64 Plant Physiol149, 745 (2009) 22 Oryza sativa MGKGTVVGTAVVVCAAAAAAVGVAVV 65 Plant VSPhysiol 149, 745 (2009) 23 Arabidosis MIITTHKRDINLLVLQLGAALAVSFA 66J. Exp. Bot. thaliana GFLFARFRKNTKR 60 (3), 741 (2009) 24 Oryza sativaMAAAAISHLRRGAPRHARALYLSTR- 67 Planta 225 RFSSSSAAGVAPLAAVAASARR-(5), 1193 LLSTSVDSGASSGESYKPPLFDPF- (2007) RAASLASSAPPLESPPIEELPDDA-TPPPEEEPGLPAPEKDPVATACQHE- LEGLKAVETVRSRKESTEEKEAWSL- LGRSVVSYCGTA 25Arabidosis MSVSCCCRNLGKTIKKAIPSHHLHL- 68 Plant Mol. thalianaRSLGGSLYRRRIQSSSMETDLKS Bio. 61, 195 (2006)

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced and expressedin plastids e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective linein Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated, or are directlyintroduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if for the nucleic acidmolecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

For expression a person skilled in the art is familiar with differentmethods to introduce the nucleic acid sequences into differentorganelles, such as the preferred plastids or mitochondria. Such methodsare for example disclosed by Pal Maiga (Annu. Rev. Plant Biol. 55, 289,(2004)), Evans T. (WO 2004/040973), McBride K. E. et al. (U.S. Pat. No.5,455,818), Daniell H. et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 5,932,479 and U.S. Pat. No.5,693,507) and Straub J. M. et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 6,781,033). Apreferred method is the transformation of microspore-derived hypocotylor cotyledonary tissue (which are green and thus contain numerousplastids) leaf tissue and afterwards the regeneration of shoots fromsaid transformed plant material on selective medium. As methods for thetransformation bombarding of the plant material or the use ofindependently replicating shuttle vectors are well known by the skilledworker. But also a PEG-mediated transformation of plastids orAgrobacterium transformation with binary vectors are possible. Usefulmarkers for the transformation of plastids are positive selectionmarkers for example the chloramphenicol-, streptomycin-, kanamycin-,neomycin-, amikamycin-, spectinomycin-, triazine- and/orlincomycin-resistance genes. As additional markers named in theliterature often as secondary markers, genes coding for the resistanceagainst herbicides such as phosphinothricin (=glufosinate, BASTA™,Liberty™, encoded by the bar gene), glyphosate(=N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, Roundup Ready™, encoded by the5-enolpyruvylshikimaete-3-phosphate synthase gene=epsps), sulfonylurea(e.g. =Staple™, encoded by the acetolactate synthase gene),imidazolinone (=IMI, e.g. imazethapyr, imazamox, Clearfield™, encoded bythe acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) gene, also known as acetolactatesynthase (ALS) gene) or bromoxynil (=Buctril™, encoded by the oxy gene)or genes coding for antibiotics such as hygromycin or G418 are usefulfor further selection. Such secondary markers are useful in the casewhen most genome copies are transformed. In addition negative selectionmarkers such as the bacterial cytosine deaminase (encoded by the codAgene) are also useful for the transformation of organelles, especiallyplastids.

Thus, in one embodiment, an activity disclosed herein as being conferredby a polypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated by linking thepolypeptide disclosed in respective line in Table II, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a polypeptide conferring the same said activitywith a targeting signal as herein described, if in the respective linein column 6 of Table II the term “plastidic” is listed for saidpolypeptide. For example, the polypeptide described can be linked to thetargeting signal shown in Table a.

Accordingly, in the method of the invention for producing a transgenicplant with increased fine chemical production as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type plant, comprisingtransforming a non-human organism, preferably a plant cell, a plant or apart thereof, with the mentioned nucleic acid molecule, said nucleicacid molecule selected from said mentioned group encodes for apolypeptide conferring said activity being linked to a targeting signalas mentioned herein, e.g. as mentioned in Table a, e.g. if in therespective line in column 6 of Table II the term “plastidic” is listedfor the encoded polypeptide.

To increase the possibility of identification of transformants it ispossible to use reporter genes other then the aforementioned resistancegenes or in addition to said genes. Reporter genes are for exampleβ-galactosidase-, β-glucuronidase-(GUS), alkaline phosphatase- and/orgreen-fluorescent protein-genes (GFP).

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 1,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region theeof, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limeted to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 1 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in th erespective line in Table II,application no. 1 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no.1, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 1, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicalactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in The respective line in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fargmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

In another embodiment, an activity disclosed herein as being conferredby a polypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II is increasedor generated by linking the polypeptide disclosed in the respective linein Table II or a polypeptide conferring the same said activity with antargeting signal as herein described, if in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table II the term “mitochondrial ” is listed for saidpolypeptide. For example, the polypeptide described can be linked to thetargeting signal shown in Table b.

In these cases the respective organelle is a mitochondrion. However, theremarks made regarding the plastids are applicable in analogy.

In another embodiment, an activity disclosed herein as being conferredby a polypeptide shown in Table II is increased or generated by thepolypeptide disclosed in the respective line in Table II or apolypeptide conferring the same said activity without linking saidpolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II to a targetingsignal, if in the respective line in column 6 of Table II the term“non-targeted” is listed for said polypeptide.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“non-targeted” shall indicate, that the nucleic acid of the invention isexpressed without the addition of a “non-natural transit peptideencoding sequence”. A “non-natural transit peptide encoding sequence” isa sequence which is not a natural part of a nucleic acid of theinvention, e.g. of the nucleic acids depicted in the respective line inTable I column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, but which is rather added by molecularmanipulation steps as for example described in the example under“plastid targeted expression”. However, the terms “non-targeted” shallnot exclude a targeted localisation to any cell compartment for theproducts of the inventive nucleic acid sequences by their naturallyoccuring sequence properties within the background of the transgenicorganism. The subcellular location of the mature polypetide derived fromthe enclosed sequences can be predicted by a skilled person for theorganism (plant) by using software tools like TargetP (Emanuelsson etal., J. Mol. Biol. 300, 1005 (2000)), ChloroP (Emanuelsson et al.,Protein Science 8, 978 (1999)) or other predictive software tools(Emanuelsson et al., Nature Protocols 2, 953 (2007)).

Preferably, the process according to the invention further comprises thestep of recovering the fine chemical, which is synthesized by theorganism from the organism and/or from the culture medium used for thegrowth or maintenance of the organism. The term “recovering” means theisolation of the fine chemical in different purities, that means on theone hand harvesting of the biological material, which contains the finechemical without further purification and on the other hand purities ofthe fine chemical between 5% and 100% purity, preferred purities are inthe range of 10% and 99%. In one embodiment, the purities are at least20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or 99%.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalmethionine leads to an enhanced production of the respective finechemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%,30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, morepreferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of therespective fine chemical methionine in comparison to the wild-type asdefined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of the activityof a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 1, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or theircombination can be achieved by joining the protein to a respectivetransit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial”is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in methionine,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein methionine, respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g09680protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1 g09680, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 353, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 352, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 352 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 353, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity At1g09680-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 60-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA-binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g14490, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 385, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 386, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityDNA-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to52-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide At1g31230, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 628, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 627,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 627 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 628, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 60 to 306-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1 g48040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 813, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 812, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 812 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 813, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityprotein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to49-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 47-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g25070, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 1299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1299, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to89-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At2g45420-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g45420, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 1624, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1623 or polypeptide SEQ

ID NO. 1624, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, isincreased or generated, or if the activity At2g45420-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the methionine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 37-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenosine kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g09820, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1697, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1696, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1696 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1697, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenosine kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to53-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to67-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxin responsefactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 147-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 63-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to77-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 52-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3655, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3654 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3655, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 84-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to184-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to54-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the methionine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 62 to 83-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 75-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5319, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to45-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc finger protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5494, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc finger protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to37-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a betahydroxylase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6076, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6075 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to55-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homoserinedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3546,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6269, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6268, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6269, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homoserine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 172-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 280 to288-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6075, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6675, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6674,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6674 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6675, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, partitularly in a range of 37 to46-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0012-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0012, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 6811, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6810, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.6810 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6811, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb0012-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 66-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetolactatesynthase small subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0078,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6819, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6818 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6819, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetolactate synthase small subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the methionine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 24-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine protease, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serineprotease is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 182-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 21 to 57-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, partitularly in a range of 48 to194-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine aldolase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0870, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 7731, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7730, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7730 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7731, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitythreonine aldolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, For example, an increase of the methionineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 38-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to1310-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 144-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 144-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1601, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 7993, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7992, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7992 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7993, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitytransport protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to64-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-serinedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1814, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8034, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8033, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8033 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8034,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity L-serine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aserine/threonine-protein phosphatase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1838, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 8317, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8316,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8316 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8317, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityserine/threonine-protein phosphatase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 50 to 59-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1854, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 8364, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8363 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8364, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity pyruvatekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, For example, an increase of the methionine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 45-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2032-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2032-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 75-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a uridine/cytidinekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2066, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8938, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8937, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8937 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8938,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity uridine/cytidine kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 64-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2345-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2345, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9157, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9156, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9156 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9157, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2345-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 231-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2513-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2513-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 55-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2673-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2673, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2673-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 57-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a arginine exporterprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2923, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9334, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9333 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9334,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine exporter protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 54-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3246-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3246, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9471, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9470, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9470 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9471, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb3246-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 77 to 121-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3346-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3346, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10104, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10105, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3346-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to40-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a valine-pyruvatetransaminase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3572, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10173, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10172 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10173,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity valine-pyruvate transaminase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 652-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydroxyaciddehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3771, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10253, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10252 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10253,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydroxyacid dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 22 to 93-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3817-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3817, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10709, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10708, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10708 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10709, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3817-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to61-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine effluxprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3823, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine efflux protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 84 to691-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to55-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 5′-nucleotidase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1108, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 11212, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11211, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 11211 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11212, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 5′-nucleotidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to67-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1545, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11424, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11423 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11424,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 58-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, For example, an increase of the methionine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 34-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11991, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxidoreductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to40-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11991, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxidoreductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to37-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1655, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to58-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1791, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12141, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12140 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12141, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to66-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to71-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninelyase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yal012w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 13377, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 13376, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 13376 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 13377,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cystathionine-lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 22 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ydl155w, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 14172, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 14171, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 14171 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14172, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the methionine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 107-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydl159w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 14276, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14275, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14275 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14276,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 54-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydl168w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 14303, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14302, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14302 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14303,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 46-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a F-box protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Ydr131c, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 14707, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 14706, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 14706 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14707, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity F-box protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to31-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhl013c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhl013c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 14716, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14715, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14715 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14716,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhl013c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 73-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYi1053w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14770, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14769,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14769 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14770, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of themethionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to31-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogenin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Yjl137c, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 14822, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 14821, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 1,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 14821 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14822, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogenin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, For example, an increase of the methionineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 37 -percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninegamma-synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr130c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14844, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14843 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14844, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cystathionine gamma-synthase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,For example, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 30-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homoserinedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr139c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 14886, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14885, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14885 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14886, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homoserine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the methionine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yml084w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yml084w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 15176, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15175, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15175 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15176,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yml084w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yol160w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yol160w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 15180, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15179, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15179 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15180,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yol160w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of methionine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yor392w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yor392w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 15184, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15183, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 1, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15183 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15184,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yor392w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the methionine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 20-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

In an embodiment of the invention, a protein or polypeptide has the“activity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,column 3” if its de novo activity, or its increased expression directlyor indirectly leads to an increase in the fine chemical level in theorganism or a part thereof, preferably in a cell of said organism, andthe protein has the above-mentioned activities of a protein as shown inthe respective line in Table II, column 3. Throughout the specificationthe activity or preferably the biological activity of such a protein orpolypeptide or an nucleic acid molecule or sequence encoding suchprotein or polypeptide is identical or similar if it still has thebiological or enzymatic activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, column 3, or which has at least 10% of the originalbiological or enzymatic activity, preferably at least 20%, 30%, 40%,50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or 99% in comparison to a protein as shownin Table II, column 3.

A series of mechanisms exists via which a modification of a protein,e.g. the polypeptide of the invention can directly or indirectly affectthe yield, production and/or production efficiency of the fine chemical.

For example, the molecule number or the specific activity of thepolypeptide or the nucleic acid molecule may be increased. Largeramounts of the fine chemical can be produced if the polypeptide or thenucleic acid of the invention is expressed de novo in an organismlacking the activity of said protein, preferably the nucleic acidmolecules as mentioned in the respective line in Table I, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, alone or, if desired in combination with a transit peptide forexample as mentioned in Table a or b, respectively, or in anotherembodiment by introducing said nucleic acid molecules into an organelle,such as a plastid, in the transgenic organism. However, it is alsopossible to modify the expression of the gene which is naturally presentin the organisms, for example by integrating a nucleic acid sequence,encoding an organelle targeting sequence in front (5 prime) of thecoding sequence, leading to a functional preprotein, which is directedfor example to the organelle.

This also applies analogously to the combined increased expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or its gene productwith that of further enzymes or regulators of the fine chemicalbiosynthesis pathways, e.g. which are useful for the synthesis of thefine chemicals.

The increase or modulation according to this invention can beconstitutive, e.g. due to a stable permanent transgenic expression or toa stable mutation in the corresponding endogenous gene encoding thenucleic acid molecule of the invention or to a modulation of theexpression or of the behaviour of a gene conferring the expression ofthe polypeptide of the invention, or transient, e.g. due to a transienttransformation or temporary addition of a modulator such as an agonistor antagonist or inducible, e.g. after transformation with a inducibleconstruct carrying the nucleic acid molecule of the invention undercontrol of an inducible promoter and adding the inducer, e.g.tetracycline or as described herein below.

The increase in activity of the polypeptide amounts in a cell, anorganelle, an organ or a non-human organism or a part thereof preferablyto at least 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 150% or 200%,250% or more in comparison to the control, reference or wild type.

In an embodiment the increase in activity of the polypeptide amounts inan organelle such as a plastid or a mitochondrion. In another embodimentthe increase in activity of the polypeptide amounts in the cytoplasm. Inanother embodiment the increase in activity of the polypeptide amountsin the cytosol.

In the context of the application the term “cytoplasm” defines thecompartment of the cell to which the protein is directed by the hostcell without the addition of artifical targeting sequences, which arenaturally not part of the protein.

In the context of the application the term “cytosol” defines the fluidof the cell between the plasma membrane and the organelles; that meansthat the organelles as well as the nucleus are not part of the cytosol.

The specific activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention or of the polypeptide of the presentinvention can be tested as described in the examples. In particular, theexpression of a protein in question in a cell, e.g. a plant cell or amicroorganism and the detection of an increase the fine chemical levelin comparison to a control is an easy test and can be performed asdescribed in the state of the art.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 1, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g09680 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At1 g09680-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g09680-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g09680, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g09680, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g09680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g09680, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g09680-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g09680-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.352, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g14490 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA-binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g14490, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g14490, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g14490, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g14490, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g31230 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g31230, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g31230, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g31230, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g31230, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by agene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 627, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inmethionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48040, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.812, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g25070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said

At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown incolumn 8 of Table I, application no. 1, preferably the coding regionthereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown incolumn 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the samerespective line as said At2g25070, and preferably the activity isincreased non-targeted, or

-   -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g25070, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1298, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g45420 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At2g45420-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At2g45420-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g45420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At2g45420-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At2g45420-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1623, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g09820 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of adenosine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenosine kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g09820, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g09820, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g09820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g09820, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenosine kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “adenosine kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1696,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “auxin response factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15700 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15700, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3654, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said

At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown incolumn 8 of Table I, application no. 1, preferably the coding regionthereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown incolumn 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the samerespective line as said At4g33040, and preferably the activity isincreased non-targeted, or

-   -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc finger protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph. In particular, it was observedthat in plants, especially in Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product non-targeted with the activityof a “zinc finger protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inmethionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 1, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmalic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT _(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 1, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 1, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofbeta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 1, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 1, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 1, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in methionine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3546 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 1, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofhomoserine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homoserine dehydrogenase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3546, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3546, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3546, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 1, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3546, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homoserine dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 6268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 1, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofhydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 1, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6075 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 1, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 1, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “peptidyl-prolyl cis-transisomerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6674, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in methionine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0012 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb0012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0012-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0012, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0012, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0012, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0012, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6810,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0078 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of acetolactatesynthase small subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetolactate synthase small subunit”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0078, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0078, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0078, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0078, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetolactate synthase small subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetolactate synthase smallsubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in methionine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of serineprotease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said

B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as depicted incolumn 8 of Table II, application no. 1, preferably a homolog orfunctional equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, applicationno. 1, and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0348, andpreferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in methioninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in methioninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of membranetransport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0870 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of threoninealdolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine aldolase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0870, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0870, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0870, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0870, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine aldolase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine aldolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7730,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of majorfacilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in methioninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph. In particular, it was observed that inplants, especially in Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product non-targeted with the activity of a“b1522-protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in methioninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1601 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of transportprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1601, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1601, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1601, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1601, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.7992, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1814 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of L-serinedehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-serine dehydratase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1814, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1814, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1814, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1814, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.8033, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1838 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofserine/threonine-protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1838, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1838, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1838, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1838, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8316, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in methionine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1854 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of pyruvatekinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1854, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8363,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2066 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofuridine/cytidine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “uridine/cytidine kinase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2066, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2066, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2066, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2066, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “uridine/cytidine kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “uridine/cytidine kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 8937, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2345 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2345-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2345-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2345, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2345, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2345, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2345, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2345-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2345-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9156,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2673-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2923 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of arginineexporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “arginine exporter protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2923, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2923, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2923, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2923, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine exporter protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

-   -   In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in        Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a        gene product non-targeted with the activity of a “arginine        exporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising        the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the coding        region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase in        methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3246 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3246-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3246-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3246, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3246, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3246, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3246-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3246-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9470,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of acetyl CoAcarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3346 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3346-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3346-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3346, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3346-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3346-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3572 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofvaline-pyruvate transaminase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3572, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3572, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3572, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3572, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3771 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofdihydroxyacid dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3771, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3817 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3817-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3817-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3817, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3817, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3817, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3817, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3817-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3817-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3823 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of threonineefflux protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine efflux protein”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3823, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine efflux protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine efflux protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 1, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1108 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of5′-nucleotidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “5′-nucleotidase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1108, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1108, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1108, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1108, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “5′-nucleotidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “5′-nucleotidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11211,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1545 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione S-transferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1545, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutathione S-transferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcoproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1655 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofPhotosystem I reaction center subunit XI.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1655, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Photosystem I reaction centersubunit XI”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in methionine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1791 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Synechocystis Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res.28(1), 72 (2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1791, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12140, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in methionine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofthreonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofSec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in methionine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 1,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofhomocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yal012w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcystathionine-lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cystathionine-lyase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ya1012w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal012w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal012w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yal012w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine-lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cystathionine-lyase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.13376, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl155w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of cyclin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl155w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl155w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl155w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl155w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14171,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl159w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of proteinkinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl159w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl159w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl159w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl159w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14275,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl168w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of proteinkinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl168w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl168w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl168w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl168w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14302,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr131c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of F-boxprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “F-box protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr131 c, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr131 c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr131 c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr131 c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “F-box protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “F-box protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhl013 c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 1, has been published in Goffeau et al.,

Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996). And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yhl013c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yh1013c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhl013 c, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl013 c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl013c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhl013c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14715,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YiI053w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said YiI053w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yi1053w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yi1053w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said YiI053w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14769, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of YjI137c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycogenin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogenin”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said YjI137c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yj1137c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a        consensus sequence or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in        the respective line in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of        Table IV, application no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said YjI137c, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table        II, application no. 1, preferably a homolog or functional        equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application        no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yj1137c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogenin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycogenin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14821,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr130c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in methionine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr139c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofhomoserine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homoserine dehydrogenase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr139c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr139c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr139c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr139c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.14885, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ym1084w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyml084w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yml084w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yml084w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table 1, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml084w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml084w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml084w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yml084w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ym1084w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15175,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yol160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyol160w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yol160w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yol160w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol160w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yol160w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yol160w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yol160w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15179,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor392w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.1, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyor392w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing methionine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yor392w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor392w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 1, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor392w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 1, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor392w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 1,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 1, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor392w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yor392w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yor392w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15183,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in methionine compared with the wild type control.

It was further observed that increasing or generating the activity of aFCRP gene shown in Table d, e.g. a nucleic acid molecule derived fromthe coding region of the nucleic acid molecule shown in Table d in A.thaliana conferred the production of or the increase in fine chemical,compared with the wild type control. Thus, in one embodiment, a nucleicacid molecule, preferably the coding region thereof, indicated in Tabled or its homolog as indicated in the respective line in Table I or theexpression product is used in the method of the present invention togenerate or to increase the production of fine chemical in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant, compared with the wild typecontrol.

In this context, the fine chemical amount in a cell, in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a microorganim or a part thereof, is increasedby 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 120,150% or 200% or more.

The fine chemical can be contained in the organism either in its freeform and/or bound to proteins or polypeptids or mixtures thereof.Accordingly, in one embodiment, the amount of the free form in a cell,in a non-human organism, like a plant or a microorganim or part thereof,is increased byl%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%,100%, 120, 150% or 200% or more. Accordingly, in another embodiment, theamount of the bound fine chemical in a cell, in a non-human organism,like a plant or a microorganim or part thereof, is increased byl%, 3%,5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 120, 150% or 200%or more.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical methionine, upon targeting to the plastids ormitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has the structure of therespective polypeptide described herein, in particular of thepolypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 1, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, or homolos or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

Owing to the biological activity of the proteins which are used in theprocess according to the invention and which are encoded by nucleic acidmolecules according to the invention, it is possible to producecompositions comprising the fine chemical, i.e. an increased amount ofthe fine chemical free or bound, e.g amino acid compositions. Dependingon the choice of the non-human organism used for the process accordingto the present invention, for example a microorganism or a plant,compositions or mixtures comprising the fine chemical can be produced.

The term “expression” refers to the transcription and/or translation ofa codogenic gene segment or gene. As a rule, the resulting product is anmRNA or a protein.

However, expression products can also include functional RNAs such as,for example, antisense, nucleic acids, tRNAs, snRNAs, rRNAs, RNAi,siRNA, ribozymes etc. Expression may be systemic, local or temporal, forexample limited to certain cell types, tissues organs or organelles ortime periods.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,        5′-nucleotidase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA        carboxylase, adenosine kinase, arginine exporter protein,        At1g09680-protein, At2g45420-protein, At4g32480-protein,        ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response        factor, b0012-protein, b1003-protein, b1522protein,        b2032-protein, b2345-protein, b2513-protein, b2673-protein,        b3246-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein,        beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine        dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine        gamma-synthase, cystathionine-lyase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,        DNA-binding protein, F-box protein, glutaredoxin, glutathione        S-transferase, glycogenin, homocitrate synthase, homoserine        dehydrogenase, hydrolase, L-serine dehydratase, major        facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malic enzyme,        membrane transport protein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol        glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase, peptidylprolyl cis-trans        isomerase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,        Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, protein kinase,        protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, Sec-independent protein        translocase subunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase, threonine aldolase, threonine dehydratase,        threonine efflux protein, transcription factor, transport        protein, uridine/cytidine kinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase,        yhl013c-protein, yml084w-protein, yol160w-protein,        yor392w-protein, and zinc finger protein, or of a polypeptide as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1,        columns 5 or 8,or its homologs or fragments, and conferring the        production of or an increase in methionine, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g.

protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or itshomologs or fragments, or of a mRNA encoding the polypeptide of thepresent invention having the hereinmentioned activity selected from thegroup consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring theproduction of or an increase in methionine, respectively; and/or

-   -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned methionine        generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitiory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a methionine        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a methionine increasing activity, respectively, e.g.        of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated        in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5        or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding one or more        exogenous inducing factors to the non-human organism or parts        thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a

FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention or a polypeptide of the present invention, havingherein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of saidactivities mentioned in (a) and conferring a methionine increasingactivity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of aprotein as indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.1, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, and/or

-   -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a methionine        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a methionine; increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        by adding positive expression or removing negative expression        elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used to either        introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants the 35S        enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor elements form        regulatory regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used        to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to acitivty of        positive elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced        in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be        identified in which the positive elements have be integrated        near to a gene of the invention, the expression of which is        thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced methionine production, respectively;        and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        methionine increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respuective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondria!” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a methionine increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1,        columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, if for the        corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in        column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondria!” is        indicated, in these organelles by the stable or transient        transformation, advantageously stable transformation, of        organelles, preferably plastids or mitochondria, with an        inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably in form of an        expression cassette containing said sequence leading to the        expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides of the invention        in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a methionine increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1,        columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, if for the        corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in        column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial ” is        indicated, in these organelles by integration of a nucleic acid        of the invention into the genome of the respective organelle        under control of preferable a promoter selective for the        respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of methionine, respectively, after increasingthe expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide, non-targeted orin organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria, preferably plastids,or having the activity of a polypeptide having an activity as theprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1,column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increase of methionine,respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

In general, the amount of mRNA or polypeptide in a cell or a compartmentof a non-human organism correlates with the amount of encoded proteinand thus with the overall activity of the encoded protein in saidvolume. Said correlation is not always linear, the activity in thevolume is dependent on the stability of the molecules, the degradationof the molecules or the presence of activating or inhibiting co-factors.Further, product and educt inhibitions of enzymes are well known anddescribed in Textbooks, e.g. Stryer, Biochemistry or Zinser et al.“Enzyminhibitoren”/Enzyme inhibitors”.

The activity of the above-mentioned proteins and/or poylpeptide encodedby the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention can be increasedin various ways. For example, the activity in an organism or in a partthereof, like a cell or in an organelle of the cell, is increased forexample via targeting of the nucleic acid sequence or the encoded geneproduct to an organelle such as plastids or mitochondria, preferentiallyto plastids, and/or increasing the gene product number, e.g. byincreasing the expression rate, like introducing a stronger promoter, orby increasing the stability of the mRNA expressed, thus increasing thetranslation rate, and/or increasing the stability of the gene product,thus reducing the proteins decayed. Further, the activity or turnover ofenzymes can be influenced in such a way that a reduction or increase ofthe reaction rate or a modification (reduction or increase) of theaffinity to the substrate results, is reached. A mutation in thecatalytic centre of an polypeptide of the invention, e.g. as enzyme, canmodulate the turn over rate of the enzyme, e.g. an exchange of an aminoacid in the catalytic center can lead to an increased activity of theenzyme, or the deletion of regulator binding sites can reduce a negativeregulation like a feedback inhibition (or a substrate inhibition, if thesubstrate level is also increased). The specific activity of an enzymeof the present invention can be increased such that the turn over rateis increased or the binding of a co-factor is improved. Improving thestability of the encoding mRNA or the protein can also increase theactivity of a gene product. The stimulation of the activity is alsounder the scope of the term “increased activity”.

Moreover, the regulation of the above-mentioned nucleic acid sequencesmay be modified so that gene expression is increased. This can beachieved advantageously by means of heterologous regulatory sequences orby modifying, for example mutating, the natural regulatory sequenceswhich are present. The advantageous methods may also be combined witheach other.

In general, an activity of a gene product in a non-human organism orpart thereof, in particular in a plant cell or organelle of a plantcell, a plant, or a plant or a part thereof or in a microorganism can beincreased by increasing the amount of the specific encoding mRNA or thecorresponding protein in said organism or part thereof. “Amount ofprotein or mRNA” is understood as meaning the molecule number ofpolypeptides or mRNA molecules in an organism, a tissue, a cell or acell compartment. “Increase” in the amount of a protein means thequantitative increase of the molecule number of said protein in anon-human organism, a cell or a cell compartment, such as an organellelike a plastid or mitochondrion, or part thereof—for example by one ofthe methods described herein below—in comparison to a wild type, controlor reference.

The increase in molecule number amounts preferably to at least 1%, 5%,10%, 20%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100%, 150%, 200% or more. However, a de novoexpression is also regarded as subject of the present invention.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or aprecursor or an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or canbe caused by introducing said subjects into an organism, transient orstable. Such an increase can be reached by the introduction of theinventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein into an organism,transient or stable. Furthermore such an increase can be reached by theintroduction of the inventive nucleic acid sequence, preferably thecoding region thereof, or the encoded protein in the correct cellcompartement, for example into organelles, such as plastids ormitochondria, either by transformation and/or targeting.

In one embodiment the increase in the amount of the fine chemical in thenon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. in a cell, an organ, anorganelle etc., is achived by increasing the endogenous level of thepolypeptide of the invention. Accordingly, in an embodiment of thepresent invention, the present invention relates to a process whereinthe gene copy number of a gene encoding the polynucleotide or nucleicacid molecule of the invention is increased. Further, the endogenouslevel of the polypeptide of the invention can for example be increasedby modifiying the transcriptional or translational regulation of thepolypeptide.

In one embodiment the amount of the fine chemical in the non-humanorganism or part thereof can be increase by targeted or randommutagenesis of the endogenous genes of the invention. For examplehomologous recombination can be used to either introduce positiveregulatory elements like for plants the 35S enhancer into the promoteror to remove repressor elements form regulatory regions. In additiongene conversion like methods described by Kochevenko and Willmitzer(Plant Physiol. 132 (1), 174 (2003)) and citations therein can be usedto disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to acitivty of positiveregulatory elements. Furthermore positive elements can be randomlyintroduced in (plant) genomes by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis andlines can be screened for, in which the positive elements has beintegrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of which isthereby enhanced. The activation of plant genes by random integrationsof enhancer elements has been described by Hayashi et al. (Science258,1350 (1992)) or Weigel et al. (Plant Physiol. 122, 1003 (2000)) andothers citated therein.

Reverse genetic strategies to identify insertions (which eventuallycarrying the activation elements) near in genes of interest have beendescribed for various cases e.g. Krysan et al. (Plant Cell 11, 2283(1999)); Sessions et al. (Plant Cell 14, 2985 (2002)); Young et al.(Plant Physiol. 125, 513 (2001)); Koprek et al. (Plant J. 24, 253(2000)); Jeon et al.(Plant J. 22, 561 (2000));

Tissier et al., (Plant Cell 11, 1841 (1999)); Speulmann et al. (PlantCell 11, 1853 (1999)). Briefly, material from all plants of a largeT-DNA or transposon mutagenized plant population is harvested andgenomic DNA prepared. Then the genomic DNA is pooled following specificarchitectures as described for example in Krysan et al. (Plant Cell 11,2283 (1999)). Pools of genomics DNAs are then screened by specificmultiplex PCR reactions detecting the combination of the insertionalmutagen (e.g. T-DNA or Transposon) and the gene of interest. ThereforePCR reactions are run on the DNA pools with specific combinations ofT-DNA or transposon border primers and gene specific primers. Generalrules for primer design can again be taken from Krysan et al. (PlantCell 11, 2283 (1999)). Rescreening of lower levels DNA pools lead to theidentifcation of individual plants in which the gene of interest isdisrupted by the insertional mutagen.

The enhancement of positive regulatory elements or the disruption orweaking of negative regulatory elements can also be achieved throughcommon mutagenesis techniques: The production of chemically or radiationmutated populations is a common technique and known to the skilledworker. Methods for plants are described by Koorneef et al. 1982 and thecitations therein and by Lightner and Caspar in “Methods in MolecularBiology” Vol 82. These techniques usually induce pointmutations that canbe identified in any known gene using methods such as TILLING (Colbertet al., Plant Physiol.126 (2), 480 (2001)). One can also envisage tointroduce nucleic acids sequences, encoding organelle- ,such asplastidal- or mitochondrial-targeting signals, like for example presentin Table a or Table b, respectively, by homologous recombination orother methods of site specific integration, into the genome in that way,that an endogenous gene is functionally fused to the targeting sequenceand the protein is redirected to the plastids or mitochondria,respectively. Eventually the integration can also occur randomly and thedesired fusion event is selected for.

Accordingly, the expression level can be increased if the endogenousgenes encoding a polypeptide conferring an increased expression of thepolypeptide of the present invention, in particular genes comprising thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention, are modified viahomologous recombination, Tilling approaches or gene conversion. It isalso possible to add as mentioned herein targeting sequences to theinventive nucleic acid sequences.

Regulatory sequences, preferably in addition to a targeting sequence orpart thereof (if present), can be operatively linked to the codingregion of an endogenous nucleic acid and control its transcription andtranslation or the stability or decay of the encoding mRNA or theexpressed protein. In order to modify and control the expression,promoter, UTRs, splicing sites, processing signals, polyadenylationsites, terminators, enhancers, repressors, post transcriptional orposttranslational modification sites can be changed, added or amended.For example, the activation of plant genes by random integrations ofenhancer elements has been described by Hayashi et al. (Science 258,1350 (1992)) or Weigel et al. (Plant Physiol. 122, 1003 (2000)) andothers citated therein. For example, the expression level of theendogenous protein can be modulated by replacing the endogenous promoterwith a stronger transgenic promoter or by replacing the endogenous 3′UTRwith a 3′UTR, which provides more stablitiy without amending the codingregion. Further, the transcriptional regulation can be modulated byintroduction of an artifical transcription factor as described in theexamples. Alternative promoters, terminators and UTR are describedbelow.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical methionine, respectively, by increase of expression or activityin the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in an organelle, such asplastids or mitochondria, can also be increased by introducing asynthetic transcription factor, which binds close to the coding regionof the gene encoding the protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and activates its transcription. A chimeric zinc finger proteincan be constructed, which comprises a specific DNA-binding domain and anactivation domain as e.g. the VP16 domain of Herpes Simplex virus. Thespecific binding domain can bind to the regulatory region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof. Theexpression of the chimeric transcription factor in a non-human organism,in particular in a plant, leads to a specific expression of the proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, see e.g. in W001/52620, Oriz,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 99, 13296 (2002).

In one further embodiment of the process according to the invention,organisms are used in which one of the above-mentioned genes, or one ofthe above-mentioned nucleic acids, is mutated in a way that the activityof the encoded gene products is less influenced by cellular factors, ornot at all, in comparison with the unmutated proteins. For example, wellknown regulation mechanisms of enzymic activity are substrate inhibitionor feed back regulation mechanisms. Ways and techniques for theintroduction of substitution, deletions and additions of one or morebases, nucleotides or amino acids of a corresponding sequence aredescribed herein below in the corresponding paragraphs and thereferences listed there, e.g. in Sambrook et al., Molecular Cloning,Cold Spring Habour, N.Y., 1989. The person skilled in the art will beable to identify regulation domains and binding sites of regulators bycomparing the sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention or the expression product thereof with the state of the art bycomputer software means which comprise algorithms for the identifying ofbinding sites and regulation domains or by introducing into a nucleicacid molecule or in a protein systematically mutations and assaying forthose mutations which will lead to an increased specifiy activity or anincreased activity per volume, in particular per cell.

It can therefore be advantageous to express in a non-human organism anucleic acid molecule of the invention or a polypeptide of the inventionderived from a evolutionary distantly related organism, as e.g. using aprokaryotic gene in a eukaryotic host, as in these cases the regulationmechanism of the host cell may not weaken the activity (cellular orspecific) of the gene or its expression product.

In another embodiment it can be adavantageous to express in a non-humanorganism a nucleic acid molecule of the invention or a polypeptide ofthe invention in a compartment by the use of a respective targetingsequence, in which it is naturally not expressed, as in these cases theregulation mechanism of the host cell may not weaken the activity(cellular or specific) of the gene or its expression product.

The mutation is introduced in such a way that the production of the finechemical is not adversely affected by e.g. undesired mutations.

Less influence on the regulation of a gene or its gene product isunderstood as meaning a reduced regulation of the enzymatic orbiological activity leading to an increased specific or cellularactivity of the gene or its product. An increase of the enzymaticactivity is understood as meaning an enzymatic or biological activity,which is increased by at least 10%, 20%, 30% 40%, 50%, 60% or 70% incomparison with the starting organism. This leads to an increasedproductivity of the desired fine chemical(s).

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutrional physiology limited) methionine and ifdesired other amino acids, and/or other metabolites, in free or boundform.

In another embodiment the composition comprises further higher amountsof metabolites positively affecting or lower amounts of metabolitesnegatively affecting the nutrition or health of animals or humansprovided with said compositions or non-human organisms of the inventionor parts thereof. Likewise, the number or activity of further geneswhich are required for the import or export of nutrients or metabolites,including amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins etc. or its precursors,required for the cell's biosynthesis of the fine chemical may beincreased so that the concentration of necessary or relevant precursors,cofactors or intermediates within the cell(s) or within thecorresponding storage compartments is increased. Owing to the increasedor novel generated activity of the polypeptide of the invention or owingto the increased number of nucleic acid sequences of the inventionand/or to the modulation of further genes which are involved in thebiosynthesis of the fine chemical, e.g. by increasing the acitivty ofenzymes synthizing precursors or by destroying the activity of one ormore genes which are involved in the breakdown of the fine chemical, itis possible to increase the yield, production and/or productionefficiency of the fine chemical in the host organism, such as plants ormicroorganims.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 3 or of a        polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical methionine,        respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said fine chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound amino acids, and/or oher metabolites        synthetized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

After the above-described increasing (which as defined above alsoencompasses the generating of an activity in a non-human organism, i.e.a de novo activity), for example after the introduction and theexpression of the nucleic acid molecules of the invention or describedin the methods or processes according to the invention, the organismaccording to the invention, advantageously, a microorganism, a non-humananimal, a plant, plant or animal tissue or plant or animal cell, isgrown and subsequently harvested.

Suitable non-human organisms or host organisms (transgenic organism) forthe nucleic acid molecule used according to the invention and for theinventive process, the nucleic acid construct or the vector (both asdescribed below) are, in principle, all organisms which are capable ofsynthesizing the fine chemical, and which are suitable for theactivation, introduction or stimulation of recombinant genes. Exampleswhich may be mentioned are transgenic plants, transgenic microorganismssuch as fungi, bacteria, yeasts, alga or diatom preferably alga.Preferred organisms are those which are naturally capable ofsynthesizing the fine chemical in substantial amounts, like fungi,yeasts, bacteria or plants preferably alga and plants.

In the event that the transgenic non-human organism is a microorganism,such as a eukaryotic organism, for example a fungus, an alga, diatom ora yeast, in particular a fungus, alga, diatom or yeast selected from thefamilies Tuberculariaceae, Adelotheciaceae, Dinophyceae, Ditrichaceae orPrasinophyceae. Preferred non-human organisms are microorganisms such asgreen algae or plants. After the growing phase, the organisms can beharvested.

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound amino acids, in particular threonine and/or lysine, and/orother metabolites. For example Galili et al., Transgenic Res. 9 (2) 137(2000) describes that the heterologous expression of a bacterial genefor the amino acid biosynthesis confers the increase of free as well asof protein-bound amino acids.

The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

Preferred microorganisms are selected from the group consisting ofCharophyceae such as the genera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Charaglobularis, Chara vulgaris, Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as thegenera Acrosiphonia, Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis,Trichosolen, Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa,Avrainvillea, Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda,Penicillus, Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania,Udotea, Derbesia, Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus,Chaetonema, Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia,Draparnaldiopsis, Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia,Internoretia, Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella,Pringsheimiella, Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon,Pseudopringsheimia, Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium,Thamniochaete, Ulvella, Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium,Ankyra, Characium, Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca,Bracteacoccus Chlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila,Schroederia, Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia,Coccomyxa, Dactylothece, Di{acute over (0)}genes, Disporá, Gloeocystis,Mycanthococcus, Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus,Dictyosphaerium, Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera,Phyllobium, Gomontia, Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon,Pectodictyon, Pediastrum, Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera,Echinosphaerella, Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium,Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia, Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella,Chodatella, Closteriopsis, Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum,Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus, Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium,Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella, Monoraphidium, Nannochloris,Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis, Oonephris, Pachycladon,Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis, Pseudoraciborskia,Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella, Selanastrum,Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella, Zoochlorella,Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium, Actinastrum,Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax, Scenedesmus,Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum, Chlorosarcina,Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia, Chaetomorpha,Cladophora, Lola Pithophora Rhizoclonium Chaetosphaeridium, Conochaete,Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora, Polychaetophora, Cylindrocapsa,Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia, Batophora, Bornetella,Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix, Raphidonema, Microspora,Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola, Rosenvingiella,Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis, Siphonocladus,Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon, Dictyosphaeria,Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea, Malleochloris,Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon, Palmophyllum,Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis, Chaetopeltis,Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora, Schizochlamys,Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium, Leptosira,Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia, Geminella,Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus, Ulothrix, Uronema,Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha, Percursaria, Ulva,Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas, Chlamydomonas,Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium, Fortiella,Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma, Pyramichlamys,Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis, Sphenochloris,Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus, Stephanosphaera,Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas, Thoracomonas,Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum, Eudorina, Gonium,Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina, Stephanoon, Volvox,Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, Bambusina Closterium, Cosmarium,Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca, Micrasterias, Penium,Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma, Spinoclosterium,Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus, Triploceras,Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon, Mesotaenium,Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya, Docidium,Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium, Spirogyra,Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. the species Caulerpataxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmus falcatus, Chlorellaellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, CloreIla sorokiniana, Chlorellavulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmus quadricauda, Selenastrumcapricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata, Cladophora glomerata,Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium,Dunaliella salina, Dunaliella tertiolecta, Euglena gracilis,Haematococcus pluvialis, Coniugatophyceae, PrasinophyceaeTrebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae, Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales,Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae, Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae,Chlorodendraceae such as the genera Prasinocladus e.g. the speciesPrasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae, Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceaesuch as the genera Pedinomonas, Pterospermataceae such as the generaPachysphaera, Pterosperma, Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae,Chrysophyceae, Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae,Phaeophyceae, Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceaesuch as the genera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia,Tetraselmis, Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmisolivacea, Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata or Ostreococcus tauri.

Preferred plants are monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants,preferably selected from the group consisting of Anacardiaceae such asthe genera Pistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium e.g. the species Pistaciavera [pistachios, Pistazie], Mangifer indica [Mango] or Anacardiumoccidentale [Cashew]; Asteraceae such as the genera Calendula,Carthamus, Centaurea, Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus, Lactuca, Locusta,Tagetes, Valeriana e.g. the species Calendula officinalis [Marigold],Carthamus tinctorius [safflower], Centaurea cyanus [cornflower],Cichorium intybus [blue daisy], Cynara scolymus [Artichoke], Helianthusannus [sunflower], Lactuca sativa, Lactuca crispa, Lactuca esculenta,Lactuca scariola L. ssp. sativa, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrate,Lactuca scariola L. var. integrifolia, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana,Locusta communis, Valeriana locusta [lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tageteserecta or Tagetes tenuifolia [Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the generaDaucus e.g. the species Daucus carota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as thegenera Corylus e.g. the species Corylus avellana or Corylus colurna[hazelnut]; Boraginaceae such as the genera Borago e.g. the speciesBorago officinalis [borage]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica,Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g. the species Brassica napus,Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape, turnip rape], Sinapis arvensisBrassica juncea, Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var.crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassicasinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard], Brassica oleracea [fodderbeet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceae such as the genera Anana,Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus, Ananas ananas or Bromeliacomosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as the genera Carica e.g. thespecies Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae such as the genera Cannabise.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp], Convolvulaceae such as thegenera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the species Ipomoea batatus, Ipomoeapandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus, Ipomoeafastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba or Convolvulus panduratus[sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato], Chenopodiaceae such asthe genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var.altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgarisvar. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva or Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as the genera Cucubita e.g.the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo orCucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceae such as the generaElaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive]; Ericaceae such as thegenera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia, Kalmia angustifolia,Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmia occidentalis, Cistuschamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel, broad-leafed laurel,calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpine laurel, bog laurel,western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceae such as the generaManihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the species Manihot utilissima,Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil, Manihot dulcis,Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta [manihot,arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean, CastorOil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceae suchas the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga, Pithecolobium,Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus, Soja e.g. thespecies Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea], Albiziaberteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acacia berteriana,Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana, Cathormionberteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans, Pithecellobiumberterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobium berterianum,Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu, Albizia nemu,Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosa speciosa, Sericanrdajulibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla, Albizia lebbek,Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa [bastard logwood,silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa, Medicago falcata,Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean], Dolichos soja, Glycinegracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Soja hispida ; Geraniaceaesuch as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g. the species Cocosnucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois [coconut];Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the species Saccharumofficinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Wallia e.g. thespecies Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglans sieboldiana,Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans californica,Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans major,Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra [walnut, black walnut,common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut, butternut, black walnut];Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Laurus e.g. the species laurelLaurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweet bay], Persea americanaPersea americana, Persea gratissima or Persea persea [avocado];Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. the species Arachis hypogaea[peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum, Adenolinum e.g. the speciesLinum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linumangustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum,Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne,Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linum pratense or Linum trigynum [flax,linseed]; Lythrarieae such as the genera Punica e.g. the species Punicagranatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceae such as the genera Gossypium e.g. thespecies Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense,Gossypium herbaceum or Gossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as thegenera Musa e.g. the species Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musaparadisiaca, Musa spp. [banana]; Onagraceae such as the generaCamissonia, Oenothera e.g. the species Oenothera biennis or Camissoniabrevipes [primrose, evening primrose]; Palmae such as the genera Elacise.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oil plam]; Papaveraceae such as thegenera Papaver e.g. the species Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas,Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, shirleypoppies, field poppy, long-headed poppy, long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceaesuch as the genera Sesamum e.g. the species Sesamum indicum [sesame];Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe, Peperomia, Steffensiae.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piper angustifolium,Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum, Piper nigrum,Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata, Peperomiaelongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata. [Cayenne pepper, wildpepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the speciesHordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum,Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon., Hordeumhexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum[barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley, meadow barley],Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avenafatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor, Sorghumhalepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare, Andropogon drummondii,Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghum aethiopicum, Sorghumarundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum, Sorghum dochna,Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense, Sorghumlanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum[potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum,Lycopersicon lycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifoliumor Solanum lycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the generaTheobroma e.g. the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as thegenera Camellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea].

Particular preferred plants are monocotyledonous or dicotyledonousplants selected from the group consisting of Asteraceae such as thegenera Helianthus, Tagetes e.g. the species Helianthus annus[sunflower], Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta or Tagetes tenuifolia[Marigold]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica, Arabadopsis e.g.the species Brassica napus, Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape,turnip rape] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Fabaceae such as the generaGlycine e.g. the species Glycine max [soybean] or Soja hispida; Linaceaesuch as the genera Linum e.g. the species Linum usitatissimum, [flax,linseed]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the species Hordeum vulgare [barley], Secalecereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avena fatuavar. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor [Sorghum, millet],Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize], Triticumaestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum, Triticummacha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, bread wheat, commonwheat]; Solanaceae such as the genera Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. thespecies Solanum tuberosum [potato], Lycopersicon esculentum,Lycopersicon lycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifoliumor Solanum lycopersicum [tomato]; Gramineae such as the genera Saccharume.g. the species Saccharum officinarum or Helianthus annus [sunflower]or Chenopodiaceae such as the genera Beta, i.e. Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet].

All above-mentioned organisms can be used as host organisms and/or canbe used as donor organism.

The invention is not limited to specific nucleic acids, specificpolypeptides, specific cell types, specific host cells, specificconditions or specific methods etc. as such, but may vary and numerousmodifications and variations therein will be apparent to those skilledin the art. It is also to be understood that the terminology used hereinis for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is notintended to be limiting.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 1, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 1,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 1;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 1.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 1 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 1, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 1, column 8 or in Table II B, application no. 1,        column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8 or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 1, column 8        or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, in column 5 or        in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8 or in Table I B column        8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);

(h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising theconsensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as shown in column8 of Table IV, application no. 1;

-   -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8; and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 1, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 1, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 1, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8,        or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 1.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 1, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In one embodiment the invention relates to the aforementioned nucleicacid molecules, which can be isolated advantageously from yeast, fungi,viruses, algae, bacteria, for example from Charophyceae such as thegenera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Chara globularis, Chara vulgaris,Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as the genera Acrosiphonia,Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis, Trichosolen,Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa, Avrainvillea,Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda, Penicillus,Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania, Udotea, Derbesia,Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus, Chaetonema,Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia, Draparnaldiopsis,Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia, Internoretia,Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella, Pringsheimiella,Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon, Pseudopringsheimia,Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium, Thamniochaete, Ulvella,Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium, Ankyra, Characium,Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca, BracteacoccusChlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila, Schroederia,Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia, Coccomyxa,Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, LolaPithophoraRhizoclonium Chaetosphaeridium,Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora, Polychaetophora,Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia, Batophora,Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix, Raphidonema,Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata, Ostreococcus tauri,especially such as Acetobacter (subgen. Acetobacter) aceti;Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans; Acinetobacter sp.; Actinobacillus sp;Aeromonas salmonicida; Agrobacterium tumefaciens; Aquifex aeolicus;Arcanobacterium pyogenes; Aster yellows phytoplasma; Bacillus sp.;Bifidobacterium sp.; Borrelia burgdorferi; Brevibacterium linens;Brucella melitensis; Buchnera sp.; Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens;Campylobacter jejuni; Caulobacter crescentus; Chlamydia sp.;Chlamydophila sp.; Chlorobium limicola; Citrobacter rodentium;Clostridium sp.; Comamonas testosteroni; Corynebacterium sp.; Coxiellaburnetii; Deinococcus radiodurans; Dichelobacter nodosus; Edwardsiellaictaluri; Enterobacter sp.; Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae; E. coli;Flavobacterium sp.; Francisella tularensis; Frankia sp. Cpl1;Fusobacterium nucleatum; Geobacillus stearothermophilus; Gluconobacteroxydans; Haemophilus sp.; Helicobacter pylori; Klebsiella pneumoniae;Lactobacillus sp.; Lactococcus lactis; Listeria sp.; Mannheimiahaemolytica; Mesorhizobium loti; Methylophaga thalassica; Microcystisaeruginosa; Microscilla sp. PRE1; Moraxella sp. TA144; Mycobacteriumsp.; Mycoplasma sp.; Neisseria sp.; Nitrosomonas sp.; Nostoc sp. PCC7120; Novosphingobium aromaticivorans; Oenococcus oeni; Pantoea citrea;Pasteurella multocida; Pediococcus pentosaceus; Phormidium foveolarum;Phytoplasma sp.; Plectonema boryanum; Prevotella ruminicola;Propionibacterium sp.; Proteus vulgaris; Pseudomonas sp.; Ralstonia sp.;Rhizobium sp.; Rhodococcus equi; Rhodothermus marinus; Rickettsia sp.;Riemerella anatipestifer; Ruminococcus flavefaciens; Salmonella sp.;Selenomonas ruminantium; Serratia entomophila; Shigella sp.;Sinorhizobium meliloti; Staphylococcus sp.; Streptococcus sp.;Streptomyces sp.; Synechococcus sp.; Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803;Thermotoga maritima; Treponema sp.; Ureaplasma urealyticum; Vibriocholerae; Vibrio parahaemolyticus; Xylella fastidiosa; Yersinia sp.;Zymomonas mobilis, preferably Salmonella sp. or E. coli, preferably fromyeasts such as from the genera Saccharomyces, Pichia, Candida,Hansenula, Torulopsis or Schizosaccharomyces, or from plants, such asmonocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants, preferably selected from thegroup consisting of Anacardiaceae such as the genera Pistacia,Mangifera, Anacardium e.g. the species Pistacia vera [pistachios,Pistazie], Mangifer indica [Mango] or Anacardium occidentale [Cashew];Asteraceae such as the genera Calendula, Carthamus, Centaurea,Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus, Lactuca, Locusta, Tagetes, Valeriana e.g.the species Calendula officinalis [Marigold], Carthamus tinctorius[safflower], Centaurea cyanus [cornflower], Cichorium intybus [bluedaisy], Cynara scolymus [Artichoke], Helianthus annus [sunflower],Lactuca sativa, Lactuca crispa, Lactuca esculenta, Lactuca scariola L.ssp. sativa, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrata, Lactuca scariola L.var. integrifolia, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana, Locusta communis,Valeriana locusta [lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta or Tagetestenuifolia [Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the genera Daucus e.g. thespecies Daucus carota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as the genera Coryluse.g. the species Corylus avellana or Corylus colurna [hazelnut];Boraginaceae such as the genera Borago e.g. the species Boragoofficinalis [borage]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica,Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g. the species Brassica napus,Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape, turnip rape], Sinapis arvensisBrassica juncea, Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var.crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassicasinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard], Brassica oleracea [fodderbeet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceae such as the genera Anana,Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus, Ananas ananas or Bromeliacomosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as the genera Carica e.g. thespecies Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae such as the genera Cannabise.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp], Convolvulaceae such as thegenera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the species Ipomoea batatus, Ipomoeapandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus, Ipomoeafastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba or Convolvulus panduratus[sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato], Chenopodiaceae such asthe genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var.altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgarisvar. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva or Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as the genera Cucubita e.g.the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo orCucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceae such as the generaElaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive]; Ericaceae such as thegenera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia, Kalmia angustifolia,Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmia occidentalis, Cistuschamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel, broad-leafed laurel,calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpine laurel, bog laurel,western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceae such as the generaManihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the species Manihot utilissima,Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil, Manihot dulcis,Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta [manihot,arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean, CastorOil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceae suchas the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga, Pithecolobium,Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus, Soja e.g. thespecies Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea], Albiziaberteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acacia berteriana,Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana, Cathormionberteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans, Pithecellobiumberterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobium berterianum,Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu, Albizia nemu,Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosa speciosa, Sericanrdajulibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla, Albizia lebbek,Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa [bastard logwood,silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa, Medicago falcata,Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean], Dolichos soja, Glycinegracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Soja hispida; Geraniaceaesuch as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g. the species Cocosnucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois [coconut];Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the species Saccharumofficinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Wallia e.g. thespecies Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglans sieboldiana,Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans californica,Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans major,Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra [walnut, black walnut,common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut, butternut, black walnut];Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Laurus e.g. the species laurelLaurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweet bay], Persea americanaPersea americana, Persea gratissima or Persea persea [avocado];Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. the species Arachis hypogaea[peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum, Adenolinum e.g. the speciesLinum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linumangustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum,Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne,Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linum pratense or Linum trigynum [flax,linseed]; Lythrarieae such as the genera Punica e.g. the species Punicagranatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceae such as the genera Gossypium e.g. thespecies Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense,Gossypium herbaceum or Gossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as thegenera Musa e.g. the species Musa nana, Musa acuminate, Musaparadisiaca, Musa spp. [banana]; Onagraceae such as the generaCamissonia, Oenothera e.g. the species Oenothera biennis or Camissoniabrevipes [primrose, evening primrose]; Palmae such as the genera Elacise.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oil plam]; Papaveraceae such as thegenera Papaver e.g. the species Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas,Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, shirleypoppies, field poppy, longheaded poppy, long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceaesuch as the genera Sesamum e.g. the species Sesamum indicum [sesame];Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe, Peperomia, Steffensiae.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piper angustifolium,Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum, Piper nigrum,Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata, Peperomiaelongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata. [Cayenne pepper, wildpepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the speciesHordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubaturn, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum,Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon, Hordeumhexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum[barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley, meadow barley],Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avenafatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor, Sorghumhalepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare, Andropogon drummondii,Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghum aethiopicum, Sorghumarundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum, Sorghum dochna,Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense, Sorghumlanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea]; especially A.thaliana, maize, wheat, rye, oat, triticale, rice, barley, soybean,peanut, cotton, borage, sunflower, sugar cane, sugar beet, linseed,primrose, rapeseed, canola and turnip rape, manihot, pepper, sunflower,tagetes, solanaceous plant such as potato, tobacco, eggplant and tomato,Vicia species, pea, alfalfa, bushy plants such as coffee, cacao, tea,Salix species, trees such as oil palm, coconut, perennial grass, such asryegrass and fescue, and forage crops, such as alfalfa and clover andfrom spruce, pine or fir for example.

More preferably said nucleic acid molecules can be isolated from S.cerevisiae, E. coli, Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus orSynechocystis sp. or plants, preferably Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassicanapus, Glycine max, Zea mays, Gossypium or Oryza sativa.

The FCRPs of the present invention are preferably produced byrecombinant DNA techniques. For example, a nucleic acid moleculeencoding the protein is cloned into an expression vector, for exampleinto a binary vector, the expression vector is introduced into a hostcell, for example into cells of the Arabidopsis thaliana wild type NASCN906 or any other plant cell as described above and/or below and/or inthe examples, and the FCRP is expressed in said host cell.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the respective FCRP islocalized after expression as indicated in column 6 of Table II, e.g.non-targeted, mitochondrial or plastidic.

In an embodiment of the present invention the FCRP is preferablyproduced in an compartment of the cell, e.g. in an organelle, forexample in plastids or mitochondria. Ways of introducing nucleic acidsinto organelles, for example into plastids or mitochondria, andproducing proteins in this compartment are known to the person skilledin the art.

The respective nucleic acid sequence according to the inventionmentioned above is advantageously functionally joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide, in such a manner that a preproteinis translated, which is able to direct the polypeptide to the organellesuch as to plastids or mitochondria. In another preferred embodiment thenucleic acids according to the invention mentioned above isadvantageously functionally joined to a promotor region functional inplastids or mitochondria like for example the RNA operon promoter fusedto the 5′UTR of the rbcL gene and in another preferred embodiment joinedto a plastome sequences homologous to the integration sites. Example foruseful integration sites are the trnV-rps12/7 (Skidar et al., Plant CellRep. 18, 20 (1998), and other reports), thr rbvL-aacD site (Svab et al.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90, 913 (1993)), the trnI-trnA site (De Cosaet al., Nat. Biotech. 19, 71 (2001)), the rps7-ndhB site (Hou et al.,Transgenic Res. 12, 111 (2003)) and the ndhF-trnL site Zhang et al.,Plant Physiol. 127, 131 (2001c)).

The nucleic acid sequence coding for the transit peptide isadvantageously derived from a nucleic acid sequence encoding a proteinfinally resided in the plastids or mitochondria and is stemming from anorganism selected from the group consisting of the genera Acetabularia,Arabidopsis, Brassica, Capsicum, Chlamydomonas, Cucurbita, Daucus,Dunaliella, Euglena, Flaveria, Glycine, Helianthus, Hordeum, Lactua,Lemna, Lolium, Lycopersion, Malus, Meticago, Mesembryanthemum,Nicotiana, Oenotherea, Oryza, Petunia, Phaseolus, Physcomitrella, Pinus,Pisum, Pyrus, Raphanus, Saccharum, Silene, Sinapis, Solanum, Spinacea,Stevia, Synechococcus,Triticum and Zea.

Preferably the plastidal transit peptide is derived from the nucleicacid sequence encoding a protein selected from the group consisting ofribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase,5′-enolpyruvyl-shikimate-3-phosphate synthase, acetolactate synthase,chloroplast ribosomal protein CS17, Cs protein, ferredoxin,plastocyanin, ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase activase, tryptophansynthase, acyl carrier protein, plastid chaperonin-60, cytochrome c552,22-kDA heat shock protein, 33-kDa Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 1,ATP synthase y subunit, ATP synthase σ subunit, chlorophyll-a/b-bindingproteinII-1, Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 2, Oxygen-evolvingenhancer protein 3, photosystem I: P21, photosystem I: P28, photosystemI: P30, photosystem I: P35, photosystem I: P37, glycerol-3-phosphateacyltransferases, chlorophyll a/b binding protein, CAB2 protein,hydroxymethyl-bilane synthase, pyruvate-orthophosphate dikinase, CAB3protein, plastid ferritin, ferritin, early light-inducible protein,glutamate-1-semialdehyde aminotransferase, protochlorophyllidereductase, starch-granule-bound amylase synthase, light-harvestingchlorophyll a/b-binding protein of photosystem II, major pollen allergenLol p 5a, plastid CIpB ATP-dependent protease, superoxide dismutase,ferredoxin NADP oxidoreductase, 28-kDa ribonucleoprotein, 31-kDaribonucleoprotein, 33-kDa ribonucleoprotein, acetolactate synthase, ATPsynthase CFO subunit 1, ATP synthase CFO subunit 2, ATP synthase CFOsubunit 3, ATP synthase CFO subunit 4, cytochrome f, ADP-glucosepyrophosphorylase, glutamine synthase, glutamine synthase 2, carbonicanhydrase, GapA protein, heat-shock-protein hsp21, phosphatetranslocator, plastid CIpA ATP-dependent protease, plastid ribosomalprotein CL24, plastid ribosomal protein CL9, plastid ribosomal proteinPsCL18, plastid ribosomal protein PsCL25, DAHP synthase, starchphosphorylase, root acyl carrier protein II, betaine-aldehydedehydrogenase, GapB protein, glutamine synthetase 2,phosphoribulokinase, nitrite reductase, ribosomal protein L12, ribosomalprotein L13, ribosomal protein L21, ribosomal protein L35, ribosomalprotein L40, triose phosphate-3-phosphoglyerate-phosphate translocator,ferredoxin-dependent glutamate synthase, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme and NADP-malatedehydrogenase.

In an embodiment the plastome sequences are preferential derived fromthe plastome of the target organisms themselves and are advantegouslyderived from one of the following intergration sites: trnV-rps12/7(Skidar et al., Plant Cell Rep. 18, 20 (1998) and other reports),rbvL-aacD (Svab et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90, 913 (1993)),trnl-trnA (De Cosa et al., Nat. Biotech. 19, 71 (2001)), rps7-ndhB (Houet al., Transgenic Res. 12, 111 (2003)) or ndhF-trnL site Zhang et al.,Plant Physiol. 127, 131 (2001c)).

Advantageously the mitochondrial transit peptide is derived from thenucleic acid sequence encoding a protein selected from the groupconsisting of

22 kDA heat shock protein; 70 kDA heat shock protein; 83 kDA heat shockprotein; 40S ribosomal protein S19; 50S ribosomal protein L15; ribosomalprotein L29; 22 kDA PSST protein of complex I; 2-oxoacid dehydrogenasefamily protein; 2-oxoglutarate/malate translocator;3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate hydroxymethyltransferase;3-Methylcrotonyl-coenzyme A carboxylase (MCCase); 7,8-Dihydropteroatesynthase (DHPS)/6-hydroxymethyl-7,8-dihydropterine pyrophosphokinase(HPPK); aconitate hydratase; acyl carrier protein (ACP); ADP/ATPtranslocase; alanyl-tRNA synthetase; alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH);alternative oxidase (AOX); aminoacyl-tRNA ligase; asparateaminotransferase; ATP synthase alpha subunit; ATP synthase beta subunit;ATP synthase delta subunit; ATP synthase epsilon subunit; ATP synthasegamma subunit; ATP-dependent Clp protease-proteolytic subunit;Chaperonin 60-CPN60; Chaperonin 60 (2)-CPN60-2; Chaperonin60(1)-CPN60-1; citrate synthase; cytochrome b-c1 complex subunit RieskeFeS Protein; cytochrome c reductase-processing peptidase subunit II;dihydrolipoamide S-acetyltransferase; farnesyl-diphosphate synthase 1;formate dehydrogenase; fumarate hydratase; gamma carbonic anhydraseprotein (gammaCA); gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 1 (gammaCAL1);gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 2 (gammaCAL2); gamma-aminobutyricacid transaminase (GABA-T); glutathione reductase (GR); glycinedecarboxylase subunit H; glycine decarboxylase subunit L; glycinedecarboxylase subunit P; glycine decarboxylase subunit T; isovaleryl-CoAdehydrogenase (IVD); lipoamide dehydrogenase; malate oxidoreductase;manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn)SOD; methylmalonate-semialdehydedehydrogenase; mitochondrial-processing peptidase beta subunit (MPP);mitochondrial-processing peptidase subunit alpha (MPP);monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR); NAD dependent isocitratedehydrogenase; NAD dependent malate dehydrogenase; NAD-dependent malicenzyme; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 59 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malicenzyme 62 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 65 kDa isoform; NADHubiquinone oxidoreductase 29 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase18 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 20 kDa subunit;NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 23 kDa subunit; NADHubiquinoneoxidoreductase 75 kDa subunit; NADP dependent isocitrate dehydrogenase;NADP dependent malate dehydrogenase; nucleoside diphosphate kinase;nucleoside diphosphate kinase III; o-acetylserine (thiol) lyase(OAS-TL); propionyl-CoA carboxylase; protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase;pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 component subunit alpha; serineacetyltransferase (SAT); serine hydroxymethyltransferase; succinatedehydrogenase (SDH); succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH);succinyl-CoA ligase (GDP-forming) alpha-chain; succinyl-CoA ligase[GDP-forming] subunit beta; thiosulfate sulfurtransferase; threonyl-tRNAsynthetase; trans-2-enoyl-CoA reductase; translocase inner membrane(TIM); translocase outer membrane (TOM); tRNA synthetase class I andubiquinol cytochrome C oxidoreductase complex.

Further transit peptids and details thereto have been described above.

In another embodiment of the present invention the FCRP is producedwithout further targeting signal (e.g. as mentioned herein), e.g. in thecytoplasm of the cell. Ways of producing proteins without artificialtargeting are known to the person skilled in the art.

The nucleic acid sequences used in the process are advantageouslyintroduced in a nucleic acid construct, preferably an expressioncassette, which makes possible the expression of the nucleic acidmolecules in a non-human organism, advantageously a plant or amicroorganism such as an algae, advantegously non-targeted or in anorganelle, like plastids or mitochondria , respectively, of thosenon-human organisms.

Accordingly, the invention also relates to a nucleic acid construct,preferably to an expression construct, comprising the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention functionally linked to one or moreregulatory elements or signals.

As described herein, the nucleic acid construct can also comprisefurther genes, which are to be introduced into the non-human organismsor cells. It is possible and advantageous to introduce into, and expressin, the host organisms regulatory genes such as genes for inductors,repressors or enzymes, which, owing to their biological or enzymaticactivity, engage in the regulation of one or more genes of therespective biosynthetic pathway. These genes can be of heterologous orhomologous origin. Moreover, further biosynthesis genes mayadvantageously be present, or else these genes may be located on one ormore further nucleic acid constructs. Genes, which are advantageouslyemployed as further biosynthesis genes are genes of the fatty acidmetabolism, amino acid metabolism, of glycolysis, of the tricarboxylicacid metabolism or their combinations. As described herein, regulatorsequences or factors can have a positive effect on preferably the geneexpression of the genes introduced, thus increasing it. Thus, anenhancement of the regulator elements may advantageously take place atthe transcriptional level by using strong transcription signals such aspromoters and/or enhancers. In addition, however, an enhancement oftranslation is also possible, for example by increasing mRNA stabilityor by inserting a translation enhancer sequence.

In principle, the nucleic acid construct can comprise the hereindescribed regulator sequences and further sequences relevant for theexpression of the comprised genes. Thus, the nucleic acid construct ofthe invention can be used as expression cassette and thus can be useddirectly for introduction into the plant, or else they may be introducedinto a vector. Accordingly in one embodiment the nucleic acid constructis an expression cassette comprising a microorganism promoter or amicroorganism terminator or both, beneath the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention. In another embodiment the expressioncassette encompasses a plant promoter or a plant terminator or both,beneath the nucleic acid molecule according to the invention. In anotherembodiment the expression cassette encompasses sequences fortranscription by organelle RNA polymerases, beneath the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention. In another embodiment an expressioncassette encompasses a nucleic acid molecule encoding for a transitpeptide, beneath the gene according to the invention.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant the sequentialarrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator, optionally otherregulatory elements and optionally targeting sequences in such a waythat each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequence can fulfill itsfunction in the expression of the encoding sequence in due manner. Inone embodiment the sequences preferred for operable linkage aretargeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization in organelles,like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequences for ensuringsubcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in thenucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may also be employed aswell as translation promoters such as the 5′ lead sequence in tobaccomosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

As an example, a nucleic acid construct, like an expression cassettemay, for example, contain a constitutive promoter or a tissue-specificpromoter (preferably the USP or napin promoter), the gene to beexpressed and a ER retention signal. For the ER retention signal theKDEL amino acid sequence (lysine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, leucine)or the KKX amino acid sequence (lysine-lysine-X-stop, wherein X meansevery other known amino acid) is preferably employed.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 1.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 1 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    1, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 1, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,    in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present    invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at    least in one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%,    preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide    shown in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8 and does not    encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 1, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment,    the protein encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 2    (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not    consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application    no. 1, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further    embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least 30%,    40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence    depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8    but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or    95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 1, column 5 or 8.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 1.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 1 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15175, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14302, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14706, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14769, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14821, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14821,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14821 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14821 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14821 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14885, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15179, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15183, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15183,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15183 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15183 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15183 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9470, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10104, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7730, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7730, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7730 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as

SEQ ID NO. 7730 is depicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which isoperable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7730 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6268, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6268, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6268 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6268 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6268 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6674, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6810, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6810, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6810 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6810 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6810 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6818, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9156, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9156, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9156 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9156 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9156 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8937, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7992, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8033, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8316, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8363, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10708, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1696, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1696, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1696 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1696 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1696 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10172, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 385, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11211, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11211,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11211 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11211 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11211 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 812, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 627, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 13376, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 13376,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 13376 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 13376 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 13376 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14171, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 352, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 352, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 352 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 352 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 352 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 1, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 1, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 1, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventioncomprises the following steps:

-   -   (a) introducing of a nucleic acid construct comprising the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention (and if desired, in        combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit        peptide) or used in the process of the invention or encoding the        polypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of        the invention; or    -   (b) introducing of a nucleic acid molecule, including regulatory        sequences and/or factors(and if desired, in combination with the        nucleic acid encoding a respective transit peptide), which        expression increases the expression of the nucleic acid molecule        of the invention or used in the process of the invention or        encoding the polypeptide of the present invention or used in the        process of the invention;    -   in a cell, or a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        in a plant, plant cell or a microorganism, preferably in the        organelles such as the plastids or mitochondria thereof, or        preferably non-targeted, or    -   (c) introducing an expression cassette as mentioned above, and    -   (d) expressing of the gene product encoded by the nucleic acid        construct or the nucleic acid molecule (and if desired, in        combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit        peptide) or expresion cassette mentioned under (a), (b) or (c)        in the cell or the non-human organism or part thereof.

For expression in a host organism, for example a plant, the expressioncassette is advantageously inserted into a vector such as by way ofexample a plasmid, a phage or other DNA which allows optimal expressionof the genes in the host organism. Examples of suitable plasmids are: inE. coli pLG338, pACYC184, pBR series such as e.g. pBR322, pUC seriessuch as pUC18 or pUC19, M113mp series, pKC30, pRep4, pHS1, pHS2,pPLc236, pMBL24, pLG200, pUR290, pIN-III113-B1, λgt11 or pBdCI; inStreptomyces pIJ101, pIJ364, pIJ702 or pIJ361; in Bacillus pUB110, pC194or pBD214; in Corynebacterium pSA77 or pAJ667; in fungi pALS1, pIL2 orpBB116; other advantageous fungal vectors are described by Romanos M. A.et al., Yeast 8, 423 (1992) and by van den Hondel C. A. M. J. J. et al.[(1991) “Heterologous gene expression in filamentous fungi”] as well asin “More Gene Manipulations” in “Fungi” in Bennet J. W. & Lasure L. L.,eds., pp. 396-428, Academic Press, San Diego, and in “Gene transfersystems and vector development for filamentous fungi” [van den Hondel C.A. M. J. J. & Punt P. J. (1991) in: Applied Molecular Genetics of Fungi,Peberdy J. F. et al., eds., pp. 1-28, Cambridge University Press:Cambridge]. Examples of advantageous yeast vectors are 2pM, pAG-1, YEp6,YEp13 or pEMBLYe23. Examples of algal or plant plasmids are pLGV23,pGHIac+, pBIN19, pAK2004, pVKH or pDH51 (see Schmidt R., Willmitzer L.,Plant Cell Rep. 7, 583 (1988)). The vectors identified above orderivatives of the vectors identified above are a small selection of thepossible plasmids. Further plasmids are well known to those skilled inthe art and may be found, for example, in “Cloning Vectors” (Eds. P. H.Pouwels et al., Elsevier, Amsterdam-New York-Oxford, 1985, ISBN 0 444904018). Suitable plant vectors are described inter alia in “Methods inPlant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology” (CRC Press, Ch. 6/7, pp.71-119). Advantageous vectors are known as shuttle vectors or binaryvectors which replicate in E. coli and Agrobacterium. Examples forbinary vectors are pBIN19, pBI101, pBinAR, pGPTV, pCAMBIA, pBIB-HYG,pBecks, pGreen or pPZP (Hajukiewicz P. et al., Plant Mol. Biol. 25, 989(1994), and Hellens et al, Trends in Plant Science 5, 446 (2000)).

In a further embodiment of the vector the expression cassette accordingto the invention may also advantageously be introduced into theorganisms in the form of a linear DNA and be integrated into the genomeof the host organism by way of heterologous or homologous recombination.This linear DNA may be composed of a linearized plasmid or only of theexpression cassette as vector or the respective nucleic acid sequences(if desired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respectivetransit peptide) according to the invention.

In a further advantageous embodiment the nucleic acid sequence (ifdesired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respectivetransit peptide) according to the invention can also be introduced intoan organism on its own.

If in addition to the nucleic acid sequence according to the invention(and if desired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding arespective transit peptide) further genes are to be introduced into theorganism, all genes altogether with a marker in a single vector or eachsingle gene with a marker in a vector can be introduced into theorganism, whereby the different vectors can be introduced simultaneouslyor successively.

The vector advantageously contains at least one copy of the nucleic acidsequences according to the invention (and if desired, in combinationwith the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit peptide) or of theexpression cassette (=gene construct) according to the invention.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 1, preferably shown in        Table IIA, application no. 1, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. ,1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 1,column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.1.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 1, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 1.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 1, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 1 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 1.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 1 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 1 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a prefered embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression casssette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 1, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);

(h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising theconsensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as shown in column8 of Table IV, application no. 1;

-   -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 1, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        1, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        1, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in

Table II A and/or II B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8 but less than100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99% or 99.9%, more preferablyless than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown inTable II A and/or II B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.1.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 1, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 1.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 1, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 1.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 1.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 1 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 1 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In a prefered embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression casssette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector, especially an expressionvector, comprising a FCRP encoding nucleic acid as described above,wherein expression of the vector or FCRP encoding nucleic acid,respectively in a host cell results in the production of a therespective fine chemical, preferably in an increased production of therespective fine chemical, as compared to a wild type of the host cell.

As used herein, the term “vector” refers to a nucleic acid moleculecapable of transporting another nucleic acid which has been linkedthereto. One type of vector is a “plasmid”, which refers to a circulardouble stranded DNA loop into which additional DNA segments can beligated. Another type of vector is a viral vector, wherein additionalDNA segments can be ligated into the viral genome. Further types ofvectors can be linearized nucleic acid sequences, such as transposons,which are pieces of DNA which can copy and insert themselves. There havebeen two types of transposons found: simple transposons, known asInsertion Sequences and composite transposons, which can have severalgenes as well as the genes that are required for transposition. Certainvectors are capable of autonomous replication in a host cell into whichthey are introduced (e.g. bacterial vectors having a bacterial origin ofreplication and episomal mammalian vectors). Other vectors (e.g.non-episomal mammalian vectors) are integrated into the genome of a hostcell or an organelle upon introduction into the host cell, and therebyare replicated along with the host or organelle genome. Moreover,certain vectors are capable of directing the expression of genes towhich they are operatively linked. Such vectors are referred to hereinas “expression vectors.” In general, expression vectors of utility inrecombinant DNA techniques are often in the form of plasmids. In thepresent specification, “plasmid” and “vector” can be usedinterchangeably as the plasmid is the most commonly used form of vector.However, the invention is intended to include other forms of expressionvectors, such as viral vectors (e.g., replication defectiveretroviruses, adenoviruses, and adeno-associated viruses), which exertsimilar functions.

The term vector furthermore encompasses other vectors known to thoseskilled in the art such as by way of example phages, viruses such asSV40, CMV, baculovirus, adenovirus, transposons, IS elements, phasmids,phagemids, cosmids, linear or circular DNA.

These vectors can be replicated autonomously in the host organism or bechromosomally replicated, chromosomal replication being preferred.

The recombinant expression vectors of the invention comprise a nucleicacid molecule of the invention in a form suitable for expression of thenucleic acid molecule in a host cell, which means that the recombinantexpression vectors include one or more regulatory sequences, selected onthe basis of the host cells to be used for expression, and, if desired atargeting sequence, which are operatively linked to the nucleic acidsequence to be expressed. As used herein with respect to a recombinantexpression vector, “operatively linked” is intended to mean that thenucleotide sequence of interest is linked to the regulatorysequence(s)/targeting sequence in a manner which allows for expressionof the nucleotide sequence in such way that the predicted functionassigned to the nucleic sequence is fulfilled (e.g. in an in vitrotranscription/translation system or in a host cell when the vector isintroduced into the host cell). The term “regulatory sequence” isintended to include promoters, enhancers, and other expression controlelements (e.g. polyadenylation signals). Such regulatory sequences aredescribed, for example, in Goeddel “Gene Expression Technology: Methodsin Enzymology 185”, Academic Press, San Diego, Calif. (1990), and Gruberand Crosby, in: Methods in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology,eds. Glick and Thompson, Chapter 7, 89-108, CRC Press; Boca Raton, Fla.,including the references therein. Regulatory sequences include thosethat direct constitutive expression of a nucleotide sequence in manytypes of host cells and those that direct expression of the nucleotidesequence only in certain host cells or under certain conditions. It willbe appreciated by those skilled in the art that the design of theexpression vector can depend on such factors as the choice of the hostcell to be transformed, the level of expression of polypeptide desired,etc. The term “regulatory sequence” is to be considered as beingencompassed by the the term “regulatory signal”. The expression vectorsof the invention can be introduced into host cells to thereby producepolypeptides or peptides, including fusion polypeptides or peptides,encoded by nucleic acid molecules as described herein (e.g., fusionpolypeptides, FCRPs etc.).

In another embodiment the recombinant expression vectors of theinvention can be designed specifically for expression of thepolypeptides of the invention in plant cells. For example, FCRP genescan be expressed in plant cells (see R. Schmidt, L. Willmitzer, PlantCell Rep. 7, 583 (1988); Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, CPress, Boca Raton, Fla., Chapter 6/7, p. 71-119 (1993); F. F. White, B.Jenes et al., Techniques for Gene Transfer, in: Transgenic Plants, Vol.1, Engineering and Utilization, eds. Kung and Wu R., 128-43, AcademicPress: 1993; Potrykus, Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42,205 (1991) and references cited therein). Suitable host cells arediscussed further in Goeddel, “Gene Expression Technology: Methods inEnzymology 185”, Academic Press: San Diego, Calif. (1990). By way ofexample the plant expression cassette can be installed in the pRTtransformation vector ((a) Toepfer et al., Methods Enzymol. 217, 66(1993), (b) Toepfer et al., Nucl. Acids. Res. 15, 5890 (1987)).Alternatively, the recombinant expression vector can be transcribed andtranslated in vitro, for example using T7 promoter regulatory sequencesand T7 polymerase.

Expression vectors employed in prokaryotes frequently make use ofinducible systems with and without fusion proteins or fusionoligopeptides, wherein these fusions can ensue in both N-terminal andC-terminal manner or in other useful domains of a protein. Such fusionvectors usually have the following purposes: 1) to increase the RNAexpression rate; 2) to increase the achievable protein synthesis rate;3) to increase the solubility of the protein; 4) or to simplifypurification by means of a binding sequence usable for affinitychromatography. Proteolytic cleavage points are also frequentlyintroduced via fusion proteins, which allow cleavage of a portion of thefusion protein and purification. Such recognition sequences forproteases are recognized, e.g. factor Xa, thrombin and enterokinase.

Typical advantageous fusion and expression vectors are pGEX (PharmaciaBiotech Inc; D. B. Smith and K.S. Johnson, Gene 67, 31 (1988)), pMAL(New England Biolabs, Beverly, Mass.) and pRIT5 (Pharmacia, Piscataway,N.J.) which contains glutathione S-transferase (GST), maltose bindingprotein or protein A.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the coding sequence for thepolypeptide of the invention is cloned into a pGEX expression vector tocreate a vector encoding a fusion polypeptide comprising, from theN-terminus to the C-terminus, GST-thrombin cleavage site-X polypeptide.The fusion polypeptide can be purified by affinity chromatography usingglutathione-agarose resin. Recombinant FCRP unfused to GST can berecovered by cleavage of the fusion polypeptide with thrombin. Otherexamples of E. coli expression vectors are pTrc (Amann et al., Gene 69,301 (1988)) and pET vectors (Studier et al., “Gene ExpressionTechnology: Methods in Enzymology 185”, Academic Press, San Diego,Calif. (1990) 60-89; Stratagene, Amsterdam, The Netherlands).

Target gene expression from the pTrc vector relies on host RNApolymerase transcription from a hybrid trp-lac fusion promoter. Targetgene expression from the pET 11d vector relies on transcription from aT7 gn10-lac fusion promoter mediated by a co-expressed viral RNApolymerase (T7 gn1). This viral polymerase is supplied by host strainsBL21(DE3) or HMS174(DE3) from a resident I prophage harboring a T7 gn1gene under the transcriptional control of the lacUV 5 promoter.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, the FCRPs areexpressed in plants and plant cells such as unicellular plant cells(e.g. algae) (see Falciatore et al., Marine Biotechnology 1 (3), 239(1999) and references therein) and plant cells from higher plants (e.g.,the spermatophytes, such as crop plants), for example to regenerateplants from the plant cells. A nucleic acid molecule coding for FCRP asdepicted in Table II, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,(and, if desired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding arespective transit peptide) may be “introduced” into a plant cell by anymeans, including transfection, transformation or transduction,electroporation, particle bombardment, agroinfection, and the like. Onetransformation method known to those of skill in the art is the dippingof a flowering plant into an Agrobacteria solution, wherein theAgrobacteria contains the nucleic acid of the invention, followed bybreeding of the transformed gametes.

Other suitable methods for transforming or transfecting host cellsincluding plant cells can be found in Sambrook et al., “MolecularCloning: A Laboratory Manual”. 2nd ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989, andother laboratory manuals such as “Methods in Molecular Biology”, 1995,Vol. 44, Agrobacterium protocols, ed: Gartland and Davey, Humana Press,Totowa, N. J. As generated or increased production of the fine chemicalis generally wished to be inherited into a wide variety ofmonocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants, preferably plants like maize,wheat, rye, oat, triticale, rice, barley, sugar cane, soybean, peanut,cotton, rapeseed and canola, manihot, pepper, sunflower and tagetes,sugar beet, solanaceous plants like potato, tobacco, eggplant, andtomato, Vicia species, pea, alfalfa, bushy plants (coffee, cacao, tea),Salix species, trees (oil palm, coconut), perennial grasses, and foragecrops, these crop plants are also preferred target plants for a geneticengineering as one further embodiment of the present invention. Foragecrops include, but are not limited to Wheatgrass, Canarygrass,Bromegrass, Wildrye Grass, Bluegrass, Orchardgrass, Alfalfa, Salfoin,Birdsfoot Trefoil, Alsike Clover, Red Clover and Sweet Clover.

In one embodiment of the present invention, transfection of a nucleicacid molecule coding for FCRP e.g. as depicted in Table II column 5 or8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,(and, if desired, in combinationwith the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit peptide) into aplant is achieved by Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer. Agrobacteriummediated plant transformation can be performed using for example theGV3101(pMP90) (Koncz and Schell, Mol. Gen. Genet. 204, 383 (1986)) orLBA4404 (Clontech) Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain. Transformation canbe performed by standard transformation and regeneration techniques(Deblaere et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 13, 4777 (1994), Gelvin, B. Stantonand Robert A.

Schilperoort, Plant Molecular Biology Manual, 2nd ed.—Dordrecht: KluwerAcademic Publ., 1995.—in Sect., Ringbuc Zentrale Signatur: BT11-P ISBN0-7923-2731-4; Bernard R. Glick., John E. Thompson, “Methods in PlantMolecular Biology and Biotechnology”, Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1993 p.360, ISBN 0-8493-5164-2). For example, rapeseed can be transformed viacotyledon or hypocotyl transformation (Moloney et al., Plant Cell Report8, 238 (1989); De Block et al., Plant Physiol. 91, 694 (1989)). Use ofantibiotics for Agrobacterium and plant selection depends on the binaryvector and the Agrobacterium strain used for transformation. Rapeseedselection is normally performed using kanamycin as selectable plantmarker. Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer to flax can be performedusing, for example, a technique described by Mlynarova et al., PlantCell Report 13, 282 (1994). Additionally, transformation of soybean canbe performed using for example a technique described in European PatentNo. 424 047, U.S. Pat. No. 5,322,783, European Patent No. 397 687, U.S.Pat. No. 5,376,543 or U.S. Pat. No. 5,169,770. Transformation of maizecan be achieved by particle bombardment, polyethylene glycol mediatedDNA uptake or via the silicon carbide fiber technique. (See, forexample, Freeling and Walbot “The maize handbook” Springer Verlag: NewYork (1993) ISBN 3-540-97826-7). A specific example of maizetransformation is found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,990,387, and a specificexample of wheat transformation can be found in PCT Application No. WO93/07256. Examples for rice transformation can be found e.g. in EP 1 728418 or EP 897 013.

According to the present invention, the introduced nucleic acid moleculecoding for FCRP e.g. as depicted in Table II, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, may be maintained in the plant cellstably if it is incorporated into a non-chromosomal autonomous repliconor integrated into the plant chromosomes or organelle genome.Alternatively, the introduced FCRP may be present on anextra-chromosomal non-replicating vector and be transiently expressed ortransiently active.

Whether present in an extra-chromosomal non-replicating vector or avector that is integrated into a chromosome, the nucleic acid moleculecoding for FCRP as depicted in Table II, column 5 or 8, a homolog or afragment thereof, preferably resides in a non-human organism expressioncassette, preferably a microorganism expression cassette or a plantexpression cassette. A plant expression cassette preferably containsregulatory sequences capable of driving gene expression in plant cellsthat are operatively linked so that each sequence can fulfill itsfunction, for example, termination of transcription by polyadenylationsignals. Preferred polyadenylation signals are those originating fromAgrobacterium tumefaciens t-DNA such as the gene 3 known as octopinesynthase of the Ti-plasmid pTiACH5 (Gielen et al., EMBO J. 3, 835(1984)) or functional equivalents thereof but also all other terminatorsfunctionally active in plants are suitable. As plant gene expression isvery often not limited on transcriptional levels, a plant expressioncassette preferably contains other operatively linked sequences liketranslational enhancers such as the overdrive-sequence containing the5″-untranslated leader sequence from tobacco mosaic virus enhancing thepolypeptide per RNA ratio (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Research 15, 8693(1987)). Examples of plant expression vectors include those detailed in:D. Becker et al., Plant Mol. Biol. 20, 1195 (1992); and M. W. Bevan,Nucl. Acid. Res. 12, 8711 (1984); and “Vectors for Gene Transfer inHigher Plants” in: Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering andUtilization, eds. Kung and Wu R., Academic Press, 1993, S. 15-38.

“Transformation” is defined herein as a process for introducing DNA intoa non-human organism, preferably a microrganism or a plant or a partthereof, like a plant cell or plant tissue. In an embodiment thetransformation is performed with heterologous DNA. In another embodimentthe transformation is performed with “additional” homologous DNA.Transformation may occur under natural or artificial conditions usingvarious methods well known in the art. Transformation may rely on anyknown method for the insertion of (foreign, additional) nucleic acidsequences into a prokaryotic or eukaryotic host cell. The method isselected based on the host cell being transformed and may include, butis not limited to, viral infection, electroporation, lipofection, andparticle bombardment. Such “transformed” cells include stablytransformed cells in which the inserted DNA is capable of replicationeither as an autonomously replicating plasmid or as part of the hostchromosome. They also include cells which transiently express theinserted DNA or RNA for limited periods of time. Transformed plantcells, plant tissue, or plants are understood to encompass not only theend product of a transformation process, but also transgenic progenythereof.

The terms “transformed,” “transgenic,” and “recombinant” refer to a hostorganism such as a microorganism, e.g. a bacterium, or a plant intowhich a nucleic acid molecule has been introduced. In an embodiment theintroduced nucleic acid molecule is heterogenous. In another embodimentthe introduced DNA is homologous. The nucleic acid molecule can bestably integrated into the genome of the host or the nucleic acidmolecule can also be present as an extra-chromosomal molecule. Such anextra-chromosomal molecule can be autoreplicating. A “non-transformed”,“non-transgenic” or “non-recombinant” host refers to a wild-typeorganism, e.g. a bacterium or plant, which does not contain theheterologous nucleic acid molecule or the additional homologous nucleicacid molecule.

In an embodiment a “transgenic plant”, as used herein, refers to a plantwhich contains a nucleotide sequence inserted into either its nucleargenome or organelle genome. In an embodiment the introduced nucleic acidmolecule is heterogenous. In another embodiment the introduced DNA ishomologous. In each case it encompasses further the offspringgenerations i.e. the Ti-, T2- and consecutively generations or BC1-,BC2- and consecutively generation as well as crossbreeds thereof withnon-transgenic or other transgenic plants, as long as it contains saidnucleic acid sequence.

The host organism (=transgenic organism) advantageously contains atleast one copy of the nucleic acid in addition according to theinvention and/or of the nucleic acid construct in addition according tothe invention.

In principle all non-human organism can be used as host organism. In anembodiment the transgenic non-human organism or cell is an prokaryoticorganism. In an embodiment the transgenic non-human organism or cell isan eukaryotic organism, like an algae, a non-human animal or a plant, inparticular an algae or a plant. Preferred transgenic plants aremonocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants, preferably, for example,selected from the families Aceraceae, Anacardiaceae, Apiaceae,Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Cactaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Euphorbiaceae,Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Papaveraceae, Rosaceae, Salicaceae,Solanaceae, Arecaceae, Bromeliaceae, Cyperaceae, lridaceae, Liliaceae,Orchidaceae, Gentianaceae, Labiaceae, Magnoliaceae, Ranunculaceae,Carifolaceae, Rubiaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Ericaceae,Polygonaceae, Violaceae, Juncaceae or Poaceae and preferably from aplant selected from the group of the families Apiaceae, Asteraceae,Brassicaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Fabaceae, Papaveraceae, Rosaceae,Solanaceae, Liliaceae or Poaceae. Preferred are crop plants such asplants advantageously selected from the group of the genus peanut,oilseed rape, canola, sunflower, safflower, olive, sesame, hazelnut,almond, avocado, bay, pumpkin/squash, linseed, soya, pistachio, borage,maize, wheat, rye, oats, sorghum and millet, triticale, rice, barley,sugarcane, cotton, cassava, potato, sugarbeet, egg plant, alfalfa, andperennial grasses and forage plants, oil palm, vegetables (brassicas,root vegetables, tuber vegetables, pod vegetables, fruiting vegetables,onion vegetables, leafy vegetables and stem vegetables), buckwheat,Jerusalem artichoke, broad bean, vetches, lentil, dwarf bean, lupin,clover and lucerne for mentioning only some of them.

In one embodiment of the invention transgenic plants are selected fromthe group comprising monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants,preferably cereals, soybean, rapeseed (including oil seed rape,especially canola and winter oil seed rape), cotton, sugarcane andpotato, especially corn, soy, rapeseed (including oil seed rape,especially canola and winter oil seed rape), cotton, wheat and rice.

In one embodiment, the transgenic plant is a crop plant, in particular atransgenic plant belonging to e.g. Anacardium occidentale, Calendulaofficinalis, Carthamus tinctorius, Cichorium intybus, Cynara scolymus,Helianthus annus, Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta, Tagetes tenuifolia;Daucus carota; Corylus avellana, Corylus colurna, Borago officinalis;Brassica napus, Brassica rapa ssp., Sinapis arvensis Brassica juncea,Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var. crispifolia, Brassicajuncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassica sinapioides, Melanosinapiscommunis, Brassica oleracea, Arabidopsis thaliana, Anana comosus, Ananasananas, Bromelia comosa, Carica papaya, Cannabis sative, Ipomoeabatatus, Ipomoea pandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus,Ipomoea fastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba, Convolvuluspanduratus, Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var. altissima, Beta vulgarisvar. vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgaris var. perennis, Beta vulgarisvar. conditiva, Beta vulgaris var. esculenta, Cucurbita maxima,Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata, Olea europaea,Manihot utilissima, Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot., Manihot aipil,Manihot dulcis, Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta,Ricinus communis, Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile, Medicagosativa, Medicago falcata, Medicago varia, Glycine max Dolichos soja,Glycine gracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max, Soja hispida, Glycinemax, Cocos nucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides, Oleum cocoas, Laurusnobilis, Persea americana, Arachis hypogaea, Linum usitatissimum, Linumhumile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linum angustifolium, Linumcatharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum, Adenolinum grandiflorum,Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne, Linum perenne var.lewisii, Linum pratense, Linum trigynum, Punica granatum, Gossypiumhirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium herbaceum,Gossypium thurberi, Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musa paradisiaca, Musaspp., Elaeis guineensis, Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas, Papaverdubium, Sesamum indicum, Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piperangustifolium, Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum,Piper nigrum, Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata,Peperomia elongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata, Hordeumvulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum, Hordeumdistichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon., Hordeum hexastichum,Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum, Avena sativa,Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avena fatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida,Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumvulgare, Andropogon drummondii, Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghumaethiopicum, Sorghum arundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum,Sorghum dochna, Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense,Sorghum lanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum, Zea mays,Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare, Cofea spp., Coffeaarabica, Coffea canephora, Coffea liberica, Capsicum annuum, Capsicumannuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum annuum,Nicotiana tabacum, Solanum tuberosum, Solanum melongena, Lycopersiconesculentum, Lycopersicon lycopersicum., Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanumintegrifolium, Solanum lycopersicum Theobroma cacao, Panicum virgatum orCamellia sinensis.

In another embodiment, the transgenic plant belongs to monocotyledonousor dicotyledonous plants, preferably to Anacardiaceae such as the generaPistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium e.g. the species Pistacia vera[pistachios, Pistazie], Mangifer indica [Mango] or Anacardiumoccidentale [Cashew]; Asteraceae such as the genera Calendula,Carthamus, Centaurea, Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus, Lactuca, Locusta,Tagetes, Valeriana e.g. the species Calendula officinalis [Marigold],Carthamus tinctorius [safflower], Centaurea cyanus [cornflower],Cichorium intybus [blue daisy], Cynara scolymus [Artichoke], Helianthusannus [sunflower], Lactuca sativa, Lactuca crispa, Lactuca esculenta,Lactuca scariola L. ssp. sativa, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrate,Lactuca scariola L. var. integrifolia, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana,Locusta communis, Valeriana locusta [lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tageteserecta or Tagetes tenuifolia [Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the generaDaucus e.g. the species Daucus carota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as thegenera Corylus e.g. the species Corylus avellana or Corylus colurna[hazelnut]; Boraginaceae such as the genera Borago e.g. the speciesBorago officinalis [borage]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica,Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g. the species Brassica napus,Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape, turnip rape], Sinapis arvensisBrassica juncea, Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var.crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassicasinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard], Brassica oleracea [fodderbeet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceae such as the genera Anana,Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus, Ananas ananas or Bromeliacomosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as the genera Carica e.g. thespecies Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae such as the genera Cannabise.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp], Convolvulaceae such as thegenera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the species Ipomoea batatus, Ipomoeapandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus, Ipomoeafastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba or Convolvulus panduratus[sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato], Chenopodiaceae such asthe genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var.altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgarisvar. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva or Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as the genera Cucubita e.g.the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo orCucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceae such as the generaElaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive]; Ericaceae such as thegenera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia, Kalmia angustifolia,Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmia occidentalis, Cistuschamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel, broad-leafed laurel,calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpine laurel, bog laurel,western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceae such as the generaManihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the species Manihot utilissima,Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil, Manihot dulcis,Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta [manihot,arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean, CastorOil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceae suchas the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga, Pithecolobium,Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus, Soja e.g. thespecies Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea], Albiziaberteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acacia berteriana,Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana, Cathormionberteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans, Pithecellobiumberterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobium berterianum,Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu, Albizia nemu,Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosa speciosa, Sericanrdajulibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla, Albizia lebbek,Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa [bastard logwood,silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa, Medicago falcata,Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean], Dolichos soja, Glycinegracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Soja hispida; Geraniaceaesuch as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g. the species Cocosnucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois [coconut];Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the species Saccharumofficinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Wallia e.g. thespecies Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglans sieboldiana,Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans californica,Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans major,Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra [walnut, black walnut,common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut, butternut, black walnut];Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Laurus e.g. the species laurelLaurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweet bay], Persea americanaPersea americana, Persea gratissima or Persea persea [avocado];Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. the species Arachis hypogaea[peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum, Adenolinum e.g. the speciesLinum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linumangustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum,Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne,Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linum pratense or Linum trigynum [flax,linseed]; Lythrarieae such as the genera Punica e.g. the species Punicagranatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceae such as the genera Gossypium e.g. thespecies Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense,Gossypium herbaceum or Gossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as thegenera Musa e.g. the species Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musaparadisiaca, Musa spp. [banana]; Onagraceae such as the generaCamissonia, Oenothera e.g. the species Oenothera biennis or Camissoniabrevipes [primrose, evening primrose]; Palmae such as the genera Elacise.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oil plam]; Papaveraceae such as thegenera Papaver e.g. the species Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas,Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, shirleypoppies, field poppy, long-headed poppy, long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceaesuch as the genera Sesamum e.g. the species Sesamum indicum [sesame];Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe, Peperomia, Steffensiae.g. the speciesPiper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piper angustifolium, Piperauritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum, Piper nigrum, Piperretrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata, Peperomia elongata,Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata. [Cayenne pepper, wild pepper];Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum, Andropogon,Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the species Hordeum vulgare,Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum, Hordeum distichonHordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon, Hordeum hexastichum, Hordeumirregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum [barley, pearl barley,foxtail barley, wall barley, meadow barley], Secale cereale [rye], Avenasativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avena fatua var. sativa, Avenahybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum saccharatum,Sorghum vulgare, Andropogon drummondii, Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum,Sorghum aethiopicum, Sorghum arundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghumcernuum, Sorghum dochna, Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghumguineense, Sorghum lanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum,Sorghum subglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare,Holcus halepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum[Sorghum, millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn,maize] Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticumhybernum, Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat,bread wheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g.the species Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea].

In another embodiment of the invention the transgenic non-human organismis a transgenic microorganism like selected from the group consisting ofCharophyceae such as the genera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Charaglobularis, Chara vulgaris, Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as thegenera Acrosiphonia, Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis,Trichosolen, Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa,Avrainvillea, Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda,Penicillus, Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania,Udotea, Derbesia, Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus,Chaetonema, Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia,Draparnaldiopsis, Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia,Internoretia, Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella,Pringsheimiella, Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon,Pseudopringsheimia, Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium,Thamniochaete, Ulvella, Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium,Ankyra, Characium, Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca,Bracteacoccus Chlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila,

Schroederia, Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia,Coccomyxa, Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, LolaPithophoraRhizoclonium Chaetosphaeridium,Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora, Polychaetophora,Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia, Batophora,Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix, Raphidonema,Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, CloreIlasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata or Ostreococcus tauri.

Other useful organism are prokaryotic host organism, which may be usefulfor the cloning of the desired nucleic acid constructs or vectors suchas the genera Escherichia, for example the species Escherichia coli, inparticular E. coli K12 and its described strains or Agrobacterium, forexample Agrrobacterium tumefaciens.

The introduction of the nucleic acids according to the invention, theexpression cassette or the vector into the non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant, can in principle be done by all of the methodsknown to those skilled in the art. The introduction of the nucleic acidsequences gives rise to recombinant or transgenic organisms.

After the introduction of the nucleic acid, nucleic acid construct,expression cassette or vector, and the expression thereof the transgenicorganism or cell is advantageously cultured and subsequently harvested.

Unless otherwise specified, the terms “polynucleotides”, “nucleic acid”and “nucleic acid molecule” as used herein are interchangeably. Unlessotherwise specified, the terms “peptide”, “polypeptide” and “protein”are interchangeably in the present context. The term “sequence” mayrelate to polynucleotides, nucleic acids, nucleic acid molecules,peptides, polypeptides and proteins, depending on the context in whichthe term “sequence” is used. The terms “gene(s)”, “polynucleotide”,“nucleic acid sequence”, “nucleotide sequence”, or “nucleic acidmolecule(s)” as used herein refers to a polymeric form of nucleotides ofany length, either ribonucleotides or deoxyribonucleotides. The termsrefer only to the primary structure of the molecule.

Thus, the terms “gene(s)”, “polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”,“nucleotide sequence”, or “nucleic acid molecule(s)” as used hereininclude double- and singles-stranded DNA and RNA. They also includeknown types of modifications, for example, methylation, “caps”,substitutions of one or more of the naturally occurring nucleotides withan analog. Preferably, the DNA or RNA sequence of the inventioncomprises a coding sequence encoding the herein defined polypeptide.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 5′-nucleotidase,acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, adenosinekinase, arginine exporter protein, At1g09680-protein, At2g45420-protein,At4g32480-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0012-protein, b1003-protein, b1522-protein,b2032-protein, b2345-protein, b2513-protein, b2673-protein,b3246-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein,beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase, cystathionine-lyase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA-binding protein, F-box protein, glutaredoxin,glutathione S-transferase, glycogenin, homocitrate synthase, homoserinedehydrogenase, hydrolase, L-serine dehydratase, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malic enzyme, membrane transportprotein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase,peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase , Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, Sec-independent proteintranslocase subunit, serine protease, serine/threonineproteinphosphatase, threonine aldolase, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transport protein, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, yhl013c-protein, yml084w-protein,yol160w-protein, yor392w-protein, and zinc finger protein are alsocalled “FCRP genes”.

A “coding sequence” is a nucleotide sequence, which is transcribed intomRNA and/or translated into a polypeptide when placed under the controlof appropriate regulatory sequences. The boundaries of the codingsequence are determined by a translation start codon at the 5′-terminusand a translation stop codon at the 3′-terminus. The triplets taa, tgaand tag represent the (usual) stop codons which are interchangeable. Acoding sequence can include, but is not limited to mRNA, cDNA,recombinant nucleotide sequences or genomic DNA, while introns may bepresent as well under certain circumstances.

To introduce a nucleic acid molecule into a nucleic acid construct, e.g.as part of an expression cassette, the codogenic gene segment isadvantageously subjected to an amplification and ligation reaction inthe manner known by a skilled person. It is preferred to follow aprocedure similar to the protocol for the Pfu DNA polymerase or aPfu/Taq DNA polymerase mixture. The primers are selected according tothe sequence to be amplified. The primers should expediently be chosenin such a way that the amplificate comprise the codogenic sequence fromthe start to the stop codon. After the amplification, the amplificate isexpediently analyzed. For example, the analysis may consider quality andquantity and be carried out following separation by gel electrophoresis.Thereafter, the amplificate can be purified following a standardprotocol (for example Qiagen). An aliquot of the purified amplificate isthen available for the subsequent cloning step. The skilled workergenerally knows suitable cloning vectors.

They include, in particular, vectors which are capable of replication ineasy to handle cloning systems like as bacterial, yeast or insect cellbased (e.g. baculovirus expression) systems, that is to say especiallyvectors which ensure efficient cloning in E. coli, and which makepossible the stable transformation of plants. Vectors, which must bementioned, in particular are various binary and cointegrated vectorsystems, which are suitable for the T-DNA-mediated transformation. Suchvector systems are generally characterized in that they contain at leastthe vir genes, which are required for the Agrobacterium-mediatedtransformation, and the T-DNA border sequences.

In general, vector systems preferably also comprise furthercisregulatory regions such as promoters and terminators and/or selectionmarkers by means of which suitably transformed organisms can beidentified. While vir genes and T-DNA sequences are located on the samevector in the case of cointegrated vector systems, binary systems arebased on at least two vectors, one of which bears vir genes, but noT-DNA, while a second one bears T-DNA, but no vir gene. Owing to thisfact, the last-mentioned vectors are relatively small, easy tomanipulate and capable of replication in E. coli and in Agrobacterium.These binary vectors include vectors from the series pBIB-HYG, pPZP,pBecks, pGreen. Those which are preferably used in accordance with theinvention are Bin19, pBI101, pBinAR, pGPTV and pCAMBIA. An overview ofbinary vectors and their use is given by Hellens et al, Trends in PlantScience 5, 446-451 (2000). In case of a targeted expression the vectorsare preferably modified in such a manner, that they already contain thenucleic acid coding for the transit peptide and that the nuleic acids ofthe invention, preferentially the nucleic acid sequences encoding thepolypeptides shown in the respective line in Table II, column 5 or 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, can be cloned 3″prime to the transitpeptide encoding sequence, leading to a functional preprotein, which isdirected to the intended compartment, like plastids or mitochondria, andwhich means that the mature protein fulfills its biological activity.

For a vector preparation, vectors may first be linearized usingrestriction endonuclease(s) and then be modified enzymatically in asuitable manner. Thereafter, the vector is purified, and an aliquot isemployed in the cloning step. In the cloning step, the enzyme-cleavedand, if required, purified amplificate is cloned together with similarlyprepared vector fragments, using ligase. In this context, a specificnucleic acid construct, or vector or plasmid construct, may have one orelse more codogenic gene segments. The codogenic gene segments in theseconstructs are preferably linked operably to regulatory sequences. Theregulatory sequences include, in particular, plant sequences like theabove-described promoters and terminators. The constructs canadvantageously be propagated stably in microorganisms, in particularEscherichia coli and/or Agrobacterium tumefaciens, under selectiveconditions and enable the transfer of homologous or heterologous DNAinto non-human organisms, like plants or other microorganisms. Inaccordance with a particular embodiment, the constructs are based onbinary vectors (overview of a binary vector: Hellens et al., 2000). As arule, they contain prokaryotic regulatory sequences, such as replicationorigin and selection markers, for the multiplication in microorganismssuch as Escherichia coli and Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Vectors canfurther contain agrobacterial T-DNA sequences for the transfer of DNAinto plant genomes or other eukaryotic regulatory sequences for transferinto other eukaryotic cells, e.g. Saccharomyces sp. or other prokaryoticregulatory sequences for the transfer into other prokaryotic cells, e.g.Corynebacterium sp. or Bacillus sp. For the transformation of plants,the right border sequence, which comprises approximately 25 base pairs,of the total agrobacterial T-DNA sequence is advantageously included.Usually, the plant transformation vector constructs according to theinvention contain T-DNA sequences both from the right and from the leftborder region, which contain expedient recognition sites forsite-specific acting enzymes, which, in turn, are encoded by some of thevir genes.

Alternatively the nuleic acids of the invention are cloned into vectors,which are designed for the direct transformation of organelles such asfor example plastids. Generally such vectors additionally carry aspecific resistance gene (as mentioned above), like the spectomycinresistance gene (aad) under control of a plastid regulatory sequence andtwo adjacent plastome sequences of the target organism, which mediatedthe directed insertion of the sequences of interest, e.g. the resistancegene and the expression cassette, into the plastidal genome throughhomologous recombination. As transformation can be achieved by particlebombardment or other physical or chemical methods e.g. PEG treatment ormicroinjection, the vectors do not need to contain the elementsnecessary for agrobacterial T-DNA transfer (see below).

In order to introduce, into a plant, the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention or used in the process according to the invention, it hasproved advantageous first to transfer them into an intermediate host,for example a bacterium or a eukaryotic unicellular cell. Thetransformation into E. coli, which can be carried out in a manner knownper se, for example by means of heat shock or electroporation, hasproved itself expedient in this context. Thus, the transformed E. colicolonies can be analysed for their cloning efficiency. This can becarried out with the aid of a PCR. Here, not only the identity, but alsothe integrity, of the plasmid construct can be verified with the aid ofa defined colony number by subjecting an aliquot of the colonies to saidPCR. As a rule, universal primers which are derived from vectorsequences are used for this purpose, it being possible, for example, fora forward primer to be arranged upstream of the start ATG and a reverseprimer to be arranged downstream of the stop codon of the codogenic genesegment. The amplificates are separated by electrophoresis and assessedwith regard to quantity and quality.

The nucleic acid constructs, which are optionally verified, aresubsequently used for the transformation of the plants or other hosts,e.g. other eukaryotic cells or other prokaryotic cells. To this end, itmay first be necessary to obtain the constructs from the intermediatehost. For example, the constructs may be obtained as plasmids frombacterial hosts by a method similar to conventional plasmid isolation.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the processaccording to the invention can also be introduced into modified viralvectors like baculovirus vectors for expression in insect cells or plantviral vectors like tobacco mosaic virus or potato virus X-based vectors.Approaches leading to the expression of proteins from the modified viralgenome including the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process according to the invention involve for example theinoculation of tobacco plants with infectious RNA transcribed in vitrofrom a cDNA copy of the recombinant viral genome. Another approachutilizes the transfection of whole plants from wounds inoculated withAgrobacterium tumefaciens containing cDNA copies of recombinantplus-sense RNA viruses. Different vectors and virus are known to theskilled worker for expression in different target e.g. productionplants.

A large number of methods for the transformation of plants are known.Since, in accordance with the invention, a stable integration ofheterologous or additional homologous DNA into the genome of plants isadvantageous, the T-DNA-mediated transformation has proved expedient inparticular. For this purpose, it is first necessary to transformsuitable vehicles, in particular agrobacteria, with a codogenic genesegment or the corresponding plasmid construct comprising the nucleicacid molecule of the invention or an expression cassette according tothe invention. This can be carried out in a manner known per se. Forexample, said nucleic acid construct of the invention, like saidexpression cassette or said plasmid construct, which has been generatedin accordance with what has been detailed above, can be transformed intocompetent agrobacteria by means of electroporation or heat shock. Inprinciple, one must differentiate between the formation of cointegratedvectors on the one hand and the transformation with binary vectors onthe other hand. In the case of the first alternative, the constructs,which comprise the codogenic gene segment or the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention have no T-DNA sequences, but the formation of thecointegrated vectors or constructs takes place in the agrobacteria byhomologous recombination of the construct with T-DNA. The T-DNA ispresent in the agrobacteria in the form of Ti or Ri plasmids in whichexogenous DNA has expediently replaced the oncogenes. If binary vectorsare used, they can be transferred to agrobacteria either by bacterialconjugation or by direct transfer. These agrobacteria expedientlyalready comprise the vector bearing the vir genes (currently referred toas helper Ti (Ri) plasmid). As mentioned before the stable integrationof the heterologous (or additional homologous) nucleic acids into theplastidial genome may also be advantegously.

One or more markers may expediently also be used together with thenucleic acid construct, like the expression cassette, or the vector ofthe invention and, if plants or plant cells shall be transformedtogether with the T-DNA, with the aid of which the isolation orselection of transformed organisms, such as agrobacteria or transformedplant cells, is possible. These marker genes enable the identificationof a successful transfer of the nucleic acid molecules according to theinvention via a series of different principles, for example via visualidentification with the aid of fluorescence, luminescence or in thewavelength range of light which is discernible for the human eye, by aresistance to herbicides or antibiotics, via what are known as nutritivemarkers (auxotrophism markers) or antinutritive markers, via enzymeassays or via phytohormones. Examples of such markers which may bementioned are GFP (=green fluorescent protein); the luciferin/luceferasesystem, the β3-galactosidase with its colored substrates, for exampleX-Gal, the herbicide resistances to, for example, imidazolinone,glyphosate, phosphinothricin or sulfonylurea, the antibiotic resistancesto, for example, bleomycin, hygromycin, streptomycin, kanamycin,tetracyclin, chloramphenicol, ampicillin, gentamycin, geneticin (G418),spectinomycin or blasticidin, to mention only a few, nutritive markerssuch as the utilization of mannose or xylose, or antinutritive markerssuch as the resistance to 2-deoxyglucose. This list is a small number ofpossible markers. The skilled worker is very familiar with such markers.Different markers are preferred, depending on the organism and theselection method. In case of plastidal transformation methods othermarker genes known to a person skilled in the art may be used, but alsothe ones mentioned above, preferably e.g. the spectomycin resistancegene (aadA).

As a rule, it is desired that the plant nucleic acid constructs, plantexpression cassettes, are flanked by T-DNA at one or both sides of thecodogenic gene segment. This is particularly useful when bacteria of thespecies Agrobacterium tumefaciens or Agrobacterium rhizogenes are usedfor the transformation. A method, which is preferred in accordance withthe invention, is the transformation with the aid of Agrobacteriumtumefaciens. However, biolistic methods may also be used advantageouslyfor introducing the sequences in the process according to the invention,and the introduction by means of PEG is also possible. The transformedagrobacteria can be grown in the manner known per se and are thusavailable for the expedient transformation of the plants. The plants orplant parts to be transformed are grown or provided in the customarymanner. The transformed agrobacteria are subsequently allowed to act onthe plants or plant parts until a sufficient transformation rate isreached. Allowing the agrobacteria to act on the plants or plant partscan take different forms. For example, a culture of morphogenic plantcells or tissue may be used. After the T-DNA transfer, the bacteria are,as a rule, eliminated by antibiotics, and the regeneration of planttissue is induced. This is done in particular using suitable planthormones in order to initially induce callus formation and then topromote shoot development.

Plant cells, plant tissues etc. may be transformed transient or stable.An advantageous transformation method is the transformation in planta.To this end, it is possible, for example, to allow the agrobacteria toact on plant seeds or to inoculate the plant meristem with agrobacteria.It has proved particularly expedient in accordance with the invention toallow a suspension of transformed agrobacteria to act on the intactplant or at least the flower primordia. The plant is subsequently grownon until the seeds of the treated plant are obtained (Clough and Bent,Plant J. 16, 735 (1998)). To select transformed plants, the plantmaterial obtained in the transformation is, as a rule, subjected toselective conditions so that transformed plants can be distinguishedfrom untransformed plants. For example, the seeds obtained in theabove-described manner can be planted and, after an initial growingperiod, subjected to a suitable selection by spraying. A furtherpossibility consists in growing the seeds, if appropriate aftersterilization, on agar plates using a suitable selection agent so thatonly the transformed seeds can grow into plants. Further advantageoustransformation methods, in particular for plants, are known to theskilled worker and are described herein.

Further advantageous and suitable methods are protoplast transformationby poly(ethylene glycol)-induced DNA uptake, the “biolistic” methodusing the gene cannon—referred to as the particle bombardment method,electroporation, the incubation of dry embryos in DNA solution,microinjection and gene transfer mediated by Agrobacterium. Said methodsare described by way of example in Jenes B. et al., Techniques for GeneTransfer, in: Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering and Utilization,eds. Kung S.D. and Wu R., Academic Press (1993) 128-143 and in Potrykus,Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205 (1991)). Thenucleic acids or the construct, e.g. the expression cassette, to beexpressed is preferably cloned into a vector, which is suitable fortransforming Agrobacterium tumefaciens, for example pBin19 (Bevan etal., Nucl. Acids Res. 12, 8711 (1984)). Agrobacteria transformed by anexpression vector according to the invention may likewise be used inknown manner for the transformation of plants such as test plants likeArabidopsis or crop plants such as cereal crops, corn, oats, rye,barley, wheat, soybean, rice, cotton, sugar beet, canola, sunflower,flax, hemp, potatoes, tobacco, tomatoes, carrots, paprika, oilseed rape,tapioca, cassava, arrowroot, tagetes, alfalfa, lettuce and the varioustree, nut and vine species, in particular oil-containing crop plantssuch as soybean, peanut, castor oil plant, sunflower, corn, cotton,flax, oilseed rape, coconut, oil palm, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)or cocoa bean, or in particular corn, wheat, soybean, rice, cotton andcanola, e.g. by bathing bruised leaves or chopped leaves in anagrobacterial solution and then culturing them in suitable media. Thetransformation of plants by means of Agrobacterium tumefaciens isdescribed, for example, by Hofgen and Willmitzer in Nucl. Acid Res. 16,9877 (1988) or is known inter alia from White F. F., “Vectors for GeneTransfer in Higher Plants”; in Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineeringand Utilization, eds. Kung S. D. and Wu R., Academic Press, 1993, pp.15-38. For the transformation of plastids physical methods likePEG-treatment (O'Neil et al., Plant Journal. 3, 729 (1993), Golds etal., BioTechnology 11, 95 (1993)), microinjection (Knoblauch et al.,Nat. Biotech. 17, 906 (1999)) or biolistics (Svab et al., Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. USA 90, 8526 (1990)) are preferred. Such transformationmethods are especially useful for the direct transformation of plastidsand are well known to the skilled worker.

The expression of the nucleic acid molecules used in the processaccording the present invention may be desired alone or in combinationwith other genes or nucleic acid molecules. Multiple nucleic acidmolecules conferring the expression of advantageous genes can beintroduced via the simultaneous transformation of several individualsuitable nucleic acid constructs, i.e. expression constructs, or,preferably, by combining several expression cassettes on one construct.It is also possible to transform the recipient non-human organismsstepwise with several vectors which in each case comprises a singleexpression cassette or several expression cassettes.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 1,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective amino acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the amino acid metabolism, inparticular in amino acid synthesis, especially genes coding for proteinsselected from the group coding for aspartate kinase (lysC),aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase (asd), glyceraldehyde-3-phosphatedehydrogenase (gap), 3-phosphoglycerate kinase (pgk), pyruvatecarboxylase (pyc), triosephosphate isomerase (tpi), homoserineO-acetyltransferase (metA), cystathionine γ-synthase (metB),cystathionine gamma-lyase (metC), cystathionine β-lyase, methioninesynthase (metH), serine hydroxymethyltransferase (glyA), O-acetylhomoserine sulfhydrylase (metY), methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(metF), phosphoserine aminotransferase (serC), phosphoserine phosphatase(serB), serine acetyltransferase (cysE), cysteine synthase (cysK),homoserine dehydrogenase (hom) and S-adenosyL-methionine synthase (metX)in the cytosol or in an organelle, like plastids or mitochondria. Afurther advantageous nucleic acid sequence which can be expressed incombination with the nucleic acid sequences according to the inventionand if desired, the above-mentioned biosynthesis genes, is the sequenceof the ATP/ADP translocator as described in WO 01/20009. This ATP/ADPtranslocator leads to an increased synthesis of the essential aminoacids lysine and/or methionine.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the process of the invention,the non-human organisms used in the process are those in whichsimultaneously in addition a fine chemical degrading protein isattenuated, in particular by reducing the rate of expression of thecorresponding gene.

In another embodiment of the process of the invention, the non-humanorganisms used in the process are those in which simultaneously inaddition at least one of the aforementioned nucleic acids or of theaforementioned genes is mutated in such a way that the enzymatic orbiological activity of the corresponding fine chemical degrading proteinis partially reduced or completely blocked. A reduction in the enzymaticor biological activity means an enzymatic or biological activity, whichis reduced by at least 10%, advantageously at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70% or more, compared with the starting organism.

If it is intended to transform the host cell, in particular the plantcell, with several constructs, expression cassettes or vectors, themarker of a preceding transformation must be removed or a further markeremployed in a following transformation. The markers can be removed fromthe host cell, in particular the plant cell, as described herein belowvia methods with which the skilled worker is familiar. These methods maybe not used for multiple transformed host cell only but also for singletransformed host cells. In particular plants without a marker, inparticular without resistance to antibiotics, are an especiallypreferred embodiment of the present invention.

In the process according to the invention, the nucleic acid moleculesused in the process according to the invention are advantageously linkedoperably to one or more regulatory signals in order to increase geneexpression. These regulatory sequences are intended to enable thespecific expression of the genes and the expression of protein.Depending on the host organism for example plant or microorganism, thismay mean, for example, that the gene is expressed and/or overexpressedafter induction only, or that it is expressed and/or overexpressedconstitutively. These regulatory sequences are, for example, sequencesto which the inductors or repressors bind and which thus regulate theexpression of the nucleic acid. In addition to these novel regulatorysequences, or instead of these sequences, the natural regulation ofthese sequences may still be present before the actual structural genesand, if appropriate, may have been genetically modified so that thenatural regulation has been switched off and gene expression has beenincreased. However, the nucleic acid construct of the invention suitableas expression cassette (=expression construct =gene construct) can alsobe simpler in construction, that is to say no additional regulatorysignals have been inserted before the nucleic acid molecule or thehomolog or fragment thereof, and the natural promoter together with itsregulation has not been removed. Instead, the natural regulatorysequence has been mutated in such a way that regulation no longer takesplace and/or gene expression is increased. These modified promoters canalso be introduced on their own before the natural gene in the form ofpart sequences (=promoter with parts of the nucleic acid sequencesaccording to the invention) in order to increase the activity. Moreover,the gene construct can advantageously also comprise one or more of whatare known as enhancer sequences in operable linkage with the promoter,and these enable an increased expression of the nucleic acid sequence.Also, it is possible to insert additional advantageous sequences at the3′ end of the DNA sequences, such as, for example, further regulatoryelements or terminators. In another preferred embodiment, the natural orcreated expression cassette is further modified in such a manner, that anucleic acid sequence encoding a transit peptide is functionallyintroduced between the regulatory and the coding region such, that afunctionally preprotein is expressed, which is targeted to theorganelles such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably the plastids.

The nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins according to theinvention and nucleic acid molecules, which encode other polypeptidesmay be present in one nucleic acid construct, expression cassette orvector or in respective several ones. Advantageously, only one copy ofthe nucleic acid molecule of the invention or its encoding genes ispresent in the nucleic acid construct, expression cassette or vector.Several vectors, nucleic acid construct, or expression cassettes can beexpressed together in the host organism. The nucleic acid molecule, thenucleic acid construct or the expression cassette according to theinvention can be inserted in a vector and be present in the cell in afree form. If a stable transformation is preferred, a vector is used,which is stably duplicated over several generations or which is elseinserted into the genome. In the case of plants, integration into thegenome of e.g. plastids or mitochondria or, in particular, into thenuclear genome may have taken place. For the insertion of more than onegene in the host genome the genes to be expressed are present togetherin one gene construct, for example in above-described vectors bearing aplurality of genes.

As a rule, regulatory sequences for the expression rate of a gene arelocated upstream (5′), within, and/or downstream (3′) relative to to thecoding sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or anothercodogenic gene segment. They control in particular transcription and/ortranslation and/or the transcript stability. The expression level isdependent on the conjunction of further cellular regulatory systems,such as the protein biosynthesis and degradation systems of the cell.

Regulatory sequences include transcription and translation regulatingsequences or signals, e.g. sequences located upstream (5′), whichconcern in particular the regulation of transcription or translationinitiation, such as promoters or start codons, and sequences locateddownstream (3′), which concern in particular the regulation oftranscription or translation termination and transcript stability, suchas polyadenylation signals or stop codons. Regulatory sequences can alsobe present in transcribed coding regions as well in transcribednon-coding regions, e.g. in introns, as for example splicing sites,promoters for the regulation of expression of the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention in a cell and which can be employed are, inprinciple, all those which are capable of stimulating the transcriptionof genes in the organisms in question, such as microorganisms or plants.Suitable promoters, which are functional in these non-human organismsare generally known. They may take the form of constitutive or induciblepromoters. Suitable promoters can enable the development- and/ortissue-specific expression in multi-cell eukaryotes; thus, leaf-, root-,flower-, seed-, stomata-, tuber-, fruit- or pollen-specific promotersmay advantageously be used in plants. Furthermore in case of directtransformation of organelles such as plastids, promoters recognized bythe plastid RNA-polymerases such as the plastid encoded Escherichiacoli-like RNA polymerase or the nuclear encoded plastid RNA polymerasemay advantageously be used.

The regulatory sequences or factors can, as described above, have apositive effect on, the expression of the genes introduced, thusincreasing their expression. Thus, an enhancement of the expression canadvantageously take place at the transcriptional level by using strongtranscription signals such as strong promoters and/or strong enhancers.In addition, enhancement of expression on the translational level isalso possible, for example by introducing translation enhancersequences, e.g., the omega-enhancer e.g. improving the ribosomal bindingto the transcript, or by increasing the stability of the mRNA, e.g. byreplacing the 3′UTR coding region by a region encoding a 3′UTR known asconferring an high stability of the transcript or by stabilization ofthe transcript through the elimination of transcript instability, sothat the mRNA molecule is translated more often than the wild type. Forexample in plants AU-rich elements (AREs) and DST (downstream) elementsdestabilized transcripts. Mutagenesis studies have demonstrated thatresidues within two of the conserved domains, the ATAGAT and the GTAregions, are necessary for instability function. Therefore removal ormutation of such elements would obviously lead to more stabletranscripts, higher transcript rates and higher protein acitivity.Translation enhancers are also the “overdrive sequence”, which comprisesthe tobacco mosaic virus 5′-untranslated leader sequence and whichincreases the protein/RNA ratio (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Research 15,8693 (1987)).

Enhancers are generally defined as cis active elements, which canstimulate gene transcription independent of position and orientation.Different enhancers have been identified in plants, which can eitherstimulate transcription constitutively or tissue or stimuli specific.Well known examples for constitutive enhancers are the enhancer from the35S promoter (Odell et al., Nature 313, 810 (1985)) or the ocs enhancer(Fromm et al., Plant Cell 1, 977 (1989)). Other examples are the G-Boxmotif tetramer which confers high-level constitutive expression indicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants (Ishige et al., Plant Journal18, 443 (1999)) or the petE, a NT-rich sequence which act asquantitative enhancers of gene expression in transgenic tobacco andpotato plants (Sandhu et al., Plant Mol Biol. 37 (5), 885 (1998)).Beside that, a large variety of cis-active elements have been describedwhich contribute to specific expression pattern, like organ specificexpression or induced expression in response to biotic or abioticstress. Examples are elements, which provide pathogen or wound-inducedexpression (Rushton, Plant Cell 14, 749 (2002)) or guard cell-specificexpression (Plesch, Plant Journal 28, 455 (2001)).

Advantageous regulatory sequences for the expression of the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention in microorganisms are present forexample in promoters such as the cos, tac, rha, trp, tet, trp-tet, Ipp,lac, !pp-lac, laclq-, T7, T5, T3, gal, trc, ara, SP6, λ-PR or λ-PLpromoter, which are advantageously used in Gram-negative bacteria.Further advantageous regulatory sequences are present for example in theGram-positive promoters amy, dnaK, xylS and SPO2, in the yeast or fungalpromoters ADC1, MFα, AC, P-60, UASH, MCB, PHO, CYC1, GAPDH, TEF, rp28,ADH. Promoters, which are particularly advantageous, are constitutive,tissue or compartment specific or inducible promoters. In general,“promoter” is understood as meaning, in the present context, aregulatory sequence in a nucleic acid molecule, which mediates theexpression of a coding sequence segment of a nucleic acid molecule. Ingeneral, the promoter is located upstream to the coding sequencesegment. Some elements, for example expression-enhancing elements suchas enhancer may, however, also be located downstream or even in thetranscribed region.

In principle it is possible to use all natural promoters with theirregulation sequences like those named above for the expression cassetteaccording to the invention and the method according to the invention.Also, synthetic promoters may advantageously be used, eitheradditionally or alone, for example synthetic promotors mediatingseed-specific expression such as described in, for example, WO 99/16890.In the preparation of an expression cassette various DNA fragments canbe manipulated in order to obtain a nucleotide sequence, which usefullyreads in the correct direction and is equipped with a correct readingframe. To connect the DNA fragments (=nucleic acids according to theinvention) to one another adaptors or linkers may be attached to thefragments. The promoter and the terminator regions can usefully beprovided in the transcription direction with a linker or polylinkercontaining one or more restriction points for the insertion of thissequence. Generally, the linker has 1 to 10, mostly 1 to 8, preferably 2to 6, restriction points. In general the size of the linker inside theregulatory region is less than 100 bp, frequently less than 60 bp, butat least 5 bp. The promoter may be both native or homologous as well asforeign or heterologous to the host non-human organism, for example tothe host plant. In the 5′-3′ transcription direction the expressioncassette contains the promoter, a nucleic acid molecule which is shownin the respective line in Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion, a homolog or a fragment thereof, and a region for transcriptiontermination. Different termination regions can be exchanged for oneanother in any desired fashion.

As described above, the transcription of the genes introduced shouldadvantageously be terminated by suitable terminators at the 3′ end ofthe genes introduced (behind the stop codon). A terminator, which may beused for this purpose is, for example, the OCS1 terminator, the nos3terminator or the 35S terminator. As is the case with the promoters,different terminator sequences should be used for each gene in caseseveral genes are introduced. Terminators, which are useful inmicroorganisms are for example the fimA terminator, txn terminator ortrp terminator. Such terminators can be rho-dependent orrho-independent.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 1, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin th erespective line in Table I, application no. 1, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin th erespective line in Table I, application no. 1, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

In order to ensure the stable integration, into the transgenic plant, ofnucleic acid molecules used in the process according to the invention incombination with further genes, especially biosynthesis genes, over aplurality of generations, it may be advantageous to express each of therespective coding regions used in the process under the control of itsown, preferably unique, promoter.

The nucleic acid construct is advantageously constructed in such a waythat a promoter is followed by a suitable cleavage site for insertion ofthe nucleic acid to be expressed, advantageously in a polylinker,followed, if appropriate, by a terminator located behind the polylinker.If appropriate, this order is repeated several times so that severalgenes are combined in one construct and thus can be introduced into thetransgenic plant in order to be expressed. The sequence isadvantageously repeated up to three times. For the expression, thenucleic acid sequences are inserted via the above-mentioned suitablecleavage site, for example in the polylinker behind the promoter. It isadvantageous for each nucleic acid sequence to have its own promoterand, if appropriate, its own terminator, as mentioned above. However, itis also possible to insert several nucleic acid sequences behind apromoter and, if appropriate, before a terminator if a polycistronictranscription is possible in the host or target cells. In this context,the insertion site, or the sequence of the nucleic acid moleculesinserted, in the nucleic acid construct is not decisive, that is to saya nucleic acid molecule can be inserted in the first or last position inthe cassette without this having a substantial effect on the expression.However, it is also possible to use only one promoter type in theconstruct.

Accordingly, in a preferred embodiment, the nucleic acid constructaccording to the invention confers expression of the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention, and, optionally further genes, in a plant andcomprises one or more plant regulatory elements. Said nucleic acidconstruct according to the invention advantageously encompasses beneaththe nucleic acid molecule of the invention a plant promoter or a plantterminator or a plant promoter and a plant terminator. In anotherembodiment said nucleic acid construct according to the inventionadvantageously encompasses beneath the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention a microorganism promoter or a microorganism terminator or amicroorganism promoter and a microorganism terminator.

A “plant” promoter comprises regulatory elements, which mediate theexpression of a coding sequence segment in plant cells. The plantpromoter can originate from a plant cell, e.g. from the plant, which istransformed with the nucleic acid construct, expression cassette, orvector as described herein. However, a plant promoter does not need tobe of plant origin, but may originate from viruses or microorganisms, inparticular for example from viruses which attack plant cells. This alsoapplies to other plant regulatory signals, for example in plantterminators. The term plant promoter shall also encompass organelle,especially plastidal promoters.

A nucleic acid construct suitable for plant expression preferablycomprises regulatory elements which are capable of controlling theexpression of genes in plant cells and which are operably linked so thateach sequence can fulfill its function. Accordingly, the nucleic acidconstruct can also comprise transcription terminators. Examples fortranscriptional termination are polyadenylation signals. Preferredpolyadenylation signals are those which originate from Agrobacteriumtumefaciens T-DNA, such as the gene 3 of the Ti plasmid pTiACH5, whichis known as octopine synthase (Gielen et al., EMBO J. 3, 835 (1984)) orfunctional equivalents thereof, but all the other terminators which arefunctionally active in plants are also suitable.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 and8, opreferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

For expression in plants, the nucleic acid molecule must, as describedabove, be linked operably to or comprise a suitable promoter whichexpresses the gene at the right point in time and in a cell- ortissue-specific manner. Usable promoters are constitutive promoters(Benfey et al., EMBO J. 8, 2195 (1989)), such as those which originatefrom plant viruses, such as 35S CAMV (Franck et al., Cell 21, 285(1980)), 19S CaMV (see also U.S. Pat. No. 5,352,605 and WO 84/02913),34S FMV (Sanger et al., Plant. Mol. Biol., 14, 433 (1990)), the parsleyubiquitin promoter, or plant promoters such as the Rubisco small subunitpromoter described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,962,028 or the plant promotersPRP1 (Ward et al., Plant. Mol. Biol. 22 (1993)), SSU, PGEL1, OCS(Leisner, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 85 (5), 2553 (1988)), lib4, usp,mas (Comai, Plant Mol. Biol. 15 (3), 373 (1990)), STLS1, ScBV (Schenk,Plant Mol. Biol. 39 (6),1221 (1999)), B33, SAD1 or SAD2 (flax promoters,Jain et al., Crop Science, 39 (6), 1696 (1999)) or nos (Shaw et al.,Nucleic Acids Res. 12 (20), 7831 (1984)). Stable, constitutiveexpression of the proteins according to the invention into a plant canbe advantageous. However, inducible expression of the polypeptide of theinvention may be advantageous, if, for example, a late expression beforethe harvest is of advantage.

The expression of plant genes can also be facilitated as described abovevia a chemical inducible promoter (for a review, see Gatz, Annu. Rev.Plant Physiol. Plant Mol. Biol. 48, 89 (1997)). Chemically induciblepromoters are particularly suitable when it is desired to express thegene in a time-specific manner. Examples of such promoters are asalicylic acid inducible promoter (WO 95/19443), a benzenesulfonamideinducible promoter (EP 388 186), and abscisic acid-inducible promoter(EP 335 528), a tetracyclin-inducible promoter (Gatz et al., Plant J. 2,397 (1992)), a cyclohexanol- or ethanol-inducible promoter (WO 93/21334)or others as described herein.

Other suitable promoters are those which react to biotic or abioticstress conditions, for example the pathogen-induced PRP1 gene promoter(Ward et al., Plant. Mol. Biol. 22, 361 (1993)), the auxin-inducedGH3-promotor (Liu et al., Plant Cell 6, 645 (1994)), thecold/dehydration/ABA-induced Cor15A-promoter (Baker et al., Plant Mol.Biol. 24, 701 (1994)), the cold/drought/salt/ABA/wound-induced Cor78promoter (Ishitani et al., Plant Cell 9, 1935 (1997),Yamaguchi-Shinozaki and Shinozaki, Plant Cell 6, 251 (1994)), thecold/dehydration-induced Rci2A-promoter (Capel et al., Plant Physiol115, 569 (1997)), the drought/salt-induced Rd22-promoter(Yamaguchi-Shinozaki and Shinozaki, Mol. Gen. Genet. 238, 17 (1993)),the salt-induced RD29A-promoter (Yamaguchi-Shinozalei et al., Mol. Gen.Genet. 236, 331 (1993)), the salt-induced ARSK1-root promoter (Hwang andGoodman, Plant J. 8, 37 (1995), the salt-induced PtxA-root promoter(GenBank accession X67427), the tomato heat-inducible hsp80 promoter(U.S. Pat. No. 5,187,267), the potato chill-inducible alpha-amylasepromoter (WO 96/12814) or the wound-inducible pinII promoter (EP-A-0 375091) or others as described herein.

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovule-preferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-prefered integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promotors arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of amino acids takes place, like in seed cells,such as endosperm cells and cells of the developing embryo. Seedpromoters are preferentially expressed during seed development and/orgermination. For example, seed preferred promoters can beembryo-preferred, endosperm preferred, and seed coat-preferred (seeThompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)). Examples of seed preferredpromoters include, but are not limited to, cellulose synthase (celA),Cim1, gammazein, globulin-1, maize 19 kD zein (cZ19B1), and the like.Other suitable promoters are the oilseed rape napin gene promoter (U.S.Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USP promoter (Baeumlein et al., MolGen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), the Arabidopsis oleosin promoter (WO98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgaris phaseolin promoter (U.S. Pat. No.5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter (WO 91/13980), the bean arcspromoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or the Legumin B4 promoter (LeB4)(Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233 (1992)), and promoterswhich bring about the seed-specific expression in monocotyledonousplants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and the like.Advantageous seed-specific promoters are the sucrose binding proteinpromoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napin promoter.Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barley Ipt2 or Ipt1gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and the promoters describedin WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordein gene, the riceglutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamin gene, the wheatgliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zein gene, the oatglutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the rye secalin gene).Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 and Aleurain (U.S. Pat.No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,530,149), glycinin(soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (soya) (JP06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962), isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape)(U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040])or α-amylase (barley) (EP 781 8499. Otherpromoters which are available for the expression of genes in plants areleaf-specific promoters such as those described in DE-A 19 644 478 orlight-regulated promoters such as, for example, the pea petE promoter.

Further suitable plant promoters are the cytosolic FBPase promoter orthe potato ST-LSI promoter (Stockhaus et al., EMBO J. 8, 2445 (1989)),the Glycine max phosphoribosylpyrophosphate amidotransferase promoter(GenBank Accession No. U87999) or the noduline-specific promoterdescribed in EP 249 676.

Promoters, which are particularly suitable, are those which bring aboutplastid-specific expression. Suitable promoters such as the viral RNApolymerase promoter are described in WO 95/16783 and WO 97/06250, andthe Arabidopsis clpP promoter, which is described in WO 99/46394.

Promoters, which are used for the strong expression of heterologoussequences as well as additional homologous sequences in as many tissuesas possible, in particular also in leaves, are, in addition to severalof the above-mentioned viral and bacterial promoters, preferably, plantpromoters of actin or ubiquitin genes such as, for example, the riceactin1 promoter. Further examples of constitutive plant promoters arethe sugarbeet V-ATPase promoters (WO 01/14572). Examples of syntheticconstitutive promoters are the Super promoter (WO 95/14098) andpromoters derived from G-boxes (WO 94/12015). If appropriate, chemicalinducible promoters may furthermore also be used, as described in EP 388186, EP 335 528, WO 97/06268.

Promoters, which are particularly suitable, are e.g. the super-promoter(Ni et al., Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995)), the ubiquitin promoter (Calliset al., J. Biol. Chem., 265, 12486 (1990); U.S. Pat. No. 5,510,474; U.S.Pat. No. 6,020,190; Kawalleck et al., Plant. Molecular Biology, 21, 673(1993)) or the 34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 andX16673). Promoters useful in the expression cassettes of the inventioninclude, but are not limited to, the major chlorophyll a/b bindingprotein promoter, histone promoters, the Ap3 promoter, the β-conglycinpromoter, the napin promoter, the soybean lectin promoter, the maize15kD zein promoter, the 22kD zein promoter, the 27kD zein promoter, theg-zein promoter, the waxy, shrunken 1, shrunken 2 and bronze promoters,the Zm13 promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,086,169), the maize polygalacturonasepromoters (PG) (U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,412,085 and 5,545,546), and the SGB6promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,470,359), the rice cyclophilin promoter(Buchholz et al., Plant Mol. Biol.25 (5), 837 (1994)), the glutelin(rice) promoter (Takaiwa et al., Mol. Gen. Genet. 208, 15 (1986),Takaiwa et al., FEBS letts. 221, 43 (1987), the rice prolamin NRP33promoter and the rice aglobulin Glb-1 promoter (Wu et al., Plant cellPhysiology 39 (8), 885 (1998),as well as synthetic or other naturalpromoters.

As already mentioned herein, further regulatory sequences, which may beexpedient, if appropriate, also include sequences, which target thetransport and/or the localization of the expression products. Sequences,which must be mentioned in this context are, in particular, thesignal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequences which are knownper se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encoding sequences enablethe targeting of the expression product into the plastids of a plantcell.

One embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method forgenerating a vector, which comprises the insertion of the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention or the expression cassette accordingto the invention into a nucleic acid molecule to give the vector. Thevector can, for example, be introduced in to a cell, e.g. amicroorganism or a plant cell, a plant or a part therof, as describedherein for the nucleic acid construct, or below under transformation ortransfection or shown in the examples. A transient or stabletransformation of the host or target cell is possible, however, a stabletransformation is preferred. The vector according to the invention ispreferably a vector, which is suitable for expressing the polypeptideaccording to the invention in a microorganism or a plant cell, a plantor a part thereof.

The method can thus also encompass one or more steps for integratingregulatory signals into the vector, in particular signals, which mediatethe expression in microorganisms or plant cells, plants or respectiveparts thereof.

Accordingly, the present invention also relates to a vector comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule characterized herein as part of a nucleic acidconstruct suitable for expression in plants and/or microrganisms or thenucleic acid molecule according to the invention.

The advantageous vectors of the invention comprise the nucleic acidmolecules which encode proteins according to the invention, nucleic acidmolecules which are used in the process, or nucleic acid constructsuitable for plant expression or for microorganism expression comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules used, or expression cassettes according tothe invention, either alone or in combination with further genes such asthe biosynthesis or regulatory genes of the fine chemical metabolisme.g. with the genes mentioned herein above.

The recombinant expression vectors which are advantageously used in theprocess comprise the nucleic acid molecules according to the inventionor the nucleic acid construct according to the invention, or ethexpression cassettes according to the invention, in a form which issuitable for expressing, in a host cell. the nucleic acid moleculesaccording to the invention or described herein. Accordingly, therecombinant expression vectors in addition may comprise one or moreregulatory signals selected on the basis of the host cells to be usedfor the expression, in operable linkage with the nucleic acid sequenceto be expressed. Furthermore, if desired, in addition the vector cancomprise plastome sequences of the recipient organism to facilitateintegration into the plastidal genome by homologous recombination asmentioned above.

The recombinant expression vectors used can be designed specifically forthe expression, in prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic cells, of nucleic acidmolecules used in the process. This is advantageous since intermediatesteps of the vector construction are frequently carried out inmicroorganisms for the sake of simplicity. For example, the genesaccording to the invention and other genes can be expressed in bacterialcells, insect cells (using baculovirus expression vectors), yeast cellsand other fungal cells (Romanos, Yeast 8, 423 (1992); van den Hondel, in“More Gene Manipulations in Fungi”, ed. Bennet J. W., Lasure L. L., pp.396-428, Academic Press, San Diego (1991); van den Hondel C. A. M. J.J., in “Applied Molecular Genetics of Fungi”, ed. Peberdy J. F. et al.,pp. 1-28, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge(1991)), algae(Falciatore et al., Marine Biotechnology.1 (3), 239 (1999)) usingvectors and following a transformation method as described in WO98/01572, and preferably in cells of multi-celled plants (see Schmidt R.and Willmitzer L., Plant Cell Rep. 7, 583 (1988); “Plant MolecularBiology and Biotechnology”, C Press, Boca Raton, Fla., chapter 6/7,pp.71-119 (1993); White F. F., in “Transgenic Plants”, Bd. 1,Engineering and Utilization, ed.Kung and Wu R., Academic Press, 128-43(1993); Potrykus, Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205(1991) (and references cited therein)). Suitable host cells arefurthermore discussed in Goeddel, “Gene Expression Technology: Methodsin Enzymology 185”, Academic Press, San Diego, Cailf. (1990). As analternative, the sequence of the recombinant expression vector can betranscribed and translated in vitro, for example using T7promotor-regulatory sequences and T7 polymerase.

In the event it is necessary proteins can be expressed in prokaryotesusing vectors comprising constitutive or inducible promoters, whichcontrol the expression of fusion proteins or nonfusion proteins asmentioned above.

Other vectors which are suitable in prokaryotic organisms are known tothe skilled worker; these vectors are for example in E. coli pLG338,pACYC184, the pBR series, such as pBR322, the pUC series such as pUC18or pUC19, the M113mp series, pKC30, pRep4, pHS1, pHS2, pPLc236, pMBL24,pLG200, pUR290, pIN-111113-B1, lambda-gt11 or pBdCl, in StreptomycespIJ101, pIJ364, pIJ702 or pIJ361, in Bacillus pUB110, pC194 or pBD214,in Corynebacterium pSA77 or pAJ667.

In a further embodiment, the expression vector is a yeast expressionvector. Examples of vectors for expression in the yeasts S. cerevisiaeencompass pYeDesaturasec1 (Baldari et al., Embo J. 6, 229 (1987)), pMFa(Kurjan and Herskowitz, Cell 30, 933 (1982)), pJRY88 (Schultz et al.,Gene 54, 113(1987)) and pYES2 (Invitrogen Corporation, San Diego,Calif.). Vectors and methods for the construction of vectors which aresuitable for use in other fungi, such as the filamentous fungi,encompass those which are described in detail in: van den Hondel C. A.M. J. J. in “Applied Molecular Genetics of Fungi”, Peberdy J. F., ed.,pp. 1-28, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (1991); or van denHondel C. A. M. J. J. in “More Gene Manipulations in Fungi”, Bennet J.W.& Lasure L. L., ed., pp. 396-428, Academic Press, San Diego (1991).Examples of other suitable yeast vectors are 2alphaM, pAG-1, YEp6, YEp13or pEMBLYe23.

Further vectors, which may be mentioned by way of example, are pALS1, μlL2 or pBB116 in fungi or pLGV23, pGHlac+, pBIN19, pAK2004 or pDH51 inplants.

As an alternative, the nucleic acid sequences can be expressed in insectcells using baculovirus expression vectors. Baculovirus vectors, whichare available for expressing proteins in cultured insect cells (forexample Sf9 cells) encompass the pAc series (Smith et al., Mol. CellBiol. 3, 2156 (1983)) and the pVL series (Lucklow and Summers, Virology170, 31 (1989)).

The above-mentioned vectors are only a small overview of potentiallysuitable vectors. Further plasmids are known to the skilled worker andare described, for example, in “Cloning Vectors” (ed. Pouwels P.H., etal., Elsevier, Amsterdam-New York-Oxford, 1985, ISBN 0 444 904018).Further suitable expression systems for prokaryotic and eukaryoticcells, see the chapters 16 and 17 by Sambrook J., Fritsch E. F. andManiatis T., “Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual”, 2^(nd) edition,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, ColdSpring Harbor, N. Y., 1989.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle,such as plastids ormitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

Accordingly, one embodiment of the invention relates to a host cell,which has been transformed stably or transiently with the vectoraccording to the invention or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention or the nucleic acid construct according to the invention orthe expression construct according to the invention.

The genetically modified cells may be regenerated to the respectivenon-human organism, for example a plant cell to a plant, by all of themethods known to those skilled in the art. Appropriate methods can befound in the publications referred to above by Kung S. D. and Wu R.,Potrykus or Hofgen and Willmitzer.

Accordingly, a further aspect of the invention relates to transgenicnon-human organisms transformed by at least one nucleic acid molecule,expression cassette or vector according to the invention as well ascells, cell cultures, tissue, parts—such as, for example, leaves, roots,pollen, etc. in the case of plant organisms—or reproductive materialderived from such non-human organisms. The terms “host organism”, “hostcell”, “recombinant (host) non-human organism” and “transgenic (host)cell” are used here interchangeably. Of course these terms relate notonly to the particular host non-human organism or the particular targetcell but also to the descendants or potential descendants of thesenon-human organisms or cells. Since, due to mutation or environmentaleffects certain modifications may arise in successive generations, thesedescendants need not necessarily be identical with the parental cell butnevertheless are still encompassed by the term as used here.

For the purposes of the invention “ transgenic” or “recombinant” meanswith regard for example to a nucleic acid molecule, a nucleic acidconstruct, an expression cassette or a vector containing the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention or an non-human organismtransformed with/by the nucleic acid molecule, nucleic acid construct,expression cassette or vector according to the invention all thoseconstructions produced by genetic engineering methods in which either

-   -   (a) the nucleic acid molecule depicted in the respective line in        Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or        homologs or fragments thereof; or    -   (b) a genetic control sequence functionally linked to the        nucleic acid molecule described under (a), for example a 3′-        and/or 5′- genetic control sequence such as a promoter or        terminator, or    -   (c) (a) and (b);        are not found in their natural, genetic environment or have been        modified by genetic engineering methods, wherein the        modification may by way of example be a substitution, addition,        deletion, inversion or insertion of one or more nucleotide        residues. Natural genetic environment means the natural genomic        or chromosomal locus in the organism of origin or inside the        host non-human organism or presence in a genomic library. In the        case of a genomic library the natural genetic environment of the        nucleic acid sequence is preferably retained at least in part.        The environment sequence borders the nucleic acid sequence at        least on one side and has a sequence length of at least 50 bp,        preferably at least 500 bp, particularly preferably at least        1,000 bp, most particularly preferably at least 5,000 bp. A        naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the        naturally occurring combination of the natural promoter of the        nucleic acid sequence according to the invention with the        corresponding gene—turns into a transgenic expression cassette        when the latter is modified by unnatural, synthetic        (“artificial”) methods such as by way of example a mutagenesis.        In case a non-human organism is transformed by a homologous        nucleic acid molecule or by a homologous expression cassette the        resulting non-human organism represents also a respective        transgenic non-human organism since the additional homologous        nucleic acid molecule or the additional homologous expression        cassette is not located in its original envirnment. Appropriate        methods are described by way of example in U.S. Pat. No.        5,565,350 or WO 00/15815. In another embodiment the non-human        organism comprises a heterologous nucleic acid molecule.

Suitable organisms or host organisms for the nucleic acid molecule,nucleic acid construct, expression cassette or vector according to theinvention are advantageously in principle all non-human organisms, whichare suitable for the expression of recombinant genes as described above.Preferred non-human organism are microorganism or plants as describedabove, in particular those plants, which can be transformed in asuitable manner. These include monocotyledonous and dicotyledonousplants. In an embodiment of the present invention plants likeArabidopsis, Asteraceae such as Calendula or crop plants such assoybean, peanut, castor oil plant, sunflower, flax, corn, cotton,oilseed rape, coconut, oil palm, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) orcocoa bean are preferred. In another embodiment agriculturally usefulplants such as cereals and grasses, for example Triticum spp., Zea mays,Hordeum vulgare, oats, Secale cereale, Oryza sativa, Pennisetum glaucum,Sorghum bicolor, Triticale, Agrostis spp., Cenchrus ciliaris, Dactylisglomerata, Festuca arundinacea, Lolium spp., Medicago spp. and Saccharumspp., legumes and oil crops, for example Brassica juncea, Brassicanapus, Glycine max, Arachis hypogaea, Gossypium hirsutum, Cicerarietinum, Helianthus annuus, Lens culinaris, Linum usitatissimum,Sinapis alba, Trifolium repens and Vicia narbonensis, vegetables andfruits, for example bananas, grapes, Lycopersicon esculentum, asparagus,cabbage, watermelons, kiwi fruit, Solanum tuberosum, Beta vulgaris,cassava and chicory, trees, for example Coffea species, Citrus spp.,Eucalyptus spp., Picea spp., Pinus spp. and Populus spp., medicinalplants and trees, and flowers are preferred.

In another embodiment of the invention host plants for the nucleic acidmolecule, nucleic acid construct, expression cassette or vectoraccording to the invention are selected from the group comprising corn,soy, oil seed rape (including canola and winter oil seed rape), cotton,wheat and rice.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid molecule hybridizingtherewith for the transformation of a microorganism or a plant cell,plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 1,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, the plantcell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive material thereof, or partsthereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of themethionine is due to the generation or over-expression of one or morepolypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 1, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.1, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

The efficiency of the expression of the polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, colunm 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be determined, forexample, on test plants in greenhouse trials.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, column 5, or in Table IIA,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 1.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 1 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.1.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 1, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.1.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi,

Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and wherein saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 1.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 1 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 1 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a prefered embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression casssette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, column 5, or in Table IIA,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 1, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        1, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 1, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 1, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 1, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 1, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 1, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 1, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 1, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 1, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 1, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        1, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        1, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 1.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 1 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.1.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 1, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 1, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.1.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 1.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 1 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 1,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 1 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a prefered embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression casssette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In an embodiment thereof the transgenic non-human organism is amicroorganism selected from the group consisting of Charophyceae such asthe genera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Chara globularis, Charavulgaris, Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as the generaAcrosiphonia, Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis,Trichosolen, Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa,Avrainvillea, Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda,Penicillus, Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania,Udotea, Derbesia, Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus,Chaetonema, Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia,Draparnaldiopsis, Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia,Internoretia, Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella,Pringsheimiella, Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon,Pseudopringsheimia, Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium,Thamniochaete, Ulvella, Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium,Ankyra, Characium, Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca,Bracteacoccus Chlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila,Schroederia, Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia,Coccomyxa, Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, LolaPithophoraRhizoclonium Chaetosphaeridium,Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora, Polychaetophora,Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia, Batophora,Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix, Raphidonema,Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, UIvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegeneraNephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata or Ostreococcus tauri.

In an embodiment thereof the transgenic non-human organism is a plant(or a part thereof), preferably a monocotyledonous or a dicotyledonousplant. Preferably the plant is selected from the group consisting ofAnacardiaceae such as the genera Pistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium e.g.the species Pistacia vera [pistachios, Pistazie], Mangifer indica[Mango] or Anacardium occidentale [Cashew]; Asteraceae such as thegenera Calendula, Carthamus, Centaurea, Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus,Lactuca, Locusta, Tagetes, Valeriana e.g. the species Calendulaofficinalis [Marigold], Carthamus tinctorius [safflower], Centaureacyanus [cornflower], Cichorium intybus [blue daisy], Cynara scolymus[Artichoke], Helianthus annus [sunflower], Lactuca sativa, Lactucacrispa, Lactuca esculenta, Lactuca scariola L. ssp. sativa, Lactucascariola L. var. integrate, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrifolia,Lactuca sativa subsp. romana, Locusta communis, Valeriana locusta[lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta or Tagetes tenuifolia[Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the genera Daucus e.g. the species Daucuscarota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as the genera Corylus e.g. the speciesCorylus avellana or Corylus colurna [hazelnut]; Boraginaceae such as thegenera Borago e.g. the species Borago officinalis [borage]; Brassicaceaesuch as the genera Brassica, Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g.the species Brassica napus, Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape,turnip rape], Sinapis arvensis Brassica juncea, Brassica juncea var.juncea, Brassica juncea var. crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa,Brassica nigra, Brassica sinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard],Brassica oleracea [fodder beet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceaesuch as the genera Anana, Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus,Ananas ananas or Bromelia comosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as thegenera Carica e.g. the species Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae suchas the genera Cannabis e.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp],Convolvulaceae such as the genera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the speciesIpomoea batatus, Ipomoea pandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulustiliaceus, Ipomoea fastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba orConvolvulus panduratus [sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato],Chenopodiaceae such as the genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris,Beta vulgaris var. altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Betamaritima, Beta vulgaris var. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva orBeta vulgaris var. esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as thegenera Cucubita e.g. the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta,Cucurbita pepo or Cucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceaesuch as the genera Elaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive];Ericaceae such as the genera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia,Kalmia angustifolia, Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmiaoccidentalis, Cistus chamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel,broad-leafed laurel, calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpinelaurel, bog laurel, western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceaesuch as the genera Manihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the speciesManihot utilissima, Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil,Manihot dulcis, Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta[manihot, arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean,Castor Oil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceaesuch as the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga,Pithecolobium, Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus,Soja e.g. the species Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea],Albizia berteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acaciaberteriana, Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana,Cathormion berteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans,Pithecellobium berterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobiumberterianum, Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu,Albizia nemu, Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosaspeciosa, Sericanrda julibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla,Albizia lebbek, Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa[bastard logwood, silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa,Medicago falcata, Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean],Dolichos soja, Glycine gracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Sojahispida; Geraniaceae such as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g.the species Cocos nucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois[coconut]; Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the speciesSaccharum officinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Walliae.g. the species Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglanssieboldiana, Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglanscalifornica, Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis,Juglans major, Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra[walnut, black walnut, common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut,butternut, black walnut]; Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Lauruse.g. the species laurel Laurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweetbay], Persea americana Persea americana, Persea gratissima or Perseapersea [avocado]; Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. thespecies Arachis hypogaea [peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum,Adenolinum e.g. the species Linum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linumaustriacum, Linum bienne, Linum angustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linumflavum, Linum grandiflorum, Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii,Linum narbonense, Linum perenne, Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linumpratense or Linum trigynum [flax, linseed]; Lythrarieae such as thegenera Punica e.g. the species Punica granatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceaesuch as the genera Gossypium e.g. the species Gossypium hirsutum,Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium herbaceum orGossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as the genera Musa e.g. thespecies Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musa paradisiaca, Musa spp. [banana];Onagraceae such as the genera Camissonia, Oenothera e.g. the speciesOenothera biennis or Camissonia brevipes [primrose, evening primrose];Palmae such as the genera Elacis e.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oilplam]; Papaveraceae such as the genera Papaver e.g. the species Papaverorientale, Papaver rhoeas, Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, cornpoppy, field poppy, shirley poppies, field poppy, long-headed poppy,long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceae such as the genera Sesamum e.g. the speciesSesamum indicum [sesame]; Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe,Peperomia, Steffensia e.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago,Piper angustifolium, Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piperlongum, Piper nigrum, Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artantheelongata, Peperomia elongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata.[Cayenne pepper, wild pepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum,Secale, Avena, Sorghum, Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea,Triticum e.g. the species Hordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeummurinum, Hordeum secalinum, Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeumhexastichon, Hordeum hexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum,Hordeum secalinum [barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley,meadow barley], Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avenabyzantina, Avena fatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghumbicolor, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare,Andropogon drummondii, Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghumaethiopicum, Sorghum arundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum,Sorghum dochna, Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense,Sorghum lanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea]

Particular preference is given to transgenic crop plants such as by wayof example barley, wheat, rye, oats, corn, soybean, rice, cotton, sugarbeet, oilseed rape and canola, sunflower, flax, hemp, thistle, potatoes,tobacco, tomatoes, tapioca, cassava, arrowroot, alfalfa, lettuce and thevarious tree, nut and vine species; especial preference is given tomonocotyledonous crop plants like corn, wheat or rice; in anotherembodiment special preference is given to dicotyledonous crop plantslike soy bean, oil seed rape (including canola and winter oil seedrape), cotton.

The term “transgenic plants” used in accordance with the invention alsorefers to the progeny of a transgenic plant, for example the T1, T2, T3and subsequent plant generations or the BC1, BC2, BC3 and subsequentplant generations. Thus, the transgenic plants according to theinvention can be raised and selfed or crossed with other individuals inorder to obtain further transgenic plants according to the invention.Transgenic plants may also be obtained by propagating transgenic plantcells vegetatively. The present invention also relates to transgenicplant material, which can be derived from a transgenic plant populationaccording to the invention. Such material includes plant cells andcertain tissues, organs and parts of plants in all their manifestations,such as seeds, leaves, anthers, fibers, tubers, roots, root hairs,stems, embryo, calli, cotelydons, petioles, harvested material, planttissue, reproductive tissue, pollen, and cell cultures, which arederived from the actual transgenic plant and/or can be used for bringingabout the transgenic plant. Any transformed plant obtained according tothe invention can be used in a conventional breeding scheme or in invitro plant propagation to produce more transformed plants with the samecharacteristics and/or can be used to introduce the same characteristicin other varieties of the same or related species. Such plants are alsopart of the invention. Seeds obtained from the transformed plantsgenetically also contain the same characteristic and are part of theinvention. As mentioned before, the present invention is in principleapplicable to any plant and crop that can be transformed with any of thetransformation method known to those skilled in the art.

An “isolated” nucleic acid molecule is one that is substantiallyseparated from other nucleic acid molecules, which are present in thenatural source of the nucleic acid. That means other nucleic acidmolecules are present in an amount less than 5% based on weight of theamount of the desired nucleic acid, preferably less than 2% by weight,more preferably less than 1% by weight, most preferably less than 0.5%by weight. Preferably, an “isolated” nucleic acid is free of some of thesequences that naturally flank the nucleic acid (i.e., sequences locatedat the 5′ and 3′ ends of the nucleic acid) in the genomic DNA of thenon-human organism from which the nucleic acid is derived. For example,in various embodiments, the FCRP encoding nucleic acid molecule cancontain less than about 5 kb, 4 kb, 3 kb, 2 kb, 1 kb, 0.5 kb or 0.1 kbof nucleotide sequences which naturally flank the nucleic acid moleculein genomic DNA of the cell from which the nucleic acid is derived.Moreover, an “isolated” nucleic acid molecule, such as a cDNA molecule,can be free from some of the other cellular material with which it isnaturally associated, or culture medium when produced by recombinanttechniques, or chemical precursors or other chemicals when chemicallysynthesized.

A nucleic acid molecule of the present invention, e.g., a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a FCRP, especially the coding region thereof, or aportion thereof which confers the production or increased production ofthe fine chemical, can be isolated using standard molecular biologicaltechniques and the sequence information provided herein. For example, anA. thaliana FCRP encoding cDNA can be isolated from a A. thaliana c-DNAlibrary or a E. coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Synechocystis sp.,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Zea mays or Oryza sativa FCRP encoding cDNAcan be isolated from a E. coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Synechocystissp., Brassica napus, Glycine max, Zea mays or Oryza sativa c-DNA libraryrespectively using all or portion of one of the respective sequences.Moreover, a nucleic acid molecule encompassing all or a portion of oneof the sequences of Table I can be isolated by the polymerase chainreaction using oligonucleotide primers designed based upon thissequence. For example, mRNA can be isolated from plant cells (e.g., bythe guanidinium-thiocyanate extraction procedure of Chirgwin et al.,Biochemistry 18, 5294 (1979)) and cDNA can be prepared using reversetranscriptase (e.g., Moloney MLV reverse transcriptase, available fromGibco/BRL, Bethesda, MD; or AMV reverse transcriptase, available fromSeikagaku America, Inc., St. Petersburg, Fla.). Syntheticoligonucleotide primers for polymerase chain reaction amplification canbe designed based upon one of the nucleotide sequences shown in Table I.A nucleic acid molecule of the invention can be amplified using cDNA or,alternatively, genomic DNA, as a template and appropriateoligonucleotide primers according to standard PCR amplificationtechniques. The nucleic acid molecule so amplified can be cloned into anappropriate vector and characterized by DNA sequence analysis.Furthermore, oligonucleotides corresponding to a FCRP encodingnucleotide sequence can be prepared by standard synthetic techniques,e.g., using an automated DNA synthesizer.

In an embodiment, an isolated nucleic acid molecule of the inventioncomprises one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in Table I,especially the coding region thereof, and if desired, as well as a 5′untranslated sequence and 3′ untranslated sequence.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid molecule ofTable I, for example, a fragment which can be used as a probe or primeror a fragment encoding a biologically active portion of a FCRP.

Portions of proteins encoded by the FCRP encoding nucleic acid moleculesof the invention are preferably biologically active portions describedherein. As used herein, the term “biologically active portion of” a FCRPis intended to include a portion, e.g. a domain/motif, of the proteinbeing responsible for the ability of the protein to enable theproduction or increased production of the fine chemical. To determinewhether a FCRP, or a biologically active portion thereof, results in aproduction or an increased production of the fine chemical in thenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant, an analysis of thenon-human organism comprising the FCRP may be performed. Such analysismethods are well known to those skilled in the art, as detailed in theExamples. More specifically, nucleic acid fragments encodingbiologically active portions of a FCRP can be prepared by isolating aportion of one of the sequences of the nucleic acid of Table I, e.g.expressing the encoded portion of the FCRP or peptide (e.g. byrecombinant expression in vitro) and assessing the activity of theencoded portion of the FCRP or peptide.

Biologically active portions of a FCRP are encompassed by the presentinvention and include peptides comprising amino acid sequences derivedfrom the amino acid sequence of a FCRP encoding gene, or the amino acidsequence of a protein homologous to a FCRP, which include fewer aminoacids than a full length FCRP or the full length protein which ishomologous to a FCRP, and exhibits at least some enzymatic or biologicalactivity of a FCRP.

Typically, biologically active portions (e.g., peptides which are, forexample, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 50, 75, 100, 125,150 or more amino acids in length) comprise a domain or motif with atleast one activity of a FCRP. Moreover, other biologically activeportions in which other regions of the protein are deleted, can beprepared by recombinant techniques and evaluated for one or more of theactivities described herein. Preferably, the biologically activeportions of a FCRP include one or more selected domains/motifs orportions thereof having biological activity.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 1, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

In the process according to the invention nucleic acid sequences ormolecules can be used, which, if appropriate, contain synthetic,non-natural or modified nucleotide bases, which can be incorporated intoDNA or RNA. Said synthetic, non-natural or modified bases can forexample increase the stability of the nucleic acid molecule outside orinside a cell. The nucleic acid molecules of the invention can containthe same modifications as aforementioned.

As used in the present context the term “nucleic acid molecule” may alsoencompass the untranslated sequence or molecule located at the 3′ and atthe 5′ end of the coding gene region, for example at least 500,preferably 200, especially preferably 100, nucleotides of the sequenceupstream of the 5′ end of the coding region and at least 100, preferably50, especially preferably 20, nucleotides of the sequence downstream ofthe 3′ end of the coding gene region. It is often advantageous only tochoose the coding region for cloning and expression purposes.

Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule used in the process according tothe invention or the nucleic acid molecule of the invention is anisolated nucleic acid molecule. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention is the nucleic acid molecule used in theprocess of the invention.

The nucleic acid molecules used in the process, for example thepolynucleotide of the invention or of a part thereof can be isolatedusing molecular-biological standard techniques and the sequenceinformation provided herein. Also, for example a homologous sequence orhomologous, conserved sequence regions at the DNA or amino acid levelcan be identified with the aid of comparison algorithms. The former canbe used as hybridization probes under standard hybridization techniques(for example those described in Sambrook et al., “Molecular Cloning: ALaboratory Manual” 2nd ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold SpringHarbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989) for isolatingfurther nucleic acid sequences useful in this process.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 1, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 1, from which conserved regions, and in turn, degenerateprimers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, which show a verylittle variation in the amino acid in one particular position of severalhomologs from different origin. The consensus sequence and polypeptidemotifs shown in the respective line in column 8 of Table IV, applicationno. 1, are derived from such alignments of homologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no.1, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 1,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 1, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 1, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 1, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 1, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 1, column 8, whereby not more than than 20,15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted intoa consensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no.1, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.1, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 1, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 1,columns 5 or 8.

The consensus sequence was derived from a multiple alignment of thesequences as listed in a single line of Table II. The amino acids aregiven in their three letter code. In case a specific amino acid isindicated this specific amino acid is conserved in at least 80% of thealigned proteins whereas the three letter code XAA stands for aminoacids, which are not conserved in at least 80% of the aligned sequences.The consensus sequence starts with the first conserved amino acid in thealignment, and ends with the last conserved amino acid in the alignmentof the investigated sequences.

Patterns had to match at least 80% of the investigated proteins.Conserved patterns were identified with the software tool MEME version3.5.1 or manually by using first standard prosite anotation. The numberof given x indicates the distances between conserved amino acid residues(given in the one letter code), e.g. (1) the pattern Y-x(21,23)-F meansthat conserved tyrosine and phenylalanine residues in the alignment areseparated from each other by minimum 21 and maximum 23 amino acidresidues in the alignment of all investigated sequences, (2) the patternY-x(21,23)-[FW] means that a conserved tyrosine is separated by minimum21 and maximum 23 amino acid residues from either a phenylalanine ortryptophane. However, these patterns have been “translated” into theWIPO standard 25. MEME was developed by Bailey Timothy L.and ElkanCharles, Dept. of Computer Science and Engeneering, University ofCalifornia, San Diego, USA and is described by Bailey Timothy L. andElkan Charles (Proceedings of the Second International Conference onIntelligent Systems for Molecular Biology, pp. 28-36, AAAI Press, MenloPark, Calif., 1994). The source code for the stand-alone program ispublic available from the San Diego Supercomputer centre(http://meme.sdsc.edu). For identifying common motifs in all sequenceswith the software tool MEME, the following settings were used: -maxsize500000, -nmotifs 15, -evt 0.001, -maxw 60, -distance 1e-3, - minsitesnumber of sequences used for the analysis. Input sequences for MEME werenon-aligned sequences in Fasta format. Other parameters were used in thedefault settings in this software version. Prosite patterns forconserved domains were generated with the software tool Pratt version2.1 or manually. Pratt was developed by Jonassen Inge, Dept. ofInformatics, University of Bergen, Norway and is described by Jonassenet al. (Jonassen I., Collins J. F. and Higgins D. G., Protein Science 4,1587 (1995); Jonassen I., Efficient discovery of conserved patternsusing a pattern graph, Submitted to CABIOS Febr. 1997). The source code(ANSI C) for the stand-alone program is public available, e.g. atestablisched Bioinformatic centers like EBI (European BioinformaticsInstitute). For generating patterns with the software tool Pratt,following settings were used: PL (max Pattern Length): 100, PN (max Nrof Pattern Symbols): 100, PX (max Nr of consecutive x′s): 30, FN (max Nrof flexible spacers): 5, FL (max Flexibility): 30, FP (maxFlex.Product): 10, ON (max number patterns): 50. Input sequences forPratt were distinct regions of the protein sequences exhibiting highsimilarity as identified from software tool MEME. The minimum number ofsequences, which have to match the generated patterns (CM, min Nr ofSeqs to Match) was set to at least 80% of the provided sequences.Parameters not mentioned here were used in their default settings. TheProsite patterns of the conserved domains can be used to search forprotein sequences matching this pattern. Various establishedBioinformatic centres provide public internet portals for using thosepatterns in database searches (e.g. PIR (Protein Information Resource,located at Georgetown University Medical Center) or ExPASy (ExpertProtein Analysis System)). Alternatively, stand-alone software isavailable, like the program Fuzzpro, which is part of the EMBOSSsoftware package. For example, the program Fuzzpro not only allows tosearch for an exact pattern-protein match but also allows to set variousambiguities in the performed search.

The alignment was performed with the software ClustalW (version 1.83)and is described by Thompson et al. (Nucleic Acids Research 22, 4673(1994)). The source code for the stand-alone program is public availablefrom the European Molecular Biology Laboratory; Heidelberg, Germany. Theanalysis was performed using the default parameters of ClustalW v1.83(gap open penalty: 10.0; gap extension penalty: 0.2; protein matrix:Gonnet; protein/DNA endgap: -1; protein/DNA gapdist: 4).

Degenerated primers can then be utilized by PCR for the amplification offragments of novel proteins having above-mentioned activity, e.g.conferring the production or the increased production of the finechemical as compared to a corresponding, non-transformed, wild typecell, or non-human organism, like a plant cell or a plant or a partthereof, after generating or increasing the expression or activity orhaving the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in TableII, column 3 or further functional homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention from other non-human organisms.

These fragments can then be utilized as hybridization probe forisolating the complete gene sequence. As an alternative, the missing 5′and 3′ sequences can be isolated by means of RACE-PCR. A nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention can be amplified using cDNA or, asan alternative, genomic DNA as template and suitable oligonucleotideprimers, following standard PCR amplification techniques. The nucleicacid molecule amplified thus can be cloned into a suitable vector andcharacterized by means of DNA sequence analysis. Oligonucleotides, whichcorrespond to one of the nucleic acid molecules used in the process canbe generated by standard synthesis methods, for example using anautomatic DNA synthesizer.

Nucleic acid molecules which are advantageously for the processaccording to the invention can be isolated based on their homology tothe nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein using the sequences or partthereof as or for the generation of a hybridization probe and followingstandard hybridization techniques under stringent hybridizationconditions. In this context, it is possible to use, for example,isolated one or more nucleic acid molecules of at least 15, 20, 25, 30,35, 40, 50, 60 or more nucleotides, preferably of at least 15, 20 or 25nucleotides in length which hybridize under stringent conditions withthe above-described nucleic acid molecules, in particular with thosewhich encompass a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule usedin the process of the invention or encoding a protein used in theinvention or of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention. Nucleic acidmolecules with 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides may also be used.

The term “homology” means that the respective nucleic acid molecules orthe encoded proteins are functionally and/or structurally equivalent.The nucleic acid molecules that are homologous to the nucleic acidmolecules described above and that are derivatives of said nucleic acidmolecules are, for example, variations of said nucleic acid moleculeswhich represent modifications having the same biological function, inparticular encoding proteins with the same or substantially the samebiological function. They may be naturally occurring variations, such assequences from other plant varieties or species, or mutations. Thesemutations may occur naturally or may be obtained by mutagenesistechniques. The allelic variations may be naturally occurring allelicvariants as well as synthetically produced or genetically engineeredvariants. Structurally equivalents can, for example, be identified bytesting the binding of said polypeptide to antibodies or computer basedpredictions. Structurally equivalents have the similar immunologicalcharacteristic, e.g. comprise similar epitopes.

By “hybridizing” it is meant that such nucleic acid molecules hybridizeunder conventional hybridization conditions, preferably under stringentconditions such as described by, e.g., Sambrook (“Molecular Cloning; ALaboratory Manual”, 2^(nd) edition, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. (1989)) or in “Current Protocols in MolecularBiology”, John Wiley & Sons, N.Y. (1989), chapter 6.3.1-6.3.6.)

According to the invention, DNA as well as RNA molecules of thecorresponding nucleic acid molecules of the invention can be used asprobes. Further, as template for the identification of functionalhomologues Northern blot assays as well as Southern blot assays can beperformed. The Northern blot assay advantageously provides furtherinformation about the expressed gene product: e.g. expression pattern,occurrence of processing steps, like splicing and capping, etc. TheSouthern blot assay provides additional information about thechromosomal localization and organization of the gene being related tothe nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

A preferred, non-limiting example of stringent hybridization conditionsare hybridizations in 6× sodium chloride/sodium citrate (=SSC) atapproximately 45° C., followed by one or more wash steps in 0.2×SSC,0.1% SDS at 50 to 65° C., for example at 50° C., 55° C. or 60° C. Theskilled worker knows that these hybridization conditions differ as afunction of the type of the nucleic acid and, for example when organicsolvents are present, with regard to the temperature and concentrationof the buffer. The temperature under “standard hybridization conditions”differs for example as a function of the type of the nucleic acidbetween 42° C. and 65° C., preferably between 45° C. and 50° C. in anaqueous buffer with a concentration of 0.1×, 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 3×, 4× or5×SSC (pH 7.2). If organic solvent(s) is/are present in theabove-mentioned buffer, for example 50% formamide, the temperature understandard conditions is approximately 40° C., 42° C. or 45° C. Thehybridization conditions for DNA:DNA hybrids are preferably for example0.1×SSC and 20° C., 25° C., 30° C., 35° C., 40° C. or 45° C., preferablybetween 30° C. and 45° C. The hybridization conditions for DNA:RNAhybrids are preferably for example 0.1×SSC and 30° C., 35° C., 40° C.,45° C., 50° C. or 55° C., preferably between 45° C. and 55° C. Theabove-mentioned hybridization temperatures are determined for examplefor a nucleic acid approximately 100 by (=base pairs) in length and a G+C content of 50% in the absence of formamide. The skilled worker knowsto determine the hybridization conditions required with the aid oftextbooks, for example the ones mentioned above, or from the followingtextbooks: Sambrook et al., “Molecular Cloning”, Cold Spring HarborLaboratory, 1989; Hames and Higgins (ed.), “Nucleic Acids Hybridization:A Practical Approach”, IRL Press at Oxford University Press, Oxford,1985; Brown (ed.), “Essential Molecular Biology: A Practical Approach”,IRL Press at Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1991.

A further example of one such stringent hybridization condition ishybridization at 4×SSC at 65° C., followed by a washing in 0.1×SSC at65° C. for one hour. Alternatively, an exemplary stringent hybridizationcondition is in 50% formamide, 4×SSC at 42° C. Further, the conditionsduring the wash step can be selected from the range of conditionsdelimited by low-stringency conditions (approximately 2×SSC at 50° C.)and high-stringency conditions (approximately 0.2×SSC at 50° C.,preferably at 65° C.) (20×SSC:0.3 M sodium citrate, 3 M NaCl, pH 7.0).In addition, the temperature during the wash step can be raised fromlow-stringency conditions at room temperature, approximately 22° C., tohigher-stringency conditions at approximately 65° C. Both of theparameters salt concentration and temperature can be variedsimultaneously, or else one of the two parameters can be kept constantwhile only the other is varied. Denaturants, for example formamide orSDS, may also be employed during the hybridization. In the presence of50% formamide, hybridization is preferably effected at 42° C. Relevantfactors like 1) length of treatment, 2) salt conditions, 3) detergentconditions, 4) competitor DNAs, 5) temperature and 6) probe selectioncan be combined case by case so that not all possibilities can bementioned herein.

Thus, in a preferred embodiment, Northern blots are prehybridized withRothiHybri-Quick buffer (Roth, Karlsruhe) at 68° C. for 2 h.Hybridization with radioactive labelled probe is done overnight at 68°C. Subsequent washing steps are performed at 68° C. with 1×SSC. ForSouthern blot assays the membrane is prehybridized withRothi-Hybri-Quick buffer (Roth, Karlsruhe) at 68° C. for 2 h. Thehybridzation with radioactive labelled probe is conducted over night at68° C. Subsequently the hybridization buffer is discarded and the filtershortly washed using 2×SSC; 0.1% SDS. After discarding the washingbuffer new 2×SSC; 0,1% SDS buffer is added and incubated at 68° C. for15 minutes. This washing step is performed twice followed by anadditional washing step using 1×SSC; 0.1% SDS at 68° C. for 10 min.

Some examples of conditions for DNA hybridization (Southern blot assays)and wash step are shown herein below:

(1) Hybridization conditions can be selected, for example, from thefollowing conditions:

-   -   (a) 4×SSC at 65° C.,    -   (b) 6×SSC at 45° C.,    -   (c) 6×SSC, 100 mg/ml denatured fragmented fish sperm DNA at 68°        C.,    -   (d) 6×SSC, 0.5% SDS, 100 mg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA at 68°        C.,    -   (e) 6×SSC, 0.5% SDS, 100 mg/ml denatured fragmented salmon sperm        DNA, 50% formamide at 42° C.,    -   (f) 50% formamide, 4×SSC at 42° C.,    -   (g) 50% (v/v) formamide, 0.1% bovine serum albumin, 0.1% Ficoll,        0.1% polyvinylpyrrolidone, 50 mM sodium phosphate buffer pH 6.5,        750 mM NaCl, 75 mM sodium citrate at 42° C.,    -   (h) 2× or 4×SSC at 50° C. (low-stringency condition), or    -   (i) 30 to 40% formamide, 2 x or 4×SSC at 42° C. (low-stringency        condition).        (2) Wash steps can be selected, for example, from the following        conditions:    -   (a) 0.015 M NaCl/0.0015 M sodium citrate/0.1% SDS at 50° C.,    -   (b) 0.1×SSC at 65° C.,    -   (c) 0.1×SSC, 0.5% SDS at 68° C.,    -   (d) 0.1×SSC, 0.5% SDS, 50% formamide at 42° C.,    -   (e) 0.2×SSC, 0.1% SDS at 42° C.,    -   (f) 2×SSC at 65° C. (low-stringency condition),

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical methionineas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequences which hybridize to thesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 1,columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding region therof, at least underrelaxed hybridization conditions and which encode the expression ofpolypeptides conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical methionine as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

Further, some applications have to be performed at low stringencyhybridization conditions, without any consequences for the specificityof the hybridization. For example, a Southern blot analysis of total DNAcould be probed with a nucleic acid molecule of the present inventionand washed at low stringency (55° C. in 2×SSPE, 0.1% SDS). Thehybridization analysis could reveal a simple pattern of only genesencoding polypeptides of the present invention or used in the process ofthe invention, e.g. having the herein-mentioned activity of conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. Afurther example of such low-stringent hybridization conditions is 4×SSCat 50° C. or hybridization with 30 to 40% formamide at 42° C. Suchmolecules comprise those which are fragments, analogues or derivativesof the polypeptide of the invention or used in the process of theinvention and differ, for example, by way of amino acid and/ornucleotide deletion(s), insertion(s), substitution (s), addition(s)and/or recombination (s) or any other modification (s) known in the arteither alone or in combination from the above-described amino acidsequences or their underlying nucleotide sequence(s). However, it ispreferred to use high stringency hybridization conditions.

Hybridization should advantageously be carried out with fragments of atleast 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 bp, advantageously at least 50,60, 70 or 80 bp, preferably at least 90, 100 or 110 bp. Most preferablyare fragments of at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 bp. Preferably are alsohybridizations with at least 100 by or 200 bp, very especiallypreferably at least 400 by in length. In an especially preferredembodiment, the hybridization should be carried out with the entirenucleic acid sequence with conditions described above.

The terms “fragment”, “fragment of a sequence” or “part of a sequence”mean a truncated sequence of the original sequence referred to. Thetruncated sequence (nucleic acid or protein sequence) can vary widely inlength; the minimum size being a sequence of sufficient size to providea sequence with at least a comparable function and/or activity of theoriginal sequence or molecule referred to, or hybridizing with thenucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the process of theinvention under stringent conditions, while the maximum size is notcritical. In some applications, the maximum size usually is notsubstantially greater than that required to provide the desired activityand/or function(s) of the original sequence.

Typically, the truncated amino acid sequence or molecule will range fromabout 5 to about 310 amino acids in length. More typically, however, thesequence will be a maximum of about 250 amino acids in length,preferably a maximum of about 200 or 100 amino acids. It is usuallydesirable to select sequences of at least about 10, 12 or 15 aminoacids, up to a maximum of about 20 or 25 amino acids.

The term “epitope” relates to specific immunoreactive sites within anantigen, also known as antigenic determinates. These epitopes can be alinear array of monomers in a polymeric composition—such as amino acidsin a protein—or consist of or comprise a more complex secondary ortertiary structure. Those of skill will recognize that immunogens (i.e.substances capable of eliciting an immune response) are antigens;however, some antigen, such as haptens, are not immunogens but may bemade immunogenic by coupling to a carrier molecule. The term “antigen”includes references to a substance to which an antibody can be generatedand/or to which the antibody is specifically immunoreactive.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an epitope of thepolypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of thepresent invention and conferring the production or the increasedproduction of the fine chemical as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

The term “one or several amino acids” relates to at least one amino acidbut not more than that number of amino acids, which would result in ahomology of below 50% identity. Preferably, the identity is more than70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%identity.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding rgionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which is sufficientlycomplementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequences shown inthe respective line inTable I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding rgion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, suchthat it can hybridize to one of the nucleotide sequences shown in TableI, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding rgionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex.Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybrizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicalmethionine, respectively, after increasing the activity or an activityof a gene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of a geneproduct, e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 1, column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodiment expression eitherin the cytsol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria orboth, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted ortargeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region therof,fragements or homolos therof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical methionine ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytsol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, andoptionally, the activity thereof is selected from the group consistingof (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 5′-nucleotidase, acetolactate synthase smallsubunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, adenosine kinase, arginine exporterprotein, Atl g09680-protein, At2g45420-protein, At4g32480-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response factor,b0012-protein, b1003-protein, b1522-protein, b2032-protein,b2345-protein, b2513-protein, b2673-protein, b3246-protein,b3346-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein, beta-hydroxylase,bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, calcium-dependentprotein kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathioninegamma-synthase, cystathionine-lyase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA-binding protein, F-box protein, glutaredoxin, glutathioneS-transferase, glycogenin, homocitrate synthase, homoserinedehydrogenase, hydrolase, L-serine dehydratase, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malic enzyme, membrane transportprotein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase,peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase , Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, Sec-independent proteintranslocase subunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, threonine aldolase, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transport protein, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, yhl013c-protein, yml084w-protein,yol160w-protein, yor392w-protein, and zinc finger protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical methionine ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytsol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. Thenucleotide sequences determined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurring mutantsthereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of the invention canbe used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 1, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto desing and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicaL-methionine itsfunction as a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms, planttissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant genera withvarying capability or potential for synthesis of the respective finechemical methionine. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to produce the finechemicaL-methionine by using the nucleic acid of the invention or partsthereof as a probe to detect the amount of the nucleic acid of theinvention in the non-human organism or a part thereof in comparision toanother non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalmethionine as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, in particular increasing the activity as mentioned aboveor as described in the examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical methionine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 1, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical methionine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodimentexpression either in the cytsol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

Portions of proteins encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention show preferably the above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

As mentioned herein, the term “biologically active portion” is intendedto include a portion, e.g., a domain/motif, that confers the productionor the increased production of the fine chemical as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof or has animmunological activity such that it binds to an antibody bindingspecifically to the polypeptide of the present invention or apolypeptide used in the process of the present invention for conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 1,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no.1, columns 5 or 8, fragmentsor homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,but the functional homologs thereof.

In addition, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that DNAsequence polymorphisms that lead to changes in the amino acid sequencesmay exist within a population of the non-human organism of the presentinvention. Also these non-human organisms are encompassed by therespective non-human organism according to the invention.

As used herein, the terms “gene” and “recombinant gene” refer to nucleicacid molecules comprising an open reading frame encoding the polypeptideof the invention or comprising the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention or encoding the polypeptide used in the process of the presentinvention, preferably from a plant, especially a crop plant, or from amicroorgansim useful for the method of the invention. Such geneticpolymorphism in the gene encoding the polypeptide of the invention orcomprising the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may exist amongindividuals within a population due to natural variation. Such naturalvariations can typically result in 1 to 5% variance in the nucleotidesequence of the gene. Any and all such nucleotide variations andresulting amino acid polymorphisms in genes encoding a polypeptide ofthe invention or comprising a the nucleic acid molecule of the inventionthat are the result of natural variation and that do not alter thefunctional activity as described are intended to be within the scope ofthe invention.

Nucleic acid molecules corresponding to natural variants of a nucleicacid molecule of the invention, which can also be a cDNA, can beisolated based on their homology to the nucleic acid molecules disclosedherein using the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or a portionthereof, as a hybridization probe according to standard hybridizationtechniques under stringent hybridization conditions.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule is preferablyat least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

The term “hybridizes under stringent conditions” is defined above. In anembodiment, the term “hybridizes under stringent conditions” is intendedto describe conditions for hybridization and washing under whichnucleotide sequences at least 30%, 40%, 50% or 65% identical to eachother typically remain hybridized to each other. Preferably, theconditions are such that sequences at least about 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90% or 95% or more identical to each other typically remain hybridizedto each other.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acidmolecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequencethat occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein). Preferably, thenucleic acid molecule encodes a natural protein having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical methionine as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof after increasing the expressionor activity thereof or the activity of a protein of the invention orused in the process of the invention, in an embodiment for exampleexpression either in the cytsol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment bytargeted or non-targeted expression.

In addition to naturally-occurring variants of the sequences of thepolypeptide or nucleic acid molecule of the invention as well as of thepolypeptide or nucleic acid molecule used in the process of theinvention that may exist in the population, the skilled artisan willfurther appreciate that changes can be introduced by mutation into anucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, e.g.encoding the polypeptide of the invention or used in the process of thepresent invention, thereby leading to changes in the amino acid sequenceof the encoded said polypeptide, without altering the functional abilityof the polypeptide, preferably not decreasing said activity, preferablyincreasing said activity.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragments or homologs thereof.

With regard to the activity of a polypeptide a “non-essential” aminoacid residue is a residue that can be altered without altering theactivity of said polypeptide, whereas an “essential” amino acid residueis required for an activity as mentioned above, e.g. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical as comparedto a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. Other aminoacid residues, however, (e.g., those that are not conserved or onlysemi-conserved in the domain having said activity) may not be essentialfor activity and thus are likely to be amenable to alteration withoutaltering said activity.

Further, a person skilled in the art knows that the codon usage betweenorganisms can differ. In the enclosed sequence protocol according toWIPO ST 25 the respective donor organism codon usage “translation” isused.The person skilled in the art may adapt the codon usage in thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention to the usage of theorganism or the cell compartment for example of the plastid ormitochondria in which the polynucleotide or polypeptide is expressed.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in an non-human organismsor parts thereof by for example expression either in the cytsol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, but retain saidactivity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalmethionine as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, after increasing its activity for example in an embodimentby expression either in the cytsol or in an organelle such as a plastidor mitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, theprotein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequenceshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5or 8.

To determine the percentage identity (=homology, herein usedinterchangeably) of two amino acid sequences or of two nucleic acidmolecules, the sequences are written one underneath the other for anoptimal comparison (for example gaps may be inserted into the sequenceof a protein or of a nucleic acid in order to generate an optimalalignment with the other protein or the other nucleic acid). The aminoacids or nucleobases at the respective corresponding positions are thencompared. If a position in one sequence is occupied by the same aminoacid or the same nucleobase as the corresponding position in the othersequence, the molecules are homologous at this position. The percentageidentity between the two sequences is a function of the number ofidentical positions shared by the sequences (i.e. % homology=%identity=number of identical positions/total number of positions×100).

For the determination of the percentage identity (=homology) of two ormore amino acid sequences or of two or more nucleic acid moleculesseveral computer software programs have been developed. The homology oftwo or more sequences can be calculated with for example the softwarefasta, which presently has been used in the version fasta 3 (Pearson W.R. and Lipman D. J., PNAS 85, 2444 (1988); Pearson W.R., Methods inEnzymology 183, 63 (1990)). Another useful program for the calculationof homologies of different sequences is the standard blast program,which is included in the Biomax PEDANTTM software (Biomax, Munich,Federal Republic of Germany). This leads unfortunately sometimes tosuboptimal results since blast does not always include completesequences of the subject and the querry. Nevertheless as this program isvery efficient it can be used for the comparison of a huge number ofsequences. The following settings are typically used for such acomparison of sequences: -p Program Name [String]; -d Database [String];default=nr; -i Query File [File In]; default=stdin; -e Expectation value(E) [Real]; default=10.0; -m alignment view options: 0=pairwise;1=query-anchored showing identities; 2=query-anchored no identities;3=flat query-anchored, show identities; 4=flat query-anchored, noidentities; 5=query-anchored no identities and blunt ends; 6=flatquery-anchored, no identities and blunt ends; 7=XML Blast output;8=tabular; 9 tabular with comment lines [Integer]; default =0; -o BLASTreport Output File [File Out] Optional; default=stdout; -F Filter querysequence (DUST with blastn, SEG with others) [String]; default=T; -GCost to open a gap (zero invokes default behavior) [Integer]; default=0;-E Cost to extend a gap (zero invokes default behavior) [Integer];default=0; -X X dropoff value for gapped alignment (in bits) (zeroinvokes default behavior); blastn 30, megablast 20, tblastx 0, allothers 15 [Integer]; default=0; -I Show GI's in deflines [T/F]; default=F; -q Penalty for a nucleotide mismatch (blastn only) [Integer];default=-3; -r Reward for a nucleotide match (blastn only) [Integer];default=1; -v Number of database sequences to show one-line descriptionsfor (V) [Integer]; default=500; -b Number of database sequence to showalignments for (B) [Integer]; default=250; -f Threshold for extendinghits, default if zero; blastp 11, blastn 0, blastx 12, tblastn 13;tblastx 13, megablast 0 [Integer]; default=0; -g Perfom gapped alignment(not available with tblastx) [T/F]; default =T; -Q Query Genetic code touse [Integer]; default=1; -D DB Genetic code (for tblast[nx] only)[Integer]; default=1; -a Number of processors to use [Integer];default=1; -O SeqAlign file [File Out] Optional; -J Believe the querydefline [T/F]; default=F; -M Matrix [String]; default=BLOSUM62; -W Wordsize, default if zero (blastn 11, megablast 28, all others 3) [Integer];default=0; -z Effective length of the database (use zero for the realsize) [Real]; default=0; -K Number of best hits from a region to keep(off by default, if used a value of 100 is recommended) [Integer];default=0; -P 0 for multiple hit, 1 for single hit [Integer]; default=0;-Y Effective length of the search space (use zero for the real size)[Real]; default=0; -S Query strands to search against database (forblast[nx], and tblastx); 3 is both, 1 is top, 2 is bottom [Integer];default=3; -T Produce HTML output [T/F]; default=F; -I Restrict searchof database to list of GI's [String] Optional; -U Use lower casefiltering of FASTA sequence [T/F] Optional; default=F; -y X dropoffvalue for ungapped extensions in bits (0.0 invokes default behavior);blastn 20, megablast 10, all others 7 [Real]; default=0.0; -Z X dropoffvalue for final gapped alignment in bits (0.0 invokes default behavior);blastn/megablast 50, tblastx 0, all others 25 [Integer]; default =0; -RPSI-TBLASTN checkpoint file [File In] Optional; -n MegaBlast search[T/F]; default=F; -L Location on query sequence [String] Optional; -AMultiple Hits window size, default if zero (blastn/megablast 0, allothers 40 [Integer]; default=0; -w Frame shift penalty (00F algorithmfor blastx) [Integer]; default =0; -t Length of the largest intronallowed in tblastn for linking HSPs (0 disables linking) [Integer];default=0.

Results of high quality are reached by using the algorithm of Needlemanand Wunsch or Smith and Waterman. Therefore programs based on saidalgorithms are preferred. Advantageously the comparisons of sequencescan be done with the program PileUp (J. Mol.

Evolution., 25, 351 (1987), Higgins et al., CABIOS 5, 151 (1989)) orpreferably with the programs “Gap” and “Needle”, which are both based onthe algorithms of Needleman and Wunsch (J. Mol. Biol. 48, 443 (1970)),and “BestFit”, which is based on the algorithm of Smith and Waterman(Adv. Appl. Math. 2, 482 (1981)). “Gap” and “BestFit” are part of theGCG software-package (Genetics Computer Group, 575 Science Drive,Madison, Wis., USA 53711 (1991); Altschul et al., (Nucleic Acids Res.25, 3389 (1997)), “Needle” is part of the The European Molecular BiologyOpen Software Suite (EMBOSS) (Trends in Genetics 16 (6), 276 (2000)).Therefore preferably the calculations to determine the percentages ofsequence homology are done with the programs “Gap” or “Needle” over thewhole range of the sequences. The following standard adjustments for thecomparison of nucleic acid sequences were used for “Needle”: matrix:EDNAFULL, Gap_(—penalty:) 10.0, Extend_(—penalty:) 0.5. The followingstandard adjustments for the comparison of nucleic acid sequences wereused for “Gap”: gap weight: 50, length weight: 3, average match: 10.000,average mismatch: 0.000.

For example a sequence, which has 80% homology with sequence SEQ ID

NO: 69 at the nucleic acid level is understood as meaning a sequencewhich, upon comparison with the sequence SEQ ID NO: 69 by theabove-mentioned program “Needle” with the above-mentioned parameter set,has a 80% homology.

Homology between two polypeptides is understood as meaning the identityof the amino acid sequence over in each case the entire sequence lengthwhich is calculated by comparison with the aid of the above program“Needle” using Matrix: EBLOSUM62, Gap_penalty: 8.0, Extend_penalty: 2.0.

For example a sequence which has a 80% homology with sequence SEQ ID NO:70 at the protein level is understood as meaning a sequence which, uponcomparison with the sequence SEQ ID NO: 70 by the above-mentionedprogram “Needle” with the above-mentioned parameter set, has a 80%homology.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.1, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in

Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8 according to the inventionby substitution, insertion or deletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology with one of the polypeptides asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5or 8 according to the invention and having essentially the sameproperties as the polypeptide as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8.

“Essentially the same properties” of a functional equivalent is aboveall understood as meaning that the functional equivalent has theabove-mentioned activity, by for example in an embodiment expressioneither in the cytsol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, or, in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression, while increasing the amount of protein,activity or function of said functional equivalent in an organism, e.g.a microorgansim, a plant or plant tissue or animal tissue, plant oranimal cells or a part of the same.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis,PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

Preferably, conservative amino acid substitutions are made at one ormore predicted non-essential amino acid. A “conservative amino acidsubstitution” is one in which the amino acid is replaced with an aminoacid having a similar side chain. Families of amino acids having similarside chains have been defined in the art. These families include aminoacids with basic side chains (e.g. lysine, arginine, histidine), acidicside chains (e.g. aspartic acid, glutamic acid), uncharged polar sidechains (e.g. glycine, asparagine, glutamine, serine, threonine,tyrosine, cysteine), nonpolar side chains (e.g. alanine, valine,leucine, isoleucine, proline, phenylalanine, methionine, tryptophane),beta-branched side chains (e.g. threonine, valine, isoleucine) andaromatic side chains (e.g. tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophane,histidine).

Thus, a predicted non-essential amino acid in a polypeptide of theinvention or a polypeptide used in the process of the invention ispreferably replaced with another amino acid from the same family.Alternatively, in another embodiment, mutations can be introducedrandomly along all or part of a coding sequence of a nucleic acidmolecule of the invention or used in the process of the invention, suchas by saturation mutagenesis, and the resultant mutants can be screenedfor activity described herein to identify mutants that retain or evenhave increased activity, e.g. conferring the production or the increasedproduction of the fine chemical as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

Following mutagenesis of one of the sequences as shown herein, theencoded protein can be expressed recombinantly and the activity of theprotein can be determined using, for example, assays described herein(see Examples) or by measuring the resulting fine chemical production inan organsimen expressing the mutagenized form of the sequence incomparison to an organsim expressing the original non-mutagenized formof the sequence.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,perferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion theeof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, the intentionbeing, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biological activityof the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageously retained orincreased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleic acidmolecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides not shown inthe respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 1, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments or homologsthereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprises lessthan 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical methionine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no.1, columns 5 or 8 expressedunder identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, orfragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA, single-strandedDNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence. Homologues of saidsequences are also understood as meaning derivatives, which comprisenoncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns, terminators,enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream of the nucleotidesequences stated can be modified by one or more nucleotidesubstitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without, however,interfering with the functionality or activity either of the promoters,the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatory region such asterminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are far away from theORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of the promoters isincreased by modification of their sequence, or that they are replacedcompletely by more active promoters, even promoters from heterologousorganisms.

Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in the art and arementioned herein below.

Accordingly, one embodiment of the invention relates to a host cell,which has been transformed stably or transiently with the vectoraccording to the invention or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention or the nucleic acid construct or the expression constructaccording to the invention.

Depending on the non-human host organism, the non-human organisms usedin the process according to the invention are cultured or grown in amanner with which the skilled worker is familiar.

As a rule, microorganisms are grown in a liquid medium comprising acarbon source, usually in the form of sugars, a nitrogen source, usuallyin the form of organic nitrogen sources such as yeast extract or saltssuch as ammonium sulfate, trace elements such as iron salts, manganesesalts, magnesium salts, and, if appropriate, vitamins, at temperaturesbetween 0° C. and 100° C., preferably between 10° C. and 60° C., whilepassing in oxygen. In the event the microorganism is anaerobe, no oxygenis blown through the culture medium. The pH value of the liquid nutrientmedium may be kept constant, that is to say regulated during theculturing phase, or not. The organisms may be cultured batchwise,semibatchwise or continuously. Nutrients may be provided at thebeginning of the fermentation or fed in semicontinuously orcontinuously. Advantageously microorganisms such as algae are grownunder sunlight in open ponds or in fermentors illuminated with a lightintensity between 10 to 2000 μmol×m⁻² 33 s⁻¹, preferred between 100 to1000 μmol×m⁻²×s^(−1,) more preferred between 200 to 800 μmol×m⁻²×s⁻¹,most preferred between 300 to 600 μmol×m⁻² ×s⁻¹. The cells are grownbetween several hours for example 3 to 48 h and several days 1 to 20days, preferably 2 to 10 days. Algae as autotrophic organisms grow wellin the presence of light as energy source, anorganic hydrogen donors andCO₂ as sole carbon source.

As a rule, plants used in the process according to the invention aregrown according to general knowledge of a skilled worker.

The fine chemical produced can be isolated from the non-human organismby methods with which the skilled worker is familiar. For example viaextraction, salt precipitation or chromatography, like ion-exchangechromatography. To this end, the non-human organisms, especially themicroorganism or the plant, may be disrupted beforehand. The processaccording to the invention can be conducted batchwise, semibatchwise orcontinuously. A summary of known culture and isolation techniques can befound in the textbook by Chmiel (“Bioprozeβtechnik 1, Einführung in dieBioverfahrenstechnik”, Gustav Fischer Verlag, Stuttgart, 1991)), Demainet al. (“Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology”, 2nd edition, ASMPress, Washington, D.C., 1999, ISBN 1-55581-128-0) or in the textbook byStorhas (“Bioreaktoren and periphere Einrichtungen”, Vieweg Verlag,Braunschweig/Wiesbaden, 1994)).

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptideencoded by the nucleic acid molecule according to the present invention,preferably conferring the production of or an increase in the finechemical content in an non-human organism or cell after generating orincreasing the expression or activity of said nucleic acid molecule,eithet in the cytosol or in an organelles such as a plastid ormitochondrion or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

The present invention also relates to a process for the production of apolypeptide according to the present invention, the polypeptide beingexpressed in a host cell according to the invention, preferably in amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or a part thereof, especially in atransgenic microorganism or a transgenic plant cell, plant or a partthereof.

In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule used in the process for theproduction of the polypeptide (FCRP) is derived from a microorganismsuch as a eukaryotic or prokaryotic microorganism, preferably from aeukaryotic microorganism, such as an algae or Saccharomyces cerevisiae;in an embodiment thereof this polypeptide is produced in anothermicroorganism or in another embodiment thereof this polypeptide isproduced in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof. In anotherembodiment, the nucleic acid molecule used in the process for theproduction of the polypeptide is derived from a plant, in an embodimentthereof the polypeptide is produced in a microorganism or in anotherembodiment thereof this polypeptide is produced in another plant, a partor cell thereof.

The skilled worker knows that protein and DNA expressed in differentnon-human organisms differ in many respects and properties,e. g. DNAmodulation and imprinting, such as methylation or post-translationalmodification, as for example glucosylation, phosphorylation,acetylation, myristoylation, ADP-ribosylation, farnesylation,carboxylation, sulfation, ubiquination, etc. though having the samecoding sequence. Preferably, the cellular expression control of thecorresponding protein differs accordingly in the control mechanismscontrolling the activity and expression of an endogenous protein oranother prokaryotic or eukaryotic protein. One major difference betweenproteins expressed in prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms is the amountand pattern of glycosylation. For example in E. coli there are noglycosylated proteins. Proteins expressed in yeasts have a high mannosecontent in the glycosylated proteins, whereas in plants theglycosylation pattern is complex.

The polypeptide (FCRP) of the present invention is preferably producedby recombinant DNA techniques. For example, a nucleic acid moleculeencoding the protein is cloned into a vector (as described above), thevector is introduced into a host cell (as described above) and saidpolypeptide is expressed in the host cell. Said polypeptide (FCRP) canthen be isolated from the cells by an appropriate purification schemeusing standard protein purification techniques. Alternative torecombinant expression, the polypeptide or peptide of the presentinvention can be synthesized chemically using standard peptide synthesistechniques.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical methionine in a non-human organism or a part thereof canbe isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), for example using theantibody of the present invention as described below, in particular, anantibody against proteins having (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 5′-nucleotidase,acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, adenosinekinase, arginine exporter protein, At1g09680-protein, At2g45420-protein,At4g32480-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0012-protein, b1003-protein, b1522-protein,b2032-protein, b2345-protein, b2513-protein, b2673-protein,b3246-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein,beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase, cystathionine-lyase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA-binding protein, F-box protein, glutaredoxin,glutathione S-transferase, glycogenin, homocitrate synthase, homoserinedehydrogenase, hydrolase, L-serine dehydratase, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malic enzyme, membrane transportprotein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase,peptidyl-prolyl cistrans isomerase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase , Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, Sec-independent proteintranslocase subunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, threonine aldolase, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transport protein, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, yhl013c-protein, yml084w-protein,yol160w-protein, yor392w-protein, or zinc finger protein activity,respectively, or an antibody against polypeptides as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof which can be produced by standardtechniques utilizing the polypeptid of the present invention or fragmentthereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention (FCRP). Preferred aremonoclonal antibodies.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule of the invention or obtainable by a processof the invention. Said polypeptide confers preferably the aforementionedactivity, in particular, the polypeptide confers the generation or theincreased production of the fine chemical in a cell or an organsim or apart thereof after generating or increasing the cellular activity, e.g.by generating or increasing the expression or the specific activity ofthe polypeptide.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 1, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 1, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 1, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 1, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 1, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 1, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 1, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 1, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 1, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishes overthe sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 1, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In one embodiment,said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over the sequence shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 and 8by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10,15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are more than 40, 50,or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide ofthe invention distinguishes from the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 and 8 by not more than80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. Inanother embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not consistof the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 1, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical methionine in a non-humanorganism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a part thereof,being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process of the invention and having a sequence which distinguishesover the sequence as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99%identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs at least inone or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise aprotein of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II Aand/or II B, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 1, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,evenmore preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 1, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

The terms “protein” and “polypeptide” used in this application areinterchangeable. “Polypeptide” refers to a polymer of amino acids (aminoacid sequence) and does not refer to a specific length of the molecule.Thus peptides and oligopeptides are included within the definition ofpolypeptide. This term does also refer to or include post-translationalmodifications of the polypeptide, for example, glycosylations,acetylations, phosphorylations and the like. Included within thedefinition are, for example, polypeptides containing one or more analogsof an amino acid (including, for example, unnatural amino acids, etc.),polypeptides with substituted linkages, as well as other modificationsknown in the art, both naturally occurring and non-naturally occurring.

Another aspect of the present invention pertains to isolated FCRP, orbiologically active portions thereof. An “isolated” or “purified”protein or biologically active portion thereof is substantially free ofcellular material when produced by recombinant DNA techniques orchemical precursors or other chemicals when chemically synthesized.

The language “substantially free of cellular material” includespreparations of the polypeptide of the invention in which the protein isseparated from cellular components of the cells in which it is naturallyor recombinantly produced. In an embodiment, the language “substantiallyfree of cellular material” includes preparations having less than about30% (by dry weight) of “contaminating protein”, more preferably lessthan about 20% of “contaminating protein”, still more preferably lessthan about 10% of “contaminating protein”, and most preferably less thanabout 5% “contaminating protein”. The term “contaminating protein”relates to polypeptides, which differ from the polypeptide in questionof the present invention. When the polypeptide of the present inventionor biologically active portion thereof is recombinantly produced, it isalso preferably substantially free of culture medium, i.e., culturemedium represents less than about 20%, more preferably less than about10%, and most preferably less than about 5% of the volume of the proteinpreparation. The language “substantially free of chemical precursors orother chemicals” includes preparations in which the polypeptide of thepresent invention is separated from chemical precursors or otherchemicals, which are involved in the synthesis of the protein. Thelanguage “substantially free of chemical precursors or other chemicals”includes preparations having less than about 30% (by dry weight) ofchemical precursors, other chemicals or other proteins, which differfrom the polypeptide in question. Other chemical precursors, otherchemicals or other proteins, which are not identical to the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, column 5 or 8, or fragments orhomologs thereof, are all collectevly named as impurities. The term“chemical precursors” shall mean in the sense of the specificationchemical substances, which are intermediates of the biochemical pathwaywithin the organism or within the cell(s) of the non-human organism forexample glucose-6-phoshat, citrate, fumarate, homoserine etc. The term“other chemicals” shall mean in the sense of the specification chemicalsubstances, which are endproducts of the biochemical pathway within theorganism or within the cell(s) of the organism for example amino acidssuch as lysine, alanine etc; fatty acids such as linolenic acid,eicosapantaenoic acid etc, sugars such as glucose, mannose, ribose,desoxy ribose etc, vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B2 etc. and allother chemical substances of the cell. The term “other proteins” shallmean in the sense of the specification all other proteins, which are notidentical to the proteins mentioned in the respective line in Table II,columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereof. The fine chemicalpreparations advantageously shall have less than about 25% impurities,preferably less than about 20% impurities, still more preferably lessthan about 10% impurities, and most preferably less than about 5%impurities. In preferred embodiments, isolated proteins or biologicallyactive portions thereof lack contaminating proteins from the sameorganism from which the polypeptide of the present invention is derived.Typically, such proteins are produced by recombinant techniques.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 1, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.1, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 1, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

Typically, biologically (or immunologically) active portions of i.e.peptides are, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,50, 75, 100, 125, 150 or more amino acids in length; especially theycomprise a domain or motif with at least one activity or epitope of apolypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of thepresent invention. Moreover, other biologically active portions, inwhich other regions of the polypeptide are deleted, can be prepared byrecombinant techniques and evaluated for one or more of the activitiesdescribed herein.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in

Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8. Differences shall mean atleast one amino acid different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8,preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 amino acids (especiallybut not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%),more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 amino acids(especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%, 2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or25%) different from the sequences as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8. These proteins may beimproved in efficiency or activity, or may be more stable and thereforepresent in greater numbers in the cell as compared to the wild-typecell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1,column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acid moleculesand polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed such that theyield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desired compoundis improved.

This desired compound may be any natural product of the respectivenon-human organism, especially a microorganism or a plant, whichincludes the final products of biosynthesis pathways and intermediatesof naturally-occurring metabolic pathways, as well as molecules which donot naturally occur in the metabolism of said cells of said non-humanorganism, but which are produced by said cells of the invention.

The invention also provides chimeric or fusion proteins.

As used herein, a “chimeric protein” or “fusion protein” comprises apolypeptide of the present invention operatively linked to a polypeptidewhereby the latter does not confer on its own above-mentioned activity,in particular, which does not confer an increase of content of the finechemical in a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof, if itsactivity is increased.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence orresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 1, colunms 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, or usedin the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive protein orpolypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

Within the fusion protein, the term “operatively linked” is intended toindicate that the polypeptide of the invention or a polypeptide used inthe process of the invention and the “other polypeptide” or a partthereof are fused to each other so that both sequences fulfil theproposed function addicted to the sequence used. The “other polypeptide”can be fused to the N-terminus or C-terminus preferable to theC-terminus of the polypeptide of the invention or used in the process ofthe invention. For example, in one embodiment the fusion protein is aGST-LMRP fusion protein in which the sequences of the polypeptide of theinvention or the polypeptide used in the process of the invention arefused to the C-terminus of the GST sequences. Such fusion proteins canfacilitate the purification of recombinant polypeptides of the inventionor a poylpeptide usefull in the process of the invention.

In another preferred embodiment, the fusion protein is a polypeptide ofthe invention or a polypeptide used in the process of the inventioncontaining a heterologous signal sequence, preferably at its N-terminus.In certain host cells (e.g., mammalian host cells), expression and/orsecretion of a polypeptide of the invention or a poylpeptide used in theprocess of the invention can be increased through use of a heterologoussignal sequence. As already mentioned above, targeting sequences, arerequired for targeting the gene product into specific cell compartment(for a review, see Kermode, Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4),285 (1996) andreferences cited therein), for example into the vacuole, the nucleus,all types of plastids, such as amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts,the extracellular space, the mitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum,elaioplasts, peroxisomes, glycosomes, and other compartments of cells orextracellular. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are,in particular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-sequences whichare known by the person skilled in the art. For example, plastid ormitochondrial-transit-peptide- sequences enable the targeting of theexpression product into the plastids or the mitochondria, respectively,of a plant cell or the mitochondria of a microorganism. Targetingsequences are especially known for eukaryotic and to a lower extent forprokaryotic organisms and can advantageously be operable linked with thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention to achieve an expressionin one of said compartments or extracellular.

Preferably, a chimeric or fusion protein of the invention is produced bystandard recombinant DNA techniques. For example, DNA fragments codingfor the different polypeptide sequences are ligated together in-frame inaccordance with conventional techniques, for example by employingblunt-ended or stagger-ended termini for ligation, restriction enzymedigestion to provide for appropriate termini, filling-in of cohesiveends as appropriate, alkaline phosphatase treatment to avoid undesirablejoining, and enzymatic ligation. The fusion gene can be synthesized byconventional techniques including automated DNA synthesizers.Alternatively, PCR amplification of gene fragments can be carried outusing anchor primers, which give rise to complementary overhangs betweentwo consecutive gene fragments which can subsequently be annealed andreamplified to generate a chimeric gene sequence (see, for example,Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, eds. Ausubel et al. John Wiley &Sons (1992)). Moreover, many expression vectors are commerciallyavailable that already encode a fusion moiety (e.g., a GST polypeptide).The nucleic acid molecule of the invention can be cloned into such anexpression vector such that the fusion moiety is linked in-frame to theencoded protein.

Furthermore, folding simulations and computer redesign of structuralmotifs of the protein of the invention can be performed usingappropriate computer programs (Olszewski, Proteins 25, 286 (1996);Hoffman, Comput. Appl. Biosci. 11, 675 (1995)). Computer modeling ofprotein folding can be used for the conformational and energeticanalysis of detailed peptide and protein models (Monge, J. Mol. Biol.247, 995 (1995); Renouf, Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 376, 37 (1995)). Theappropriate programs can be used for the identification of interactivesites the polypeptide of the invention or polypeptides used in theprocess of the invention and its substrates or binding factors or otherinteracting proteins by computer assistant searches for complementarypeptide sequences (Fassina, Immunomethods 114 (1994)). This can be usedto identify motifs and domains of the polypeptides according to thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.Further appropriate computer systems for the design of protein andpeptides are described in the prior art, for example in Berry, Biochem.Soc. Trans. 22, 1033 (1994); Wodak, Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 501, 1 (1987);Pabo, Biochemistry 25, 5987 (1986). The results obtained from theabove-described computer analysis can be used for, e.g., the preparationof peptidomimetics of the protein of the invention or fragments thereof.Such pseudopeptide analogues of the natural amino acid sequence of theprotein may very efficiently mimic the parent protein (Benkirane, J.Biol. Chem. 271, 33218 (1996)). For example, the replacement of Gly-Glyin a protein of the present invention or a fragment thereof by theeasily available achiral omega-amino acid delta-amino valeric acidresults in the substitution of —CH₂CONHCH₂— by —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—, therebyproviding a replacement of an amido group by an ethylen group, and aconvenient strategy for constructing a peptidomimetic (Banerjee,Biopolymers 39, 769 (1996)).

Furthermore, a three-dimensional and/or crystallographic structure ofthe protein of the invention or used in the process of the presentinvention and the identification of motifs and/or interactive sites ofthe polypeptide of the invention or used in the process of the presentinvention and its substrates or binding factors can be used for thedesign of mutants with modulated binding or turnover activities. Forexample, the active center of the polypeptide of the present inventioncan be modelled and amino acids participating in the catalytic reactioncan be modulated to increase or decrease the binding of the substrate toactivate or improve the polypeptide. The identification of the activecenter, respective motifs and the amino acids involved in the catalyticreaction facilitates the screening for mutants having an increasedactivity.

Another embodiment of the invention relates to an antibody, which bindsspecifically to the polypeptide according to the invention or a portionthereof, i.e. specific fragments or epitopes of such a polypeptide.

The antibodies of the invention can be used to identify and isolate thepolypeptide according to the invention in any organism, preferablymicroorganism or plants. These antibodies can be monoclonal antibodies,polyclonal antibodies or synthetic antibodies as well as fragments ofantibodies, such as Fab, Fv or scFv fragments etc. Antibodies can bemade by many well-known methods (see, e.g. Harlow and Lane, “Antibodies;A Laboratory Manual”, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor,N.Y., (1988)). Briefly, purified antigen can be injected into an animalin an amount and in intervals sufficient to elicit an immune response.Antibodies can either be purified directly, or spleen cells can beobtained from the animal. The cells can then be fused with an immortalcell line and screened for antibody secretion. The antibodies can beused to screen nucleic acid clone libraries for cells secreting theantigen. Those positive clones can then be sequenced. See, for example,Kelly et al., Bio/Technology 10, 163 (1992); Bebbington et al.,Bio/Technology 10, 169 (1992).

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or to expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalmethionine its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical methionine.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemicalmethionine by using the respective antibody of the invention as a probeto detect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acidmolecule of the invention in a non-human organism in comparision toanother organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate thedifferent sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyse the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

The phrases “selectively binds” and “specifically binds” with thepolypeptide refer to a binding reaction that is determinative of thepresence of the polypeptide in a heterogeneous population ofpolypeptides and other biologics. Thus, under designated immunoassayconditions, the specified antibodies bound to a particular polypeptidedo not bind in a significant amount to other polypeptides present in thesample. Selective binding of an antibody under such conditions mayrequire an antibody that is selected for its specificity for aparticular polypeptide. A variety of immunoassay formats may be used toselect antibodies that selectively bind with a particular polypeptide.For example, solid-phase ELISA immunoassays are routinely used to selectantibodies selectively immunoreactive with a polypeptide. See Harlow andLane, “Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring HarborPublications, New York, (1988), for a description of immunoassay formatsand conditions that could be used to determine selective binding.

In some instances, it is desirable to prepare monoclonal antibodies fromvarious hosts. A description of techniques for preparing such monoclonalantibodies may be found in Stites et al., eds., “Basic and ClinicalImmunology,” (Lange Medical Publications, Los Altos, Calif., FourthEdition) and references cited therein, and in Harlow and Lane,“Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring Harbor Publications, NewYork (1988).

Gene expression in non-human organism, like microorganism or plants,especially plants, is regulated by the interaction of proteintranscription factors with specific nucleotide sequences within theregulatory region of a gene. One example of transcription factors arepolypeptides that contain zinc finger (ZF) motifs. Each ZF module isapproximately 30 amino acids long and folds around a zinc ion. The DNArecognition domain of a ZF protein is an α-helical structure thatinserts into the major groove of the DNA double helix. The modulecontains three amino acids that bind to the DNA with each amino acidcontacting a single base pair in the target DNA sequence. ZF motifs arearranged in a modular repeating fashion to form a set of fingers thatrecognize a contiguous DNA sequence. For example, a three-fingered ZFmotif will recognize 9 by of DNA. Hundreds of proteins have been shownto contain ZF motifs with between 2 and 37 ZF modules in each protein(Isalan M. et al., Biochemistry 37 (35), 12026 (1998); Moore M. et al.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 98 (4), 1432 (2001) and Moore M. et al.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 98 (4), 1437 (2001); U.S Pat. No. 6,007,988and U.S Pat. No. 6,013,453).

The regulatory region of a gene contains many short DNA sequences(cis-acting elements) that serve as recognition domains fortranscription factors, including ZF proteins. Similar recognitiondomains in different genes allow the coordinate expression of severalgenes encoding enzymes in a metabolic pathway by common transcriptionfactors. Variation in the recognition domains among members of a genefamily facilitates differences in gene expression within the same genefamily, for example, among tissues and stages of development and inresponse to environmental conditions.

Typical ZF proteins contain not only a DNA recognition domain but also afunctional domain that enables the ZF protein to activate or represstranscription of a specific gene. Experimentally, an activation domainhas been used to activate transcription of the target gene (U.S Pat. No.5,789,538 and patent application WO 95/19431), but it is also possibleto link a transcription repressor domain to the ZF and thereby inhibittranscription (WO 00/47754 and WO 01/002019). It has been reported thatan enzymatic function such as nucleic acid cleavage can be linked to theZF (WO 00/20622).

The invention provides a method that allows one skilled in the art toisolate the regulatory region of one or more FCRP encoding genes fromthe genome of a non-human organism, preferably a plant cell and todesign zinc finger transcription factors linked to a functional domainthat will interact with the regulatory region of the gene. Theinteraction of the zinc finger protein with the gene can be designed insuch a manner as to alter expression of the gene and preferably therebyto confer the production or the increased production of the finechemical as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof.

A further embodiment of the invention also relates to a method for thegeneration of a transgenic host or host cell, e.g. a eukaryotic orprokaryotic cell, preferably a transgenic microorganism, a transgenicplant cell or a transgenic plant tissue or a transgenic plant, whichcomprises introducing, into the plant cell, the plant or a part thereof, the nucleic acid molecule according to the invention, the nucleic acidconstruct according to the invention or the vector according to theinvention or the expression cassette according to the invention.

A further embodiment of the invention also relates to a method for thestable generation of a host or host cell, prokaryotic or eukaryoticcell, preferably a transgenic microorganism such as a transgenic algae,a transgenic plant cell or a transgenic plant or a transgenic partthereof, which comprises introducing, into the plant cell, the plant ora part thereof, the nucleic acid construct according to the invention,the vector according to the invention, the expression cassette accordingto the invention, or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, whereby the introduction of the nucleic acid molecule,nucleic acid construct, expression cassette and/or vector is in suchmanner that the transformants are stable during the propagation of thehost in respect of the introduced nucleic acid molecules, nucleic acidconstruct, expression cassette and/or vector.

A further embodiment of the invention also relates to a method for thetransient generation of a host or host cell, prokaryotic or eukaryoticcell, preferably a transgenic microorganism such as a transgenic algae,a transgenic plant cell or a transgenic plant or a transgenic partthereof, which comprises introducing, into the plant cell, the plant ora part thereof, the nucleic acid construct according to the invention,the vector according to the invention, the expression cassette accordingto the invention or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, whereby the introduced nucleic acid molecule, nucleic acidconstruct, expression cassette and/or vector is not integrated into thegenome of the host or host cell. Therefore the transformants are notstable during the propagation of the host in respect of the introducednucleic acid molecules, nucleic acid construct, expressions cassetteand/or vector.

In the process according to the invention, transgenic non-humanorganisms are also to be understood as meaning—if they take the form ofplants—plant cells, plant tissues, plant organs such as root, shoot,stem, seed, flower, tuber or leaf, or intact plants which are grown forthe production of the fine chemical.

Growing is to be understood as meaning for example culturing thetransgenic plant cells, plant tissue or plant organs on or in a nutrientmedium or the intact plant or part thereof on or in a substrate, forexample in hydroponic culture, potting compost or on a field soil.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the process, the nucleic acidmolecules can be expressed in single-celled plant cells (such as algae),see Falciatore et al., Marine Biotechnology 1 (3), 239 (1999), andreferences cited therein, and plant cells from higher plants (forexample spermatophytes such as crops). Examples of plant expressionvectors encompass those which are described in detail herein or in D.Becker, Plant Mol. Biol. 20,1195 (1992), M. W Bevan, [Nucl. Acids Res.12, 8711(1984), and in “Vectors for Gene Transfer in Higher Plants” in:Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering and Utilization, eds. S. D. Kungand R. Wu, Academic Press, 1993, pp. 15-38]. An overview of binaryvectors and their use is also found in R. Hellens, Trends in PlantScience,5 (10), 446 (2000).

Vector DNA can be introduced into prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells viaconventional transformation or transfection techniques. The terms“transformation” and “transfection” include conjugation and transductionand, as used in the present context, are intended to encompass amultiplicity of prior-art methods for introducing foreign nucleic acidmolecules (for example DNA) into a host cell, including calciumphosphate coprecipitation or calcium chloride coprecipitation,DEAE-dextran-mediated transfection, PEG-mediated transfection,lipofection, natural competence, chemically mediated transfer,electroporation or particle bombardment. Suitable methods for thetransformation or transfection of host cells, including plant cells, canbe found in Sambrook et al. (Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual.,2^(nd) Ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryPress, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989) and in other laboratory handbookssuch as Methods in Molecular Biology, 1995, Vol. 44, Agrobacteriumprotocols, eds. Gartland and Davey, Humana Press, Totowa, N.J.

The above-described methods for the transformation and, if desired,regeneration of plants from plant cells, plant tissues or parts of aplant are exploited for transient or stable transformation of plants.Suitable methods are the transformation of protoplasts bypolyethylene-glycol-induced DNA uptake, the biolistic method with thegene gun—known as the particle bombardment method—, electroporation, theincubation of dry embryos in DNA-containing solution, microinjection andthe Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer. The above-mentioned methodsare described for example in B. Jenes, Techniques for Gene Transfer, in:Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering and Utilization, edited by KungS. D. and Wu R., Academic Press, pp. 128-143 (1993) and in Potrykus,Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205 (1991). Theconstruct to be expressed is preferably cloned into a vector, which issuitable for transforming Agrobacterium tumefaciens, for example pBin19(Bevan, Nucl. Acids Res. 12, 8711 (1984)). Agrobacteria transformed withsuch a vector can then be used in the known manner for thetransformation of plants, in particular crop plants, such as, forexample, tobacco plants, for example by bathing scarified leaves or leafsegments in an agrobacterial solution and subsequently culturing them insuitable media. The transformation of plants with Agrobacteriumtumefaciens is described for example by Hofgen and Willmitzer in Nucl.Acid Res. 16, 9877 (1988) or known from, inter alia, White F. F.,“Vectors for Gene Transfer in Higher Plants” in Transgenic Plants, Vol.1, Engineering and Utilization, edited by Kung S. D. and Wu R., AcademicPress, 1993, pp. 15-38. Alternatively the construct to be expressed canbe cloned into vectors suitable for plastid transformation, as forexample described in WO 2004/029256, WO 20040/04445 or Dufourmantel etal., Plant Mol. Biol. 55, 479 (2004).

To select for the successful transfer of the nucleic acid molecule,vector or nucleic acid construct of the invention according to theinvention into a host organism, it is advantageous to use marker genesas have already been described above in detail. It is known of thestable or transient integration of nucleic acids into plant cells thatonly a minority of the cells takes up the foreign DNA and, if desired,integrates it into its genome, depending on the expression vector usedand the transfection technique used. To identify and select theseintegrants, a gene encoding for a selectable marker (as described above,for example resistance to antibiotics) is usually introduced into thehost cells together with the gene of interest. Preferred selectablemarkers in plants comprise those, which confer resistance to anherbicide such as glyphosate or gluphosinate. Other suitable markersare, for example, markers, which encode genes involved in biosyntheticpathways of, for example, sugars or amino acids, such asβ-galactosidase, ura3 or ilv2. Markers, which encode genes such asluciferase, gfp or other fluorescence genes, are likewise suitable.These markers and the aforementioned markers can be used in mutants inwhich these genes are not functional since, for example, they have beendeleted by conventional methods. Furthermore, nucleic acid molecules,which encode a selectable marker, can be introduced into a host cell onthe same vector as those, which encode the polypeptides of the inventionor used in the process or else in a separate vector. Cells which havebeen transfected stably with the nucleic acid introduced can beidentified for example by selection (for example, cells which haveintegrated the selectable marker survive whereas the other cells die).

Since the marker genes, as a rule specifically the gene for resistanceto antibiotics and herbicides, are no longer required or are undesiredin the transgenic host cell once the nucleic acids have been introducedsuccessfully, the process according to the invention for introducing thenucleic acids advantageously employs techniques which enable theremoval, or excision, of these marker genes. One such a method is whatis known as cotransformation. The cotransformation method employs twovectors simultaneously for the transformation, one vector bearing thenucleic acid according to the invention and a second bearing the markergene(s). A large proportion of transformants receives or, in the case ofplants, comprises (up to 40% of the transformants and above), bothvectors. In case of transformation with Agrobacteria, the transformantsusually receive only a part of the vector, the sequence flanked by theT-DNA, which usually represents the expression cassette. The markergenes can subsequently be removed from the transformed plant byperforming crosses. In another method, marker genes integrated into atransposon are used for the transformation together with desired nucleicacid (known as the Ac/Ds technology). The transformants can be crossedwith a transposase resource or the transformants are transformed with anucleic acid construct conferring expression of a transposase,transiently or stable. In some cases (approx. 10%), the transposon jumpsout of the genome of the host cell once transformation has taken placesuccessfully and is lost. In a further number of cases, the transposonjumps to a different location. In these cases, the marker gene must beeliminated by performing crosses. In microbiology, techniques weredeveloped which make possible, or facilitate, the detection of suchevents. A further advantageous method relies on what are known asrecombination systems, whose advantage is that elimination by crossingcan be dispensed with. The best-known system of this type is what isknown as the Cre/lox system. Cre1 is a recombinase, which removes thesequences located between the loxP sequences. If the marker gene isintegrated between the loxP sequences, it is removed, oncetransformation has taken place successfully, by expression of therecombinase. Further recombination systems are the HIN/HIX, FLP/FRT andREP/STB system (Tribble et al., J. Biol. Chem., 275, 22255 (2000);Velmurugan et al., J. Cell Biol., 149, 553 (2000)). A site-specificintegration into the plant genome of the nucleic acid sequencesaccording to the invention is possible. Naturally, these methods canalso be applied to microorganisms such as yeast, fungi or bacteria. Alsomethods for the production of marker-free plastid transformants using atransiently cointegrated selection gene have been described for exampleby Koop et al., Nature Biotechology, 22 (2), 225 (2004).

Agrobacteria transformed with an expression vector according to theinvention may also be used in the manner known per se for thetransformation of plants such as experimental plants like Arabidopsis orcrop plants, such as, for example, cereals, maize, oats, rye, barley,wheat, soya, rice, cotton, sugarbeet, canola, sunflower, flax, hemp,potato, tobacco, tomato, carrot, bell peppers, oilseed rape, tapioca,cassava, arrow root, tagetes, alfalfa, lettuce and the various tree,nut, and grapevine species, in particular oil-containing crop plantssuch as soya, peanut, castor-oil plant, sunflower, maize, cotton, flax,oilseed rape, coconut, oil palm, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) orcocoa beans, or in particular crop plants, like cereals, maize, oats,rye, barley, wheat, soya, rice, cotton, sugarbeet, canola, sunflower,potato or oilseed rape, for example by bathing scarified leaves or leafsegments in an agrobacterial solution and subsequently growing them insuitable media.

In addition to the transformation of somatic cells, which then have tobe regenerated into intact plants, it is also possible to transform thecells of plant meristems and in particular those cells which developinto gametes. In this case, the transformed gametes follow the naturalplant development, giving rise to transgenic plants. Thus, for example,seeds of Arabidopsis are treated with agrobacteria and seeds areobtained from the developing plants of which a certain proportion istransformed and thus transgenic (Feldman K. A. and Marks M. D., Mol.Gen. Genet. 208, 274 (1987), Feldmann K . in: Koncz C., Chua N.-H. andShell J., eds., “Methods in Arabidopsis Research”, Word Scientific,Singapore, (1992) pp. 274-289). Alternative methods are based on therepeated removal of the influorescences and incubation of the excisionsite in the center of the rosette with transformed agrobacteria, wherebytransformed seeds can likewise be obtained at a later point in time(Chang, Plant J., 5, 551 (1994), Katavic, Mol. Gen. Genet. 245, 363(1994)). However, an especially effective method is the vacuuminfiltration method with its modifications such as the “floral dip”method. In the case of vacuum infiltration of Arabidopsis, intact plantsunder reduced pressure are treated with an agrobacterial suspension(Bechthold N., C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris Life Sci, 316, 1194 (1993)), whilein the case of the“floral dip” method the developing floral tissue isincubated briefly with a surfactant-treated agrobacterial suspension(Clough S. J., and Bent A. F., Plant J. 16, 735 (1998)). A certainproportion of transgenic seeds are harvested in both cases, and theseseeds can be distinguished from non-transgenic seeds by growing underthe above-described selective conditions. In addition the stabletransformation of plastids is of advantages because plastids areinherited maternally in most crops reducing or eliminating the risk oftransgene flow through pollen. The transformation of the chloroplastgenome is generally achieved by a process, which has been schematicallydisplayed in Klaus et al., (Nature Biotechnology 22 (2), 225 (2004)).Briefly the sequences to be transformed are cloned together with aselectable marker gene between flanking sequences homologous to thechloroplast genome. These homologous flanking sequences direct sitespecific integration into the plastome. Plastidal transformation hasbeen described for many different plant species and an overview can betaken from Bock R., J. Mol. Biol. 312 (3), 425 (2001) or Maliga P.,Trends Biotechnol. 21, 20 (2003). Further biotechnological progress hasrecently been reported in form of marker free plastid transformants,which can be produced by a transient cointegrated maker gene (Klaus etal., Nature Biotechnology 22 (2), 225 (2004)).

The genetically modified plant cells can be regenerated via all methodswith which the skilled worker is familiar. Suitable methods can be foundin the above-mentioned publications by Kung S. D. and Wu R., Potrykus orHöfgen and Willmitzer.

Accordingly, the present invention thus also relates to a plant cellcomprising the nucleic acid construct according to the invention, theexpression cassette according to the invention, the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention or the vector according to theinvention, as well as a process to generate such a plant cell.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical methionine in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 3. Due to theabove-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical methionine contentin a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, due tomodulation or manupulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 1, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 1, column 3-like activity is increased inthe cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially in organellessuch as plastids or mitochondria, or especuially in the cytosol.Examples are described above in context with the process of theinvention.

“Transgenic”, for example regarding a nucleic acid molecule, a nucleicacid construct, an expression cassette or a vector comprising saidnucleic acid molecule or a non-human organism transformed with saidnucleic acid molecule, nucleic acid construct, expression casette orvector, refers to all those subjects originating by recombinant methodsin which either

-   -   a) the nucleic acid sequence, or    -   b) a genetic control sequence linked operably to the nucleic        acid sequence, for example a promoter, or    -   c) (a) and (b);        are not located in their natural genetic environment or have        been modified by recombinant methods, an example of a        modification being a substitution, addition, deletion, inversion        or insertion of one or more nucleotide residues. Natural genetic        environment refers to the natural chromosomal locus in the        organism of origin, or to the presence in a genomic library. In        the case of a genomic library, the natural genetic environment        of the nucleic acid sequence is preferably retained, at least in        part. The environment flanks the nucleic acid sequence at least        at one side and has a sequence of at least 50 bp, preferably at        least 500 bp, especially preferably at least 1000 bp, very        especially preferably at least 5000 bp, in length.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

Further, the plant cell, plant or a part thereof can also be transformedsuch that further enzymes and proteins are (over)expressed whichexpression supports an increase of the fine chemical.

However, transgenic also means that the nucleic acids according to theinvention are located at their natural position in the genome of anon-human organism, but that the sequence has been modified incomparison with the natural sequence and/or that the regulatorysequences of the natural sequences have been modified. Preferably,transgenic/recombinant is to be understood as meaning the transcriptionof the nucleic acids used in the process according to the inventionoccurs at a non-natural position in the genome, that is to say theexpression of the nucleic acids is homologous or, preferably,heterologous. This expression can be performed with transientlytransformed organism or with stably transformed organism.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of methionine this canbe in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by thisprocess can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organisms eitherfrom the culture in which they grow or from the field. For example, thiscan be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction, saltprecipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plant parts,preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and the like.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a process forthe generation of a microorganism, comprising the introduction, into themicroorganism or parts thereof, of the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, or the expression cassette of the invention, or the vector ofthe invention or the nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates also to atransgenic microorganism comprising the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, or theexpression cassette of the invention, or the vector of the invention.Appropriate microorganisms have been described herein before undersource organism, preferred are in particular aforementioned strainssuitable for the production of fine chemicals.

In principle all microorganisms can be used as host organism especiallythe ones mentioned under source organism above. It is advantageous touse in the process of the invention transgenic microorganisms such asalgae selected from the group of the families Bacillariophyceae,Charophyceae, Chlorophyceae, Chrysophyceae, Craspedophyceae,Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Dinophyceae,Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae and its described speciesand strains. Examples for such algae are the following speciesIsochrysis galbana, Chaetoceros gracilis, Chaetoceros calcitrans,Tetraselmis suecica, Thalassiosira pseudonana, Pavlova lutheri,lsochrysis sp., Skeletonema costatum, Chroomonas salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Chaetoceros simplex, Chaetoceros muelleri, Nannochloropsissp., Cyclotella sp., Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Tetraselmis chui,Pavlova salina, Dicruteria sp., Tetraselmis levis, Dunaliella perva,Thalassiosira weissfloggii, Chlamydomonas sp., Chlorella vulgaris,Neochloris oleoabundans or Chlorella sp, which are only small overview.

The process of the invention is, when the host organisms aremicroorganisms, advantageously carried out at a temperature between 0°C. and 95° C., preferably between 10° C. and 85° C., particularlypreferably between 15° C. and 75° C., very particularly preferablybetween 15° C. and 45° C. The pH is advantageously kept at between pH 4and 12, preferably between pH 6 and 9, particularly preferably betweenpH 7 and 8, during this. The process of the invention can be operatedbatchwise, semibatchwise or continuously. A summary of known cultivationmethods is to be found in the textbook by Chmiel (Bioprozeβtechnik 1.Einführung in die Bioverfahrenstechnik (Gustav Fischer Verlag,Stuttgart, 1991)) or in the textbook by Storhas (Bioreaktoren andperiphere Einrichtungen (Vieweg Verlag, Braunschweig/Wiesbaden, 1994)).The culture medium to be used must meet the requirements of therespective strains in a suitable manner. Descriptions of culture mediafor various microorganisms are present in the handbook

“Manual of Methods for General Bacteriology” of the American Society forBacteriology (Washington D. C., USA, 1981) and for algae in McLellan etal. (“Maintenance of algae and protozoa”, in “Maintenance ofMicroorganisms”, eds. Doyle A. and Kirsop B., London pp. 183-208(1991)), Provasoli et al. (“Artificial media for freshwater algae:problems and suggestions”, in “The Ecology of Algae”, eds. Hartman R.T., Pymatunig Laboratory of Field Biology Special publication 2,

University of Pittsburgh, pp. 84-96 (1960)) or Starr R. C. (“Algalcultures-sources and methods of cultivation”, in “Photosynthesis Part A,Methods in Enzymology 23”, eds. San Pietro A., N.Y., pp 29-53 (1971)).These media, which can be employed according to the invention include,as described above, usually one or more carbon sources, nitrogensources, inorganic salts, vitamins and/or trace elements. Preferredcarbon sources are sugars such as mono-, di- or polysaccharides.Examples of very good carbon sources are glucose, fructose, mannose,galactose, ribose, sorbose, ribulose, lactose, maltose, sucrose,raffinose, starch or cellulose. Sugars can also be added to the mediavia complex compounds such as molasses, or other byproducts of sugarrefining. It may also be advantageous to add mixtures of various carbonsources. Other possible carbon sources are oils and fats such as, forexample, soybean oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil and/or coconut fat,fatty acids such as, for example, palmitic acid, stearic acid and/orlinoleic acid, alcohols and/or polyalcohols such as, for example,glycerol, methanol and/or ethanol and/or organic acids such as, forexample, acetic acid and/or lactic acid. Nitrogen sources are usuallyorganic or inorganic nitrogen compounds or materials, which containthese compounds. Examples of nitrogen sources include ammonia in liquidor gaseous form or ammonium salts such as ammonium sulfate, ammoniumchloride, ammonium phosphate, ammonium carbonate or ammonium nitrate,nitrates, urea, amino acids or complex nitrogen sources such as cornsteep liquor, soybean meal, soybean protein, yeast extract, meat extractand others. The nitrogen sources may be used singly or as a mixture.Inorganic salt compounds, which may be present in the media include thechloride, phosphorus or sulfate salts of calcium, magnesium, sodium,cobalt, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper and iron. For thecultivation of algae the so called soilwater media are preferred. Suchmedia are composed of soil extract, trace element solutions, filteredseawater, a nitrogen source and a buffer substance. Such culture mediaare well known by the skilled person and are available for example fromculture collections such as the culture collection of algae (SAG) at theUniversity of Gottingen, the Culture collection of algae in Coimbra,Portugal (ACOI) or the culture collection of algae (UTEX) in Texas, USA.

For preparing sulfur-containing amino acids, in particular methionin orcystein, it is possible to use as sulfur source inorganicsulfur-containing compounds such as, for example, sulfates, sulfites,dithionites, tetrathionates, thiosulfates, sulfides or else organicsulfur compounds such as mercaptans and thiols.

It is possible to use as phosphorus source phosphoric acid, potassiumdihydrogenphosphate or dipotassium hydrogenphosphate or thecorresponding sodium-containing salts. Chelating agents can be added tothe medium in order to keep the metal ions in solution. Particularlysuitable chelating agents include dihydroxyphenols such as catechol orprotocatechuate, or organic acids such as citric acid. The fermentationmedia employed according to the invention for cultivating microorganismsnormally also contain other growth factors such as vitamins or growthpromoters, which include, for example, biotin, riboflavin, thiamine,folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenate and pyridoxine. All mediacomponents are sterilized either by heat (1.5 bar and 121° C. for 20min) or by sterilizing filtration. The components can be sterilizedeither together or, if necessary, separately. All media components canbe present at the start of the cultivation or optionally be addedcontinuously or batchwise. The temperature of the culture is normallybetween 0° C. and 55° C., preferably at 10° C. to 30° C., and can bekept constant or changed during the experiment. The pH of the mediumshould be in the range from 3.5 to 8.5, preferably in the range between5 to 7. The pH for the cultivation can be controlled during thecultivation by adding basic compounds such as sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide, ammonia or aqueous ammonia or acidic compounds suchas phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid. Foaming can be controlled byemploying antifoams such as, for example, fatty acid polyglycol esters.In addition the stability of plasmids can be maintained by adding to themedium suitable substances having a selective effect, for exampleantibiotics, if the plasmids carry the genetic information to overcomethe selective effect. Aerobic conditions are maintained by introducingoxygen or oxygen-containing gas mixtures such as, for example, ambientair into the culture. The temperature of the culture is normally from20° C. to 45° C. and preferably from 25° C. to 40° C. The culture iscontinued until formation of the desired product is at a maximum. Thisaim is normally achieved within 10 hours to 160 hours.

The fermentation broths obtained in this way, normally have a dry mattercontent of 7.5 to 25% by weight. The fermentation broth can be processedfurther. Depending on requirements, the biomass can be removed entirelyor partly by separation methods, such as, for example, centrifugation,filtration, decantation or a combination of these methods, from thefermentation broth or left completely in it. The fermentation broth canthen be thickened or concentrated by known methods, such as, forexample, with the aid of a rotary evaporator, thin-film evaporator,falling film evaporator, by reverse osmosis or by nanofiltration. Thisconcentrated fermentation broth can then be worked up by freeze-drying,spray drying, spray granulation or by other processes.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method ofproducing a transgenic non-human oganism, especially a microorganism ora plant, with a FCRP coding nucleic acid, wherein expression of thenucleic acid(s) in the microorganism or a plant confers the productionor the increased production of the fine chemical as compared to a wildtype non-human organism comprising: (a) transforming a non-human cellwith a vector comprising a FCRP encoding nucleic acid, and (b)generating from the non-human cell a transgenic non-human organism withproduction or enhanced production of the fine chemical.

The present invention relates also to a process according to the presentinvention whereby the produced fine chemical composition or the producedthe fine chemical is isolated.

In this manner, more than 50% by weight, advantageously more than 60% byweight, preferably more than 70% by weight, especially preferably morethan 80% by weight, very especially preferably more than 90% by weight,of the fine chemical produced in the process can be isolated. Theresulting fine chemical can, if appropriate, subsequently be furtherpurified, if desired mixed with other active ingredients such asvitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates, antibiotics and the like, and, ifappropriate, formulated.

However, it is also possible to purify the fine chemical producedfurther with methods known by a person skilled in the art, likeextraction, precipitation, crystallization etc.

For this purpose, the product-containing composition is for examplesubjected to a chromatography on a suitable resin, in which case thedesired product or the impurities are retained wholly or partly on thechromatography resin. These chromatography steps can be repeated ifnecessary, using the same or different chromatography resins. Theskilled worker is familiar with the choice of suitable chromatographyresins and their most effective use. The purified product can beconcentrated by filtration or ultrafiltration and stored at atemperature at which the stability of the product is a maximum.

The identity and purity of the isolated compound(s) can be determined byprior art techniques. These include gas chromatography (GC) highperformance liquid chromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, massspectrometry (MS), staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS,enzyme assay or microbiological assays. These analytical methods aresummarized for example in: Patek et al., Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60,133 (1994), Malakhova et al., Biotekhnologiya 11, 27 (1996); Schmidt etal., Bioprocess Engineer. 19, 67 (1998), Ullmann 's Encyclopedia ofIndustrial Chemistry (1996) Vol. A27, VCH, Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp.521-540, pp. 540-547, pp. 559-566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587, Michal G.,“Biochemical Pathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”,John Wiley and Sons (1999); Fallon A. et al. “Applications of HPLC inBiochemistry” in “Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and MolecularBiology”, Vol. 17 (1987).

The fine chemical obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value. For example, incase of amino acids they can be used in combination with each other oralone for the production of pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, animal feeds orcosmetics. Accordingly, the present invention relates a method for theproduction of a pharmaceuticals, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients orcosmetics comprising the steps of the process according to theinvention, including the isolation of the fine chemical produced or acomposition produced comprising the fine chemical, and, if desired,formulating the product with a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier orformulating the product in a form acceptable for an application inagriculture or formulating the product in a form acceptable for anapplication as food stuff, animal feed, nutrient or cosmetic. A furtherembodiment according to the invention is the use of the fine chemicalproduced in the process or of the transgenic non-human organisms inanimal feeds, foodstuffs, medicines, food supplements, cosmetics orpharmaceuticals.

In yet another aspect, the invention also relates to harvestable partsand to propagation material of the transgenic plants according to theinvention which either contain transgenic plant cells expressing anucleic acid molecule according to the invention or which contains cellswhich show an increased cellular activity of the polypeptide of theinvention, e.g. an increased expression level or higher activity of thedescribed protein.

Harvestable parts can be in principle any useful parts of a plant, forexample, flowers, pollen, seedlings, tubers, leaves, stems, fruit,seeds, roots etc. Propagation material includes, for example, seeds,fruits, cuttings, seedlings, tubers, rootstocks etc. Preferred areseeds, fruits, seedlings or tubers as harvestable or propagationmaterial.

The invention furthermore relates to the use of the transgenic non-humanorganisms according to the invention and of the cells, cell cultures,parts—such as, for example, roots, leaves and the like as mentionedabove in the case of transgenic plant organisms—derived from them, andto transgenic propagation material such as seeds or fruits and the likeas mentioned above, for the production of foodstuffs or feeding stuffs,pharmaceuticals or fine chemicals.

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the amino acid biosynthesis, thepolypeptide of the invention or used in the method of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the plant or plant tissue or thehost cell of the invention, for the production of plant resistant to aherbicide inhibiting eventually the production of the fine chemical.

Furthermore preferred is a method for the recombinant production of finechemicals in non-human host organisms, wherein a non-human host organismis transformed with one of the above-described nucleic acid molecules ornucleic acid constructs, expression cassettes or vectors comprising oneor more nucleic acid molecules, wherein said nucleic acid moleculeparticipates in the biosynthesis of the desired fine chemical or encodesa polypeptide that catalyze the biosynthesis of the desired finechemical, the transformed non-human host organism is cultured, and thedesired fine chemical is isolated from the non-human organism and/orculture medium. In another embodiment s the additional production offurther amino acids, tocopherols and tocotrienols and/or carotenoids orcompositions comprising said compounds and/or of pharmaceuticals ispreferred. The transformed non-human host organisms are cultured and theproducts are recovered from the non-human host organisms and/or theculture medium by methods known to the skilled worker or the non-humanorganism itself serves as food or feed or food or feed supplement. Theproduction of pharmaceuticals such as, for example, antibodies orvaccines, is described by Hood E. E., ilkaJ. M. J, Curr. Opin.Biotechnol. 10 (4), 382 (1999), Ma J. K., Vine N. D., Curr. Top.Microbiol. Immunol. 236, 275 (1999).

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridising, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 1, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cell after expression compared to the wild type.

Relaxed hybridisation conditions are: After standard hybridisationprocedures washing steps can be performed at low to medium stringencyconditions usually with washing conditions of 40° -55° C. and saltconditions between 2×SSC and 0.2×SSC with 0.1% SDS in comparison tostringent washing conditions as e.g. 60° -68° C. with 0.1% SDS. Furtherexamples can be found in the references listed above for the stringendhybridization conditions. Usually washing steps are repeated withincreasing stringency and length until a useful signal to noise ratio isdetected and depend on many factors as the target, e.g. its purity,GC-content, size etc, the probe, e.g.its length, is it a RNA or a DNAprobe, salt conditions, washing or hybridisation temperature, washing orhybridisation time etc.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifiying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human        organism, which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to        the nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 1, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        1, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemcial level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after        expression compared to the wild type.

The nucleic acid molecules identified can then be used for theproduction of the fine chemical in the same way as the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention. Accordingly, in one embodiment, thepresent invention relates to a process for the production of the finechemical, comprising (i) identifying a nucleic acid molecule accordingto aforementioned steps (a) to (f) or (a) to (e) and (ii) recovering thefree or bound fine chemical from a non-human organism having anincreased cellular activity of a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule compared to a wild type and/or the respective culture medium.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 1, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 1 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lins in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 1 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 1, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromotors of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of

Table I A or B of application no. 1, preferably the coding regionthereof, which can similarily correspond to different levels of increasein the fine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the finechemical can be identified and used for marker assisted breeding for anenhanced production of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 1, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 1,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

In one embodiment, the expression level of the gene according to step(b) is increased.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a compound stimulating production of the fine chemicalin a non-human organism, especially a microorganism or a plant,comprising:

-   -   (a) contacting the microorganism or plant cells which express        the polypeptide of the present invention or its mRNA with a        candidate compound under appropriate conditions or in case of        plant cells under cell cultivation conditions;    -   (b) assaying the production of or an increase in expression of        said polypeptide or said mRNA;    -   (c) comparing the expression level to a standard response made        in the absence of said candidate compound; whereby, the        production of or an increased expression over the standard        indicates that the compound is stimulating production of the        fine chemical.

Furthermore, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to aprocess for the identification of a compound conferring the productionof or an increase in the fine chemical production in a non-humanorganism, especially a plant or microorganism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a cell or a part of a plant or a microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide according to the        invention or a nucleic acid molecule encoding said polypeptide        and a readout system capable of interacting with the polypeptide        under suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the        polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a        compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and        capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the        binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which        permit the expression of said readout system and the polypeptide        of the present invention or used in the process of the        invention; and    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

The screen for a gene product or an agonist conferring the production ofor an increase in the fine chemical can be performed by growth of anon-human organism for example a microorganism in the presence of growthreducing amounts of an inhibitor of the synthesis of the fine chemical.Better growth, e.g. higher dividing rate or high dry mass in comparisonto the control, e.g. with a gene product or an agonist conferring theproduction of or an increase in the fine chemical, under such conditionswould identify a gene or gene product or an agonist conferring theproduction of or an increase in fine chemical.

Said compound may be chemically synthesized or microbiologicallyproduced and/or comprised in, for example, samples, e.g., cell extractsfrom, e.g., plants, non-human animals or microorganisms, e.g. pathogens.Furthermore, said compound(s) may be known in the art but hitherto notknown to be capable of suppressing or activating the polypeptide of thepresent invention. The reaction mixture may be a cell free extract ormay comprise a cell or tissue culture. Suitable set ups for the methodof the invention are known to the person skilled in the art and are, forexample, generally described in Alberts et al., “Molecular Biology ofthe Cell”, third edition (1994), in particular Chapter 17. The compoundsmay be, e.g., added to the reaction mixture, culture medium, injectedinto the cell or sprayed onto the plant.

If a sample containing a compound is identified in the method of theinvention, then it is either possible to isolate the compound from theoriginal sample identified as containing the compound capable ofactivating or conferring the production of or an increase in the finechemical in a non-human organism or part thereof, or one can furthersubdivide the original sample, for example, if it consists of aplurality of different compounds, so as to reduce the number ofdifferent compounds per sample and repeat the method with thesubdivisions of the original sample. Depending on the complexity of thesamples, the steps described above can be performed several times,preferably until the sample identified according to the method of theinvention only comprises a limited number of or only one compound(s).Preferably said sample comprises compounds of similar chemical and/orphysical properties. Preferably, the compound identified according tothe above-described method or a respective “active” derivative thereofis further formulated in a form suitable for the application in plantbreeding or plant cell and tissue culture.

The compounds which can be tested and identified according to a methodof the invention may be expression libraries, e.g., cDNA expressionlibraries, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, antibodies, small organiccompounds, hormones, peptidomimetics, PNAs or the like (Milner, NatureMedicine 1, 879 (1995); Hupp, Cell 83, 237 (1995); Gibbs, Cell 79, 193(1994) and references cited supra). Said compounds can also befunctional derivatives or analogues of known inhibitors or activators.Methods for the preparation of chemical derivatives and analogues arewell known to those skilled in the art and are described in, forexample, Beilstein, Handbook of Organic Chemistry, Springer edition NewYork Inc., 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010 U.S.A. and OrganicSynthesis, Wiley, N.Y., USA. Furthermore, said derivatives and analoguescan be tested for their effects according to methods known in the art.Furthermore, peptidomimetics and/or computer aided design of appropriatederivatives and analogues can be used, for example, according to themethods described above. The non-human cell or tissue that may beemployed in the method of the invention preferably is a non-human hostcell, plant cell or plant tissue of the invention described in theembodiments hereinbefore.

Thus, in a further embodiment the invention relates to a compoundobtained or identified according to the method for identifiying anagonist of the invention said compound being an agonist of thepolypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of thepresent invention.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the present invention further relates toa compound identified by the method for identifying a compound of thepresent invention.

Said compound is, for example, a homolog of the polypeptide of thepresent invention. Homologs of the polypeptide of the present inventioncan be generated by mutagenesis, e.g., discrete point mutation ortruncation of the polypeptide of the present invention. As used herein,the term “homolog” refers to a variant form of the protein, which actsas an agonist of the activity of the polypeptide of the presentinvention. An agonist of said protein can retain substantially the same,or a subset, of the biological activities of the polypeptide of thepresent invention. In particular, said agonist confers the increase ofthe expression level of the polypeptide of the present invention and/orthe expression of said agonist in a non-human organisms or part thereofconfers the increase of free and/or bound fine chemical in the non-humanorganism or part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to an antibody specificallyrecognizing the compound or agonist of the present invention.

The invention also relates to a diagnostic composition comprising atleast one of the aforementioned nucleic acid molecules, expressioncassettes, vectors, proteins, antibodies or compounds of the inventionand optionally suitable means for detection.

The diagnostic composition of the present invention is suitable for theisolation of mRNA from a non-human cell and contacting the mRNA soobtained with a probe comprising a nucleic acid probe as described aboveunder hybridizing conditions, detecting the presence of mRNA hybridizedto the probe, and thereby detecting the expression of the protein in thenon-human cell. Further methods of detecting the presence of a proteinaccording to the present invention comprise immunotechniques well knownin the art, for example enzyme linked immunoadsorbent assay.Furthermore, it is possible to use the nucleic acid molecules accordingto the invention as molecular markers or primers in plant breeding.Suitable means for detection are well known to a person skilled in theart, e.g. buffers and solutions for hybridization assays, e.g. theafore-mentioned solutions and buffers, and further means for Southern-,Western-, Northern- etc. -blots, as e.g. described in Sambrook et al.are known. In one embodiment diagnostic compositions contain PCR primersdesigned to specifically detect the presence or the expression level ofthe nucleic acid molecule to be expressed or to be expressed on anenhanced level in the process of the invention, e.g. of the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention, or to descriminate between different variantsor alleles of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or nucleic acidmolecules the activity of which is to be increased in the process of theinvention.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a kit comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule, the vector, the host cell, the polypeptide,or the, viral nucleic acid molecule, antibody, plant cell, plant or partthereof, the harvestable part, the propagation material and/or thecompound and/or agonist identified according to the method of theinvention.

The compounds of the kit of the present invention may be packaged incontainers such as vials, optionally with/in buffers and/or solvents. Ifappropriate, one or more of the components of said kits might bepackaged in one and the same container or in different ones.Additionally or alternatively, one or more of said components might beadsorbed to a solid support, like a nitrocellulose filter, a glas plate,a chip, a nylon membrane or to the well of a micro titerplate. The kitcan be used for any of the herein described methods and embodiments,e.g. for the production of the host cells, transgenic plants,pharmaceutical compositions, detection of homologous sequences,identification of agonists, as food or feed or as a supplement thereofor as supplement for the treating of plants, etc. Further, the kit cancomprise instructions for the use of the kit for any of saidembodiments. In one embodiment said kit comprises further a nucleic acidmolecule encoding one or more of the aforementioned protein, and/or anantibody, a vector, a host cell, a plant cell, a plant or a partthereof. In another embodiment said kit comprises PCR primers to detectand increase the nucleic acid molecule to be increased in the process ofthe invention, e.g. of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a method forthe production of a agricultural composition providing the nucleic acidmolecule, the vector, or antibody of the present invention, the viralnucleic acid of the invention, or the polypeptide of the invention, thecompound or agonist or comprising the steps of the method according tothe invention for the identification of said compound or agonist; andformulating the nucleic acid molecule, the vector, or antibody of thepresent invention, the viral nucleic acid of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention or the agonist, or compound identifiedaccording to the methods or processes of the present invention or withuse of the subject matters of the present invention in a form applicableas plant agricultural composition.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theproduction of “the fine chemical”-production supporting plant culturecomposition comprising the steps of the method of the present invention;and formulating the compound identified in a form acceptable asagricultural composition.

Under “acceptable as agricultural composition” is understood, that sucha composition optionally comprises auxiliaries which are customarilyused for formulating crop protection agents.

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorgansims, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more other amino acids, in particularthreonine, alanine, glutamin, glutamic acid, valine, aspargine,phenylalanine, leucine, proline , tryptophan tyrosine, isoleucine andarginine.

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorgansim, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

These and other embodiments are disclosed and encompassed by thedescription and examples of the present invention. Further literatureconcerning any one of the methods, uses and compounds to be employed inaccordance with the present invention may be retrieved from publiclibraries, using for example electronic devices. For example the publicdatabase “Medline” may be utilized which is available on the Internet,for example under http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/medline.html.Further databases and addresses, such as http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/,http://www.infobiogen.fr/, http://www.fmi.ch/biology/researchtools.html, hftp://www.tigr.org/, are known to the person skilled in the artand can also be obtained using, e.g., http://www.lycos.com.

The present invention is illustrated by the examples, which follow. Thepresent examples illustrate the basic invention without being intendedas limiting the subject of the invention. The content of all of thereferences, patent applications, patents and published patentapplications cited in the present patent application is herewithincorporated by reference.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of the fine chemical methionine,which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2,3-di        hydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,        5′-nucleotidase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA        carboxylase, adenosine kinase, arginine exporter protein, AO        g09680-protein, At2g45420-protein, At4g32480-protein,        ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response        factor, b0012-protein, bl 003-protein, bl 522-protein,        b2032-protein, b2345-protein, b2513-protein, b2673-protein,        b3246-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein, b4029protein,        beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine        dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine        gamma-synthase, cystathionine-lyase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,        DNA-binding protein, F-box protein, glutaredoxin, glutathione        S-transferase, glycogenin, homocitrate synthase, homoserine        dehydrogenase, hydrolase, L-serine dehydratase, major        facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malic enzyme,        membrane transport protein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol        glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans        isomerase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,        Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, protein kinase,        protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, Sec-independent protein        translocase subunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase, threonine aldolase, threonine dehydratase,        threonine efflux protein, transcription factor, transport        protein, uridine/cytidine kinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase,        yhl013c-protein, yml084w-protein, yol160w-protein,        yor392w-protein, and zinc finger protein, in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of the fine chemical methionine,which comprises

-   -   (A)        -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or        -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an            expression product of; and/or        -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an            expression product encoded by;        -   at least one nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid            molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 1, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 1, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 1;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        1, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 1; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of methionine or a        composition comprising methionine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering methioninein its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the folowingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        methionine produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms        or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 1, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 1,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 1;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1,    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i),    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super ans USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant or a part thereof comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in methionine production in a non-human organism, comprisingthe steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of methionine in a non-human organism or        a part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting with        the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of methionine in a        non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inmethionine after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14, the plant or a part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material orpropagation material as claimed in item 15 or the host cell as claimedin items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell as claimed in item 10 to 11 for the production of plantresistant to a herbicide inhibiting the production of methionine .

EXAMPLES

Example 1

Cloning of the Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5 or 8 inEscherichia Coli

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5 or 8 were cloned into the plasmids pBR322 (Sutcliffe J. G.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 75, 3737 (1979)), pACYC 177 (Change andCohen, J. Bacteriol. 134, 1141 (1978)), plasmids of the pBS series(pBSSK+, pBSSK- and others; Stratagene, LaJolla, USA) or cosmids such asSuperCos1 (Stratagene, LaJolla, USA) or Lorist6 (Gibson T. J., RosenthalA. and Waterson R.H., Gene 53, 283 (1987) for expression in E. coliusing known, well-established procedures (see, for example, J. Sambrooket al. “Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual”. Cold Spring HarborLaboratory Press (1989) or F. M. Ausubel et al., “Current Protocols inMolecular Biology”, John Wiley & Sons (1994)).

Example 2 DNA Sequencing and Computerized Functional Analysis

The DNA was sequenced by standard procedures, in particular the chaindetermination method, using AB1377 sequencers (see, for example,Fleischman R. D. et al., Science 269, 496 (1995)).

Example 3 In-Vivo and In-Vitro Mutagenesis

An in vivo mutagenesis of organisms such as Saccharomyces, Mortierella,Escherichia and others mentioned above, which are beneficial for theproduction of a fine chemical can be carried out by passing a plasmidDNA (or another vector DNA) containing the desired nucleic acid sequenceor nucleic acid sequences through E. coli and other microorganisms (forexample Bacillus spp. or yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae) whichare not capable of maintaining the integrity of its genetic information.Usual mutator strains have mutations in the genes for the DNA repairsystem (for example mutHLS, mutD, mutT and the like; for comparison, seeRupp W. D., “DNA repair mechanisms in Escherichia coli and Salmonella”,pp. 2277-2294, ASM, Washington (1996)]. The skilled worker knows thesestrains. The use of these strains is illustrated for example in GreenerA., and Callahan M., Strategies 7, 32 (1994).

In-vitro mutation methods such as increasing the spontaneous mutationrates by chemical or physical treatment are well known to the skilledperson. Mutagens like 5-bromo-uracil,N-methyl-N-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (=NTG), ethyl methanesulfonate(=EMS), hydroxylamine and/or nitrous acid are widly used as chemicalagents for random in-vitro mutagensis. The most common physical methodfor mutagensis is the treatment with UV irradiation. Another randommutagenesis technique is the error-prone PCR for introducing amino acidchanges into proteins. Mutations are deliberately introduced during PCRthrough the use of error-prone DNA polymerases and special reactionconditions known to a person skilled in the art. For this methodrandomized DNA sequences are cloned into expression vectors and theresulting mutant libraries screened for altered or improved proteinactivity as described below.

Site-directed mutagensis method such as the introduction of desiredmutations with an M13 or phagemid vector and short oligonucleotidesprimers is a well-known approach for site-directed mutagensis. The clouof this method involves cloning of the nucleic acid sequence of theinvention into an M13 or phagemid vector, which permits recovery ofsingle-stranded recombinant nucleic acid sequence. A mutagenicoligonucleotide primer is then designed whose sequence is perfectlycomplementary to nucleic acid sequence in the region to be mutated, butwith a single difference: at the intended mutation site it bears a basethat is complementary to the desired mutant nucleotide rather than theoriginal. The mutagenic oligonucleotide is then allowed to prime new DNAsynthesis to create a complementary full-length sequence containing thedesired mutation. Another site-directed mutagensis method is the PCRmismatch primer mutagensis method also known to the skilled person. Dpnlsite-directed mutagensis is a further known method as described forexample in the Stratagene QuickchangeTM site-directed mutagenesis kitprotocol. A huge number of other methods are also known and used incommon practice.

Positive mutation events can be selected by screening the organisms forthe production of the desired fine chemical.

Example 4 DNA Transfer between Escherichia Coli, SaccharomycesCerevisiae and Mortierella Alpina

Shuttle vectors such as pYE22m, pPAC-ResQ, pClasper, pAUR224, pAMH10,pAML10, pAMT10, pAMU10, pGMH10, pGML10, pGMT10, pGMU10, pPGAL1, pPADH1,pTADH1, pTAex3, pNGA142, pHT3101 and derivatives thereof which allow thetransfer of nucleic acid sequences between Escherichia coli,Saccharomyces cerevisiae and/or Mortierella alpina are available to theskilled worker. An easy method to isolate such shuttle vectors isdisclosed by Soni R. and Murray J. A. H., Nucleic Acid Research, 20(21), 5852 (1992). If necessary such shuttle vectors can be constructedeasily using standard vectors for E. coli (Sambrook J. et al. “MolecularCloning: A Laboratory Manual”, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press(1989) or Ausubel F. M. et al. “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology”,John Wiley & Sons (1994)) and/or the aforementioned vectors, which havea replication origin for, and suitable marker from, Escherichia coli,Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Mortierella alpina added. Such replicationorigins are preferably taken from endogenous plasmids, which have beenisolated from species used in the inventive process. Genes, which areused in particular as transformation markers for these species are genesfor kanamycin resistance (such as those which originate from the Tn5 orTn-903 transposon) or for chloramphenicol resistance (Winnacker E.L.,“From Genes to Clones Introduction to Gene Technology”, VCH, Weinheim(1987)) or for other antibiotic resistance genes such as for G418,gentamycin, neomycin, hygromycin or tetracycline resistance.

Using standard methods, it is possible to clone a gene of interest intoone of the above-described shuttle vectors and to introduce such hybridvectors into the microorganism strains used in the inventive process.The transformation of Saccharomyces can be achieved for example by LiCIor sheroplast transformation (Bishop et al., Mol. Cell. Biol., 6, 3401(1986), Sherman et al., “Methods in Yeasts in Genetics”, Cold SpringHarbor Lab. Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. (1982), Agatep et al., TechnicalTips Online 1998, 1:51: P01525 or Gietz et al., Methods Mol. Cell. Biol.5,255 (1995)) or electroporation (Delorme E., Appl. Environ. Microbiol.,55 (9), 2242 (1989)).

If the transformed sequence(s) is/are to be integrated advantageouslyinto the genome of the microorganism used in the inventive process forexample into the yeast or fungi genome, standard techniques known to theskilled worker also exist for this purpose. Solinger et al. (Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. U S A., 15, 8447 (2001)) and Freedman et al. (Genetics, 162,15 (2002)) teaches a homolog recombination system dependent on rad 50,rad51, rad54 and rad59 in yeasts. Vectors using this system forhomologous recombination are vectors derived from the

Ylp series. Plasmid vectors derived for example from the 2p-Vector areknown by the skilled worker and used for the expression in yeasts. Otherpreferred vectors are for example pART1, pCHY21 or pEVP11 as they havebeen described by McLeod et al. (EMBO J., 6, 729 (1987)) and Hoffman etal. (Genes Dev. 5, 561 (1991)) or Russell et al. (J. Biol. Chem. 258,143 (1983)). Other beneficial yeast vectors are plasmids of the REP,REP-X, pYZ or RIP series.

Example 5 Determining the Expression of the Mutant/Transgenic Protein

The observations of the acivity of a mutated, or transgenic, protein ina transformed host cell are based on the fact that the protein isexpressed in a similar manner and in a similar quantity as the wild-typeprotein. A suitable method for determining the transcription quantity ofthe mutant, or transgenic, gene (a sign for the amount of mRNA which isavailable for the translation of the gene product) is to carry out aNorthern blot (see, for example, Ausubel et al., “Current Protocols inMolecular Biology”, Wiley, New York (1988)), where a primer which isdesigned in such a way that it binds to the gene of interest is providedwith a detectable marker (usually a radioactive or chemiluminescentmarker) so that, when the total RNA of a culture of the organism isextracted, separated on a gel, applied to a stable matrix and incubatedwith this probe, the binding and quantity of the binding of the probeindicates the presence and also the amount of mRNA for this gene.Another method is a quantitative PCR. This information detects theextent to which the gene has been transcribed. Total cell RNA can beisolated for example from yeasts or E. coli by a variety of methods,which are known in the art, for example with the Ambion kit according tothe instructions of the manufacturer or as described in Edgington etal., Promega Notes Magazine Number 41, 14 (1993).

Standard techniques, such as Western blot, may be employed to determinethe presence or relative amount of protein translated from this mRNA(see, for example, Ausubel et al. “Current Protocols in MolecularBiology”, Wiley, New York (1988)). In this method, total cell proteinsare extracted, separated by gel electrophoresis, transferred to a matrixsuch as nitrocellulose and incubated with a probe, such as an antibody,which binds specifically to the desired protein. This probe is usuallyprovided directly or indirectly with a chemiluminescent or colorimetricmarker, which can be detected readily. The presence and the observedamount of marker indicate the presence and the amount of the soughtmutant protein in the cell. However, other methods are also known.

Example 6 Growth of Genetically Modified Organism: Media and CultureConditions

Genetically modified Yeast, Mortierella or Escherichia coli are grown insynthetic or natural growth media known by the skilled worker. A numberof different growth media for Yeast, Mortierella or Escherichia coli arewell known and widely available. A method for clulturing Mortierella isdisclosed by Jang et al. (Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 41, 41 (2000)).Mortierella can be grown at 20° C. in a culture medium containing: 10g/l glucose, 5 g/l yeast extract at pH 6.5. Futhermore Jang et al.teaches a submerged basal medium containing 20 g/l soluble starch, 5 g/lBacto yeast extract, 10 g/l KNO₃, 1 g/l KH₂PO₄, and 0.5 g/l MgSat x7H₂O,pH 6.5.

Said media, which can be used according to the invention usually consistof one or more carbon sources, nitrogen sources, inorganic salts,vitamins and trace elements. Preferred carbon sources are sugars such asmono-, di- or polysaccharides. Examples of very good carbon sources areglucose, fructose, mannose, galactose, ribose, sorbose, ribulose,lactose, maltose, sucrose, raffinose, starch or cellulose. Sugars mayalso be added to the media via complex compounds such as molasses orother by-products of sugar refining. It may also be advantageous to addmixtures of various carbon sources. Other possible carbon sources arealcohols and/or organic acids such as methanol, ethanol, acetic acid orlactic acid. Nitrogen sources are usually organic or inorganic nitrogencompounds or materials containing said compounds. Examples of nitrogensources include ammonia gas, aqueous ammonia solutions or ammonium saltssuch as NH₄Cl, or (NH₄)₂SO₄NH₄OH, nitrates, urea, amino acids or complexnitrogen sources such as cornsteep liquor, soybean flour, soybeanprotein, yeast extract, meat extract and others. Mixtures of the abovenitrogen sources may be used advantageously.

Inorganic salt compounds, which may be included in the media comprisethe chloride, phosphorus or sulfate salts of calcium, magnesium, sodium,cobalt, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper and iron.Chelating agents may be added to the medium in order to keep the metalions in solution. Particularly suitable chelating agents includedihydroxyphenols such as catechol or protocatechulate or organic acidssuch as citric acid. The media usually also contain other growth factorssuch as vitamins or growth promoters, which include, for example,biotin, riboflavin, thiamine, folic acid, nicotinic acid, panthothenateand pyridoxine. Growth factors and salts are frequently derived fromcomplex media components such as yeast extract, molasses, cornsteepliquor and the like. The exact composition of the compounds used in themedia depends heavily on the particular experiment and is decided uponindividually for each specific case. Information on the optimization ofmedia can be found in the textbook “Applied Microbiol. Physiology, APractical Approach” (eds. Rhodes P.M., Stanbury P.F., IRL Press pp.53-73 (1997)). Growth media can also be obtained from commercialsuppliers, for example Standard 1 (Merck) or BHI (Brain heart infusion,DIFCO) and the like.

All media components are sterilized, either by heat (20 min at 1.5 barand 121° C.) or by filter sterilization. The components may besterilized either together or, if required, separately. All mediacomponents may be present at the start of the cultivation or addedcontinuously or batchwise, as desired.

The culture conditions are defined separately for each experiment. Thetemperature is normally between 15° C. and 45° C. and may be keptconstant or may be altered during the experiment. The pH of the mediumshould be in the range from 5 to 8.5, preferably around 7.0, and can bemaintained by adding buffers to the media. An example of a buffer forthis purpose is a potassium phosphate buffer. Synthetic buffers such asMOPS, HEPES, ACES and the like may be used as an alternative orsimultaneously. The culture pH value may also be kept constant duringthe culture period by addition of, for example, NaOH or NH₄OH. Ifcomplex media components such as yeast extract are used, additionalbuffers are required less since many complex compounds have a highbuffer capacity. When using a fermenter for the culture ofmicroorganisms, the pH value can also be regulated using gaseousammonia.

The incubation period is generally in a range of from several hours toseveral days. This time period is selected in such a way that themaximum amount of product accumulates in the fermentation broth. Thegrowth experiments, which are disclosed can be carried out in amultiplicity of containers such as microtiter plates, glass tubes, glassflasks or glass or metal fermenters of various sizes. To screen a largenumber of clones, the microorganisms should be grown in microtiterplates, glass tubes or shake flasks, either using simple flasks orbaffle flasks. 100 ml shake flasks filled with 10% (based on the volume)of the growth medium required are preferably used. The flasks should beshaken on an orbital shaker (amplitude 25 mm) at a rate ranging from 100to 300 rpm. Evaporation losses can be reduced by maintaining a humidatmosphere; as an alternative, a mathematical correction should becarried out for the evaporation losses.

If genetically modified clones are examined, an unmodified controlclone, or a control clone, which contains the basic plasmid withoutinsertion, should also be included in the tests. If a transgenicsequence is expressed, a control clone should advantageously again beincluded in these tests. The medium is advantageously inoculated to anOD600 of 0.5 to 1.5 using cells which have been grown on agar plates,such as CM plates (10 g/l glucose, 2.5 g/l NaCl, 2 g/l urea, 10 g/lpolypeptone, 5 g/l yeast extract, 5 g/l meat extract, 22 g/l agar, pHvalue 6.8 established with 2M NaOH), which have been incubated at 30° C.The media are inoculated for example by addition of a liquid precultureof seed organism such as E. coli or S. cerevisiae.

Example 7 Growth of Genetically Modified Algae: Media and CultureConditions Growing Chlamydomonas:

Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is able to grow under various growthconditions. It is a unicellular algae. The cells of Chlamydomonasreinhardtii can be normally cultured autotrophically in the mediamentioned below. Cells of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii can be cultivated at25° C. under cool-white fluorescence light at 10,000 lux (120 μmol m⁻²s⁻¹ photosynthetically active radiation) as described by Ghirardi etal., Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. 63, 141 (1997) or Semin et al., Plant.Physiol., 131, 1756 (2003).

Chlamydomonas Growth Medium:

1 l growth medium is prepared by adding the following volumes of thestock solutions as mentioned below:1 ml solution A, 5 ml solution B, 1 ml solution C, 1 ml solution D, 3 mlsolution E, 3 ml solution F,1 ml solution G, 1 ml solution H.A) Trace elements solution:

-   1 g/l H₃BO₃-   1 g/l ZnSO₄×7H₂O₂O-   0.3 g/l MnSO₄×H₂O₂O-   0.2 g/l CoCl₂×6H₂O₂O-   0.2 g/l Na₂MoO₄×2H₂O₂O-   0.04 g/l CuSO₄    B) Na Citrate solution: 10% w/v Na citrate×2H₂O₂O    C) Iron solution: 1% w/v FeCl₃×6H₂O₂O    D) Calcium solution: 5.3% w/v CaCl₂×H₂O₂O    E) Magnesium solution: 10% w/v MgSO₄×7H₂O₂O    F) Ammonium solution: 10% w/v NH₄NO₃

G) Potassium solution: 10% w/v KH₂PO₄

H) Dipotassium solution 10% w/v K₂HPO₄

Bristol's Soil Extract Medium:

Soil extract medium can generally be used for the growth of axenic andxenic algae cultures. The soil extract is prepared by adding a teaspoonof dry garden soil and a pinch of CaCO₃ to 200 ml distilled water andsteaming said solution for approximately 2 h on two consecutive days.Afterwards the supernatant is decanted and added to the desired medium.To 940 ml bristol's solution 40 ml of soil extract medium is added.

Bristol's Solution:

To 940 ml of distilled water, the following stock solutions are added:

10 ml NaNO₃  (25 g/l) 10 ml CaCl₂ × 2 H₂O (2.5 g/l) 10 ml MgSO₄ × 7 H₂O(7.5 g/l) 10 ml K₂HPO₄ (7.5 g/l) 10 ml KH₂PO₄ (17.5 g/l)  10 ml NaCl(2.5 g/l)Amplification and Cloning of DNA from Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii:

The DNA can be amplified by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) fromChlamydomonas reinhardtii by the method of Howitt Crispin A.(BioTechniques 21, 32 (1996)).

Fine chemical Production in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii:

The fine chemical production can be analysed as mentioned above. Theproteins and nucleic acids can be analysed as mentioned below.

Example 8 In-Vitro Analysis of the Function of the Proteins Encoded bythe Transformed Sequences

The determination of the activities and kinetic parameters of enzymes iswell known in the art. Experiments for determining the activity of aspecific modified enzyme must be adapted to the specific activity of thewild-enzyme type, which is well within the capabilities of the skilledworker. Overviews of enzymes in general and specific details regardingthe structure, kinetics, principles, methods, applications and examplesfor the determination of many enzyme activities can be found for examplein the following literature: Dixon M. and Webb E.C.: “Enzymes”,Longmans, London (1979); Fersht “Enzyme Structure and Mechanism”,Freeman, New York(1985); Walsh “Enzymatic Reaction Mechanisms” Freeman,San Francisco (1979); Price N. C., Stevens L., “Fundamentals ofEnzymology” Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford (1982); Boyer P. D. (ed.), “TheEnzymes”, 3rd ed. Academic Press, New York (1983); Bisswanger H.,“Enzymkinetik”, 2^(nd)ed. VCH, Weinheim (1994); Bergmeyer H. U.,Bergmeyer J., Grafβl M., (eds.) “Methods of Enzymatic Analysis”,3^(rd)rd. Vol. I-XII, Verlag Chemie: Weinheim (1983-1986); and“Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry” Vol. A9, “Enzymes”,VCH, Weinheim, pp. 352-363 (1987).

Example 9 Analysis of the Effect of the Nucleic Acid Molecule on theProduction of the Fine Chemical

The effect of the genetic modification in plants, fungi, algae, ciliateson the production of a fine chemical can be determined by growing themodified microorganisms for example Chlamydomonas reinhardtii undersuitable conditions (such as those described above) and analyzing themedium and/or the cellular components for the increased production ofthe fine chemical. Such analytical techniques are well known to theskilled worker and encompass spectroscopy, thinlayer chromatography,various types of staining methods, enzymatic and microbiological methodsand analytical chromatography such as high-performance liquidchromatography (see, for example, “Ullmann Encyclopedia of IndustrialChemistry”, Vol. A2, pp. 89-90 and pp. 443-613, VCH, Weinheim (1985);Fallon A. et al., “Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry” in “LaboratoryTechniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol. 17 (1987); Rehmet al. “Biotechnology”, Vol. 3, Chapter III: “Product recovery andpurification”, pp. 469-714, VCH: Weinheim (1993); Belter P. A. et al.“Bioseparations: downstream processing for Biotechnology”, John Wileyand Sons (1988); Kennedy J. F. and Cabral J. M. S., “Recovery processesfor biological Materials”, John Wiley and Sons(1992); Shaeiwitzand J.A., Henry J. D., “Biochemical Separations” in “Ullmann's Encyclopedia ofIndustrial Chemistry”, Vol. B3; chapter 11, pp. 1-27, VCH, Weinheim(1988); and Dechow, “Separation and purification techniques inbiotechnology”, Noyes Publications (1989)).

In addition to the determination of the fermentation end product, othercomponents of the metabolic pathways which are used for the productionof the desired compound, such as intermediates and by-products, may alsobe analyzed in order to determine the total productivity of theorganism, the yield and/or production efficiency of the compound. Theanalytical methods encompass determining the amounts of nutrients in themedium (for example sugars, hydrocarbons, nitrogen sources, phosphateand other ions), determining biomass composition and growth, analyzingthe production of ordinary metabolites from biosynthetic pathways andmeasuring gases generated during the fermentation. Standard methods forthese are described in “Applied Microbial Physiology” A PracticalApproach, Rhodes P. M. and Stanbury P. F., eds. IRL Press, pp. 103-129;131-163 and 165-192, and the references cited therein.

Example 10 Purification of a Fine Chemical e.g. an Amino Acid

The amino acid can be recovered from cells and/or from the supernatantof the above-described culture by a variety of methods known in the art.For example, the culture supernatant is recovered first. To this end,the cells are harvested from the culture by slow centrifugation. Cellscan generally be disrupted or lysed by standard techniques such asmechanical force or sonication. The cell debris is removed bycentrifugation and the supernatant fraction, if appropriate togetherwith the culture supernatant, is used for the further purification ofthe amino acid. However, it is also possible to process the supernatantalone if the amino acid is present in the supernatant in sufficientlyhigh a concentration. In this case, the amino acid, or the amino acidmixture, can be purified further for example via extraction and/or saltprecipitation or via ion-exchange chromatography.

If required and desired, further chromatography steps with a suitableresin may follow, the amino acid, but not many contaminants in thesample, being retained on the chromatography resin or the contaminants,but not the sample with the product (amino acid), being retained on theresin. If necessary, these chromatography steps may be repeated, usingidentical or other chromatography resins. The skilled worker is familiarwith the selection of suitable chromatography resin and the mosteffective use for a particular molecule to be purified. The purifiedproduct can be concentrated by filtration or ultrafiltration and storedat a temperature at which maximum product stability is ensured. Manypurification methods, which are not limited to the above purificationmethod are known in the art. They are described, for example, in BaileyJ. E. and Ollis D. F., “Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals”,McGraw-Hill: New York (1986).

Identity and purity of the amino acid isolated can be determined bystandard techniques of the art. They encompass high-performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry (MS),staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS, enzyme assay ormicrobiological assays. These analytical methods are compiled in: Pateket al., Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60, 133 (1994); Malakhova et al.,Biotekhnologiya 11, 27 (1996); and Schmidt et al., Bioprocess Engineer.19, 67 (1998), “Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry” Vol.A27, VCH, Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp. 521-540, pp. 540-547, pp. 559-566,575-581 and pp. 581-587 (1996); Michel G., “Biochemical Pathways: AnAtlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, John Wiley and Sons(1999); Fallon A. et al. “Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry in:Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol. 17(1987).

Example 11 Cloning of the Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5 or 8for the Expression in Plants Example 11a PCR Amplification of theSequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, prefareably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCRas described in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or HerculaseDNA polymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50μmol forward primer, 50 μmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61 ° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 13376, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14166 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14167 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 6810, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6816 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6817 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11211, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11419 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11420 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 352, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 380 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 381 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 5557,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6033 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6034 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 69, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 343 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 344 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

Table c showing binary vectors used in Example 11

TABLE c Overview of the different vectors used for cloning the ORFs;showing their SEQ ID NOs (column A), their vector names (column B), thepromoters they contain for expression of the ORFs (column C), ifpresent, the additional artificial targeting sequence (column D), theadapter sequence (column E), the expression type conferred by thepromoter mentioned in column B (column F) and the figure number (columnG). B C D E A VectorNa- Promoter Target Adapter F G SegID me NameSequence Sequence Expression Type Figure 30 pMTX0270 Super Colic nontargeted constitu- 6 p tive expression prefer- entially in green tissues31 pMTX155 Big35S Resgen non targeted constitu- 7 tive expressionprefer- entially in green tissues 32 VC- Super FNR Resgen plastidictargeted consti- 3 MME354- tutive expression pref- 1QCZ erentially ingreen tissues 34 VC- Super IVD Resgen mitochondric targeted 8 MME356-constitutive expression 1QCZ preferentially in green tissues 36 VC- USPResgen non targeted expression 9 MME301- preferentially in seeds 1QCZ 37pMTX461k USP FNR Resgen plastidic targeted ex- 10 orrp pressionpreferentially in seeds 39 VC- USP IVD Resgen mitochondric targeted 11MME462- expression preferen- 1QCZ tially in seeds 41 VC- Super Colic nontargeted constitu- 1 MME220- tive expression prefer- 1qcz entially ingreen tissues 42 VC- Super FNR Colic plastidic targeted consti- 4MME432- tutive expression 1qcz preferentially in green tissues 44 VC-Super IVD Colic mitochondric targeted 12 MME431- constitutive expression1qcz preferentially in green tissues 46 VC- PcUbi Colic non targetedconstitu- 2 MME221- tive expression prefer- 1qcz entially in greentissues 47 pMTX447k PcUbi FNR Colic plastidic targeted consti- 13 orrtutive expression preferentially in green tissues 49 VC- PcUbi IVD Colicmitochondric targeted 14 MME445- constitutive expression 1qczpreferentially in green tissues 51 VC- USP Colic non targeted expression15 MME289- preferentially in seeds 1qcz 52 VC- USP FNR Colic plastidictargeted 16 MME464- expression 1qcz preferentially in seeds 54 VC- USPIVD Colic mitochondric targeted 17 MME465- expression in 1qczpreferentially seeds 56 VC- Super Resgen non targeted constitu- 5MME489- tive expression prefer- 1QCZ entially in green tissues

In this Table c PcUbi refers to the PcUbi promoter (Kawalleck et al.,Plant. Molecular Biology, 21, 673 (1993)) also being named p-PcUBI (e.g.in Table d), Super refers to the Super promoter (Ni et al,. PlantJournal 7, 661 (1995)) also being named p-Super (e.g. in Table d),Big35S refers to the enhanced 35S promoter (Comai et al., Plant Mol Biol15, 373 (1990)) and USP to the USP promoter (Baumlein et al., Mol GenGenet. 225(3), 459 (1991)) also being named p-USP in Table d.

Example 11b Construction of Binary Vectors for Non-Targeted Expressionof Proteins

“Non-targeted” expression in this context means, that no additionaltargeting sequences were added to the ORF to be expressed.

For non-targeted expression the binary vectors used for cloning wereVC-MME220-1 qcz SEQ ID NO 41 (FIG. 1), VC-MME221-1qcz SEQ ID NO 46 (FIG.2), and VC-MME489-1QCZ SEQ ID NO: 56 (FIG. 5), respectively. The binaryvectors used for cloning the targeting sequence were VC-MME489-1QCZ SEQID NO: 56 (FIG. 5) and pMTX0270p SEQ ID NO 30 (FIG. 6), respectively.Other useful binary vectors are known to the skilled worker; an overviewof binary vectors and their use can be found in Hellens R., MullineauxP. and Klee H. (Trends in Plant Science, 5 (10), 446 (2000)). Suchvectors have to be equally equipped with appropriate promoters andtargeting sequences.

Example 11c Construction of Binary Vectors for Plastidic-TargetedExpression of Proteins

For construction of a vector for plastid-targeted expression inpreferential green tissues or preferential in seeds, the plastidictargeting sequence of the gene FNR from Spinacia oleracea was amplified.In order to amplify the targeting sequence, genomic DNA was extractedfrom leaves of 4 weeks old S. oleracea plants (DNeasy Plant Mini Kit,Qiagen, Hilden). The gDNA was used as the template for a PCR.

To enable cloning of the transit sequence into the vector VC-MME489-1QCZand VC-MME301-1 QCZ an EcoRl restriction enzyme recognition sequence wasadded to both the forward and reverse primers, whereas for cloning inthe vectors pMTX0270p, VC-MME220-1 qcz, VC-MME-221-1qcz andVC-MME289-1qcz a Pmel restriction enzyme recognition sequence was addedto the forward primer and a Ncol site was added to the reverse primer.

FNR5EcoResgen SEQ ID NO: 24ATA GAA TTC GCA TAA ACT TAT CTT CAT AGT TGC C FNR3EcoResgenSEQ ID NO: 25 ATA GAA TTC AGA GGC GAT CTG GGC CCT FNR5PmeColicSEQ ID NO: 26 ATA GTT TAA ACG CAT AAA CTT ATC TTC ATA GTT GCCFNR3NcoColic SEQ ID NO: 27 ATA CCA TGG AAG AGC AAG AGG CGA TCT GGG CCC T

The resulting sequence SEQ ID NO: 28 amplified from genomic spinach DNA,comprised a 511TR (bp 1-165), and the coding region (bp 166-273 and351-419). The coding sequence is interrupted by an intronic sequencefrom by 274 to by 350:

gcataaacttatcttcatagttgccactccaatttgctccttgaatctcctccacccaatacataatccactcctccatcacccacttcactactaaatcaaacttaactctgtttttctctctcctcctttcatttcttattcttccaatcatcgtactccgccatgaccaccgctgtcaccgccgctgtttctttcccctctaccaaaaccacctctctccgcccgaagctcctccgtcatttcccctgacaaaatcagctacaaaaaggtgattcccaatttcactgtgttttttattaataatttgttattttgatgatgagatgattaatttgggtgctgcaggttcctttgtactacaggaatgtatctgcaactgggaaaatgggacccatcagggcccagatcgcctct

(SEQ ID NO: 28)

The PCR fragment derived with the primers FNR5EcoResgen andFNR3EcoResgen was digested with EcoRl and ligated in the vectorsVC-MME489-1QCZ and VC-MME301-1QCZ, that had also been digested withEcoRl. The correct orientation of the FNR targeting sequence was testedby sequencing. The vector generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME354-1 QCZ and pMTX461 korrp, respectively.

The PCR fragment derived with the primers FNR5PmeColic and FNR3NcoColicwas digested with Pmel and Ncol and ligated in the vectors pMTX0270p,VC-MME220-1qcz, VC-MME221-1qcz and VC-MME289-1qcz that had been digestedwith Smal and Ncol. The vectors generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME432-1 qcz, VC-MME464-1 qcz and pMTX447korr, respectively.

For plastidic-targeted constitutive expression in preferentially greentissues an artifical promoter A(ocs)3AmasPmas promoter (Super promotor))(Ni et al,. Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995), WO 95/14098) was used incontext of the vector VC-MME354-1QCZ for ORFs from Saccharomycescerevisiae as well as Arabidopsis thaliana and in context of the vectorVC-MME432-1 qcz for ORFs from Escherichia coli as well as Arabidopsisthaliana, resulting in each case in an “inframe” fusion of the FNRtargeting sequence with the ORFs.

For plastidic-targeted expression in preferentially seeds the USPpromoter (Baumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet. 225(3):459-67 (1991)) was usedin context of either the vector pMTX461 korrp for ORFs fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or in context of the vector VC-MME464-1 qcz forORFs from Escherichia coli, resulting in each case in an “in-frame”fusion of the FNR targeting sequence with the ORFs.

For plastidic-targeted constitutive expression in preferentially greentissues and seeds the PcUbi promoter was used in context of the vectorpMTX447korr for ORFs from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus,Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa,Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays, resulting in each case in an“in-frame” fusion of the FNR targeting sequence with the ORFs.

Example 11d Construction of Binary Vectors for Mitochondric-TargetedExpression of Proteins

Amplification of the mitochondrial targeting sequence of the gene IVDfrom Arabidopsis thaliana and construction of vector formitochondrial-targeted expression in preferential green tissues orpreferential in seeds.

In order to amplify the targeting sequence of the IVD gene from A.thaliana, genomic DNA was extracted from leaves of A.thaliana plants(DNeasy Plant Mini Kit, Qiagen, Hilden). The gDNA was used as thetemplate for a PCR.

To enable cloning of the transit sequence into the vectors VC-MME489-1QCZ and VC-MME301-1QCZ an EcoRl restriction enzyme recognition sequencewas added to both the forward and reverse primers, whereas for cloningin the vectors VC-MME220-1qcz, VC-MME221-1qcz and VC-MME289-1qcz a Pmelrestriction enzyme recognition sequence was added to the forward primerand a Ncol site was added to the reverse primer.

IVD5EcoResgen SEQ ID NO: 57 ATA GAA TTC ATG CAG AGG TTT TTC TCC GCIVD3EcoResgen SEQ ID NO: 58 ATA GAA TTC CGA AGA ACG AGA AGA GAA AGIVD5PmeColic SEQ ID NO: 59 ATA GTT TAA ACA TGC AGA GGT TTT TCT CCG CIVD3NcoColic SEQ ID NO: 60ATA CCA TGG AAG AGC AAA GGA GAG ACG AAG AAC GAG

The resulting sequence (SEQ ID NO: 61) amplified from genomic A.thaliana DNA with IVD5EcoResgen and IVD3EcoResgen comprised 81 bp:

(SEQ ID NO: 61) atgcagaggtttttctccgccagatcgattctcggttacgccgtcaagacgcggaggaggtctttctcttctcgttcttcg

The resulting sequence (SEQ ID NO: 62) amplified from genomic A.thaliana DNA with IVD5PmeColic and IVD3NcoColic comprised 89 bp:

(SEQ ID NO: 62) atgcagaggtttttctccgccagatcgattctcggttacgccgtcaagacgcggaggaggtctttctcttctcgttcttcgtctctcct

The PCR fragment derived with the primers IVD5EcoResgen andIVD3EcoResgen was digested with EcoRl and ligated in the vectorsVC-MME489-1QCZ and VC-MME301-1QCZ that had also been digested withEcoRl. The correct orientation of the IVD targeting sequence was testedby sequencing. The vectors generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME356-1 QCZ and VC-MME462-1 QCZ, respectively.

The PCR fragment derived with the primers IVD5PmeColic and IVD3NcoColicwas digested with Pmel and Ncol and ligated in the vectorsVC-MME220-1qcz, VC-MME221-1qcz and VC-MME289-1qcz that had been digestedwith Smal and Ncol. The vectors generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME431-1qcz, VC-MME465-1qcz and VC-MME445-1qcz, respectively.

For mitochondrial-targeted constitutive expression in preferentiallygreen tissues an artifical promoter A(ocs)3AmasPmas promoter (Superpromotor) (Ni et al,. Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995), WO 95/14098) was usedin context of the vector VC-MME356-1 QCZ for ORFs from Saccharomycescerevisiae and in context of the vector VC-MME431-1qcz for ORFs fromEscherichia coli, resulting in each case in an “in-frame” fusion betweenthe IVD sequence and the respective ORFs.

For mitochondrial-targeted constitutive expression in preferentiallyseeds the USP promoter (Baumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet. 225 (3), 459(1991)) was used in context of the vector VC-MME462-1 QCZ for ORFs fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae and in context of the vector VCMME 465-1qcz forORFs from Escherichia coli, resulting in each case in an “in-frame”fusion between the IVD sequence and the respective ORFs.

For mitochondrial-targeted constitutive expression in preferentiallygreen tissues and seeds the PcUbi promoter was used in context of thevector VC-MME445-1 qcz for ORFs from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays, resulting in each case in an“in-frame” fusion between the IVD sequence and the respective ORFs.

Other useful binary vectors are known to the skilled worker; an overviewof binary vectors and their use can be found in Hellens R., MullineauxP. and Klee H., (Trends in Plant Science, 5 (10), 446 (2000)). Suchvectors have to be equally equipped with appropriate promoters andtargeting sequences.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 6810 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana or Glycine maxthe vector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncolfollowing the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 14171 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 13376 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 6810.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Example 11f Generation of Transgenic Plants which Express Sequences asShown in Table I, Preferably Column 5

1-5 ng of the plasmid DNA isolated was transformed by electroporation ortransformation into competent cells of Agrobacterium tumefaciens, ofstrain GV 3101 pMP90 (Koncz and Schell, Mol. Gen. Gent. 204, 383(1986)). Thereafter, complete medium (YEP) was added and the mixture wastransferred into a fresh reaction vessel for 3 hours at 28° C.Thereafter, all of the reaction mixture was plated onto YEP agar platessupplemented with the respective antibiotics, e.g. rifampicine (0.1mg/ml), gentamycine (0.025 mg/ml and kanamycin (0.05 mg/ml) andincubated for 48 hours at 28° C.

The agrobacteria that contains the plasmid construct were then used forthe transformation of plants.

A colony was picked from the agar plate with the aid of a pipette tipand taken up in 3 ml of liquid TB medium, which also contained suitableantibiotics as described above. The preculture was grown for 48 hours at28° C. and 120 rpm.

400 ml of LB medium containing the same antibiotics as above were usedfor the main culture. The preculture was transferred into the mainculture. It was grown for 18 hours at 28° C. and 120 rpm. Aftercentrifugation at 4 000 rpm, the pellet was resuspended in infiltrationmedium (MS medium, 10% sucrose).

In order to grow the plants for the transformation, dishes (Piki Saat80, green, provided with a screen bottom, 30×20×4.5 cm, fromWiesauplast, Kunststofftechnik, Germany) were half-filled with a GS 90substrate (standard soil, Werkverband E.V., Germany). The dishes werewatered overnight with 0.05% Proplant solution (Chimac-Apriphar,Belgium). A. thaliana C24 seeds (Nottingham Arabidopsis Stock Centre,UK; NASC Stock N906) were scattered over the dish, approximately 1 000seeds per dish. The dishes were covered with a hood and placed in thestratification facility (8 h, 110 μmol m⁻² s⁻¹, 22° C.; 16 h, dark, 6°C.). After 5 days, the dishes were placed into the short-day controlledenvironment chamber (8 h, 130 μmol m⁻2 s⁻1, 22° C.; 16 h, dark, 20° C.),where they remained for approximately 10 days until the first trueleaves had formed.

The seedlings were transferred into pots containing the same substrate(Teku pots, 7 cm, LC series, manufactured by Pöppelmann GmbH & Co,Germany). Five plants were pricked out into each pot. The pots were thenreturned into the short-day controlled environment chamber for the plantto continue growing.

After 10 days, the plants were transferred into the greenhouse cabinet(supplementary illumination, 16 h, 340 μmol m⁻² s⁻¹, 22° C.; 8 h, dark,20° C.), where they were allowed to grow for further 17 days.

For the transformation, 6-week-old Arabidopsis plants, which had juststarted flowering were immersed for 10 seconds into the above-describedagrobacterial suspension which had previously been treated with 10 μlSilwett L77 (Crompton S. A., Osi Specialties, Switzerland). The methodin question is described by Clough J. C. and Bent A. F. (Plant J. 16,735 (1998)).

The plants were subsequently placed for 18 hours into a humid chamber.Thereafter, the pots were returned to the greenhouse for the plants tocontinue growing. The plants remained in the greenhouse for another 10weeks until the seeds were ready for harvesting.

Depending on the tolerance marker used for the selection of thetransformed plants the harvested seeds were planted in the greenhouseand subjected to a spray selection or else first sterilized and thengrown on agar plates supplemented with the respective selection agent.Since the vector contained the bar gene as the tolerance marker,plantlets were sprayed four times at an interval of 2 to 3 days with0.02% BASTA® and transformed plants were allowed to set seeds.

The seeds of the transgenic A. thaliana plants were stored in thefreezer (at −20° C.).

Example 11g Plant Culture (Arabidopsis) for Bioanalytical Analyses

For the bioanalytical analyses of the transgenic plants, the latter weregrown uniformly a specific culture facility. To this end the GS-90substrate as the compost mixture was introduced into the potting machine(Laible System GmbH, Singen, Germany) and filled into the pots.Thereafter, 35 pots were combined in one dish and treated with Previcur.For the treatment, 25 ml of Previcur were taken up in 10 l of tap water.This amount was sufficient for the treatment of approximately 200 pots.The pots were placed into the Previcur solution and additionallyirrigated overhead with tap water without Previcur. They were usedwithin four days.

For the sowing, the seeds, which had been stored in the refrigerator (at−20° C.), were removed from the Eppendorf tubes with the aid of atoothpick and transferred into the pots with the compost. In total,approximately 5 to 12 seeds were distributed in the middle of the pot.

After the seeds had been sown, the dishes with the pots were coveredwith matching plastic hood and placed into the stratification chamberfor 4 days in the dark at 4° C. The humidity was approximately 90%.After the stratification, the test plants were grown for 22 to 23 daysat a 16 h-light, 8-h-dark rhythm at 20° C., an atmospheric humidity of60% and a CO2 concentration of approximately 400 ppm. The light sourcesused were Powerstar HQI-T 250 W/D Daylight lamps from Osram, whichgenerate a light resembling the solar color spectrum with a lightintensity of approximately 220 μmol m⁻² s⁻¹.

Selection of transgenic plants was depending on the use resistancemarker. In case of the bar gene as the resistance marker plantlets weresprayed three times at days 8-10 after sowing with 0.02% BASTA®(Glufosinate ammonium; Bayer CropScience, Germany).The resistant plantswere thinned when they had reached the age of 14 days. The plants, whichhad grown best in the center of the pot were considered the targetplants. All the remaining plants were removed carefully with the aid ofmetal tweezers and discarded.

During their growth, the plants received overhead irrigation withdistilled water (onto the compost) and bottom irrigation into theplacement grooves. Once the grown plants had reached the age of 23 days,they were harvested. In case their seeds are desired these had beenharvested 10 to 12 weeks after sowing (once they are ripe).

Example 11 h Metabolic Analysis of Transformed Plants

The modifications identified in accordance with the invention, in thecontent of above-described metabolites, were identified by the followingprocedure.

a) Sampling and Storage of the Samples

Sampling was performed directly in the controlled-environment chamber.The plants, or respective parts thereof, like leafs, were cut usingsmall laboratory scissors, rapidly weighed on laboratory scales,transferred into a pre-cooled extraction sleeve and placed into analuminum rack cooled by liquid nitrogen. If required, the extractionsleeves can be stored in the freezer at −80° C. The time elapsingbetween cutting the plant/plant parts to freezing it in liquid nitrogenamounted to not more than 10 to 20 seconds.

b) Lyophilization

During the experiment, care was taken that the plants either remained inthe deep-frozen state (temperatures <−40° C.) or were freed from waterby lyophilization until the first contact with solvents.

The aluminum rack with the plant samples in the extraction sleeves wasplaced into the precooled (−40° C.) lyophilization facility. The initialtemperature during the main drying phase was −35° C. and the pressurewas 0.120 mbar. During the drying phase, the parameters were alteredfollowing a pressure and temperature program. The final temperatureafter 12 hours was +30° C. and the final pressure was 0.001 to 0.004mbar. After the vacuum pump and the refrigerating machine had beenswitched off, the system was flushed with air (dried via a drying tube)or argon.

c) Extraction Extraction of Arabidopsis Green Tissue:

Immediately after the lyophilization apparatus had been flushed, theextraction sleeves with the lyophilized plant material were transferredinto the 5 ml extraction cartridges of the ASE device (AcceleratedSolvent Extractor ASE 200 with Solvent Controller and AutoASE software(DIONEX)).

The 24 sample positions of an ASE device (Accelerated Solvent ExtractorASE 200 with Solvent Controller and AutoASE software (DIONEX)) werefilled with plant samples, including some samples for testing qualitycontrol.

The polar substances were extracted with approximately 10 ml ofmethanol/water (80/20, v/v) at T=70° C. and p=140 bar, 5 minutesheating-up phase, 1 minute static extraction. The more lipophilicsubstances were extracted with approximately 10 ml ofmethanol/dichloromethane (40/60, v/v) at T=70° C. and p=140 bar, 5minute heating-up phase, 1 minute static extraction.

The two solvent mixtures were extracted into the same glass tubes(centrifuge tubes, 50 ml, equipped with screw cap and pierceable septumfor the ASE (DIONEX)).

The solution was treated with internal standards: ribitol,L-glycine-2,2-d₂, L-alanine-2,3,3,3-d₄, methionine-methyl-d₃, andα-methylglucopyranoside and methyl nonadecanoate, methyl undecanoate,methyl tridecanoate, methyl pentadecanoate, methyl nonacosanoate.

The total extract was treated with 8 ml of water. The solid residue ofthe plant sample and the extraction sleeve were discarded.

The extract was shaken and then centrifuged for 5 to 10 minutes at atleast 1400 g in order to accelerate phase separation. 1 ml of thesupernatant methanol/water phase (“polar phase”, colorless) was removedfor the further GC analysis, and 1 ml was removed for the LC analysis.The remainder of the methanol/water phase was discarded. 0.5 ml of theorganic phase (“lipid phase”, dark green) was removed for the further GCanalysis and 0.5 ml was removed for the LC analysis. All the portionsremoved were evaporated to dryness using the IR Dancer infrared vacuumevaporator (Hettich). The maximum temperature during the evaporationprocess did not exceed 40° C. Pressure in the apparatus was not lessthan 10 mbar.

Extraction of Arabidopsis Seeds:

3 mg of Arabidopsis seeds are transferred into a 1.2-ml-stainless steelgrinding jar and ground and extracted with a mixture of 770 μl methanoland 290 μl water. A solution containing commercially available standardsubstances (ribitol, L-glycine-2,2-d₂, L-alanine-2,3,3,3-d4,methionine-methyl-d₃, tryptophane-d₅, Arginine ¹³C₆ ¹⁵N₄, Pep3(Boc-Ala-Gly-Gly-Gly-OH) and α-methylglucopyranoside) is added asinternal standard. The extraction is performed using a stainless steelball and a ball mill (Retsch MM 200, Retsch, Germany) operated at 30 Hzfor 3 minutes. After centrifugation at 6000 rpm for 5 minutes 800 μl ofthe extraction solvent is transferred into a 2-ml-reaction tube(Eppendorf).

A solution of commercially available internal standard substances(Coenzyme Q1, Coenzyme Q2, Coenzyme Q4, and methyl nonadecanoate,undecanoic acid, tridecanoic acid, pentadecanoic acid, methylnonacosanoate) is added to the residue as internal standard. For theextraction of lipophilic metabolites, 640 μl methylene chloride and 170μl methanol are added and the sample is extracted in a ball milloperated at 30 Hz for 3 minutes. After centrifugation at 6000 rpm for 5minutes 800 μl of the extraction solvent is transferred and combinedwith the extract of the first extraction step. After the addition of 400μl of water and a centrifugation step to ensure proper separation of theorganic and aqueous layer, two aliquots of 500 μl of the aqueous layer(polar phase) are taken for GC and LC analysis, respectively. Also twoaliquots of 100 μl of the organic layer (lipid phase) are take for GCand LC analysis, respectively. All the portions removed were evaporatedto dryness using the IR Dancer infrared vacuum evaporator (Hettich). Themaximum temperature during the evaporation process did not exceed 40° C.Pressure in the apparatus was not less than 10 mbar.

Extraction of Rice or Corn Seed Material:

20 rice or corn kernels are homogenized with a 50-ml-stainless steelgrinding jar and ground with a stainless steel grinding ball using aball mill (Retsch MM 200, Retsch, Germany) operated at 30 Hz for 3minutes. The ground samples are lyophilized over night The initialtemperature during the main drying phase was −35 ° C. and the pressurewas 0.120 mbar. During the drying phase, the parameters were alteredfollowing a pressure and temperature program. The final temperatureafter 12 hours was +30° C. and the final pressure was 0.001 to 0.004mbar. After the vacuum pump and the refrigerating machine had beenswitched off, the system was flushed with air (dried via a drying tube)or argon. 50 mg of the lyophilized kernel material are weighed intoglass fibre extraction thimbles and extracted and further processed asdescribed for the extraction of Arabidopsis green tissue.

d) Processing the Lipid Phase for the LC/MS or LC/MS/MS Analysis

The lipid extract, which had been evaporated to dryness was taken up inmobile phase. The HPLC was run with gradient elution.

The polar extract, which had been evaporated to dryness was taken up inmobile phase. The HPLC was run with gradient elution.

LC-MS Analysis:

The LC part was carried out on a commercially available LC/MS systemfrom Agilent Technologies, USA. For polar extracts 10 μl are injectedinto the system at a flow rate of 200 μl/min. The separation column(Reversed Phase C18) was maintained at 15 ° C. during chromatography.For lipid extracts 5 μl are injected into the system at a flow rate of200 μl/min. The separation column (Reversed Phase C18) was maintained at30 ° C. HPLC was performed with gradient elution. The mass spectrometricanalysis was performed on an Applied Biosystems API 4000 triplequadrupole instrument with turbo ion spray source. For polar extractsthe instrument measured in negative ion mode in MRM-mode and fullscanmode from 100-1000 amu. For lipid extracts the instrument measured inpositive ion mode in MRM-mode fullscan mode from 100-1000 amu. MSanalysis is described in more detail in patent publication number WO03/073464.

e) Derivatization of the Lipid Phase for the GC/MS AnalysisDerivatization of the Lipid Phase for the GC/MS Analysis:

For the transmethanolysis, a mixture of 140 μl of chloroform, 37 μl ofhydrochloric acid (37% by weight HCl in water), 320 μl of methanol and20 μl of toluene was added to the evaporated extract of the lipid phase.The vessel was sealed tightly and heated for 2 hours at 100° C., withshaking. The solution was subsequently evaporated to dryness. Theresidue was dried completely.

The methoximation of the carbonyl groups was carried out by reactionwith methoxyamine hydrochloride (5 mg/ml in pyridine, 100 μl for 1.5hours at 60° C.) in a tightly sealed vessel. 20 μl of a solution ofodd-numbered, straight-chain fatty acids (solution of each 0.3 mg/ml offatty acids from 7 to 25 carbon atoms and each 0.6 mg/ml of fatty acidswith 27, 29 and 31 carbon atoms in 3/7 (v/v) pyridine/toluene) wereadded as time standards. Finally, the derivatization with 100 μl ofN-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA) was carriedout for 30 minutes at 60° C., again in the tightly sealed vessel. Thefinal volume before injection into the GC was 220 μl.

f) Derivatization of the Polar Phase for the GC/MS Analysis

The methoximation of the carbonyl groups was carried out by reactionwith methoxyamine hydrochloride (5 mg/ml in pyridine, 50 μl for 1.5hours at 60° C.) in a tightly sealed vessel. 10 μl of a solution ofodd-numbered, straight-chain fatty acids (solution of each 0.3 mg/ml offatty acids from 7 to 25 carbon atoms and each 0.6 mg/mL of fatty acidswith 27, 29 and 31 carbon atoms in 3/7 (v/v) pyridine/toluene) wereadded as time standards. Finally, the derivatization with 50 μl ofN-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA) was carriedout for 30 minutes at 60° C., again in the tightly sealed vessel. Thefinal volume before injection into the GC was 110 μl.

g) GC-MS Analysis

The GC-MS systems consisted of an Agilent 6890 GC coupled to an Agilent5973 MSD. The autosamplers were CompiPal or GCPal from CTC. For theanalysis usual commercial capillary separation columns (30 m×0.25mm×0.25 pm) with different poly-methyl-siloxane stationary phasescontaining 0% up to 35% of aromatic moieties, depending on the analysedsample materials and fractions from the phase separation step, were used(for example: DB-1 ms, HP-5ms, DB-XLB, DB-35ms, Agilent Technologies).Up to 1 μl of the final volume was injected splitless and the oventemperature program was started at 70 ° C. and ended at 340 ° C. withdifferent heating rates depending on the sample material and fractionfrom the phase separation step in order to achieve a sufficientchromatographic separation and number of scans within each analyte peak.Usual GC-MS standard conditions, for example constant flow with nominal1 to 1.7 ml/min. and helium as the mobile phase gas were used.Ionisation was done by electron impact with 70 eV, scanning within a m/zrange from 15 to 600 with scan rates from 2.5 to 3 scans/sec andstandard tune conditions.

h) Analysis of the Various Plant Samples

The samples were measured in individual series of 20 to 21 plant or seedsamples each (also referred to as sequences), each sequence containingat least 5 wild-type plants or seeds as controls. Seed samples were fromindividual plants. The peak area of each analyte was divided by the peakarea of the respective internal standard. The data were standardized forthe fresh weight established for the plant or seed sample, respectively.The values calculated thus were related to the wild-type control groupby being divided by the mean of the corresponding data of the wild-typecontrol group of the same sequence. The values obtained were referred toas ratio_by_weight, they are comparable between sequences and indicatehow much the analyte concentration in the transgenic plant samplediffers in relation to the wild-type control. Appropriate controls weredone before to proof that the vector and transformation procedure itselfhas no significant influence on the metabolic composition of the plants.Therefore the described changes in comparison with wild-types werecaused by the introduced genes. At least 3-5 independent lines wereanalyzed in two independent experiments for each construct.

As an alternative, the amino acids can be detected advantageously viaHPLC separation in ethanolic extract as described by Geigenberger et al.(Plant Cell & Environ, 19, 43 (1996)).

The results of the different plant analyses can be seen from the Tabled.

Table d Showing Results of Plant Analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max 69non- 49747384_ methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 74 targeted SOYBEAN 352non- At1g09680 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 60 targeted 385 non-At1g14490 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 38 52 targeted 627 non-At1g31230 methionine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 60 306 targeted 812 non-At1g48040 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 49 targeted 1061 non-At1g68320 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 47 targeted 1298 non-At2g25070 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 89 targeted 1623 non-At2g45420 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 37 targeted 1696 non-At3g09820 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53 53 targeted 1815 non-At3g23000 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 67 targeted 2367 non-At3g61830 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 147 targeted 2573 non-At3g62930 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 63 targeted 2935 non-At3g62950 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 77 targeted 3279 non-At4g15670 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 52 targeted 3654 non-At4g15700 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 84 targeted 4040 non-At4g32480 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 184 targeted 4102 non-At4g33040 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 54 targeted 4348 non-At4g35310 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 83 targeted 4904 non-At5g18600 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 75 targeted 5318 non-At5g57050 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 45 targeted 5493 non-At5g64920 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 37 targeted 5557 non-AvinDRAFT_1495 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 42 targeted 6040 non-AvinDRAFT_2091 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 39 targeted 6075 non-AvinDRAFT_3028 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 55 targeted 6268 non-AvinDRAFT_3546 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 58 172 targeted 6510 non-AvinDRAFT_5103 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 280 288 targeted 6674 non-AvinDRAFT_6075 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 46 targeted 6810 non-B0012 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 40 66 targeted 6818 non- B0078methionine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 21 24 targeted 7081 non- B0161 methionineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 71 182 targeted 7269 plastidic B0348 methionineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 21 57 7333 non- B0449 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC48 194 targeted 7686 non- B0486 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 59targeted 7730 plastidic B0870 methionine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 17 38 7917non- B0898 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 1310 targeted 7941 non-B1003 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 49 144 targeted 7947 non- B1522methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 144 targeted 7992 non- B1601methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 64 targeted 8033 plastidic B1814methionine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 19 59 8316 non- B1838 methionine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 50 59 targeted 8363 plastidic B1854 methionine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 19 45 8920 non- B2032 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 75targeted 8937 mito- B2066 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 64 chondrial9156 non- B2345 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 231 targeted 9167 non-B2513 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 55 targeted 9244 non- B2673methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 32 57 targeted 9333 non- B2923 methionineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 54 targeted 9470 non- B3246 methionine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 36 46 targeted 9492 non- B3256 methionine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC77 121 targeted 10104 non- B3346 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 37 40targeted 10172 plastidic B3572 methionine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 20 65210252 non- B3771 methionine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 22 93 targeted 10708non- B3817 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 37 61 targeted 10726 non-B3823 methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 48 targeted 10740 non- B4029methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 84 691 targeted 10811 non- GM02methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 55 targeted LC12622 11211 mito-Sll1108 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 67 chondrial 11423 mito-Sll1545 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 38 58 chondrial 11471 mito-Sll1917 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 34 chondrial 11990 non-Slr0338 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 40 targeted 11990 plastidicSlr0338 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 27 37 12070 mito- Slr1655methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 58 chondrial 12140 plastidic Slr1791methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 38 66 12341 plastidic Slr2072 methionineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 74 12698 non- TTC0019 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 35 71 targeted 12974 non- TTC1550 methionine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 3644 targeted 13376 non- Yal012w methionine ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 22 31targeted 14171 non- Ydl155w methionine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 34 107targeted 14275 plastidic Ydl159w methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 5414302 plastidic Ydl168w methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 46 14706plastidic Ydr131c methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 31 14715 plastidicYhl013c methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 73 14769 plastidic Yil053wmethionine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 31 14821 plastidic Yjl137c methionineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 37 14843 non- Yjr130c methionine ARA_LEAF Big35SGC 24 30 targeted 14885 plastidic Yjr139c methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC38 59 15175 plastidic Yml084w methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 31 52 15179plastidic Yol160w methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 31 47 15183 plastidicYor392w methionine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 14 20

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minumum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, given aspercent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

Example 12 Engineering Arabidopsis Plants with an Increased Productionof a Fine Chemical by (Over) Expressing a FCRP-Protein Encoded by a Genefrom Saccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa usingTissue-Specific and/or Stress Inducible Promoters

Transgenic Arabidopsis plants are created as in example 11 to expressthe FCRP under the control of a tissue-specific and/or stress induciblepromoter.

T2 generation plants are produced and are grown under standardconditions. The fine chemical production is determined after a totaltime of 29 to 30 days starting with the sowing. The transgenicArabidopsis plant produces more fine chemical then non-transgeniccontrol plants.

Example 13 Engineering Alfalfa Plants with an Increased Production of aFine Chemical by (Over)Expressing a FCRP-Protein Encoded by a gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

A regenerating clone of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is transformed usingthe method of (McKersie et al., Plant Physiol 119, 839 (1999)).Regeneration and transformation of alfalfa is genotype dependent andtherefore a regenerating plant is required. Methods to obtainregenerating plants have been described. For example, these can beselected from the cultivar Rangelander (Agriculture Canada) or any othercommercial alfalfa variety as described by Brown D. C. W. and AtanassovA. (Plant Cell Tissue Organ Culture 4, 111 (1985)). Alternatively, theRA3 variety (University of Wisconsin) is selected for use in tissueculture (Walker et al., Am. J. Bot. 65, 654 (1978)).

Petiole explants are cocultivated with an overnight culture ofAgrobacterium tumefaciens C58C1 pMP90 (McKersie et al., Plant Physiol119, 839 (1999)) or LBA4404 containing a binary vector. Many differentbinary vector systems have been described for plant transformation (e.g.G. An, in “Agrobacterium Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology”, Vol44, pp. 47-62, Gartland K. M. A.and Davey M. R., eds. Humana Press,Totowa, N.J.). Many are based on the vector pBIN19 described by Bevan(Nucleic Acid Research. 12, 8711 (1984)) that includes a plant geneexpression cassette flanked by the left and right border sequences fromthe Ti plasmid of Agrobacterium tumefaciens. A plant gene expressioncassette consists of at least two genes—a selection marker gene and aplant promoter regulating the transcription of the cDNA or genomic DNAof the trait gene. Various selection marker genes can be used includingthe Arabidopsis gene encoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 5,7673,666 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,225,105).Similarly, various promoters can be used to regulate the trait gene thatprovides constitutive, developmental, tissue or environmental regulationof gene transcription. In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBankAccession numbers M59930 and X16673) is used to provide constitutiveexpression of the trait gene.

The explants are cocultivated for 3 days in the dark on SH inductionmedium containing 288 mg/ L Pro, 53 mg/ L thioproline, 4.35 g/l K2SO4,and 100 μm acetosyringinone. The explants are washed in half-strengthMurashige-Skoog medium (Murashige and Skoog, 1962) and plated on thesame SH induction medium without acetosyringinone but with a suitableselection agent and suitable antibiotic to inhibit Agrobacterium growth.After several weeks, somatic embryos are transferred to BOi2Ydevelopment medium containing no growth regulators, no antibiotics, and50 g/l sucrose. Somatic embryos are subsequently germinated onhalf-strength Murashige-Skoog medium. Rooted seedlings are transplantedinto pots and grown in a greenhouse.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as describedabove.

Example 14 Engineering Ryegrass Plants with an Increased Production ofFine Chemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Seeds of several different ryegrass varieties may be used as explantsources for transformation, including the commercial variety Gunneavailable from Svalof Weibull seed company or the variety Affinity.Seeds are surface-sterilized sequentially with 1% Tween-20 for 1 minute,100% bleach for 60 minutes, 3 rinses with 5 minutes each with deionizedand distilled H₂O, and then germinated for 3-4 days on moist, sterilefilter paper in the dark. Seedlings are further sterilized for 1 minutewith 1% Tween-20, 5 minutes with 75% bleach, and rinsed 3 times withdouble distilled H₂O, 5 min each.

Surface-sterilized seeds are placed on the callus induction mediumcontaining Murashige and Skoog basal salts and vitamins, 20 g/l sucrose,150 mg/l asparagine, 500 mg/l casein hydrolysate, 3 g/l Phytagel, 10mg/l BAP, and 5 mg/l dicamba. Plates are incubated in the dark at 25° C.for 4 weeks for seed germination and embryogenic callus induction.

After 4 weeks on the callus induction medium, the shoots and roots ofthe seedlings are trimmed away, the callus is transferred to freshmedia, maintained in culture for another 4 weeks, and then transferredto MSO medium in light for 2 weeks. Several pieces of callus (11-17weeks old) are either strained through a 10 mesh sieve and put ontocallus induction medium, or cultured in 100 ml of liquid ryegrass callusinduction media (same medium as for callus induction with agar) in a 250ml flask. The flask is wrapped in foil and shaken at 175 rpm in the darkat 23° C. for 1 week. Sieving the liquid culture with a 40-mesh sievecollected the cells. The fraction collected on the sieve is plated andcultured on solid ryegrass callus induction medium for 1 week in thedark at 25° C. The callus is then transferred to and cultured on MSmedium containing 1% sucrose for 2 weeks.

Transformation can be accomplished with either Agrobacterium of withparticle bombardment methods. An expression vector is created containinga constitutive plant promoter and the cDNA of the gene in a pUC vector.The plasmid DNA is prepared from E. coli cells using with Qiagen kitaccording to manufacturer's instruction. Approximately 2 g ofembryogenic callus is spread in the center of a sterile filter paper ina Petri dish. An aliquot of liquid MSO with 10 g/L sucrose is added tothe filter paper. Gold particles (1.0 pm in size) are coated withplasmid DNA according to method of Sanford et al., 1993 and delivered tothe embryogenic callus with the following parameters: 500 pg particlesand 2 μg DNA per shot, 1300 psi and a target distance of 8.5 cm fromstopping plate to plate of callus and 1 shot per plate of callus.

After the bombardment, calli are transferred back to the fresh callusdevelopment medium and maintained in the dark at room temperature for a1-week period. The callus is then transferred to growth conditions inthe light at 25° C. to initiate embryo differentiation with theappropriate selection agent, e.g. 250 nM Arsenal, 5 mg/l PPT or 50 mg/lkanamycin. Shoots resistant to the selection agent are appearing andonce rooted are transferred to soil.

Samples of the primary transgenic plants (TO) are analyzed by PCR toconfirm the presence of T-DNA. These results are confirmed by Southernhybridization in which DNA is electrophoresed on a 1% agarose gel andtransferred to a positively charged nylon membrane (Roche Diagnostics).The PCR DIG Probe Synthesis Kit (Roche Diagnostics) is used to prepare adigoxigenin-labelled probe by PCR, and used as recommended by themanufacturer.

Transgenic T0 ryegrass plants are propagated vegetatively by excisingtillers. The transplanted tillers are maintained in the greenhouse for 2months until well established. The shoots are defoliated and allowed togrow for 2 weeks.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as described aboveto determine the fine chemical content.

Example 15 Engineering Soybean Plants with an Increased Production ofFine Chemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Soybean is transformed according to the following modification of themethod described in the Texas A&M patent U.S. Pat. No. 5,164,310.Several commercial soybean varieties are amenable to transformation bythis method. The cultivar Jack (available from the Illinois SeedFoundation) is commonly used for transformation. Seeds are sterilized byimmersion in 70% (v/v) ethanol for 6 min and in 25% commercial bleach(NaOCI) supplemented with 0.1% (v/v) Tween for 20 min, followed byrinsing 4 times with sterile double distilled water. Seven-day seedlingsare propagated by removing the radicle, hypocotyl and one cotyledon fromeach seedling. Then, the epicotyl with one cotyledon is transferred tofresh germination media in petri dishes and incubated at 25 ° C. under a16-h photoperiod (approx. 100 μmol m⁻2 s⁻1) for three weeks. Axillarynodes (approx. 4 mm in length) were cut from 3-4 week-old plants.Axillary nodes are excised and incubated in Agrobacterium LBA4404culture.

Many different binary vector systems have been described for planttransformation (e.g. An G., in Agrobacterium Protocols. Methods inMolecular Biology Vol. 44, pp. 47-62, Gartland K. M. A.

and Davey M. R. eds. Humana Press, Totowa, N.J.). Many are based on thevector pBIN19 described by Bevan (Nucleic Acid Research. 12, 8711(1984)) that includes a plant gene expression cassette flanked by theleft and right border sequences from the Ti plasmid of Agrobacteriumtumefaciens. A plant gene expression cassette consists of at least twogenes—a selection marker gene and a plant promoter regulating thetranscription of the cDNA or genomic DNA of the trait gene. Variousselection marker genes can be used including the Arabidopsis geneencoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase (AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat.No. 5,7673,666 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,225,105). Similarly, variouspromoters can be used to regulate the trait gene to provideconstitutive, developmental, tissue or environmental regulation of genetranscription. In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accessionnumbers M59930 and X16673) can be used to provide constitutiveexpression of the trait gene.

After the co-cultivation treatment, the explants are washed andtransferred to selection media supplemented with 500 mg/l timentin.Shoots are excised and placed on a shoot elongation medium. Shootslonger than 1 cm are placed on rooting medium for two to four weeksprior to transplanting to soil.

The primary transgenic plants (T0) are analyzed by PCR to confirm thepresence of T-DNA. These results are confirmed by Southern hybridizationin which DNA is electrophoresed on a 1% agarose gel and transferred to apositively charged nylon membrane (Roche Diagnostics). The PCR DIG ProbeSynthesis Kit (Roche Diagnostics) is used to prepare adigoxigenin-labelled probe by PCR, and used as recommended by themanufacturer.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as describedabove.

Example 16 Engineering Rapeseed/Canola Plants with an IncreasedProduction of Fine Chemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by aGene from Saccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli,Azotobacter Vinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens,Arabidopsis. Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or OryzaSativa

Cotyledonary petioles and hypocotyls of 5-6 day-old young seedlings areused as explants for tissue culture and transformed according to Babicet al. (Plant Cell Rep 17, 183 (1998)). The commercial cultivar Westar(Agriculture Canada) is the standard variety used for transformation,but other varieties can be used.

Agrobacterium tumefaciens LBA4404 containing a binary vector can be usedfor canola transformation. Many different binary vector systems havebeen described for plant transformation (e.g. An G., in AgrobacteriumProtocols. Methods in Molecular Biology Vol. 44, p. 47-62, Gartland K.M. A. and Davey M. R. eds. Humana Press, Totowa, N.J.). Many are basedon the vector pBIN19 described by Bevan (Nucleic Acid Research. 12,8711(1984)) that includes a plant gene expression cassette flanked bythe left and right border sequences from the Ti plasmid of Agrobacteriumtumefaciens. A plant gene expression cassette consists of at least twogenes—a selection marker gene and a plant promoter regulating thetranscription of the cDNA or genomic DNA of the trait gene. Variousselection marker genes can be used including the Arabidopsis geneencoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase (AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat.No. 5,7673,666 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,225,105). Similarly, variouspromoters can be used to regulate the trait gene to provideconstitutive, developmental, tissue or environmental regulation of genetranscription. In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accessionnumbers M59930 and X16673) can be used to provide constitutiveexpression of the trait gene.

Canola seeds are surface-sterilized in 70% ethanol for 2 min., and thenin 30% Clorox with a drop of Tween-20 for 10 min, followed by threerinses with sterilized distilled water. Seeds are then germinated invitro 5 days on half strength MS medium without hormones, 1% sucrose,0.7% Phytagar at 23° C., 16 h light. The cotyledon petiole explants withthe cotyledon attached are excised from the in vitro seedlings, andinoculated with Agrobacterium by dipping the cut end of the petioleexplant into the bacterial suspension. The explants are then culturedfor 2 days on MSBAP-3 medium containing 3 mg/l BAP, 3% sucrose, 0.7%Phytagar at 23° C., 16 h light. After two days of co-cultivation withAgrobacterium, the petiole explants are transferred to MSBAP-3 mediumcontaining 3 mg/l BAP, cefotaxime, carbenicillin, or timentin (300 mg/l)for 7 days, and then cultured on MSBAP-3 medium with cefotaxime,carbenicillin, or timentin and selection agent until shoot regeneration.When the shoots were 5-10 mm in length, they are cut and transferred toshoot elongation medium (MSBAP-0.5, containing 0.5 mg/l BAP). Shoots ofabout 2 cm in length are transferred to the rooting medium (MSO) forroot induction.

Samples of the primary transgenic plants (T0) are analyzed by PCR toconfirm the presence of T-DNA. These results are confirmed by Southernhybridization in which DNA is electrophoresed on a 1% agarose gel andtransferred to a positively charged nylon membrane (Roche Diagnostics).The PCR DIG Probe Synthesis Kit (Roche Diagnostics) is used to prepare adigoxigenin-labelled probe by PCR, and used as recommended by themanufacturer.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as describedabove.

Example 17 Engineering Corn Plants with an Increased Production of FineChemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Transformation of maize (Zea Mays L.) is performed with a modificationof the method described by Ishida et al. (Nature Biotech 14745 (1996)).Transformation is genotype-dependent in corn and only specific genotypesare amenable to transformation and regeneration. The inbred line A188(University of Minnesota) or hybrids with A188 as a parent are goodsources of donor material for transformation (Fromm et al., Biotech 8,833 (1990)), but other genotypes can be used successfully as well. Earsare harvested from corn plants at approximately 11 days afterpollination (DAP) when the length of immature embryos is about 1 to 1.2mm. Immature embryos are co-cultivated with Agrobacterium tumefaciensthat carry “super binary” vectors and transgenic plants are recoveredthrough organogenesis. The super binary vector system of Japan Tobaccois described in WO patents WO 94/00977 and WO 95/06722. Vectors wereconstructed as described. Various selection marker genes can be usedincluding the maize gene encoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 6,025,541). Similarly, various promoterscan be used to regulate the trait gene to provide constitutive,developmental, tissue or environmental regulation of gene transcription.In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 andX16673) was used to provide constitutive expression of the trait gene.

Excised embryos are grown on callus induction medium, then maizeregeneration medium, containing imidazolinone as a selection agent. ThePetri plates are incubated in the light at 25 ° C. for 2-3 weeks, oruntil shoots develop. The green shoots are transferred from each embryoto maize rooting medium and incubated at 25° C. for 2-3 weeks, untilroots develop. The rooted shoots are transplanted to soil in thegreenhouse. T1 seeds are produced from plants that exhibit tolerance tothe imidazolinone herbicides and which are PCR positive for thetransgenes.

The T1 transgenic plants are then evaluated for their fine chemicalproducted as described above. The T1 generation of single locusinsertions of the T-DNA will segregate for the transgene in a 3:1 ratio.Those progeny containing one or two copies of the transgene are tolerantregarding the imidazolinone herbicide, and exhibit an increased finechemical production then those progeny lacking the transgenes.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown, processed and evaluatedfor their fine chemical produced in analogy as described above.Homozygous T2 plants exhibited similar phenotypes. Hybrid plants (F1progeny) of homozygous transgenic plants and non-transgenic plants alsoexhibited enhanced fine chemical production.

Example 18 Engineering Wheat Plants with an Increased Production of FineChemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Transformation of wheat is performed with the method described by Ishidaet al. (Nature Biotech. 14745 (1996)). The cultivar Bobwhite (availablefrom CYMMIT, Mexico) is commonly used in transformation. Immatureembryos are co-cultivated with Agrobacterium tumefaciens that carry“super binary” vectors, and transgenic plants are recovered throughorganogenesis. The super binary vector system of Japan Tobacco isdescribed in WO patents WO 94/00977 and WO 95/06722. Vectors wereconstructed as described. Various selection marker genes can be usedincluding the maize gene encoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 6,025,541). Similarly, various promoterscan be used to regulate the trait gene to provide constitutive,developmental, tissue or environmental regulation of gene transcription.In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 andX16673) was used to provide constitutive expression of the trait gene.

After incubation with Agrobacterium, the embryos are grown on callusinduction medium, then regeneration medium, containing imidazolinone asa selection agent. The Petri plates are incubated in the light at 25 °C. for 2-3 weeks, or until shoots develop. The green shoots aretransferred from each embryo to rooting medium and incubated at 25 ° C.for 2-3 weeks, until roots develop. The rooted shoots are transplantedto soil in the greenhouse. T1 seeds are produced from plants thatexhibit tolerance to the imidazolinone herbicides and which are PCRpositive for the transgenes.

The T1 transgenic plants are then evaluated for their enhancedproduction of fine chemical according to the methods described in theprevious examples. The T1 generation of single locus insertions of theT-DNA will segregate for the transgene in a 3:1 ratio. Those progenycontaining one or two copies of the transgene are tolerant regarding theimidazolinone herbicide, and exhibit an enhanced production of finechemical then those progeny lacking the transgenes. Homozygous T2 plantsexhibited similar phenotypes.

Example 19 Engineering Rice Plants with an Increased Production of FineChemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

The Agrobacterium containing the expression vector of the invention isused to transform Oryza sativa plants. Mature dry seeds of the ricejaponica cultivar Nipponbare are dehusked. Sterilization is carried outby incubating for one minute in 70% ethanol, followed by 30 minutes in0.2% HgCl₂, followed by a 6 times 15 minutes can beh with steriledistilled water. The sterile seeds are then germinated on a mediumcontaining 2,4-D (callus induction medium). After incubation in the darkfor four weeks, embryogenic, scutellum-derived calli are excised andpropagated on the same medium. After two weeks, the calli are multipliedor propagated by subculture on the same medium for another 2 weeks.Embryogenic callus pieces are sub-cultured on fresh medium 3 days beforeco-cultivation (to boost cell division activity).

Agrobacterium strain LBA4404 containing the expression vector of theinvention is used for cocultivation. Agrobacterium is inoculated on ABmedium with the appropriate antibiotics and cultured for 3 days at 28°C. The bacteria are then collected and suspended in liquidco-cultivation medium to a density (OD600) of about 1. The suspension isthen transferred to a Petri dish and the calli immersed in thesuspension for 15 minutes. The callus tissues are then blotted dry on afilter paper and transferred to solidified, co-cultivation medium andincubated for 3 days in the dark at 25° C. Co-cultivated calli are grownon 2,4-D-containing medium for 4 weeks in the dark at 28° C. in thepresence of a selection agent. During this period, rapidly growingresistant callus islands developed. After transfer of this material to aregeneration medium and incubation in the light, the embryogenicpotential is released and shoots developed in the next four to fiveweeks. Shoots are excised from the calli and incubated for 2 to 3 weekson an auxin-containing medium from which they are transferred to soil.Hardened shoots are grown under high humidity and short days in agreenhouse.

Approximately 35 independent TO rice transformants are generated for oneconstruct. The primary transformants are transferred from a tissueculture chamber to a greenhouse. After a quantitative PCR analysis toverify copy number of the T-DNA insert, only single copy transgenicplants that exhibit tolerance to the selection agent are kept forharvest of T1 seed. Seeds are then harvested three to five months aftertransplanting. The method yielded single locus transformants at a rateof over 50% (Aldemita and Hodges1996, Chan et al. 1993, Hiei et al.1994).

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown, processed and evaluatedfor their fine chemical produced in analogy as described above

Example 20 Identification of Identical and Heterologous Genes

Gene sequences can be used to identify identical or heterologous genesfrom cDNA or genomic libraries. Identical genes (e. g. full-length cDNAclones) can be isolated via nucleic acid hybridization using for examplecDNA libraries. Depending on the abundance of the gene of interest,100,000 up to 1,000,000 recombinant bacteriophages are plated andtransferred to nylon membranes. After denaturation with alkali, DNA isimmobilized on the membrane by e. g. UV cross linking. Hybridization iscarried out at high stringency conditions. In aqueous solution,hybridization and washing is performed at an ionic strength of 1 M NaCland a temperature of 68° C. Hybridization probes are generated by e.g.radioactive (32P) nick transcription labeling (High Prime, Roche,Mannheim, Germany). Signals are detected by autoradiography.

Partially identical or heterologous genes that are related but notidentical can be identified in a manner analogous to the above-describedprocedure using low stringency hybridization and washing conditions. Foraqueous hybridization, the ionic strength is normally kept at 1 M NaClwhile the temperature is progressively lowered from 68 to 42° C.

Isolation of gene sequences with homology (or sequenceidentity/similarity) only in a distinct domain of (for example 10-20amino acids) can be carried out by using synthetic radio labeledoligonucleotide probes. Radiolabeled oligonucleotides are prepared byphosphorylation of the 5-prime end of two complementary oligonucleotideswith T4 polynucleotide kinase. The complementary oligonucleotides areannealed and ligated to form concatemers. The double strandedconcatemers are than radiolabeled by, for example, nick transcription.Hybridization is normally performed at low stringency conditions usinghigh oligonucleotide concentrations.

Oligonucleotide Hybridization Solution:

-   6×SSC-   0.01 M sodium phosphate-   1 mM EDTA (pH 8)-   0.5% SDS-   100 pg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA-   0.1% nonfat dried milk

During hybridization, temperature is lowered stepwise to 5-10° C. belowthe estimated oligonucleotide Tm or down to room temperature followed bywashing steps and autoradiography. Washing is performed with lowstringency such as 3 washing steps using 4×SSC. Further details aredescribed by Sambrook J. et al., 1989, “Molecular Cloning: A LaboratoryManual,” Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press or Ausubel F. M. et al.,1994, “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology,” John Wiley & Sons.

Example 21 Identification of Identical Genes by Screening ExpressionLibraries with Antibodies

c-DNA clones can be used to produce recombinant polypeptide for examplein E. coli (e.g. Qiagen QIAexpress pQE system). Recombinant polypeptidesare then normally affinity purified via Ni-NTA affinity chromatography(Qiagen). Recombinant polypeptides are then used to produce specificantibodies for example by using standard techniques for rabbitimmunization. Antibodies are affinity purified using a Ni-NTA columnsaturated with the recombinant antigen as described by Gu et al.,BioTechniques 17, 257 (1994). The antibody can than be used to screenexpression cDNA libraries to identify identical or heterologous genesvia an immunological screening (Sambrook J., et al., “Molecular Cloning:A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 1989, orAusubel F. M. et al., “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology”, JohnWiley & Sons, 1994,).

FIGURES

FIG. 1. Vector VC-MME220-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 41) used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression.

FIG. 2. Vector VC-MME221-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 46) used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression.

FIG. 3. Vector VC-MME354-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 32) used for cloning gene ofinterest for plastidic targeted expression.

FIG. 4. Vector VC-MME432-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 42) used for cloning gene ofinterest for plastidic targeted expression.

FIG. 5. Vector VC-MME489-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 56) used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression and cloning of a targetingsequence.

FIG. 6. Vector pMTX0270p (SEQ ID NO: 30) used for cloning of a targetingsequence.

FIG. 7. Vector pMTX155 (SEQ ID NO: 31) used for used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression.

FIG. 8. Vector VC-MME356-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 34) used for mitochondrictargeted expression.

FIG. 9. Vector VC-MME301-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 36) used for non-targetedexpression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 10. Vector pMTX461korrp (SEQ ID NO: 37) used for plastidic targetedexpression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 11. Vector VC-MME462-1QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 39) used for mitochondrictargeted expression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 12. Vector VC-MME431-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 44) used for mitochondrictargeted expression.

FIG. 13. Vector pMTX447korr (SEQ ID NO: 47) used for plastidic targetedexpression.

FIG. 14. Vector VC-MME445-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 49) used for mitochondrictargeted expression.

FIG. 15. Vector VC-MME289-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 51) used for non targetedexpression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 16. Vector VC-MME464-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 52) used for plastidictargeted expression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 17. Vector VC-MME465-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 54) used for mitochondrictargeted expression in preferentially seeds.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.1.2] to [0514.1.1.2] to a further process for the production ofat least a, preferably a, fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of arginine, glutamate, glutamine and proline, as definedbelow and corresponding embodiments as described herein as follows

[0001.1.1.2] to [0011.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0001.1.1.1] to [0011.1.1.1] above.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of arginine, glutamate, glutamine and/orproline.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one, preferably a, fine chemical selectedfrom the group consisting of:

arginine, glutamate, glutamine and proline, or, in other words, of the“fine chemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 2of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.2.2] to[0514.1.1.2]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of paragraphs or sections [0014.1.2.2] and[0015.1.2.2], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.2.2] to[0514.1.1.2], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.2.2] and [0015.1.2.2].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “arginine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 2 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “arginine”. In one embodiment, the term arginineor the term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs orsections [0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] at least one chemical compoundwith an activity of the above mentioned arginine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glutamate in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 2 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “glutamate”. In one embodiment, the termglutamate or the term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphsor sections [0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] at least one chemical compoundwith an activity of the above mentioned glutamate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glutamine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 2 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “glutamine”. In one embodiment, the termglutamine or the term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphsor sections [0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] at least one chemical compoundwith an activity of the above mentioned glutamine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “proline in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 2 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “proline”. In one embodiment, the term prolineor the term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs orsections [0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] at least one chemical compoundwith an activity of the above mentioned proline, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] arginine, preferablythe L-enantiomer of arginine, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means arginine or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of arginine. On the other hand in case “arginine” isstated it means arginine itself, its salts, ester or amides in free formor bound to proteins, preferably the L-enantiomer of arginine, itssalts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins. In a preferredembodiment “arginine” means the L-enantiomer of arginine in free form.In another preferred embodiment “arginine” means the L-enantiomer ofarginine bound to proteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] glutamate, preferablythe L-enantiomer of glutamate, its salts, ester or amides in free formor bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means glutamate or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of glutamate.

On the other hand in case “glutamate” is stated it means glutamateitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins,preferably the L-enantiomer of glutamate, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “glutamate”means the L-enantiomer of glutamate in free form. In another preferredembodiment “glutamate” means the L-enantiomer of glutamate bound toproteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] glutamine, preferablythe L-enantiomer of glutamine, its salts, ester or amides in free formor bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means glutamine or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of glutamine.

On the other hand in case “glutamine” is stated it means glutamineitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins,preferably the L-enantiomer of glutamine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “glutamine”means the L-enantiomer of glutamine in free form. In another preferredembodiment “glutamine” means the L-enantiomer of glutamine bound toproteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] proline, preferablythe L-enantiomer of proline, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means proline or its salts, in free form or bound to proteins.In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means theLenantiomer of proline.

On the other hand in case “proline” is stated it means proline itself,its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins, preferablythe L-enantiomer of proline, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “proline” means theL-enantiomer of proline in free form. In another preferred embodiment“proline” means the L-enantiomer of proline bound to proteins.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.2.2] to[0514.1.1.2]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.2.2] to [0514.1.1.2] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of section [0014.1.2.2] or section[0015.1.2.2], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.2.2] to[0514.1.1.2], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.2.2].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising arginine,glutamate, glutamine, and/or proline, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g17440-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1 g29350-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g47380-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g67340-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.    -   Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for the        production of glutamine, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease inhibitor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase        synthetase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylinositol 3- and        4-kinase family protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of integral membrane transporter        family protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of integral membrane transporter        family protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of translation initiation factor        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.        Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for the        production of proline, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysyltRNA synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 30S ribosomal protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-aspartate oxidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Chaperone protein CIpB in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0456-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0518-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of asparaginase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase IV in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1024-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1108-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1108-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component II        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1898-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uridine/cytidine kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase I chain I in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2548-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2846-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2909-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2909-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribosephosphate isomerase,        constitutive in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2936-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-asparaginase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2999-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3410-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B3427-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3509-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit beta in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3814-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation/acetate symporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysyl-tRNA synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC17485-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC46-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC5744-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0064-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0254-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0254-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0354-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of quinolinate synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylaminoimidazole        carboxylase catalytic subunit in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fatty acid desaturase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exopolyphosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 4-alpha-glucanotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alanine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosidase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosidase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylglycinamide        formyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr0600-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyrroline carboxylate reductase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amine oxidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diglyceride synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbohydrate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises (a) increasing or generatingone or more activities selected from the group consisting of iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of riboflavin biosynthesis protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein        transacylase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises (a) increasing or generatingone or more activities selected from the group consisting of malonylCoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase in a non-human organism or a partthereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a partthereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism or a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0768-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.        Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for the        production of proline, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YCL026C-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 102c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peroxisome assembly protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr338c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer014w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer106w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFLO19C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pre-mRNA-splicing factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygI237c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr068c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of squalene monooxygenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221 c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221 c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhl013c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial processing protease        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex        subunit 3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr207c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of allantoinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of allantoicase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ornithine carbamoyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of potassium transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogenin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-dependent RNA helicase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate aminotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr065c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr178c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aconitate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ynl142w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol O-acyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaminyl -tRNA synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yor221 c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantothenoylcysteine        decarboxylase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ZM06LC11975-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 arginine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 arginine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);        in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of arginine or a composition comprising arginine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 glutamate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);        in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glutamate or a composition comprising        glutamate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 glutamine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);        in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glutamine or a composition comprising        glutamine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 proline; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 proline; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);        in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of proline or a composition comprising proline in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 2, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 2, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 2;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        2, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 2; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 2.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 2, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase,ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoA carboxylase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, acyltransferase, adenylosuccinatelyase, adenylylsulfate kinase, alanine dehydrogenase, aldehydedehydrogenase, allantoicase, allantoinase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthasecomponent II, arginine decarboxylase, arginine exporter protein,asparaginase, aspartase, aspartate aminotransferase, AT1g17440-protein,AO g19800-protein, Atl g29350-protein, AO g47380-protein,At1g67340-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependentRNA helicase, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1108-protein,b1137-protein, b1163-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein,b1330-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1898-protein,b2107-protein, b2121-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b2846-protein, b2909-protein,b2936-protein, b2999-protein, b3121-protein, b3151-protein,b3346-protein, b3410-protein, B3427-protein, b3509-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbohydrate kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cation/acetate symporter, cation-transporting ATPase,CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control protein, cell divisionprotein, Chaperone protein CIpB, circadian clock protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, dihydrolipoamideacetyltransferase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding protein,DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA mismatch repair protein, DnaJ-likechaperone, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5, exopolyphosphatase, fatty acid desaturase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gammaglutamyltranspeptidase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase, gluconate transport system permease 3,glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol dehydrogenase,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogensynthase, glycogenin, glycoprotease, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC46-protein,GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3,harpin-induced family protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone H2A,homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,L-asparaginase, L-aspartate oxidase, Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, malonyl CoA-acyl carrierprotein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitochondrial processing protease, molecular chaperone portein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, ornithine carbamoyltransferase, oxidoreductase,oxidoreductase subunit, oxireductase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, peroxisome assembly protein, phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit,phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase, phosphoribosyltransferase,Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, potassium transport protein,pre-mRNA-splicing factor, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,pyrroline carboxylate reductase, pyruvate kinase, quinolinatesynthetase, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein,sec-independent protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine protease inhibitor, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0064-protein, sll0254-protein, sll0354-protein,sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalenemonooxygenase, sterol O-acyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin familyprotein, threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, transport protein,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein,YCL026C-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr338c-protein, yer014w-protein,yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein, yg1237c-protein,ygr068c-protein, ygr221c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr207c-protein,ylr065c-protein, ylr178c-protein, ynl142w-protein, yor221c-protein, zincfinger protein, zinc transporter, Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, orZMO6LC11975-protein, which respectively encode a protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I,application no. 2, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectively encodea protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II, applicationno. 2, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof, and/or whichrespectively can be amplified with the primer set shown in Table III,application no. 2, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase,ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoA carboxylase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, acyltransferase, adenylosuccinatelyase, adenylylsulfate kinase, alanine dehydrogenase, aldehydedehydrogenase, allantoicase, allantoinase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthasecomponent II, arginine decarboxylase, arginine exporter protein,asparaginase, aspartase, aspartate aminotransferase, At1g17440-protein,At1g19800-protein, Atl g29350-protein, At1g47380-protein,At1g67340-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependentRNA helicase, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1108-protein,b1137-protein, b1163-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein,b1330-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1898-protein,b2107-protein, b2121-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b2846-protein, b2909-protein,b2936-protein, b2999-protein, b3121-protein, b3151-protein,b3346-protein, b3410-protein, B3427-protein, b3509-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbohydrate kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cation/acetate symporter, cation-transporting ATPase,CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control protein, cell divisionprotein, Chaperone protein CIpB, circadian clock protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, dihydrolipoamideacetyltransferase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding protein,DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA mismatch repair protein, DnaJ-likechaperone, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5, exopolyphosphatase, fatty acid desaturase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase, gluconate transport system permease 3,glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol dehydrogenase,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogensynthase, glycogenin, glycoprotease, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC46-protein,GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3,harpin-induced family protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone H2A,homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,L-asparaginase, L-aspartate oxidase, Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4epimerase,lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, malonyl CoA-acyl carrierprotein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitochondrial processing protease, molecular chaperone portein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, ornithine carbamoyltransferase, oxidoreductase,oxidoreductase subunit, oxireductase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, peroxisome assembly protein, phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit,phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase, phosphoribosyltransferase,Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, potassium transport protein,pre-mRNA-splicing factor, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,pyrroline carboxylate reductase, pyruvate kinase, quinolinatesynthetase, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein,sec-independent protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine protease inhibitor, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0064-protein, sll0254-protein, sll0354-protein,sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalenemonooxygenase, sterol O-acyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin familyprotein, threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, transport protein,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein,YCL026C-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr338c-protein, yer014w-protein,yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygI237c-protein,ygr068c-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr207c-protein,ylr065c-protein, ylr178c-protein, ynl142w-protein, yor221c-protein, zincfinger protein, zinc transporter, Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, orZM06LC11975-protein, the respective protein comprising a polypeptideencoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences as shown inTable I, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respective proteincomprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II, applicationno. 2, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequence asshown in Table IV, application no. 2, column 8, and/or the respectiveprotein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV,application no. 2, column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical RelatedProtein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of arginine, glutamate, glutamine, and/or proline, byincreasing or generating one or more activities, especially selectedfrom the group consisting of2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase,ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoA carboxylase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, acyltransferase, adenylosuccinatelyase, adenylylsulfate kinase, alanine dehydrogenase, aldehydedehydrogenase, allantoicase, allantoinase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthasecomponent II, arginine decarboxylase, arginine exporter protein,asparaginase, aspartase, aspartate aminotransferase, At1g17440-protein,At1g19800-protein, At1g29350-protein, At1g47380-protein,At1g67340-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependentRNA helicase, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1108-protein,b1137-protein, b1163-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein,b1330-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1898-protein,b2107-protein, b2121-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b2846-protein, b2909-protein,b2936-protein, b2999-protein, b3121-protein, b3151-protein,b3346-protein, b3410-protein, B3427-protein, b3509-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbohydrate kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cation/acetate symporter, cation-transporting ATPase,CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control protein, cell divisionprotein, Chaperone protein CIpB, circadian clock protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, dihydrolipoamideacetyltransferase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding protein,DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA mismatch repair protein, DnaJ-likechaperone, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5, exopolyphosphatase, fatty acid desaturase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase, gluconate transport system permease 3,glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol dehydrogenase,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogensynthase, glycogenin, glycoprotease, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC46-protein,GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3,harpin-induced family protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone H2A,homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,L-asparaginase, L-aspartate oxidase, Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, malonyl CoA-acyl carrierprotein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitochondrial processing protease, molecular chaperone portein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, ornithine carbamoyltransferase, oxidoreductase,oxidoreductase subunit, oxireductase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, peroxisome assembly protein, phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit,phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase, phosphoribosyltransferase,Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, potassium transport protein,pre-mRNA-splicing factor, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,pyrroline carboxylate reductase, pyruvate kinase, quinolinatesynthetase, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein,sec-independent protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine protease inhibitor, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0064-protein, sll0254-protein, sll0354-protein,sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalenemonooxygenase, sterol O-acyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin familyprotein, threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, transport protein,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein,YCL026C-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr338c-protein, yer014w-protein,yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygI237c-protein,ygr068c-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr207c-protein,ylr065c-protein, ylr178c-protein, ynl142w-protein, yor221c-protein, zincfinger protein, zinc transporter, Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, andZM06LC11975-protein, which is conferred by one or more FCRPs or the geneproduct of one or more FCRP-genes, for example by the gene product of anucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotide selected from thegroup as shown in Table 1, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, (preferablyby the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, e.g.or by one or more proteins each comprising a polypeptide encoded by oneor more nucleic acid sequences selected from the group as shown in TableI, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one or moreprotein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 2, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g.

by generating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in thecell or a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selectedfrom the group consisting of2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase,ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoA carboxylase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, acyltransferase, adenylosuccinatelyase, adenylylsulfate kinase, alanine dehydrogenase, aldehydedehydrogenase, allantoicase, allantoinase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthasecomponent II, arginine decarboxylase, arginine exporter protein,asparaginase, aspartase, aspartate aminotransferase, At1g17440-protein,At1g19800-protein, At1g29350-protein, At1 g47380-protein,At1g67340-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependentRNA helicase, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1108-protein,b1137-protein, b1163-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein,b1330-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1898-protein,b2107-protein, b2121-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b2846-protein, b2909-protein,b2936-protein, b2999-protein, b3121-protein, b3151-protein,b3346-protein, b3410-protein, B3427-protein, b3509-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbohydrate kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cation/acetate symporter, cation-transporting ATPase,CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control protein, cell divisionprotein, Chaperone protein CIpB, circadian clock protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, dihydrolipoamideacetyltransferase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding protein,DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA mismatch repair protein, DnaJ-likechaperone, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5, exopolyphosphatase, fatty acid desaturase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamm-aglutamyltranspeptidase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase, gluconate transport system permease 3,glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol dehydrogenase,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogensynthase, glycogenin, glycoprotease, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC46-protein,GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3,harpin-induced family protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone H2A,homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,L-asparaginase, L-aspartate oxidase, Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, malonyl CoA-acyl carrierprotein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitochondrial processing protease, molecular chaperone portein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, ornithine carbamoyltransferase, oxidoreductase,oxidoreductase subunit, oxireductase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, peroxisome assembly protein, phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,phosphopanto-thenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit,phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase, phosphoribosyltransferase,Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosyste m II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, potassium transport protein,pre-mRNA-splicing factor, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,pyrroline carboxylate reductase, pyruvate kinase, quinolinatesynthetase, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein,sec-independent protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine protease inhibitor, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0064-protein, sll0254-protein, sll0354-protein,sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalenemonooxygenase, sterol O-acyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin familyprotein, threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, transport protein,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein,YCL026C-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr338c-protein, yer014w-protein,yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,ygr068c-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr207c-protein,ylr065cprotein, ylr178c-protein, ynl142w-protein, yor221c-protein, zincfinger protein, zinc transporter, Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, andZMO6LC11975-protein, for example of the respective polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 and 8, or a homolog ora fragment thereof, or the respective polypeptide comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequences as shown in Table IV,application no. 2, column 8, or the respective polypeptide comprising atleast one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV, application no. 2,column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a amino acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At1g17440-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At1g19800-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cullin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cullin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At1g29350-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At1g47380-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At1g67340-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a serine protease        inhibitor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a delta-1-pyrroline        5-carboxylase synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ankyrin repeat        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a thioredoxin family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a thioredoxin family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a thioredoxin family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a thioredoxin family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a DNA binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a DNA mismatch        repair protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a gibberellin        20-oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a integral membrane        transporter family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a integral membrane        transporter family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a translation        initiation factor subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a adenylylsulfate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a adenylylsulfate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.    -   A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a        process for the production of arginine, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a lysyl-tRNA        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a 30S ribosomal        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a L-aspartate        oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a Chaperone protein        CIpB non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a AY087308-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a threonine synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a threonine synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a threonine synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a dihydrolipoamide        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a beta-galactosidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b0456-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a membrane transport        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a membrane transport        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b0518-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a asparaginase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a DNA helicase IV        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1024-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1108-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1108-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1137-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1137-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1137-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1163-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1259-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1259-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a anthranilate        synthase component II non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1280-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutamine        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1330-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1330-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acid shock protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a electron transport        complex protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b1898-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a uridine/cytidine        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a NADH dehydrogenase        I chain I non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2360-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cysteine synthase        A non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cysteine synthase        A non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2548-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2846-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2909-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2909-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ribosephosphate        isomerase, constitutive non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a arginine exporter        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2936-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a L-asparaginase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b2999-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycoprotease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3151-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3346-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3410-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a B3427-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3509-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a threonine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a threonine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ATP synthase        subunit beta non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a DNA helicase II        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3814-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3817-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycerol        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and (b) growing the        non-human organism or a part thereof under conditions which        permit the production of glutamate or a composition comprising        glutamate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cation/acetate        symporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b4121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a b4121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a lysyl-tRNA        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a aspartase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        GM02LC11114-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a histone H2A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a histone H2A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        GM02LC17485-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a RNA binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a GM02LC46-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a GM02LC5744-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        s_pp015018333r-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        s_pp015018333r-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism. A        further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process        for the production of proline, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a sll0064-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a heat shock protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a sll0254-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a sll0254-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a polyphosphate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a sll0354-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a urease subunit        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a NAD(P)H-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a quinolinate        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a permease protein        of phosphate ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a permease protein        of phosphate ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a coproporphyrinogen        oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycogen (starch)        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycogen (starch)        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a fatty acid        desaturase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a CTP synthetase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a exopolyphosphatase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        4-alpha-glucanotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a alanine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a coproporphyrinogen        III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a coproporphyrinogen        III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a coproporphyrinogen        III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycosidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycosidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a slr0600-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a pyrroline        carboxylate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Val        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a circadian clock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a circadian clock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a amine oxidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a arginine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a CDP-diglyceride        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a carbohydrate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutamine        amidotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a riboflavin        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cell division        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a branched-chain        amino acid ABC transporter permease protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a TTC0768-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxidoreductase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a oxidoreductase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a YCL026C-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ycr102c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a coproporphyrinogen        Ill oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a branched-chain        amino acid permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a peroxisome        assembly protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ydr338c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yer014w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yer106w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a molecular        chaperone portein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a YFL019C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yfl054c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yfl054c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a pre-mRNA-splicing        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ygl237c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ygr068c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a squalene        monooxygenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ygr221c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ygr221c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yhl013c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a mitochondrial        processing protease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a H/ACA        ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yhr207c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a 3-phosphoglycerate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a allantoinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a allantoicase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ornithine        carbamoyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a potassium        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glycogenin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ATP-dependent RNA        helicase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        phosphoribosyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a aspartate        aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ylr065c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ylr178c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a aconitate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a adenylosuccinate        lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a ynl142w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a sterol        O-acyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaminyl-tRNA        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a glutaminyl-tRNA        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a yor221c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a isopentenyl        diphosphate isomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activiy of a        ZM06LC11975-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 arginine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 arginine; non-targeted in        a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of arginine, or a composition comprising arginine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 glutamate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate; non-targeted in        a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glutamate, or a composition comprising        glutamate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 glutamine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine; non-targeted in        a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glutamine, or a composition comprising        glutamine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 proline; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 proline; non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of proline, or a composition comprising proline        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g17440-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g29350-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g47380-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g67340-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease inhibitor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase        synthetase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylinositol 3- and        4-kinase family protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of integral membrane transporter        family protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of integral membrane transporter        family protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of translation initiation factor        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betahydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysyl-tRNA synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 30S ribosomal protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-aspartate oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Chaperone protein CIpB in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0456-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0518-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of asparaginase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase IV in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1024-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1108-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1108-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component II        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1898-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uridine/cytidine kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase I chain I in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2548-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2846-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2909-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2909-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribosephosphate isomerase,        constitutive in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2936-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-asparaginase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2999-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3410-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B3427-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3509-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit beta in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3814-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation/acetate symporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysyltRNA synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC17485-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC46-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC5744-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0064-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0254-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0254-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0354-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of quinolinate synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylaminoimidazole        carboxylase catalytic subunit in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fatty acid desaturase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol--glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exopolyphosphatase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 4-alpha-glucanotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alanine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylglycinamide        formyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr0600-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyrroline carboxylate reductase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amine oxidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diglyceride synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbohydrate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of riboflavin biosynthesis protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein        transacylase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein        transacylase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0768-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YCL026C-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycr102c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peroxisome assembly protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr338c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer014w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer106w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yf1054c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pre-mRNA-splicing factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr068c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of squalene monooxygenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhl013c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial processing protease        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex        subunit 3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr207c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of allantoinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of allantoicase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ornithine carbamoyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of potassium transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogenin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-dependent RNA helicase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate aminotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr065c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr178c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aconitate hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ynl142w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol O-acyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yor221c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantothenoylcysteine        decarboxylase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ZM06LC11975-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 2; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion locatization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or imitochondra,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 arginine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of arginine, or a composition comprising arginine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 2; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion locatization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or imitochondra,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 glutamate is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glutamate, or a composition comprising        glutamate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 2; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion locatization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or imitochondra,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 glutamine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glutamine, or a composition comprising        glutamine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 2; or increasing or generating the activity of        an expression product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s)        comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line        in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion locatization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or imitochondra,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 proline is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of proline, or a composition comprising proline        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g17440-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g29350-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g47380-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g67340-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.        Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for the        production of proline, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        inhibitor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a delta-1-pyrroline        5-carboxylase synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ankyrin repeat        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a integral membrane        transporter family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a integral membrane        transporter family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a translation        initiation factor subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylylsulfate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylylsulfate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysyl-tRNA        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 30S ribosomal        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-aspartate        oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Chaperone protein        CIpB in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0456-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0518-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a asparaginase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase IV        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1024-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1108-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1108-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1137-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1137-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1137-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1259-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1259-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a anthranilate        synthase component II in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1280-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1898-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uridine/cytidine        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase I chain I in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2548-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2846-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2909-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2909-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ribosephosphate        isomerase, constitutive in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2936-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-asparaginase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2999-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3151-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3410-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B3427-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3509-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP synthase        subunit beta in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3814-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerol        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cation/acetate        symporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysyl-tRNA        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC11114-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC17485-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GM02LC46-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC5744-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0064-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0254-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0254-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0354-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease subunit in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NAD(P)H-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a quinolinate        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of phosphate ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of phosphate ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fatty acid        desaturase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        exopolyphosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        4-alpha-glucanotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alanine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosidase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosidase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr0600-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyrroline        carboxylate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glu/Leu/PheNal        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a circadian clock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a circadian clock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amine oxidase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CDP-diglyceride        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbohydrate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        amidotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a riboflavin        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid ABC transporter permease protein in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0768-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YCL026C-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycr102c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peroxisome        assembly protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr338c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer014w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer106w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pre-mRNA-splicing        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygr068c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a squalene        monooxygenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygr221c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygr221c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhl013c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        processing protease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a H/ACA        ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3 in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr207c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a allantoinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a allantoicase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ornithine        carbamoyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a potassium        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogenin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-dependent RNA        helicase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate        aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr065c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr178c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aconitate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ynl142w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        O-acyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaminyl-tRNA        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamate or a        composition comprising glutamate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaminyl-tRNA        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yor221c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopentenyl        diphosphate isomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glutamine or a        composition comprising glutamine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine or a        composition comprising arginine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        ZM06LC11975-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of proline or a        composition comprising proline in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of arginine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 arginine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of arginine, or a composition comprising arginine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 glutamate is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glutamate, or a composition comprising        glutamate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glutamine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 glutamine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glutamine, or a composition comprising        glutamine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 2; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 proline is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of proline, or a composition comprising proline        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 2, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depitcted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 2.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 2, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depitcted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 2.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 2, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depitcted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 2.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.1.2] to [0066.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0039.1.1.1] to [0066.1.1.1] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic”is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.1.2] to [0072.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0068.1.1.1] to [0072.1.1.1] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I,column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For the avoidance ofdoubt, the term “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” are interchangeable.)

[0074.1.1.2] to [0075.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0074.1.1.1] to [0075.1.1.1] above.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein metioned in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequences ofan range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein metionedin Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the three aminoacids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is aware of thefact that there is not a need for such short sequences in the expressionof the genes.

[0077.1.1.2] to [0078.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0077.1.1.1] to [0078.1.1.1] above.

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced and expressedin plastids e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective linein Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated, or are directlyintroduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if for the nucleic acidmolecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.1.2] to [0083.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0080.1.1.1] to [0083.1.1.1] above.

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 2,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region theeof, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limeted to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in th erespective linein Table I, application no. 2 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in th erespective line in Table II,application no. 2 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 2, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicalactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in th erespective line in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fargmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.1.2] to [0092.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0089.1.1.1] to [0092.1.1.1] above.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalarginine, glutamate, glutamine, and/or proline leads to an enhancedproduction of the respective fine chemical. The terms “enhanced” or“increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%, preferably atleast 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, more preferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400%or 500% higher production of the respective fine chemical arginine,glutamate, glutamine, and/or proline in comparison to the wild-type asdefined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of the activityof a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 2, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or theircombination can be achieved by joining the protein to a respectivetransit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial”is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in arginine, glutamate, glutamine, and/orproline,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein arginine, glutamate, glutamine, and/or proline, respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 42 to 96 -percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 72 to 234-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 122-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromBrassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 35 to 135-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromBrassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to189-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide 59547452_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 16156, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16155, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16155 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16156,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 65 to 457-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 59554615_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 16264, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16263, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16263 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16264,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 44 to 80-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 241-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 204-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AAC43185,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17357, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17356 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17357, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 586 to 3134-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07430, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17452,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 67-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07430, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17452,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g17440-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g17440, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17602, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17601, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17601 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17602,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g17440-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 54 to 181-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g19800-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19800, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17638,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g19800-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 175-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cullin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g26830, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17702, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17701, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17701 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17702, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cullin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 354-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cullin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g26830, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17702, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17701, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17701 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17702, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cullin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 65 to 193-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g29350-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g29350, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17902, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17901, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17901 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17902,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g29350-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 51 to 249-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 193-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to136-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 49 to 294-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 158-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 42 to 488-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 520-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g47380-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g47380, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 18123, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18122, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18122 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18123,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g47380-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 237-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to 338-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to362-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 108-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calciumdependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g61950,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 89 to 385-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calciumdependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g61950,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 319-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g67340-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g67340, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19365, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19364, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19364 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19365,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g67340-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 86-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 183-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 290-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g17560, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 181-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g25070, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 1299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1299, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to77-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g25070, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 1299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1299, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to213-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine proteaseinhibitor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g26390, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19672, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19671, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19671 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19672, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine protease inhibitor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 120-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g28890, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19875, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19874 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19875,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 716-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 170-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 132-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to 285-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 1094-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g34180,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 20579, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20578, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 20578 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.20579, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 136-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a delta-1-pyrroline5-carboxylase synthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g39800, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 21009, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21008,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21008 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21009, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity delta-1-pyrroline5-carboxylase synthetase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 106 to 4073-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatidylinositol3- and 4-kinase family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g46500, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 21107, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21106,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21106 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21107, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 135-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g47880, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 21160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 21159, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21160, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 253 to 1026-percent is conferredas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g47880, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 21160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 21159, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21160, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 90 to 179-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g47880, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 21160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 21159, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21160, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 717-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21498, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to311-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21498, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 272-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ankyrin repeatfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g04710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 21903, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21902, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21902 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.21903, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ankyrin repeat family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 230-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g06270, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 22016, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22015 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 22016,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 99-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 56 to 513-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 167-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 76 to 558-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 70 to 169-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpin-inducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 46 to 397-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpin-inducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 124-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpin-inducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 50 to 129-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g14230, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 22700, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22699, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22699 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 22700,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DNA binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 53 to 142-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA mismatch repairprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g18524, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22833, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22832 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22833, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DNA mismatch repair protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 75-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g20910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22922, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CCAAT-binding transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 61 to 204-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 79 to288-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27300,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23003, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23002, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23003, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 123-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 132-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 277-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 89-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 127 to 250-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 164-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 116-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 77 to 165-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 145-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 270-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 156-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3655, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3654 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3655, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 55 to 267-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g18880,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24233, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24232 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24233, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 216-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 215-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 301 to4258-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 111-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 104-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 90 to 236-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 313-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 772-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 499-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 126 to 329-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 67 to 186-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gibberellin20-oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g07200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 24493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gibberellin 20-oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 99-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a integral membranetransporter family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g10820, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25222,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25222 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25223, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity integral membranetransporter family protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to69-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a integral membranetransporter family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g10820, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25222,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25222 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25223, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity integral membranetransporter family protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to139-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 104 to 361-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 48 to 238-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 177-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 82 to 254-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a translationinitiation factor subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g27640, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25345, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25344,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25344 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25345, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity translationinitiation factor subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 67 to 139-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g39760, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25429, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25428 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25429, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 78-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g39760, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25429, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25428 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25429, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 275-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5319, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to63-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g59220, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25499,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 52-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc finger protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5494, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc finger protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 291-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc finger protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5494, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc finger protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to199-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1045,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25677, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25676, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25676 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25677, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 55 to 90-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylylsulfatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1398,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25781, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25780, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25780 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25781, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylylsulfate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 42 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylylsulfatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1398,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25781, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25780, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25780 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25781, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylylsulfate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 56 to 79-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 54 to 292-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 111 to227-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1534,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 26121, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26120, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26120 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.26121, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 119-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sec-independentprotein translocase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 26197, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26196 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sec-independentprotein translocase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 78-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 26435, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26434, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26434 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.26435, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 76 to 95-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a betahydroxylase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increaseof the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to530-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 115 to 495-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 145-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 76 to 770-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2521, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 27883, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27882 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 27883, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 197-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2521, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 27883, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27882 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 27883, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 466-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 73 to 227-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 297-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 80 to 466-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 170-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6076, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6075 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to185-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoA hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28739, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28738 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28739, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 64 to 144-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoA hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28739, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28738 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28739, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 63 to 531-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3186,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29247, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29246, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29246 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29247, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 91-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 105 to 202-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29398, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyltransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to405-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 34 to 63-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 53 to 128-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lysyl-tRNAsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3556,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 30040, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 30039, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 30039 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.30040, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lysyl-tRNA synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 65-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 30S ribosomalprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3587,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 30465, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 30464, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 30464 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.30465, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 30S ribosomal protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 71-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 35 to 57-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 60 to 275-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4384, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 31718, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31717 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 31718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 35 to 98-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4384, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 31718, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31717 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 31718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 75 to 196-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4384, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 31718, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31717 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 31718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to109-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminotransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31927, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31926 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31927, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aminotransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increaseof the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to219-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, partitularly in a range of 66 to 289-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 419-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to363-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 69 to 218-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32309, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32308 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32309, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 172-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhFfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5467,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32649, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32648 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32649, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 49 to 171-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhFfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5467,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32649, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32648 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32649, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 123-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhFfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5467,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32649, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32648 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32649, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 50 to 132-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-aspartate oxidase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 33086, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33085, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33085 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33086, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity L-aspartate oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 51 to 152-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 33458, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33457, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33457 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33458, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increaseof the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to368-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 33458, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33457, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33457 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33458, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 92 to 226-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Chaperone proteinCIpB, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6093,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 33597, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33596 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33597, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Chaperone protein CIpB is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 112-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine nucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 99 to 186-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine nucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 168-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine nucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 112-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6864, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34205, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34204,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34204 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34205, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 75-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AX653549-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AX653549, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AX653549-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to57-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AX653549-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AX653549, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AX653549-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to355-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AY087308-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AY087308, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34603, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AY087308-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to114-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 2425-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to4802-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 1754-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aL-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0061, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 35205, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35204,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35204 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35205, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityL-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 137 to1181-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydrolipoamideacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0115,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 35367, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35366, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35366 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.35367, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 67 to 86-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 53 to 395-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 47 to 389-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 124-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine protease, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serineprotease is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 100 to 233-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0221, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35591, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35590 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35591,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 61 to 202-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0221, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35591, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35590 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35591,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 78-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a beta-galactosidase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0344, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 35734, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35733 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35734, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity beta-galactosidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 118 to 227-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to961-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0456-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0456, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 35876, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 35875, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35875 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35876, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0456-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 75 to 121-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 67 to 213-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 57-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0518-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0518, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 35937, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 35936, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35936 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35937, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0518-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to190-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, anincrease of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 137 to 775-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 36 to 80-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 34 to 132-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 71 to 148-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc transporter, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to126-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a asparaginase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0828, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 36300, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36299, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36299 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36300, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity asparaginase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 80-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aLeucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0885, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36490, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36489 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36490, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityLeucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 29 to 80-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aLeucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0885, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36490, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36489 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36490, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityLeucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to181-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to138-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 8167-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA helicase IV, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0962, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36624, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36623, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36623 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36624, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA helicase IV is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 114 to 475-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylglyoxalsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0963, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36671,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxal synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 332-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0980, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36810, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36809 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36810,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoanhydride phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 233 to 304-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 2938-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 1315-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1023, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36881, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36880, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36880 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36881,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 53 to 554-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1024-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1024, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 36908, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36907, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36908, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1024-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to55-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1108-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1108, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 36938, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36937, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36937 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36938, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1108-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 61 to491-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1108-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1108, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 36938, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36937, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36937 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36938, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1108-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 225-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isocitratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1136, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36972, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36971, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36971 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36972,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isocitrate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 47 to 549-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1137-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1137, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37391, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37390, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37390 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37391, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1137-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 85 to 748-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1137-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1137, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37391,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37390, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37390 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37391, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1137-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to69-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1137-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1137, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37391, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37390, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37390 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37391, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1137-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 169-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1163-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1163, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37395, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37394, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37395, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1163-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to36-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli K12, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.37401, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 164-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to80-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 520-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1259-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1259, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37504, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37503, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37503 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37504, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1259-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 105-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1259-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1259, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37504, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37503, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37503 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37504, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1259-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to291-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a anthranilatesynthase component II, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1263,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 37540, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37539, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37539 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.37540, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity anthranilate synthase component II isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 176-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1280-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1280, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37573, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37574, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1280-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 94 to179-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaminesynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1297, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37659, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37658, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37658 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37659,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamine synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 70 to 412-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aldehydedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1300, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37807, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37808,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aldehyde dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 89-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1330-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1330, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38227, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38226, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38226 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38227, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1330-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to97-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1330-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1330, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38227, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38226, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38226 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38227, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1330-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to102-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 33 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 63 to 83-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1445-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1445-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to165-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1445-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1445-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to134-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 281-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acid shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to69-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electron transportcomplex protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1627, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38346, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38345 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38346,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity electron transport complex protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 239-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protease, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B1845, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.38574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38573, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38574, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protease is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 147-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1898-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1898, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38768, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38767, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38767 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38768, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1898-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to45-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1981, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38900, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38899, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38899 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38900, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 87 to481-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to134-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to448-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of theprolinelocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 722-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a uridine/cytidinekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2066, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8938, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8937, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8937 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8938,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity uridine/cytidine kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 476-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2107-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2107, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39003, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39002, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39003, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2107-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to185-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2121-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2121, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39014, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39013, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39013 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39014, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2121-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to156-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2178,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 75 to 139-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2178,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 350-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2178,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the prolinelocalization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to288 percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH dehydrogenase Ichain I, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2281, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39121, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39120, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39120 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39121,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADH dehydrogenase I chain I is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 76 to 275-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2360-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2360, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39220, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39219, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39219 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39220, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2360-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to121-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 146 to 3262-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2405, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39256, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39255 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39256,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 66-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cysteine synthase A,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2414, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 39301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cysteine synthase A is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 161-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cysteine synthase A,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2414, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 39301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cysteine synthase A is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to55-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ethanolamineutilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2461,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 40300, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40299, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40299 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.40300, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ethanolamine utilization protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 408-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2474-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2474-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 89-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2513-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2513-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 228-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2513-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2513-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to 239-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2541, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.40384, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40383, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40383 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40384, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 121 to 441-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2541, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.40384, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40383, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40383 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40384, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 107-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2548-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2548, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40637, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40638, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2548-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to62-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2613-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2613-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to52-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2613-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2613-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 191-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 56 to 220-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 92 to 1167-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 54 to 1631-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2673-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2673, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2673-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 102 to 157-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2673-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2673, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2673-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 126 to 263-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2714, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40742, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40742,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2714, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40742, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40742,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 50 to 67-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2812-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2812-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to130-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2812-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2812-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to50-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2812-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2812-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 104-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2846-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2846, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40985, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40984, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40984 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40985, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2846-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 63-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2909-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2909, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 41007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 41006, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 41006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41007, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2909-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 69 to 445-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2909-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2909, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 41007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 41006, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 41006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41007, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2909-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 248-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ribosephosphateisomerase, constitutive, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2914,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 41074, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41073, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 41073 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.41074, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 95 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a arginine exporterprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2923, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9334, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9333 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9334,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine exporter protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 77-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2936-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2936, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 41443, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 41442, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 41442 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41443, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2936-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 178-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-asparaginase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B2957, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 41500, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 41499, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 41499 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41500, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity L-asparaginase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 262-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2963,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 41733, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41732, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 41732 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.41733, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 53 to 57-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2999-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2999, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 41798, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 41797, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 41797 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41798, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2999-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 278-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycoprotease, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3064, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42047, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42046, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42046 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42047, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycoprotease is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 255-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3121-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3121, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42471, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42472, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3121-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to 201-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3121-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3121, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42471, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42472, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3121-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 104-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3151-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3151, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42478, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42477, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42477 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42478, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3151-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 689-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 100 to 2020-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 194-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 273-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 79 to126-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to113-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 78 to 302-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3346-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3346, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10104, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10105, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3346-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 193-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3410-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3410, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42560, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42559, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42559 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42560, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3410-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to86-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a B3427-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3427, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42580, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42579, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42579 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42580, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity B3427-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 148-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3509-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3509, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42593, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42592, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42592 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42593, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3509-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to65-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a valine-pyruvatetransaminase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3572, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10173, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10172 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10173,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity valine-pyruvate transaminase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 55 to 376-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3616, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 42601, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42600, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42600 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42601,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 225-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3616, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 42601, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42600, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42600 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42601,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 49 to 107-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3634,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42932, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42931 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42932, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 162-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP synthase subunitbeta, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3732, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 43249, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43248, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 43248 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43249,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ATP synthase subunit beta is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 36-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enterobacterialcommon antigen polymerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3793,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 43801, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43800, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 43800 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.43801, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enterobacterial common antigen polymeraseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 229-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enterobacterialcommon antigen polymerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3793,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 43801, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43800, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 43800 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.43801, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enterobacterial common antigen polymeraseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 78 to 212 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA helicase II, orif the activity of the polypeptide B3813, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 43840, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 43839, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 43839 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43840, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA helicase II is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 104 to 159-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3814-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3814, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44196, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44197, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3814-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 54 to94-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3817-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3817, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10709, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10708, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10708 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10709, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3817-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 607 to 890-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glyceroldehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3945, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44224, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44223, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44223 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44224,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycerol dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 68 to 125-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to90-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4012, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 44379, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44378 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44379, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to76-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 478-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to2052-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 836-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cation/acetatesymporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4067, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44467, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44466, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44466 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44467,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cation/acetate symporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 46 to 154-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4121-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4121, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44610, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44609, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44609 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44610, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4121-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 442-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4121-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4121, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44610, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44609, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44609 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44610, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4121-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 151-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lysyl-tRNAsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4129, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44663, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44662, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44662 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44663,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lysyl-tRNA synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 126 to 168-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B4139, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.45023, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 45022, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45022 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45023, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aspartase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 196 to 629-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 93 to 838-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to153-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 843-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gluconate transportsystem permease 3, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4321,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45395, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gluconate transport system permease 3 isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 75 to 181 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purinenucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4384, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45557, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45556 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45557,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine-nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 59 to 124-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine-nucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4384, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45557, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45556 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45557,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine-nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 107 to 506-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide C_pp004096192r, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 45758, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Physcomitrellapatens, is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleicacid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferablythe coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence orthe polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No.2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 45757 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45758, respectively,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 61 to 306-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC11114-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC11114, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45795, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45796,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC11114-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 127-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 261-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histone H2A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC15313, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45898, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45897 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45898, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity histone H2A is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to 488-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histone H2A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC15313, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45898, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45897 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45898, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity histone H2A is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 144-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC17485-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17485, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46406, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46405, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46405 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46406,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC17485-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 157-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17556, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46516, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46515 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46516,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 98 to 362-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 231-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin Dis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 72 to 410-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC46-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC46, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 47027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47026, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from GLYCINE MAX, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 47026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 47027, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity GM02LC46-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 59 to 113-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC5744-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC5744, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 47077, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47076, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 47076 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 47077, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity GM02LC5744-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 73-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC6021, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 47106, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47105, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47105 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 47106,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 66-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide NZ_AAAU02000016.150, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 47160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47159, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.47160, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to58-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of as_pp015018333r-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideS_pp015018333r, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59852, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59851,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Physcomitrella patens, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59851 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59852, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitys_pp015018333r-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 106 to 460-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of as_pp015018333r-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideS_pp015018333r, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59852, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59851,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Physcomitrella patens, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59851 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59852, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitys_pp015018333r-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to187-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll0064-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0064, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 47527, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47526, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 47526 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 47527, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll0064-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to 111-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aN-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll0080, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 47567, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47566,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47566 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 47567, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityN-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 51 to 61-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0170, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 48139, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 48138, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 48138 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 48139, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity heat shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to234-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0248, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 49144, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 49143, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49143 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49144, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 438-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase, or if the activityof the polypeptide Sll0250, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 49343,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 49342, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.49342 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49343, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 139 to 160-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll0254-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0254, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 49801, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49800, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49800 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49801, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll0254-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to391-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll0254-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0254, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 49801, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49800, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49800 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49801, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll0254-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 179-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polyphosphatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0290, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 49829, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 49828 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49829,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polyphosphate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 190-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll0354-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0354, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 50071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50070, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 50070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50071, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll0354-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 129-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism. Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase ofproline in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a urease subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll0420, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 50105, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50104 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50105, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity urease subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NAD(P)Hquinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0521,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 50340, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50339, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50339 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.50340, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 185 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a quinolinatesynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 50714, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50713, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50713 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50714,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity quinolinate synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 46 to 106-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permease protein ofphosphate ABC transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll0682, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 50951, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50950,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50950 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50951, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof phosphate ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to153-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permease protein ofphosphate ABC transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll0682, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 50951, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50950,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50950 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50951, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof phosphate ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 90 percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 61 to 392-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 190-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 81 to 382-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0891, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 51269, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 51268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51269,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, anincrease of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 47 to 289-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0891, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 51269, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 51268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51269,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 28 to 28-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0891, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 51269, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 51268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51269,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 52 to 77-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Sll0901, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 51633, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51632, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51632 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51633, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 273-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll0934, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52247, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52246,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52246 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52247, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 72 to 148-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0945, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 52365, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52364, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 52364 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52365, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 293-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to133-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to461-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 110-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1056, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52661, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52660,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52660 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52661, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 45 to 113-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenoxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1185, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53190, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53189, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53189 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53190,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen (starch)synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1393, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53457, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53456 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53457,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycogen (starch) synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 73-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen (starch)synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1393, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53457, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53456 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53457,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycogen (starch) synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 36 to 105 percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fatty aciddesaturase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1441, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53609, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53608, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53608 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53609,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity fatty acid desaturase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 37-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthetase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1443, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 53879, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 53878 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53879, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CTP synthetase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to61-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a nitrate/nitritetransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1450,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54337 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.54338, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity nitrate/nitrite transport protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 90-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll1522, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 54453, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 54452 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54453, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to154-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1545, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11424, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11423 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11424,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 51 to 152-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1545, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11424, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11423 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11424,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1545, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11424, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11423 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11424,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 75 to 130-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a exopolyphosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1546, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 54805, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54804, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 54804 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54805, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity exopolyphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 260-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a4-alpha-glucanotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1676, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54898, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54897,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54897 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54898, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity4-alpha-glucanotransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 186-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a alaninedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1682, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 55064, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55063, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55063 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55064,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity alanine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 76 to 272-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll1761-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55380, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1761-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 69 to 387-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll761-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55380, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1761-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 269-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 167-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 318-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 176-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cation-transportingATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cation-transporting ATPase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 113-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cationtransportingATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cation-transporting ATPase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 372-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosidase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Slr0237, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 55772, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 55771, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55772, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycosidase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 84 to 104-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosidase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Slr0237, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 55772, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 55771, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55772, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycosidase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 40-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr0477, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55979, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55978,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55978 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55979, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to86-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0597,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56154, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56153 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.56154, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity bifunctional purine biosynthesis proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 100-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a slr0600-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Slr0600, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 56515, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56514, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 56514 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 56515, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity slr0600-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 60-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyrrolinecarboxylate reductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0661,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.56577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyrroline carboxylate reductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 85-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Valdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 56895, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56894, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56894 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 56895,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 175-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 347 to 910-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamine. For example, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 519-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 105 to 801-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a circadian clockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0756, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 57664, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57663, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57663 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57664,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity circadian clock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 48 to 280-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a circadian clockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0756, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 57664, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57663, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57663 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57664,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity circadian clock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 91-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amine oxidase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Slr0782, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 57680, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 57679, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 57679 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57680, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity amine oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 94-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1096, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 57735, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57734 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57735,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 79-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of agamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1269, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58059, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58058,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58058 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58059, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitygamma-glutamyltranspeptidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to 209-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of agamma-polypeptideglutamyltranspeptidase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1269, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58059, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58058,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58058 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58059, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitygamma-glutamyltranspeptidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to150-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a argininedecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1312, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58325, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58324 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58325,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 52 to 306-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CDP-diglyceridesynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1369, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58473, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58472, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58472 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58473,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CDP-diglyceride synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 86-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbohydrate kinase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1420, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 58591, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58590, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 58590 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58591, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity carbohydrate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to196-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1492, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58669, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58668,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58668 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to46-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1655, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 164-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, anincrease of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 99 to 193-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 42 to 229-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutamineamidotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1742,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58752, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.58752, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamine amidotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 49 to 75-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1755, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58824, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58823, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58823 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58824,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 62 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1791,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12141, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12140 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12141, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 53-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a riboflavinbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1882,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59042, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59041, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59041 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59042, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity riboflavin biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 114-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malonyl CoA-acylcarrier protein transacylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr2023, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59166, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59165,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59165 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59166, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity malonyl CoA-acylcarrier protein transacylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 123 to185-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malonyl CoA-acylcarrier protein transacylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr2023, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59166, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59165,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59165 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59166, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity malonyl CoA-acylcarrier protein transacylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to355-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2124,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase familyis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 228-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 72 to162-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 228-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisionprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0035, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 60302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.60302, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 145-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched-chain aminoacid ABC transporter permease protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0216, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 60860, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60859,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60859 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 60860, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity branched-chainamino acid ABC transporter permease protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to137-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0337, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 74 percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC0768-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC0768, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 61533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61532, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 61532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61533, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC0768-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 77-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a metal-dependenthydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity metal-dependent hydrolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 79-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multiple antibioticresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1193,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multiple antibiotic resistance protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7glutamate. For example, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 73-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, an increase of theglutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to106-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 56 to 248-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 54 to 320-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1918, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62161, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62160 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62161, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 128-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1918, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62161, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62160 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62161, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 42 to 139-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 75-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 62 to 173-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl021 c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62525, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62524 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62525, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 804-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrot protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr160w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division control protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 118-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrol protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr160w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division control protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 323-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YCL026C-A-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yc1026c-a, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 63168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63167, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63168,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YCL026C-A-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 51 to 68-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ycr102c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ycr102c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 63265, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63264, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63264 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63265,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ycr102c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increaseof the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 78 to107-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydl168w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 14303, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14302, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14302 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14303,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to99-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr044w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63335, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63334 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63335, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 228-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched-chain aminoacid permease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr046c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63545, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63544 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63545, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched-chain amino acid permease isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline.For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 66 to 75-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a peroxisome assemblyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr265w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63665, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63666, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity peroxisome assembly protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 88 to 276-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr338c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydr338c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 63714, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63713, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63713 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63714,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr338c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increaseof the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 67 to165-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yer014w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yer014w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 63746, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63745, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63745 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63746,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yer014w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 74 to 186-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yer106w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yer106w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 63804, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63803, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63803 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63804,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yer106w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 43 to 118-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a molecular chaperoneportein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl016c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63808, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity molecular chaperone portein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 43 to 83-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YFL0190-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl019c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64145, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64144 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64145,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YFL019C-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to235-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yfl054c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl054c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64149, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64148 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64149,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yf1054c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increaseof the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 87 to268-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yfl054c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl054c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64149, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64148 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64149,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yfl054c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 30 to 75-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pre-mRNA-splicingfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygl174w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64158, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64157, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64157 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64158, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pre-mRNA-splicing factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, anincrease of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 85 to 199-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yg1237c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yg1237c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64178, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64177 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64178,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl237c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to388-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygr068c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygr068c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64198, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygr068c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 60 to 428-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a squalenemonooxygenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygr175c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64219, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64218, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64218 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64219, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity squalene monooxygenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 43 to 69-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygr221c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygr221c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64316, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64315, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64315 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64316,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygr221c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 33 to 65-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygr221c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygr221c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64316, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64315, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64315 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64316,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygr221c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 24 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhl013c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhl013c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 14716, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14715, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14715 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14716,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhl013c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to402-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mitochondrialprocessing protease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yhr024c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64337, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64336, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64336 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64337, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity mitochondrial processing protease isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 72 to 166-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Yhr072w-a, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64471, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64470,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64470 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64471, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3 is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to260-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhr207c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhr207c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64547, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64546, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64546 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64547,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhr207c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 33 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yil074c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64564, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64563, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64563 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64564, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 129-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a allantoinase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Yir027c, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 64774, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 64773, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 64773 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64774, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity allantoinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 proline. For example, an increase of the proline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 46-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a allantoicase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Yir029w, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 64895, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 64894, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 64894 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64895, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity allantoicase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 316-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DnaJ-like chaperone,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yj1073w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64965,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DnaJ-like chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 28 to 29-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ornithinecarbamoyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl088w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64976, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64975, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64975 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64976, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ornithine carbamoyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 124-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a potassium transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl129c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 65182, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 65181, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 65181 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.65182, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity potassium transport protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 89-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogenin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Yjl137c, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 14822, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 14821, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 14821 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14822, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogenin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 152-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-dependent RNAhelicase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl138c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 65225, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 65224, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 65224 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.65225, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ATP-dependent RNA helicase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 112 to 770-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoribosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYjr133w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 66226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66225,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66225 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66226, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphoribosyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, an increase of theglutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to46-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polygalacturonase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66275,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 124-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartateaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykl106w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 66420, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66419, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aspartate aminotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 54-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ylr065c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ylr065c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66696, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66695, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66695 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66696,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ylr065c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. For example, anincrease of the glutamate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 39 to 62-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ylr178c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ylr178c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66716, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66715, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66715 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66716,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ylr178c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 29 to 59-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aconitate hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr304c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66773, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66772, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66772 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66773,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aconitate hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 53-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylosuccinatelyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr359w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 67191, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67190, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67190 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67191, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylosuccinate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 72 to 309-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ynl142w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ynl142w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 67300, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67299, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67299 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 67300,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ynl142w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. For example, anincrease of the glutamine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 98 to 182-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sterolO-acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynr019w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 67647, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67646, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67646 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67647, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sterol O-acyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, anincrease of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 59 to 77-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yol045w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 67685, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67684, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67684 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 67685,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example, an increaseof the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to140-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaminyl-tRNAsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor168w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 67711, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67710, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67710 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67711, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamate. Forexample, an increase of the glutamate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 112-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaminyl-tRNAsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor168w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 67711, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67710, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67710 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67711, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 112-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yor221c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yor221c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 67952, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67951, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67951 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 67952,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yor221c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to420-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yor233w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 67969, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67968, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67968 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 67969,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increaseof the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to167-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isopentenyldiphosphate isomerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl117c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 67999, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67998, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67998 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67999, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 341-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine. For example,an increase of the arginine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 52 to 238-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glutamine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glutamine. Forexample, an increase of the glutamine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 411-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 proline. For example,an increase of the proline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 103-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of arginine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide ZM06LC1143, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68133, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68132,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68132 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68133, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine. For example, an increase of the arginine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 117-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of proline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ZM06LC11975-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide ZM06LC11975, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68364, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68363, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Zeamays, is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleicacid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferablythe coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence orthe polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No.2, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 68363 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68364, respectively,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ZM06LC11975-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 proline. For example, an increase of the prolineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 136-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

[0096.1.1.2] to [0103.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0096.1.1.1] to [0103.1.1.1] above.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph. In particular, it was observedthat in plants, especially in Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product non-targeted with the activityof a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 69, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inglutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassica napus or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassica napus or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59547452_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59547452_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59547452_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59547452_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59547452_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.16155, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59554615_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 16263,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

CHECK The nucleic acid sequence of AAC43185 from Arabidopsis thaliana,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amino acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino acid acetyltransferase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AAC43185, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AAC43185, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AAC43185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of

Table II, application no. 2, preferably a homolog or functionalequivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, andbeing depicted in the same respective line as said AAC43185, andpreferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “amino acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g17440 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At1g17440-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g17440-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g17440, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g17440, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g17440, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g17440, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g17440-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g17440-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17601, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At1g19800-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g19800-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g19800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19800-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19800-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g26830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cullin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cullin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g26830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cullin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cullin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g26830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cullin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cullin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g26830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cullin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cullin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g29350 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At1g29350-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Atl g29350-protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g29350, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g29350, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said

At1g29350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as depictedin column 8 of Table II, application no. 2, preferably a homolog orfunctional equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, applicationno. 2, and being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g29350,and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g29350-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g29350-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17901, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in arginine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph. In particular, it was observedthat in plants, especially in Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product non-targeted with the activityof a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inarginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g47380 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At1g47380-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g47380-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g47380, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g47380, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g47380, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g47380, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g47380-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g47380-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.18122, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g67340 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At1g67340-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g67340-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g67340, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g67340, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g67340, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g67340, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g67340-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g67340-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19364, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g17560 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g17560, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g25070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g25070, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1298, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g25070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g25070, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1298, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g26390 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease inhibitor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine protease inhibitor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g26390, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g26390, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g26390, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g26390, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease inhibitor”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease inhibitor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19671, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g28890 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g28890, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19874, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g34180 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g34180, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g34180, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g34180, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g34180, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 20578, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g39800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g39800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g39800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g39800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g39800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21008, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g46500 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g46500, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g46500, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g46500, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g46500, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21106, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutaminecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g47880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g47880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g47880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ankyrin repeat family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ankyrin repeat family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g04710, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ankyrin repeat family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ankyrin repeat family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 21902, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g06270 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g06270, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g06270, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g06270, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g06270, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.22015, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g14230 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g14230, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g14230, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g14230, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g14230, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DNA binding protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 22699,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g18524 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA mismatch repair protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA mismatch repair protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g18524, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA mismatch repair protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA mismatch repair protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g20910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of CCAAT-binding transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g20910, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27300 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g27300, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27300, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27300, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g27300, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 23002, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in proline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15700 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15700, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3654, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g18880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g18880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g07200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of gibberellin 20-oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g07200, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.24492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g10820 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of integral membrane transporter family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “integral membrane transporter family protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g10820, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g10820, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g10820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g10820, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “integral membrane transporter family protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “integral membrane transporterfamily protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 25222, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutamatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g10820 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of integral membrane transporter family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “integral membrane transporter family protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g10820, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g10820, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g10820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g10820, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “integral membrane transporter family protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “integral membrane transporterfamily protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 25222, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutaminecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g27640 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of translation initiation factor subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “translation initiation factor subunit”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g27640, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g27640, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g27640, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g27640, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “translation initiation factor subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “translation initiation factorsubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 25344, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in arginine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g39760, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25428, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g39760, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25428, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc finger protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc finger protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1045 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 25676, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1398 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofadenylylsulfate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylylsulfate kinase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25780, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1398 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofadenylylsulfate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylylsulfate kinase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25780, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmalic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmalic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1534 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1534, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1534, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1534, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1534, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.26120, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofsec-independent protein translocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sec-independent protein translocase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1806 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26434,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofbeta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofelongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofelongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofelongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2521 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of ABCtransporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 27882, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2521 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of ABCtransporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 27882, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofacyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofacyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofacyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofacyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland et alAnd the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3159 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofenoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28738, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3159 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland et a.And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofenoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28738, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3186 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29246, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3250 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofacyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyltransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29397,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3556 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oflysyl-tRNA synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3556, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3556, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3556, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3556, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.30039, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3587 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of 30Sribosomal protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “305 ribosomal protein”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3587, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3587, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3587, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3587, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “305 ribosomal protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “305 ribosomal protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.30464, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published deposition of the sequences to theEMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of CTPsynthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of CTPsynthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4384 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31717, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutamatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4384 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31717, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutaminecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4384 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31717, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in proline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4562 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofaminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aminotransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published deposition of the sequences to theEMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofhydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5292 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity offumarylacetoacetate hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5467 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofHesB/YadR/YfhF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5467 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofHesB/YadR/YfhF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5467 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland et alAnd the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofHesB/YadR/YfhF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5644 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland et alAnd the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofL-aspartate oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-aspartate oxidase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-aspartate oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “L-aspartate oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.33085, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5651 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland et alAnd the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 33457,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5651 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 33457,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6093 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofChaperone protein CIpB.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Chaperone protein CIpB”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Chaperone protein CIpB”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Chaperone protein CIpB”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.33596, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpurine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpurine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpurine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6864 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph. In particular, it wasobserved that in plants, especially in Arabidopsis thaliana, increasingor generating the activity of a gene product non-targeted with theactivity of a “transcriptional regulator protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34204,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AX653549-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AX653549-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY087308 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AY087308-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AY087308-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AY087308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AY087308-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph. In particular, it was observedthat in plants, especially in Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product non-targeted with the activityof a “AY087308-protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutaminecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331). And the activityof the gene product thereof is the activity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of threoninesynthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of threoninesynthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0061 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofL-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0061, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0061, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0061, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0061, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “L-ribulose-5-phosphate4-epimerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35204, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0115 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofdihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0115, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0115, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0115, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0115, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 35366, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of glucosedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of glucosedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of glucosedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of serineprotease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Goffeau et al., Science 274(5287), 546 (1996), Escherichia coli Blattner et al., Science 277(5331), 1453 (1997)). And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0221, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of acyl-CoAdehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0221, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0344 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofbeta-galactosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-galactosidase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0344, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutaminecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0456 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb0456-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0456-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0456, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0456, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0456, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0456, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.    -   Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is        to be increased in the process of the invention is the gene        product with an activity as a “b0456-protein”, preferably it is        the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0456-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35875,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of membranetransport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of membranetransport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0518 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb0518-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0518-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0518, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0518, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0518, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0518, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0518-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0518-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35936,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofisochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofisochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofisochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofisochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of zinctransporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc transporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0828 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofasparaginase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “asparaginase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0828, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0828, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0828, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0828, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “asparaginase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “asparaginase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36299,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0885 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofLeucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0885, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0885, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0885, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0885, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0885 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofLeucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0885, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0885, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0885, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0885, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of majorfacilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutamatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of majorfacilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in proline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0962 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of DNA helicaseIV.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA helicase IV”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0962, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0962, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0962, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0962, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA helicase IV”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA helicase IV”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36623,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmethylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0980 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofphosphoanhydride phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0980, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0980, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0980, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0980, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 36809, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1023 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of lipoproteinprecursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1023, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1023, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1023, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36880, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1024 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1024-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1024-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1024, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1024, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1024, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1024, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1024-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1024-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36907,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1108 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1108-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1108-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1108, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1108, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1108, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1108, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1108-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1108-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36937,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1108 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1108-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1108-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1108, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1108, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1108, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1108, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1108-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1108-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36937,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1136 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of isocitratedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1136, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1136, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1136, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1136, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36971, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1137 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1137-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1137-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1137, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1137, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1137, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1137, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1137-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1137-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37390,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1137 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1137-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1137-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1137, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1137, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1137, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1137, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1137-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1137-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37390,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1137 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1137-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1137-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1137, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1137, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1137, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1137, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1137-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1137-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37390,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1163 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1163-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1163-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1163, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1163-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1163-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli K12, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofsodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sodium/proton antiporter”, especially from Escherichia coliK12 or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of membraneprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of membraneprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1259 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1259-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1259-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1259, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1259, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1259, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1259, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1259-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1259-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37503,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1259 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1259-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1259-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1259, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1259, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1259, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1259, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1259-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1259-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37503,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1263 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of anthranilatesynthase component II.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “anthranilate synthase component II”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1263, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1263, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1263, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1263, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “anthranilate synthase component II”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “anthranilate synthase component II”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37539, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1280 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1280-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1280-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1280, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1280-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1280-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1297 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of glutaminesynthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamine synthetase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1297, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1297, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1297, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1297, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamine synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.37658, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1300 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of aldehydedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1300, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1300, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1300, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1300, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.37807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1330 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1330-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1330-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1330, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1330-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1330-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1330 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1330-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1330-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1330, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1330-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1330-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of lipoproteinprecursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of lipoproteinprecursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)) Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph. In particular, it was observed that inplants, especially in Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product non-targeted with the activity of a“b1445-protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutaminecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of acid shockprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1627 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of electrontransport complex protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “electron transport complex protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1627, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transport complex protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transport complexprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1845, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protease”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protease”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb1898-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1898-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1898-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1898-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38767,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1981 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of transportprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1981, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1981, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1981, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1981, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38899, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of transportprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of transportprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of transportprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2066 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in S Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofuridine/cytidine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “uridine/cytidine kinase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2066, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2066, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2066, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2066, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “uridine/cytidine kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

-   -   In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in        Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a        gene product mitochondrial with the activity of a        “uridine/cytidine kinase”, preferably being encoded by a gene        comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8937, preferably        the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or the        increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2107 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2107-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2107, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2121-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2121, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2121, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39013,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of ABCtransporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of ABCtransporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of ABCtransporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2281 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of NADHdehydrogenase I chain I.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH dehydrogenase I chain I”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2281, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2281, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2281, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2281, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase I chain I”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase I chain I”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39120, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2360 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2360-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2360-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2360-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2360-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2405 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2405, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2414 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of cysteinesynthase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cysteine synthase A”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2414, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2414, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2414, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2414, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cysteine synthase A”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cysteine synthase A”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.39300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2414 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of cysteinesynthase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cysteine synthase A”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2414, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2414, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2414, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2414, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cysteine synthase A”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cysteine synthase A”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.39300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2461 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of ethanolamineutilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2461, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2461, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2461, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2461, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40299, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2474-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2541 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2541, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2541, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2541, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2541, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a“2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.40383, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

CHECK The nucleic acid sequence of B2541 from Escherichia coli, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2541, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2541, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2541, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2541, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a“2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.40383, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2548 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2548-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2548-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2548, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2548, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2548, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2548, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2548-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2548-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40637,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2613-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2613-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in S Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2673-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2673-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2714 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2714, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2714 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2714, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)) .And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2846 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2846-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2846-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2846, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2846, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2846, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2846, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2846-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2846-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40984,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

CHECK The nucleic acid sequence of B2909 from Escherichia coli, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2909-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2909-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2909, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2909, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2909, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2909, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2909-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2909-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41006,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2909 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2909-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2909-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2909, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2909, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2909, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2909, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2909-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2909-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41006,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2914 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2914, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2914, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2914, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2914, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41073, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2923 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of arginineexporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “arginine exporter protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2923, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2923, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2923, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2923, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine exporter protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine exporter protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2936 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2936-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2936-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2936, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2936, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2936, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2936, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2936-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2936-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41442,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2957 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofL-asparaginase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-asparaginase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2957, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2957, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2957, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2957, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-asparaginase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “L-asparaginase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41499,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of mureintransglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2963, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2963, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2963, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.41732, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2999 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb2999-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2999-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2999, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2999, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2999, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2999, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2999-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2999-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41797,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3064 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycoprotease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycoprotease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3064, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3064, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3064, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3064, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycoprotease”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycoprotease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3121-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3121, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3121, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42471,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3121-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3121, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3121, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42471,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3151 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3151-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3151-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3151, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3151, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3151, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3151, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3151-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3151-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42477,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of acetyl CoAcarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of acetyl CoAcarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)) d.And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3346 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3346-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3346-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3346, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3346-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3346-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3410 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3410-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3410-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3410, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3410, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3410, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3410, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3410-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3410-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42559,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3427 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofB3427-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “B3427-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3427, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3427, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3427, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3427, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “B3427-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “B3427-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42579,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3509 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3509-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3509-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3509, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3509, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3509, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3509, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3509-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3509-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42592,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3572 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofvaline-pyruvate transaminase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3572, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3572, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3572, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3572, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3616 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of threoninedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3616, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3616, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3616, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3616, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 42600, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3616 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of threoninedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3616, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3616, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3616, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3616, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 42600, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofphosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in proline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3732 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of ATP synthasesubunit beta.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP synthase subunit beta”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3732, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3732, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3732, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3732, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP synthase subunit beta”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP synthase subunit beta”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 43248, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3793 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofenterobacterial common antigen polymerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enterobacterial common antigen polymerase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3793, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3793, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enterobacterial common antigen polymerase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43800, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in arginine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3793 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofenterobacterial common antigen polymerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enterobacterial common antigen polymerase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3793, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3793, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enterobacterial common antigen polymerase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43800, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3813 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of DNA helicase

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA helicase II”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3813, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3813, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3813, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3813, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA helicase II”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA helicase II”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43839,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3814 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3814*protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3814-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3814, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3814, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3814, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3814, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3814-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3814-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44196,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3817 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3817-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3817-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3817, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3817, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3817, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3817, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3817-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3817-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3945 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of glyceroldehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3945, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3945, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said

B3945, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as depicted incolumn 8 of Table II, application no. 2, preferably a homolog orfunctional equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, applicationno. 2, and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3945, andpreferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerol dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44223, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4012 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofacetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4012, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4012, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4012, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4012, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44378, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4067 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcation/acetate symporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation/acetate symporter”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4067, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4067, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4067, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4067, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation/acetate symporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cation/acetate symporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 44466, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb4121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4121-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44609,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofb4121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4121-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44609,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4129 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of lysyl-tRNAsynthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4129, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4129, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4129, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4129, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44662, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4139 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of aspartase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4139, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4139, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4139, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4139, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aspartase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45022,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofacetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofacetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofacetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4321 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of gluconatetransport system permease 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gluconate transport system permease 3”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4321, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gluconate transport system permease 3”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gluconate transport system permease3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in arginine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4384 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpurinenucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4384, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4384, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4384 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, hasbeen published in Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)). Andthe activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpurinenucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4384, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4384, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of C_pp004096192r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Physcomitrella patens or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said C_pp004096192r, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said C_pp004096192r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC11114 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC11114-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC11114-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC11114, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC11114, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45795, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC15313 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of histone H2A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone H2A”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone H2A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “histone H2A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC15313 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of histone H2A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone H2A”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone H2A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “histone H2A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17485 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC17485-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC17485-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC17485, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC17485, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17485, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17485, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC17485-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC17485-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46405, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17556 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of RNA binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA binding protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46515, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC46 from GLYCINE MAX, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC46-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC46-protein”, especially from GLYCINE MAX or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC46, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC46, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC46, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC46, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC46-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC46-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC5744 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC5744-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC5744-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC5744, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC5744, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC5744-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC5744protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.47076, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC6021 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC6021, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC6021, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC6021, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC6021, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.47105, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of NZ_AAAU02000016.150 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 2, has been published by deposition of the sequences tothe EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases under “Sequencing of the draft genomeassembly of Azotobacter vinelandii AvOP.” in June 2005 by Copeland etal. And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        NZ_AAAU02000016.150, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of S_pp015018333r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of s_pp015018333r-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “s_pp015018333r-protein”, especially from Physcomitrellapatens or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “s_pp015018333rprotein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.59851, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of S_pp015018333r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 2 is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of s_pp015018333r-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “s_pp015018333r-protein”, especially from Physcomitrellapatens or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. %%applicationnumber%%,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        S_pp015018333r, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.59851, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0064 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofsll0064-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll0064-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0064, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0064, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0064, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0064, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0064-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

-   -   In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in        Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a        gene product mitochondrial with the activity of a        “sll0064-protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising        the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47526, preferably the        coding region thereof, conferred the production of or the        increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0080 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofN-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0080, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0080, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0080, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47566, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0170 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Synechocystis Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res.28(1), 72 (2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of heat shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0170, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0170, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0170, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0170, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.48138, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0248 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity offlavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0248, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0250 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofphosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0250, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0250, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0250, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a“phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49342,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0254 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofsll0254-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll0254-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0254, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0254, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0254, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0254, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0254-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll0254-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49800,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0254 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofsll0254-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll0254-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0254, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0254, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0254, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0254, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0254-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll0254-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49800,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0290 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpolyphosphate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polyphosphate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0290, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0290, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0290, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0290, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.49828, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0354 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofsll0354-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll0354-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0354, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0354, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0354, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0354, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0354-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll0354-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50070,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0420 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofurease subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “urease subunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0420, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “urease subunit”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “urease subunit”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0521 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofNAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0521, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0521, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0521, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0521, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 50339, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in arginine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0622 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofquinolinate synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “quinolinate synthetase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0622, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0622, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0622, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “quinolinate synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “quinolinate synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 50713, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

he nucleic acid sequence of Sll0682 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpermease protein of phosphate ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0682, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0682, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0682, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50950, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0682 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Synechocystis Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res.28(1), 72 (2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0682, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0682, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0682, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50950, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Synechocystis Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res.28(1), 72 (2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of oxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0891 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmalate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0891, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.51268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0891 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmalate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0891, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.51268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0891 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmalate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0891, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.51268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0901 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofphosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalyticsubunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0901, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0901, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0901, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0901, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalyticsubunit”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphoribosylaminoimidazolecarboxylase catalytic subunit”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51632, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0934 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0934, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0934, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0934, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0934, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52246, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0945 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0945, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0945, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0945, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0945, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.52364, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcarbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutamatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Synechocystis Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res.28(1), 72 (2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutaminecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcarbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in proline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1056 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Synechocystis Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res.28(1), 72 (2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1056, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1056, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1056, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidinesynthase subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52660, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in proline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1185 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcoproporphyrinogen oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1185, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1185, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1185, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53189, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1393 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycogen (starch) synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen (starch) synthase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1393, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen (starch) synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen (starch) synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1393 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycogen (starch) synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen (starch) synthase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1393, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen (starch) synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen (starch) synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1441 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity offatty acid desaturase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fatty acid desaturase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1441, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1441, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1441, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1441, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fatty acid desaturase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fatty acid desaturase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.53608, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1443 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofCTP synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthetase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1443, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CTP synthetase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Synechocystis Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res.28(1), 72 (2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1522 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Synechocystis Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res.28(1), 72 (2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1522, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1522, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a“CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1545 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Synechocystis Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res.28(1), 72 (2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione S-transferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1545, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutathione S-transferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1545 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione S-transferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1545, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutathione S-transferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1545 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione S-transferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1545, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutathione S-transferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1546 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofexopolyphosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “exopolyphosphatase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of (a) agene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid molecule as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1546,or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 ofTable I, application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 ofTable I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respectiveline as said Sll1546, and preferably the activity is increasednon-targeted, or

-   -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said

Sll1546, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “exopolyphosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “exopolyphosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.54804, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1676 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of4-alpha-glucanotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “4-alpha-glucanotransferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1676, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1676, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1676, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1676, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “4-alpha-glucanotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “4-alphaglucanotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 54897, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1682 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofalanine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “alanine dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1682, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1682, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1682, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “alanine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “alanine dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.55063, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in S Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofSll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1761-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofsll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1761-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcoproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in S Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcoproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcoproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcationtransporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcationtransporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0237 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosidase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0237, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0237, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0237, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0237, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosidase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0237 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosidase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0237, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0237, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0237, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0237, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosidase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0477 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofphosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0477, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0477, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0477, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0477, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoribosylglycinamideformyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55978, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in proline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0597 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofbifunctional purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0597, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0600 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofslr0600-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “s1r0600-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0600, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0600, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr0600-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “slr0600-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 56514,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0661 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpyrroline carboxylate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyrroline carboxylate reductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0661, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0661, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0661, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0661, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyrroline carboxylate reductase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “pyrroline carboxylate reductase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 56576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0710 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofGlu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0710, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0710, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0710, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 56894, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofgeranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in arginine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofgeranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofgeranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0756 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcircadian clock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “circadian clock protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0756, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0756, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0756, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0756, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “circadian clock protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “circadian clock protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 57663, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0756 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcircadian clock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “circadian clock protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0756, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0756, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0756, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0756, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “circadian clock protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “circadian clock protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 57663, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0782 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofamine oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amine oxidase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0782, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0782, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0782, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0782, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amine oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “amine oxidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57679,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1096 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofdihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1096, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1096, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1096, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1096, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1269 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofgamma-glutamyltranspeptidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1269, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1269, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1269, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1269, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gammaglutamyltranspeptidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58058, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1269 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofgamma-glutamyltranspeptidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1269, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1269, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1269, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1269, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gammaglutamyltranspeptidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58058, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1312 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofarginine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “arginine decarboxylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58324, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1369 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofCDP-diglyceride synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diglyceride synthetase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1369, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1369, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1369, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1369, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diglyceride synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CDP-diglyceride synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58472, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1420 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcarbohydrate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbohydrate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1420, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbohydrate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “carbohydrate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1492 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofiron(III) dicitrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1492, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1492, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1492, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1492, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “iron(III) dicitratebindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 58668, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1655 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofPhotosystem I reaction center subunit XI.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1655, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Photosystem I reaction centersubunit XI”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofphotosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofphotosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1742 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutamine amidotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamine amidotransferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1742, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1742, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1742, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1742, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine amidotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutamine amidotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1755 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1755, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1755, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1755, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 58823, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glutamatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1791 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1791, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12140, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1882 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofriboflavin biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “riboflavin biosynthesis protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1882, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1882, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1882, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1882, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “riboflavin biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “riboflavin biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 59041, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2023 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmalonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2023, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2023, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2023, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier proteintransacylase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 59165, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2023 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmalonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2023, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2023, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2023, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier proteintransacylase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 59165, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72(2000). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofshortchain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofSec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph. Inparticular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in S Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547(2004). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofSec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0035 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of celldivision protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0035, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0035, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.60301, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0216 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofbranched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0216, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0216, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0216, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0216, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 60859, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0337 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of aminoacid ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino acid ABC transporter permease protein”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0337, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0337, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0337, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0337, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid ABC transporter permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0768 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofTTC0768-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC0768-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0768, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0768, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0768, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0768, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC0768-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC0768-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 61532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmetal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of multipleantibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glutamate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofTTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofhomocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofhomocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1918 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase subunit”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1918, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62160, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1918 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,has been published in Henne et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofoxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase subunit”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1918, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62160, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl021c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity oftranscription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62524, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of celldivision control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division control protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of celldivision control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division control protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yc1026c-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofYCL026C-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YCL026C-A-protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yc1026c-a, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yc1026c-a, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yc1026c-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yc1026c-a, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YCL026C-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YCL026C-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.63167, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycr102c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofycr102c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ycr102c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ycr102c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr102c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr102c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ycr102c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycr102c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycr102c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl168w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of proteinkinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl168w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl168w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl168w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl168w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14302,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr044w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofcoproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr044w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr044w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr044w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr044w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr046c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofbranched-chain amino acid permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched-chain amino acid permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid permease”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid permease”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr265w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofperoxisome assembly protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “peroxisome assembly protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr265w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr265w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr265w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr265w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “peroxisome assembly protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “peroxisome assembly protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63665, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr338c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofydr338c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydr338c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr338c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr338c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr338c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr338c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr338c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr338c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63713,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer014w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyer014w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yer014w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yer014w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer014w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer014w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yer014w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer014w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yer014w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63745,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer106w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyer106w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yer106w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yer106w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer106w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer106w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yer106w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer106w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yer106w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63803,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl016c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmolecular chaperone portein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “molecular chaperone portein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl016c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl016c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone portein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph. In particular, it wasobserved that in plants, especially in Arabidopsis thaliana, increasingor generating the activity of a gene product non-targeted with theactivity of a “molecular chaperone portein”, preferably being encoded bya gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63807, preferablythe coding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increasein proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofYFL019C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YFL0190-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YFL0190-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl054c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyf1054c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yf1054c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said

Yfl054c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yf1054c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yf1054c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl054c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyf1054c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yf1054c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yf1054c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yf1054c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yg1174w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpre-mRNA-splicing factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pre-mRNA-splicing factor”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yg1174w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yg1174w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yg1174w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yg1174w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pre-mRNA-splicing factor”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pre-mRNA-splicing factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.64157, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yg1237c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyg1237c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yg1237c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yg1237c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yg1237c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yg1237c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yg1237c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yg1237c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “yg1237c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr068c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofygr068c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygr068c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygr068c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr068c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr068c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygr068c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygr068c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygr068c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr175c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of squalenemonooxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “squalene monooxygenase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygr175c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr175c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr175c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygr175c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “squalene monooxygenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “squalene monooxygenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.64218, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr221c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofygr221c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygr221c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygr221c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr221c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr221c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygr221c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygr221c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygr221c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64315,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr221c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofygr221c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygr221c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygr221c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr221c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr221c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygr221c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygr221c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygr221c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64315,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhl013c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyhl013c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhl013c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhl013c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl013c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl013c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhl013c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14715,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr024c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofmitochondrial processing protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “mitochondrial processing protease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhr024c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr024c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr024c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr024c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mitochondrial processing protease”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “mitochondrial processing protease”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 64336, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr072w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996). And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofH/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhr072w-a, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr072w-a, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr072w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr072w-a, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complexsubunit 3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64470, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in proline compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr207c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyhr207c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhr207c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhr207c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr207c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr207c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr207c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr207c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhr207c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64546,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil074c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yil074c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil074c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil074c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yil074c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 64563, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yir027c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofallantoinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “allantoinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yir027c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir027c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir027c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yir027c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “allantoinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “allantoinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64773,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yir029w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofallantoicase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “allantoicase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yir029w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir029w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir029w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yir029w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “allantoicase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “allantoicase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64894,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofDnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DnaJ-like chaperone”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl088w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofornithine carbamoyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ornithine carbamoyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl088w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl088w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl088w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjl088w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ornithine carbamoyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ornithine carbamoyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 64975, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl129c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpotassium transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “potassium transport protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl129c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl129c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl129c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjl129c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “potassium transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “potassium transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 65181, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl137c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglycogenin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogenin”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said YjI137c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl137c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl137c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjl137c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogenin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycogenin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14821,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl138c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofATP-dependent RNA helicase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said YjI138c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YjI138c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YjI138c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said YjI138c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 65224, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr133w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofphosphoribosyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoribosyltransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr133w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr133w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr133w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr133w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoribosyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoribosyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66225, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofpolygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

-   -   In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in        Arabidopsis thaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a        gene product non-targeted with the activity of a        “polygalacturonase”, preferably being encoded by a gene        comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 66274,        preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production        of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild type        control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykl106w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofaspartate aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate aminotransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ykl106w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykl106w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykl106w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ykl106w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate aminotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aspartate aminotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 66419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr065c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofylr065c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ylr065c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr065c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr065c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr065c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr065c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr065c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr065c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 66695,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr178c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofylr178c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yid 78c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr178c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr178c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr178c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr178c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr178c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr178c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 66715,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr304c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofaconitate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aconitate hydratase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr304c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr304c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr304c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr304c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aconitate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aconitate hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66772, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr359w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofadenylosuccinate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylosuccinate lyase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr359w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr359w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr359w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr359w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic,.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.67190, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yn1142w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofynl142w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ynl142w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yn1142w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl142w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl142w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ynl142w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ynl142w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ynl142w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 67299,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glutamine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynr019w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of sterolO-acyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sterol O-acyltransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ynr019w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynr019w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynr019w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ynr019w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sterol O-acyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sterol O-acyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.67646, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yol045w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of proteinkinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yol045w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol045w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol045w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yol045w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 67684,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in arginine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor168w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutaminyl-tRNA synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor168w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor168w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor168w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor168w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 67710, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor168w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofglutaminyl-tRNA synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor168w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor168w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor168w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor168w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 67710, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor221c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofyor221c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yor221c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor221c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor221c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor221c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor221c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yor221c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “yor221c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 67951,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor233w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity of proteinkinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor233w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor233w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor233w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor233w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 67968,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in proline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl117c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.2, has been published in Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546 (1996).And the activity of the gene product thereof is the activity ofisopentenyl diphosphate isomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypl117c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 2, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl117c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl117c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypl117c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 67998, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in arginine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glutamine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glutamine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in proline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of ZMO6LC1143 from Zea mays, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing arginine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase”, especially fromZea mays or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said ZM06LC1143, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said ZMO6LC1143, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said ZM06LC1143, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 2,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said ZM06LC1143, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphopantothenoylcysteinedecarboxylase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 68132, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in argininecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of ZM06LC11975 from Zea mays, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 2 isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ZM06LC11975-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing proline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ZM06LC11975-protein”, especially from Zea mays or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said ZM06LC11975, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said ZM06LC11975, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 2, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said ZM06LC11975, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 2, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 2, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said ZM06LC11975, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ZM06LC11975-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ZM06LC11975protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68363, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in proline compared with the wild type control.

[0105.1.1.2] to [0107.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0105.1.1.1] to [0107.1.1.1] above.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline,upon targeting to the plastids or mitochondria or upon non-targeting,preferably has the structure of the respective polypeptide describedherein, in particular of the polypeptides comprising the consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motifs as shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 2, column 8 or of the polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed in the respective line inTable II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or homolos or fragmentsthereof as described herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

[0109.1.1.2] to [0110.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0109.1.1.1] to [0110.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,        2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein,        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate        dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,        4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein,        acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein,        aconitate hydratase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,        acyltransferase, adenylosuccinate lyase, adenylylsulfate kinase,        alanine dehydrogenase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, allantoicase,        allantoinase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein, amino acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ankyrin        repeat family protein, anthranilate synthase component II,        arginine decarboxylase, arginine exporter protein, asparaginase,        aspartase, aspartate aminotransferase, At1g17440-protein,        At1g19800-protein, At1g29350-protein, At1g47380-protein, Atl        g67340-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP        synthase subunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport        system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, AX653549-protein,        AY087308-protein, b0456-protein, b0518-protein, b1003-protein,        b1024-protein, b1108-protein, b1137-protein, b1163-protein,        b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein, b1445-protein,        b1522-protein, b1898-protein, b2107-protein, b2121-protein,        b2360-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2513-protein,        b2548-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2812-protein,        b2846-protein, b2909-protein, b2936-protein, b2999-protein,        b3121-protein, b3151-protein, b3346-protein, b3410-protein,        B3427-protein, b3509-protein, b3814-protein, b3817-protein,        b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase,        beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,        branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,        branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent protein        kinase, carbohydrate kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein, cation/acetate symporter, cation-transporting        ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding        transcription factor, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-        phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell        division control protein, cell division protein, Chaperone        protein CIpB, circadian clock protein, coproporphyrinogen III        oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTP synthase, CTP        synthetase, cullin, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,        delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, dihydrolipoamide        acetyltransferase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding        protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA mismatch repair        protein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex        protein, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,        enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, ethanolamine        utilization protein, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,        exopolyphosphatase, fatty acid desaturase, flavodoxin,        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase,        geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,        Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase, gluconate transport system        permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,        glutamateammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase, glutamine        synthetase, glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase, glutaredoxin,        glutathione S-transferase, glycerol dehydrogenase,        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen (starch) synthase,        glycogen synthase, glycogenin, glycoprotease, glycosidase,        glycosyl transferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein,        GM02LC46-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA ribonucleoprotein        complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family protein, heat shock        protein, heat shock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family        protein, histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, integral        membrane transporter family protein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding        protein, isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,        isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase, L-asparaginase, L-aspartate        oxidase, Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase,        lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,        lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamily transporter        protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane        transport protein, metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal        synthase, methyltransferase, mitochondrial processing protease,        molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol        glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, murein        transglycosylase, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase,        NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, NADH dehydrogenase I        chain I, nitrate/nitrite transport protein, ornithine        carbamoyltransferase, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,        oxireductase, permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter,        peroxisome assembly protein, phosphatidylinositol 3- and        4-kinase family protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase, phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase, phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,        phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase,        phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit,        phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase,        phosphoribosyltransferase, Photosystem I reaction center subunit        XI, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, polyphosphate        kinase, potassium transport protein, pre-mRNA-splicing factor,        protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside        phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, pyrroline        carboxylate reductase, pyruvate kinase, quinolinate synthetase,        riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,        constitutive, RNA binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein,        sec-independent protein translocase, Sec-independent protein        translocase subunit, serine protease, serine protease inhibitor,        short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll0064-protein,        sll0254-protein, sll0354-protein, sll1761-protein,        slr0600-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalene        monooxygenase, sterol O-acyltransferase, thioredoxin,        thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydrogenase, threonine        synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,        transcriptional regulator protein, translation initiation factor        subunit, transport protein, TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein,        urease subunit, uridine/cytidine kinase, valine-pyruvate        transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein, YCL026C-A-protein,        ycr102c-protein, ydr338c-protein, yer014w-protein,        yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yf1054cprotein,        yg1237c-protein, ygr068c-protein, ygr221c-protein,        yhl013c-protein, yhr207cprotein, ylr065c-protein,        ylr178c-protein, ynl142w-protein, yor221c-protein, zinc finger        protein, zinc transporter, Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, and        ZM06LC11975-protein, or of a polypeptide as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, and conferring the production of        or an increase in arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline,        respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in arginine, glutamate, glutamine,        or proline, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned arginine,        glutamate, glutamine, or proline generating or increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, or decreasing the inhibitiory regulation of the        polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a arginine,        glutamate, glutamine, or proline increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 2, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs; and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding one or more exogenous inducing factors to        the non-human organism or parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a arginine, glutamate,        glutamine, or proline increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of        a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in        the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or        8, or its homologs or fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a arginine,        glutamate, glutamine, or proline increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments;        and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or        proline; increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, by adding positive expression or        removing negative expression elements, e.g. homologous        recombination can be used to either introduce positive        regulatory elements like for plants the 35S enhancer into the        promoter or to remove repressor elements form regulatory        regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used to disrupt        repressor elements or to enhance to acitivty of positive        elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced in plants        by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be identified        in which the positive elements have be integrated near to a gene        of the invention, the expression of which is thereby enhanced;        and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or        proline production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respüective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is        indicated, to the plastids by the addition of a plastidial        targeting sequence or if for the corresponding nucleic acid        molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term        “mitochondrial” is indicated, to the mitochondria by the        addition of a mitochondrial targeting sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respectzive line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a arginine, glutamate, glutamine, and/or proline        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline,respectively, after increasing the expression or activity of the encodedpolypeptide, non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably plastids, or having the activity of apolypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 2, column 3, or its homologs.Preferably the increase of arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline,respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.1.2] to [0122.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0113.1.1.1] to [0122.1.1.1] above.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline, respectively, byincrease of expression or activity in the cytoplasm, and/or in thecytosol, and/or in an organelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, canalso be increased by introducing a synthetic transcription factor, whichbinds close to the coding region of the gene encoding the protein asshown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 2, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.1.2] to [0127.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0124.1.1.1] to [0127.1.1.1] above.

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutrional physiology limited) arginine,glutamate, glutamine, or proline and if desired other amino acids,and/or other metabolites, in free or bound form.

[0129.1.1.2] for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.1.1]above.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 3 or of a        polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical arginine, glutamate,        glutamine, or proline, respectively, in the non-human organism,        preferably in the microorganism, the plant cell, the plant        tissue, the plant or a part thereof, more preferably a        microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof,        especially cytoplasmic or in an organelle, like plastids or        mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound amino acids, and/or oher metabolites        synthetized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.1.2] to [0139.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0131.1.1.1] to [0139.1.1.1] above.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 2, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 2,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 2;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 2,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or    -   (e) under stringent hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 2.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 2 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 2, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8 or in Table II B, application no. 2,        column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8 or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 2, column 8        or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, in column 5 or        in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8 or in Table I B column        8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 2, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8,        or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 2.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 2, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[144.1.1.2] to [0155.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0144.1.1.1] to [0155.1.1.1] above.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant the sequentialarrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator, optionally otherregulatory elements and optionally targeting sequences in such a waythat each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequence can fulfill itsfunction in the expression of the encoding sequence in due manner. Inone embodiment the sequences preferred for operable linkage aretargeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization in organelles,like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequences for ensuringsubcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in thenucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may also be employed aswell as translation promoters such as the 5′ lead sequence in tobaccomosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

1) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from the group consistingof Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally        3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably        encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit        peptide;        which are operable linked.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 2.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 2 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

1) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from the group consistingof Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally        3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably        encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit        peptide;        which are operable linked and        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention        according to 2) does not consist of the sequence shown in Table        I A and/or I B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding        region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but        less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        2, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        2, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%,        98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II        A and/or II B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 2.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 2 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35875, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35875,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35875 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35875 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35875 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35936, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36114, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36299, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuperand b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36623, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36623, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36623 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36623 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36623 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36880, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36907, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36907,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36907 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36907 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36907 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36937, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36937,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36937 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36937 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36937 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36971, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36971,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36971 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36971 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36971 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37390, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34204, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33085, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33085,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33085 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33085 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33085 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33457, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33457,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33457 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33457 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33457 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35204, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35366, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35366, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35366 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35366 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35366 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper and USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37483, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40637 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39219, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40299, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40299,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40299 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40299 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40299 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40383, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39013, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39013,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39013 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39013 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39013 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40984, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40984,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40984 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40984 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40984 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41006, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41006,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41006 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41006 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41006 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 30464, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30464,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30464 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30464 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30464 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37503, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37539, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37539, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37539 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37539 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37539 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39120, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38767, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38899, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38899,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38899 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38899 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38899 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8937, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23002 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19671, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19671,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19671 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19671 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19671 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20578, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21008, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21008,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21008 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21008 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21008 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21902, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22699,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22699 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22699 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22699 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21106, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17701, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;

which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi,; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16155, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16155,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16155 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16155 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16155 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16263, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17356, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17901, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17901,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17901 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17901 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17901 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18122, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19364, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19364,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19364 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19364 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19364 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17601, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17601,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17601 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17601 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17601 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25780, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26120, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26120,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26120 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26120 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26120 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26434, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbiand b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29246, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29397 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 30039, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30039,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30039 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30039 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30039 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41442, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41442,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41442 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41442 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41442 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25676, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25222, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25222,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25222 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25222 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25222 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as

SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which isoperable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25344, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25344,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25344 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25344 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25344 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60859, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41073, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63167, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63167,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63167 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63264, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14302, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58668, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56894, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57663, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57663,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57663 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57663 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57663 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57679, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58058, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58590, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59851, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59851,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59851 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59851 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59851 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58823, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59041, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59165, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59165,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59165 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59165 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59165 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63745, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63745,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63745 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63745 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63745 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58472,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58472 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58472 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58472 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67299, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67299,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67299 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67299 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67299 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63665 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 65224, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 65224,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 65224 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 65224 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 65224 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66225, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66225,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66225 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66225 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66225 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66419 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66695, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66715 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 65181, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 65181,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 65181 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 65181 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 65181 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67190, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64975, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64975,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64975 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64975 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64975 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67646, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67684, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67684,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67684 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67684 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67684 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67710, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67710,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67710 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67710 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67710 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67951, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67951,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67951 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67951 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67951 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67968 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67998, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67998,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67998 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67998 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67998 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68132, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68132,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68132 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68132 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68132 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68363, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68363,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68363 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68363 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68363 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66772, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64315, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63803, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64157, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64157,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64157 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64157 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64157 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14821, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14821,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14821 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14821 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14821 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64218, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64218,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64218 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64218 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64218 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63713, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63713,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63713 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63713 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63713 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64336, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64336,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64336 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64336 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64336 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64470, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64470, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64470 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64470 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64470 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64546, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64563, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64773, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64773,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64773 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64773 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64773 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64894, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64894,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64894 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64894 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64894 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44466, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44466,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44466 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44466 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44466 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44609, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44662, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44662, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44662 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44662 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44662 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10708, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46405, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56576, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56576,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56576 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56576 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56576 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45022, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45022, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45022 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45022 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45022 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42559, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42559,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42559 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42559 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42559 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41499, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41732, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41732,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41732 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41732 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41732 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41797, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41797,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41797 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41797 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41797 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42046, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42477, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44223, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10104, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47026, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47026,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47026 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47026 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47026 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42579, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42579,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42579 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42579 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42579 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42592, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42592,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42592 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42592 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42592 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10172, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42600, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42600,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42600 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42600 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42600 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43248, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43248,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43248 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43248 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43248 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43800, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particular USP;and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43839, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularSuper; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54804, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54804,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54804 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54804 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54804 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52660, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53189, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53608, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53608,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53608 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53608 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53608 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52364, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52246, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54897, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54897,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54897 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54897 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54897 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55063, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55063,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55063 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55063 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55063 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55771 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55978, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55978,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55978 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55978 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55978 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54452, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47076, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47105, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47105,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47105 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47105 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47105 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47159 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47526, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47526,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47526 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47526 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47526 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47566, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47566,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47566 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47566 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47566 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 48138, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49143, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49800, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49800,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49800 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49800 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49800 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, inparticularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56514, or a homologor fragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56514,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56514 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56514 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56514 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50104, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50339, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50713, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50713,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50713 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50713 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50713 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50950, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50950,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50950 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50950 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50950 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51632, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51632,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51632 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51632 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51632 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularPCUbi; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49342, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 2, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49342,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49342 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit petide in case in Table I,application no. 2, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49342 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linke, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 2, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49342 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.1.2] to [0170.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0165.1.1.1] to [0170.1.1.1] above.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 2, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;

(b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2, column5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, in column 5,or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in Table I B,application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof;

-   -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column        8, or in Table II B, application no.,2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 2,column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.2.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 2, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 2.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 2, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 2 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 2.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 2 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 2 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a prefered embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression casssette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 2, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        2, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        2, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.2.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of

Table II, application no. 2, and confers a generation or an increase ofthe respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereofas compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 2.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 2, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 2.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 2.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 2 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, prefereably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 2 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.1.2] to [0209.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0181.1.1.1] to [0209.1.1.1] above.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-d ihyd rophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, 2-oxoglutarate dehyd rogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomalprotein, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,4-alphaglucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase,acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, acyltransferase,adenylosuccinate lyase, adenylylsulfate kinase, alanine dehydrogenase,aldehyde dehydrogenase, allantoicase, allantoinase, amine oxidase, aminoacid ABC transporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthasecomponent II, arginine decarboxylase, arginine exporter protein,asparaginase, aspartase, aspartate aminotransferase, At1g17440-protein,At1g19800-protein, At1 g29350-protein, At1 g47380-protein,At1g67340-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependentRNA helicase, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1108-protein,b1137-protein, b1163-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein,b1330-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1898-protein,b2107-protein, b2121-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b2846-protein, b2909-protein,b2936-protein, b2999-protein, b3121-protein, b3151-protein,b3346-protein, b3410-protein, B3427-protein, b3509-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbohydrate kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cation/acetate symporter, cation-transporting ATPase,CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control protein, cell divisionprotein,

Chaperone protein CIpB, circadian clock protein, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase,cullin, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A, delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase, dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DNA binding protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV,DNA mismatch repair protein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transportcomplex protein, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, ethanolamine utilizationprotein, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, exopolyphosphatase,fatty acid desaturase, flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase,gibberellin 20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase, glutaminesynthetase, glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase, glutaredoxin, glutathioneS-transferase, glycerol dehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase,glycogenin, glycoprotease, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC46-protein,GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3,harpin-induced family protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone H2A,homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,L-asparaginase, L-aspartate oxidase, Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, malonyl CoA-acyl carrierprotein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitochondrial processing protease, molecular chaperone portein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, ornithine carbamoyltransferase, oxidoreductase,oxidoreductase subunit, oxireductase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, peroxisome assembly protein, phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit,phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase, phosphoribosyltransferase,Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, potassium transport protein,pre-mRNA-splicing factor, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,pyrroline carboxylate reductase, pyruvate kinase, quinolinatesynthetase, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein,sec-independent protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine protease inhibitor, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0064-protein, sll0254-protein, sll0354-protein,sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalenemonooxygenase, sterol 0-acyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin familyprotein, threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, transport protein,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein,YCL026C-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr338c-protein, yer014w-protein,yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,ygr068c-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr207c-protein,ylr065c-protein, ylr178c-protein, ynl142w-protein, yor221c-protein, zincfinger protein, zinc transporter, Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, andZM06LC11975-protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.1.2] to [0225.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0211.1.1.1] to [0225.1.1.1] above.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 2,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective amino acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

[0227.1.1.2] to [0239.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0227.1.1.1] to [0239.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 2, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin th erespective line in Table I, application no. 2, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin th erespective line in Table I, application no. 2, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.1.2] to [0245.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0241.1.1.1] to [0245.1.1.1] above.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 and8, opreferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.1.2] to [0266.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0247.1.1.1] to [0266.1.1.1] above.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle,such as plastids ormitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.1.2] to [0273.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0268.1.1.1] to [0273.1.1.1] above.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid molecule hybridizingtherewith for the transformation of a microorganism or a plant cell,plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 2,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, the plantcell, plant tissuesplants, the reproductive material thereof, or parrtsthereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thearginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline is due to the generation orover-expression of one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the corresponding nucleicacid molecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I,application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, in the non-human organism according tothe invention, advantageously in the transgenic microorganism or plantaccording to the invention, at least for the duration of at least oneplant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.2, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

[1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, if desired        2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably        encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit        peptide; which are operable linked;]        or comprising an expression cassette comprising        [0) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from the group        consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and        1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, if desired 2) nucleic acid molecule        encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal        transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit peptide;        which are operable linked;]        or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising        [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting        of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 2.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 2 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.2.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 2, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.2.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 2.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 2 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 2 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a prefered embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression casssette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

[1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, if desired        2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably        encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit        peptide; which are operable linked;]        or comprising an expression cassette comprising        [0) a promoter, prefereably a promoter selected from the group        consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and        1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]and, if desired 2) nucleic acid molecule        encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal        transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit peptide; which are        operable linked;]        or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising        [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting        of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 2, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        2, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 2, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 2, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 2, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 2, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 2,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 2, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 2, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 2, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 2;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 2, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 2, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 2, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        2, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        2, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 2,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 2.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 2 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, prefereably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.2.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 2, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no.

2, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.2.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 2.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 2 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,prefereably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 2,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 2 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a prefered embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression casssette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.1.2] to [0299.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0291.1.1.1] to [0299.1.1.1] above.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 2, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[301.1.1.2] to [0304.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0301.1.1.1] to [0304.1.1.1] above.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 2, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 2, from which conserved regions, and in turn, degenerateprimers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, which show a verylittle variation in the amino acid in one particular position of severalhomologs from different origin. The consensus sequence and polypeptidemotifs shown in the respective line in column 8 of Table IV, applicationno. 2, are derived from such alignments of homologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no.2, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in

Table IV, application no. 2, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 2, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2or 1, or 0 of the amino acid positions indicated can be replaced by anyamino acid. In another embodiment thereof, the method of the presentinvention relates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 2, column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 2, column 8, wherebynot more than 15%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acidpositions defined as distinct specific amino acids are/is replaced byanother amino acid. In another embodiment thereof, the method of thepresent invention relates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 2, column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 2, column 8, wherebynot more than than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 aminoacids are inserted into a consensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no.2, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.2, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 2, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 2,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.1.2] to [0321.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0309.1.1.1] to [0321.1.1.1] above.

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical arginine,glutamate, glutamine, or proline as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequenceswhich hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 2, columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding regiontherof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions and which encodethe expression of polypeptides conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical arginine,glutamate, glutamine, or proline as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.1.2] to [0329.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0323.1.1.1] to [0329.1.1.1] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding rgionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which is sufficientlycomplementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequences shown inthe respective line inTable I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding rgion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, suchthat it can hybridize to one of the nucleotide sequences shown in TableI, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding rgionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex.Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybrizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicalarginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline, respectively, afterincreasing the activity or an activity of a gene as shown in therespective line in Table I or of a gene product, e.g. as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, by forexample in one embodiment expression either in the cytsol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region therof,fragements or homolos therof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical arginine,glutamate, glutamine, or proline as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytsol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted, and optionally, the activity thereof isselected from the group consisting of2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase,ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoA carboxylase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, acyltransferase, adenylosuccinatelyase, adenylylsulfate kinase, alanine dehydrogenase, aldehydedehydrogenase, allantoicase, allantoinase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthasecomponent II, arginine decarboxylase, arginine exporter protein,asparaginase, aspartase, aspartate aminotransferase, At1g17440-protein,At1g19800-protein, At1g29350-protein, At1g47380-protein,At1g67340-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependentRNA helicase, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1108-protein,b1137-protein, b1163-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein,b1330-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1898-protein,b2107-protein, b2121-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b2846-protein, b2909-protein,b2936-protein, b2999-protein, b3121-protein, b3151-protein,b3346-protein, b3410-protein, B3427-protein, b3509-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbohydrate kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cation/acetate symporter, cation-transporting ATPase,CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control protein, cell divisionprotein, Chaperone protein CIpB, circadian clock protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, dihydrolipoamideacetyltransferase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding protein,DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA mismatch repair protein, DnaJ-likechaperone, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5, exopolyphosphatase, fatty acid desaturase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase, gluconate transport system permease 3,glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol dehydrogenase,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogensynthase, glycogenin, glycoprotease, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC46-protein,GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3,harpin-induced family protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone H2A,homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,L-asparaginase, L-aspartate oxidase, Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, malonyl CoA-acyl carrierprotein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitochondrial processing protease, molecular chaperone portein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, ornithine carbamoyltransferase, oxidoreductase,oxidoreductase subunit, oxireductase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, peroxisome assembly protein, phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit,phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase, phosphoribosyltransferase,Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, potassium transport protein,prem-RNA-splicing factor, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,pyrroline carboxylate reductase, pyruvate kinase, quinolinatesynthetase, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein,sec-independent protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine protease inhibitor, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0064-protein, sll0254-protein, sll0354-protein,sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalenemonooxygenase, sterol O-acyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin familyprotein, threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, transport protein,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein,YCL026C-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr338c-protein, yer014w-protein,yer106w-protein, YFLO19C-protein, yf1054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,ygr068c-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr207c-protein,ylr065c-protein, ylr178c-protein, ynl142w-protein, yor221c-protein, zincfinger protein, zinc transporter, Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, andZM06LC11975-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical arginine,glutamate, glutamine, or proline as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytsol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequences determined from thecloning of the present protein-accordingt-to-the-invention-encoding geneallows for the generation of probes and primers designed for use inidentifying and/or cloning its homologues from other cell types andorganisms. The probe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 2, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurring mutantsthereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of the invention canbe used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table Ill, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 2, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto desing and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical arginine,glutamate, glutamine, or proline its function as a probe extends to thedetection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plantecotypes or plant genera with varying capability or potential forsynthesis of the respective fine chemical arginine, glutamate,glutamine, or proline. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to produce the finechemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline by using the nucleicacid of the invention or parts thereof as a probe to detect the amountof the nucleic acid of the invention in the non-human organism or a partthereof in comparision to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalarginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, in particularincreasing the activity as mentioned above or as described in theexamples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. For examplehaving the activity of a protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 2, column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 2, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereofby, for example in a embodiment expression either in the cytsol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

[0338.1.1.2] to [0339.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0338.1.1.1] to [0339.1.1.1] above.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 2,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no.2, columns 5 or 8, fragmentsor homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.1.2] to [0343.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0341.1.1.1] to [0343.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule is preferablyat least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.1.1] above.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acidmolecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequencethat occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein). Preferably, thenucleic acid molecule encodes a natural protein having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or prolineas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof after increasing the expression or activity thereof or theactivity of a protein of the invention or used in the process of theinvention, in an embodiment for example expression either in the cytsolor in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.1.1] above.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragments or homologs thereof.

[0349.1.1.2] to [0350.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0349.1.1.1] to [0350.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in an non-human organismsor parts thereof by for example expression either in the cytsol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, but retain saidactivity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalarginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, after increasingits activity for example in an embodiment by expression either in thecytsol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression. Preferably, the protein encoded by the nucleicacid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%,99% or 99.5% identical to the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.1.2] to [0357.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0352.1.1.1] to [0357.1.1.1] above.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.2, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.1.1] above.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis,PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.1.2] to [0363.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0361.1.1.1] to [0363.1.1.1] above.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,perferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion theeof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, the intentionbeing, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biological activityof the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageously retained orincreased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleic acidmolecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides not shown inthe respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 2, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments or homologsthereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprises lessthan 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline as compared toa corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whoseactivity is essentially not reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%,20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild typebiological activity or enzymatic activity, advantageously, the activityis essentially not reduced in comparison with the activity of apolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.2,columns 5 or 8 expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, orfragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA, single-strandedDNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence. Homologues of saidsequences are also understood as meaning derivatives, which comprisenoncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns, terminators,enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream of the nucleotidesequences stated can be modified by one or more nucleotidesubstitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without, however,interfering with the functionality or activity either of the promoters,the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatory region such asterminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are far away from theORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of the promoters isincreased by modification of their sequence, or that they are replacedcompletely by more active promoters, even promoters from heterologousorganisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in theart and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.1.2] to [0379.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0370.1.1.1] to [0379.1.1.1] above.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof can be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelialcells), for example using the antibody of the present invention asdescribed below, in particular, an antibody against proteins having2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase,ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoA carboxylase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, acyltransferase, adenylosuccinatelyase, adenylylsulfate kinase, alanine dehydrogenase, aldehydedehydrogenase, allantoicase, allantoinase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthasecomponent II, arginine decarboxylase, arginine exporter protein,asparaginase, aspartase, aspartate aminotransferase, At1g17440-protein,At1g19800-protein, At1g29350-protein, At1g47380-protein,At1g67340-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependentRNA helicase, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1108-protein,b1137-protein, b1163-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein,b1330-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1898-protein,b2107-protein, b2121-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b2846-protein, b2909-protein,b2936-protein, b2999-protein, b3121-protein, b3151-protein,b3346-protein, b3410-protein, B3427-protein, b3509-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, betahydroxylase, bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbohydrate kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cation/acetate symporter, cation-transporting ATPase,CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control protein, cell divisionprotein, Chaperone protein CIpB, circadian clock protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclin D , cysteine synthase A,delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, dihydrolipoamideacetyltransferase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding protein,DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA mismatch repair protein, DnaJ-likechaperone, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5, exopolyphosphatase, fatty acid desaturase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , gluconate transport system permease 3,glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol dehydrogenase,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogensynthase, glycogenin, glycoprotease, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC46-protein,GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3,harpin-induced family protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone H2A,homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,L-asparaginase, L-aspartate oxidase, Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, malonyl CoA-acyl carrierprotein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitochondrial processing protease, molecular chaperone portein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, ornithine carbamoyltransferase, oxidoreductase,oxidoreductase subunit, oxireductase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, peroxisome assembly protein, phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit,phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase, phosphoribosyltransferase,Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, potassium transport protein,pre-mRNA-splicing factor, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,pyrroline carboxylate reductase, pyruvate kinase, quinolinatesynthetase, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein,sec-independent protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine protease inhibitor, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0064-protein, sll0254-protein, sll0354-protein,sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalenemonooxygenase, sterol O-acyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin familyprotein, threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, transport protein,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein,YCL026C-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr338c-protein, yer014w-protein,yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,ygr068c-protein, ygr221c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr207c-protein,ylr065c-protein, ylr178c-protein, ynl142w-protein, yor221c-protein, zincfinger protein, zinc transporter, Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, orZM06LC11975-protein activity, respectively, or an antibody againstpolypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 2, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereof which can beproduced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid of the presentinvention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention(FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 2, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 2, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 2, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 2, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 2, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 2, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acidsare/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 2, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 2, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 2, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishes overthe sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 2, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In one embodiment,said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over the sequence shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 and 8by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10,15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are more than 40, 50,or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide ofthe invention distinguishes from the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 and 8 by not more than80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. Inanother embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not consistof the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 2, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine,or proline in a non-human organism, especially a microorganism or aplant, or a part thereof, being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention and having asequence which distinguishes over the sequence as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8 by one ormore amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%,0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot comprise or consist of the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, saidpolypeptide of the present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%,99.9% or 99% identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide whichdiffers at least in one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%,preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptideshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5and 8 does not comprise a protein of the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 2, columns 5or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 2, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,evenmore preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 2, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

[0390.1.1.2] to [0391.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0390.1.1.1] to [0391.1.1.1] above.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 2, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.2, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 2, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.1.1] above.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.2, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 aminoacids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%,3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%, 2%, 3%4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2,column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acid moleculesand polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed such that theyield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desired compoundis improved.

[0399.1.1.2] to [0401.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0399.1.1.1] to [0401.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 2, colunms 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, or usedin the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive protein orpolypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.1.2] to [0409.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0403.1.1.1] to [0409.1.1.1] above.

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or to expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalarginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline its function as a probeextends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plantvariets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying, advantageouslyincreased, capability or potential for synthesis of the respective finechemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline.

Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemicalarginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline by using the respectiveantibody of the invention as a probe to detect the amount of thepolypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule of the invention in anon-human organism in comparision to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate thedifferent sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyse the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.1.2] to [0430.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0411.1.1.1] to 0430.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical arginine, glutamate, glutamine,or proline in a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. thenucleic acid molecule of the invention, the nucleic acid construct ofthe invention, the vector of the invention, the expression cassetteaccording to the invention, or a nucleic acid molecule encoding thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. encoding a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 2, column 3.

Due to the above-mentioned activity the respective fine chemicalarginine, glutamate, glutamine, or proline content in a cell or anon-human organism is increased. For example, due to modulation ormanupulation, the cellular activity is increased, in a preferredembodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, e.g. due toan increased expression or specific activity or specific targeting ofthe subject matters of the invention in a cell or a non-human organismor a part thereof especially in organelles such as plastids ormitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol. Transgenic for apolypeptide having a protein or a protein activity means herein that dueto modulation or manipulation of the genome, the activity of protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 3 ora protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.2, column 3-like activity is increased in the cell or non-human organismor part thereof, especially in organelles such as plastids ormitochondria, or especuially in the cytosol. Examples are describedabove in context with the process of the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.1.1] above.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.1.2] to [0435.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0434.1.1.1] to [0435.1.1.1] above.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of arginine,glutamate, glutamine, or proline this can be in free form or bound toproteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by this process can be harvested byharvesting the non-human organisms either from the culture in which theygrow or from the field. For example, this can be done via squeezing,grinding and/or extraction, salt precipitation and/or ion-exchangechromatography of the plant parts, preferably the plant seeds, plantfruits, plant tubers and the like.

[0437.1.1.2] to [0440.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0437.1.1.1] to [0440.1.1.1] above.

[0442.1.1.2] to [0454.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0442.1.1.1] to to [0454.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridising, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 2, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cell after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.1.1] above.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifiying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human        organism, which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to        the nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 2, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 2, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        2, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemcial level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after        expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.1.1] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 2, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 2 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lins in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 2 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 2, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromotors of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 2, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarily correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 2, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 2,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.1.2] to [0482.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0462.1.1.1] to [0482.1.1.1] above.

A further embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical arginine,glutamine or glutamate, respectively, or proline, respectively, in plantcells, plants or part thereof. Phenotypes thereto are associated withyield of plants (=yield related phenotypes). In accordance with theinvention, therefore, the respective genes identified in Table I,wherein in column 7 arginine, glutamine or glutamate, respectively, orproline, respectively, are mentioned, especially the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, may be employed to enhanceany yield-related phenotype. Increased yield may be determined in fieldtrials of transgenic plants and suitable control plants.

Alternatively, a transgene's ability to increase yield may be determinedin a model plant. An increased yield phenotype may be determined in thefield test or in a model plant by measuring any one or any combinationof the following phenotypes, in comparison to a control plant: yield ofdry harvestable parts of the plant, yield of dry aerial harvestableparts of the plant, yield of underground dry harvestable parts of theplant, yield of fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield ofaerial fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant yield of undergroundfresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of the plant's fruit(both fresh and dried), grain dry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh anddry), and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike);

modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, nutrient deficiency, salinity, osmotic stress,shade, high plant density, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress,and yield-related phenotypes are encompassed by tolerance to suchabiotic stresses. Additional phenotypes that can be monitored todetermine enhanced tolerance to abiotic environmental stress include,without limitation, wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, whichresults in drooping of leaves or needles stems, and flowers; droopingand/or shedding of leaves or needles; the leaves are green but leafangled slightly toward the ground compared with controls; leaf bladesbegun to fold (curl) inward; premature senescence of leaves or needles;loss of chlorophyll in leaves or needles and/or yellowing. Any of theyield-related phenotypes described above may be monitored in field testsor in model plants to demonstrate that a transgenic plant has increasedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress. In accordance with theinvention, the respective genes identified in Table 1, especially thecoding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, wherein in therespective same line arginine, glutamine or glutamate,respectively orproline, respectively, are mentioned, may be employed to enhancetolerance to abiotic environmental stress in a plant when confrontedwith abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7 themetabolite “glutamate”, “glutamine” or “arginine”, respectively or“proline”, respectively, is indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into a organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 the metabolite “glutamate”,“glutamine” or “arginine”, respectively or “proline”, respectively, isindicated, as compared with the bushel/acre yield from untreatedsoybeans or corn cultivated under the same conditions, is an improvedyield in accordance with the invention. The increased or improved yieldcan be achieved in the absence or presence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or freshweight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant and/or increasedstress tolerance, e.g. improved nutrient use efficiency, improveddrought tolerance, improved cold tolerance.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/square meter/or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the a plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits an prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant, increased yield forcorn plants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular forcorn varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of cornrefers to an increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel perear, or increased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cobyield may be increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased,or the kernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant. Increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yieldrelated traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant and/or increasedstress tolerance, in particular increased abiotic stress tolerance, likefor example improved nutrient use efficiency, e.g. nitrogen useefficiency, and/or improved water use efficiency, and or improved coldtolerance.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), nutrient depletion, salinity,osmotic stress, shade, high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidativestress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can for example be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are also referred to as “environmental stress”. Thepresent invention does also contemplate solutions for this kind ofenvironmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance, improved nutrient efficiency,especially improved nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and others. Studies ofa plant's response to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperatureextremes are also employed to determine the plant's tolerance orresistance to abiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is aparameter often correlated with drought tolerance. In selecting traitsfor improving crops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growthwould have particular merit in an irrigated agricultural system wherethe water input costs were high. An increase in growth without acorresponding jump in water use would have applicability to allagricultural systems. In many agricultural systems where water supply isnot limiting, an increase in growth, even if it came at the expense ofan increase in water use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,and/or intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait,upon expression or over-expression. Accordingly, the present inventionprovides genes derived from plants in case in column 7 of the respectiveTable “arginine”, glutamate” or “glutamine”, respectively, or proline”,respectively, is indicated; in particular, respective genes aredescribed in column 5 as well as in column 8 of Tables I or II.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “arginine”, “glutamate”, or “glutamine”, respectively,or proline”, respectively, is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table I, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table I, column 6 in case in column 7 of therespective Table “arginine”, “glutamate”, or “glutamine”, respectively,or proline”, respectively is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,and/or increased stress tolerance, especially inctreased abiotic stresstolerance.

In a particular embodyment the present the invention relates to plantswith a increased nutrient efficiency, especially a nitrogen useefficiency in case a plant is transformed with a gene being depited inTable I, and wherein in the same line of said gene in column 7“arginine”, “glutamate”, or “glutamine” is indicated.

In another embodiment the present the invention relates to plants withan incresed water use efficiency/drought tolerance and/or lowtemperature tolerance in case a plant is transformed with a gene beingdepited in Table I, and wherein in the same line of said gene in column7 “proline” is indicated.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of the respective fine chemicalarginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more respective activities        selected from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,        2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein,        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate        dehydrogenase, 47266012protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,        4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein,        acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein,        aconitate hydratase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,        acyltransferase, adenylosuccinate lyase, adenylylsulfate kinase,        alanine dehydrogenase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, allantoicase,        allantoinase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein, amino acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ankyrin        repeat family protein, anthranilate synthase component II,        arginine decarboxylase, arginine exporter protein, asparaginase,        aspartase, aspartate aminotransferase, At1g17440-protein,        At1g19800-protein, At1g29350-protein, At1g47380-protein,        At1g67340-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP        synthase subunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport        system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,

AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0456-protein, b0518-protein,b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1108-protein, b1137-protein,b1163-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1898-protein, b2107-protein,b2121-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein,b2812-protein, b2846-protein, b2909-protein, b2936-protein,b2999-protein, b3121-protein, b3151-protein, b3346-protein,b3410protein, B3427-protein, b3509-protein, b3814-protein,b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4121-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbohydrate kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein,cation/acetate symporter, cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interactingprotein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control protein, cell divisionprotein, Chaperone protein CIpB, circadian clock protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, dihydrolipoamideacetyltransferase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding protein,DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA mismatch repair protein, DnaJ-likechaperone, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5, exopolyphosphatase, fatty acid desaturase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gammaglutamyltranspeptidase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase, gluconate transport system permease 3,glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol dehydrogenase,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogensynthase, glycogenin, glycoprotease, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC46-protein,GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3,harpin-induced family protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone H2A,homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,L-asparaginase, L-aspartate oxidase, Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, malonyl CoA-acyl carrierprotein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitochondrial processing protease, molecular chaperone portein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, ornithine carbamoyltransferase, oxidoreductase,oxidoreductase subunit, oxireductase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, peroxisome assembly protein, phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,phosphopantothenoylcysteinesynthetase/decarboxylase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit,phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase, phosphoribosyltransferase,Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, potassium transport protein,pre-mRNA-splicing factor, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purinenucleoside phosphorylase,pyrroline carboxylate reductase, pyruvate kinase, quinolinatesynthetase, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein,sec-independent protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine protease inhibitor, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0064-protein, sll0254-protein, sll0354-protein,sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalenemonooxygenase, sterol O-acyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin familyprotein, threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, transport protein,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, uridine/cytidinekinase, valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein,YCL026C-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr338c-protein, yer014w-protein,yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein, yg1237c-protein,ygr068c-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr207c-protein,ylr065c-protein, ylr178c-protein, ynl142w-protein, yor221c-protein, zincfinger protein, zinc transporter, Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, andZM06LC11975-protein, in a non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine, glutamate,        glutamine or proline, respectively, or a composition comprising        arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, respectively, in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of the respective fine chemicalarginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, respectively, which comprises

(A)

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of

Table II, preferably Table II B, application no. 1, or a homolog or afragment thereof, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, respectively;

-   -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 1, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof), whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 arginine, glutamate,        glutamine or proline, respectively;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 1, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 arginine, glutamate, glutamine or        proline, respectively;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        1, or the coding region thereof, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline,        respectively;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 arginine, glutamate,        glutamine or proline, respectively;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 arginine, glutamate, glutamine or        proline, respectively;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 1, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline,        respectively; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and        (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of arginine, glutamate,        glutamine or proline, respectively, or a composition comprising        arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, respectively, in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering therespective fine chemical in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the folowingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, respectively,        produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms or parts        thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 1, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 1, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 1,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 1,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 1, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 1;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 1,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 1,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 1,    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 1;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 1, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) ;        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super ans USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant or s part thereof comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline production,respectively, in a non-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of arginine, glutamate, glutamine or        proline, respectively, in a non-human organism or a part thereof        and a readout system capable of interacting with the polypeptide        under suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the        polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a        compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and        capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the        binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which        permit the expression of said readout system and of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of item 6        conferring an increase in the amount of arginine, glutamate,        glutamine or proline, respectively, in a non-human organism or a        part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inarginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, respectively, afterexpression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or a part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material orpropagation material as claimed in item 15 or the host cell as claimedin items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell as claimed initem 10 to 11 for the production of plantresistant to a herbicide inhibiting the production of arginine,glutamate, glutamine or proline.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic        acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from        the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 7, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, respectively is        indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline,        respectively, is indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 7, in case in column 7        arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, respectively, is        indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        7, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7 arginine,        glutamate, glutamine or proline , respectively, is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7, in case in        column 7 arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline,        respectively, is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7, in case in column 7        arginine, glutamate, glutamine or proline, respectively, is        indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 7, in case in column 7 arginine, glutamate,        glutamine or proline , respectively, is indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.1.2] to [0494.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0483.1.1.1] to [0494.1.1.1] above.

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, prefareably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCRas described in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or HerculaseDNA polymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the Pfu

Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 14302, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14696 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14697 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7081, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7261 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7262 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11423, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11465 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11466 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1061, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1293 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO:

1294 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 5557,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6033 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6034 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Brassica napus SEQ ID NO: 15532, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 16150 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 16151 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 69, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 343 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 344 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Oryza sativa SEQ ID NO: 34301, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 34595 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 34596 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Physcomytrella patens SEQ ID NO: 45757,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 45791 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 45792 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Zea mays SEQ ID NO: 68132, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 68358 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 68359 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.1.2] to [0499.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0496.1.1.1] to [0499.1.1.1] above.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7081 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus,Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays the vectorDNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 66772 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 66419 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7081.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion.

The amplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of TaqDNA polymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.1.2] to [0503.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0501.1.1.1] to [0503.1.1.1] above.

Table d Showing Results of Plant Analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max15187 non- 47266012_SOYBEAN glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 96 targeted15187 non- 47266012_SOYBEAN glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 72 234targeted 69 non- 49747384_SOYBEAN glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 122targeted 15532 plastidic 51340801_CANOLA glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC35 135 15532 plastidic 51340801_CANOLA proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38189 16155 non- 59547452_SOYBEAN arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 65 457targeted 16263 plastidic 59554615_SOYBEAN glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC44 80 16883 plastidic 59582753_SOYBEAN arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 66241 16883 plastidic 59582753_SOYBEAN proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 20417356 plastidic AAC43185 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 586 3134 17451non- At1g07430 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 67 targeted 17451 non-At1g07430 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 27 35 targeted 17601 non-At1g17440 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 54 181 targeted 17637 non-At1g19800 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 175 targeted 17701 non-At1g26830 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 64 354 targeted 17701 non-At1g26830 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 65 193 targeted 17901 non-At1g29350 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 51 249 targeted 17968 non-At1g36730 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 56 193 targeted 17968 non-At1g36730 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 136 targeted 18070 non-At1g43850 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 49 294 targeted 18070 non-At1g43850 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 158 targeted 18070 non-At1g43850 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 488 targeted 18070 non-At1g43850 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 520 targeted 18122 non-At1g47380 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 237 targeted 18235 non-At1g48260 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 70 338 targeted 18235 non-At1g48260 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 362 targeted 18235 non-At1g48260 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 108 targeted 18869 non-At1g61950 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 89 385 targeted 18869 non-At1g61950 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 319 targeted 19364 non-At1g67340 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 86 targeted 1061 non- At1g68320glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 183 targeted 19419 non- At1g72770glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 290 targeted 19502 non- At2g17560proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 181 targeted 1298 non- At2g25070glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 77 targeted 1298 non- At2g25070glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 60 213 targeted 19671 non- At2g26390proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 120 targeted 19874 non- At2g28890 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 716 targeted 19919 non- At2g30360 glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 170 targeted 19919 non- At2g30360 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43 132 targeted 20346 non- At2g30540 arginineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 62 285 targeted 20346 non- At2g30540 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 71 1094 targeted 20578 non- At2g34180 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 136 targeted 21008 non- At2g39800 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 106 4073 targeted 21106 non- At2g46500 glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 135 targeted 21159 non- At2g47880 arginineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 253 1026 targeted 21159 non- At2g47880 glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 90 179 targeted 21159 non- At2g47880 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 49 717 targeted 21497 plastidic At3g04050 glutamateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 311 21497 plastidic At3g04050 proline ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 33 272 21902 non- At3g04710 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35230 targeted 22015 non- At3g06270 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 99targeted 22249 non- At3g08710 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 56 513targeted 22249 non- At3g08710 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 167targeted 22249 non- At3g08710 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 76 558targeted 22249 non- At3g08710 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 169targeted 22611 non- At3g11650 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 397targeted 22611 non- At3g11650 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 124targeted 22611 non- At3g11650 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 50 129targeted 22699 plastidic At3g14230 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 14222832 non- At3g18524 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 75 targeted 22921non- At3g20910 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 61 204 targeted 1815 non-At3g23000 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 79 288 targeted 23002 non-At3g27300 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 123 targeted 2573 non-At3g62930 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 132 targeted 2573 non-At3g62930 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 277 targeted 2935 non-At3g62950 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 89 targeted 2935 non-At3g62950 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 127 250 targeted 23482 non-At4g15660 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 164 targeted 23482 non-At4g15660 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 116 targeted 3279 non-At4g15670 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 77 165 targeted 23844 non-At4g15690 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 145 targeted 23844 non-At4g15690 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 270 targeted 23844 non-At4g15690 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 156 targeted 3654 non-At4g15700 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 267 targeted 24232 non-At4g18880 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 216 targeted 4040 non-At4g32480 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 52 215 targeted 4040 non-At4g32480 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 301 4258 targeted 4040 non-At4g32480 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 111 targeted 4102 non-At4g33040 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 104 targeted 24311 non-At4g34160 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 90 236 targeted 24311 non-At4g34160 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 313 targeted 24311 non-At4g34160 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 772 targeted 4348 non-At4g35310 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 58 499 targeted 4348 non-At4g35310 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 126 329 targeted 24438 non-At5g03720 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 67 186 targeted 24492 non-At5g07200 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 99 targeted 25222 non-At5g10820 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 69 targeted 25222 non-At5g10820 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 139 targeted 25283 non-At5g16650 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 104 361 targeted 25283 non-At5g16650 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 238 targeted 25283 non-At5g16650 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 177 targeted 4904 non-At5g18600 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82 254 targeted 25344 non-At5g27640 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 67 139 targeted 25428 non-At5g39760 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 40 78 targeted 25428 non-At5g39760 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 275 targeted 5318 non-At5g57050 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 63 targeted 25498 non-At5g59220 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 52 targeted 5493 non-At5g64920 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53 291 targeted 5493 non-At5g64920 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 199 targeted 25676 non- Avin-glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 90 targeted DRAFT_1045 25780 non- Avin-glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 44 targeted DRAFT_1398 25780 non- Avin-glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 56 79 targeted DRAFT_1398 5557 non- Avin-glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 292 targeted DRAFT_1495 5557 non- Avin-proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 111 227 targeted DRAFT_1495 26120 non- Avin-proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 119 targeted DRAFT_1534 26196 non- Avin-proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 78 targeted DRAFT_1624 26434 non- Avin-glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 76 95 targeted DRAFT_1806 6040 non- Avin-arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 64 530 targeted DRAFT_2091 27021 non- Avin-arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 115 495 targeted DRAFT_2344 27021 non-Avin- glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 145 targeted DRAFT_2344 27021non- Avin- glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 76 770 targeted DRAFT_234427882 non- Avin- glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 197 targetedDRAFT_2521 27882 non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 466 targetedDRAFT_2521 28040 non- Avin- arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 73 227 targetedDRAFT_2754 28040 non- Avin- glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 297targeted DRAFT_2754 28040 non- Avin- glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 80466 targeted DRAFT_2754 28040 non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36170 targeted DRAFT_2754 6075 non- Avin- glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64185 targeted DRAFT_3028 28738 non- Avin- arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 64144 targeted DRAFT_3159 28738 non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 63531 targeted DRAFT_3159 29246 non- Avin- glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC38 91 targeted DRAFT_3186 29286 non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC105 202 targeted DRAFT_3209 29397 non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC50 405 targeted DRAFT_3250 29500 non- Avin- glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBILC 34 63 targeted DRAFT_3253 29500 non- Avin- glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 53 128 targeted DRAFT_3253 30039 non- Avin- glutamine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 37 65 targeted DRAFT_3556 30464 non- Avin- glutamate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 36 71 targeted DRAFT_3587 31026 non- Avin- glutamate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 35 57 targeted DRAFT_3605 31026 non- Avin- glutamine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 60 275 targeted DRAFT_3605 31717 non- Avin- glutamateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 98 targeted DRAFT_4384 31717 non- Avin- glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 75 196 targeted DRAFT_4384 31717 non- Avin- prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 109 targeted DRAFT_4384 31926 non- Avin- arginineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 58 219 targeted DRAFT_4562 6510 non- Avin- prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 66 289 targeted DRAFT_5103 32037 non- Avin- arginineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 71 419 targeted DRAFT_5246 32037 non- Avin-glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 363 targeted DRAFT_5246 32037 non-Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 69 218 targeted DRAFT_5246 32308 non-Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 47 172 targeted DRAFT_5292 32648 non-Avin- arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 49 171 targeted DRAFT_5467 32648 non-Avin- glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 123 targeted DRAFT_5467 32648non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 132 targeted DRAFT_5467 33085non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 152 targeted DRAFT_5644 33457non- Avin- arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 62 368 targeted DRAFT_5651 33457non- Avin- glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 92 226 targeted DRAFT_565133596 non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 112 targeted DRAFT_609334044 non- Avin- arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 99 186 targeted DRAFT_670034044 non- Avin- glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 168 targetedDRAFT_6700 34044 non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 47 112 targetedDRAFT_6700 34204 non- Avin- proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 47 75 targetedDRAFT_6864 34301 non- AX653549 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 57targeted 34301 non- AX653549 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 355targeted 34602 non- AY087308 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 114targeted 34889 plastidic B0004 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 56 242534889 plastidic B0004 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 49 4802 34889plastidic B0004 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 1754 35204 non- B0061proline ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 137 1181 targeted 35366 plastidic B0115glutamine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 67 86 35482 non- B0124 arginine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 53 395 targeted 35482 plastidic B0124 proline ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 47 389 35482 non- B0124 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 47 124targeted 7081 non- B0161 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 100 233 targeted35590 non- B0221 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 61 202 targeted 35590 non-B0221 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 54 78 targeted 35733 plastidic B0344proline ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 118 227 7333 non- B0449 glutamine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 51 961 targeted 35875 non- B0456 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC75 121 targeted 7686 non- B0486 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 67 213targeted 7686 non- B0486 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 57 targeted35936 non- B0518 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 48 190 targeted 35967plastidic B0593 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 137 775 35967 plastidicB0593 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 80 35967 plastidic B0593glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 34 132 35967 plastidic B0593 prolineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 71 148 36114 non- B0752 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 60 126 targeted 36299 non- B0828 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 80targeted 36489 non- B0885 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 29 80 targeted36489 non- B0885 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 50 181 targeted 7917 non-B0898 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 138 targeted 7917 non- B0898proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 68 8167 targeted 36623 non- B0962 prolineARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 114 475 targeted 36670 non- B0963 proline ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 40 332 targeted 36809 non- B0980 proline ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC233 304 targeted 7941 non- B1003 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 71 2938targeted 7941 non- B1003 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 56 1315 targeted36880 non- B1023 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 53 554 targeted 36907 non-B1024 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 55 targeted 36937 non- B1108glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 61 491 targeted 36937 non- B1108 prolineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 225 targeted 36971 plastidic B1136 prolineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 47 549 37390 non- B1137 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC85 748 targeted 37390 non- B1137 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 48 69targeted 37390 non- B1137 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 169 targeted37394 non- B1163 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 36 targeted 37400 non-B1186 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 164 targeted 37483 non- B1255glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 80 targeted 37483 non- B1255 prolineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 520 targeted 37503 non- B1259 arginine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 66 105 targeted 37503 non- B1259 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 58 291 targeted 37539 plastidic B1263 glutamine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC68 176 37573 non- B1280 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 94 179 targeted37658 plastidic B1297 glutamine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 70 412 37807 non-B1300 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 89 targeted 38226 non- B1330glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 50 97 targeted 38226 non- B1330 glutamineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 28 102 targeted 38266 plastidic B1431 glutamateARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 52 38266 plastidic B1431 glutamine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 63 83 38289 non- B1445 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 165targeted 38289 non- B1445 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 134 targeted7947 non- B1522 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 281 targeted 38300 non-B1597 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 38 69 targeted 38345 non- B1627glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 239 targeted 38573 non- B1845 glutamateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 48 147 targeted 38767 non- B1898 glutamate ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 40 45 targeted 38899 non- B1981 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC87 481 targeted 38947 non- B2063 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 57 134targeted 38947 non- B2063 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 448 targeted38947 non- B2063 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 54 722 targeted 8937mitochondrial B2066 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 58 476 39002 non-B2107 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 185 targeted 39013 non- B2121glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 70 156 targeted 39040 non- B2178 glutamateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 75 139 targeted 39040 non- B2178 glutamine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 43 350 targeted 39040 non- B2178 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC41 288 targeted 39120 non- B2281 glutamine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 76 275targeted 39219 non- B2360 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 121 targeted39237 non- B2399 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 146 3262 targeted 39255non- B2405 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 66 targeted 39300 non- B2414arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 49 161 targeted 39300 non- B2414 glutamateARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 55 targeted 40299 non- B2461 proline ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 40 408 targeted 40329 non- B2474 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC42 89 targeted 9167 non- B2513 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 228targeted 9167 non- B2513 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 63 239 targeted40383 non- B2541 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 121 441 targeted 40383non- B2541 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 40 107 targeted 40637 non-B2548 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 62 targeted 40665 non- B2613glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 38 52 targeted 40665 non- B2613 prolineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 191 targeted 40726 non- B2634 glutamate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 56 220 targeted 40726 non- B2634 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 92 1167 targeted 40726 non- B2634 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 54 1631targeted 9244 non- B2673 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 102 157 targeted9244 non- B2673 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 126 263 targeted 40741non- B2714 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 37 46 targeted 40741 non- B2714proline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 50 67 targeted 40795 non- B2812 glutamateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 130 targeted 40795 non- B2812 glutamine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 32 50 targeted 40795 non- B2812 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC43 104 targeted 40984 non- B2846 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 50 63targeted 41006 non- B2909 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 69 445 targeted41006 non- B2909 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 248 targeted 41073 non-B2914 glutamate ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 44 95 targeted 9333 non- B2923glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 77 targeted 41442 non- B2936 prolineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 50 178 targeted 41499 non- B2957 proline ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 34 262 targeted 41732 plastidic B2963 proline ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 53 57 41797 non- B2999 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 52 278targeted 42046 non- B3064 proline ARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 57 255 targeted42471 non- B3121 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 63 201 targeted 42471 non-B3121 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 104 targeted 42477 non- B3151proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 45 689 targeted 9492 non- B3256 arginineARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 100 2020 targeted 9492 non- B3256 glutamateARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 57 194 targeted 42502 non- B3262 arginine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 50 273 targeted 42502 non- B3262 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 79 126 targeted 42502 non- B3262 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 27 113targeted 42502 non- B3262 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 78 302 targeted10104 non- B3346 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 48 193 targeted 42559 non-B3410 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 40 86 targeted 42579 non- B3427arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 66 148 targeted 42592 non- B3509 glutamateARA_LEAF p-Super LC 47 65 targeted 10172 plastidic B3572 prolineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 55 376 42600 non- B3616 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 45 225 targeted 42600 non- B3616 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 49 107targeted 42931 non- B3634 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 162 targeted43248 non- B3732 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 36 targeted 43800 non-B3793 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 58 229 targeted 43800 non- B3793glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 78 212 targeted 43839 non- B3813 prolineARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 104 159 targeted 44196 non- B3814 glutamine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 54 94 targeted 10708 non- B3817 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC607 890 targeted 44223 non- B3945 glutamine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 68 125targeted 44372 non- B3989 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 28 90 targeted44378 non- B4012 glutamate ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 39 76 targeted 10740 non-B4029 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 58 478 targeted 10740 non- B4029glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 2052 targeted 10740 non- B4029 prolineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 836 targeted 44466 non- B4067 arginine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 46 154 targeted 44609 non- B4121 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC46 442 targeted 44609 non- B4121 proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 151targeted 44662 non- B4129 proline ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 126 168 targeted45022 non- B4139 glutamine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 196 629 targeted 45321non- B4256 arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 93 838 targeted 45321 non- B4256glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 43 153 targeted 45321 non- B4256 prolineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 843 targeted 45394 non- B4321 arginine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 75 181 targeted 45556 non- B4384 glutamate ARA_SEED_2 p-USPGC 59 124 targeted 45556 non- B4384 proline ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 107 506targeted 45757 non- C_pp004096192r arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 61 306targeted 45795 non- GM02LC11114 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 127targeted 10811 non- GM02LC12622 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 68 261targeted 45897 non- GM02LC15313 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 63 488targeted 45897 non- GM02LC15313 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 144targeted 46405 non- GM02LC17485 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 157targeted 46515 non- GM02LC17556 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 98 362targeted 46751 non- GM02LC19289 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 231targeted 46850 non- GM02LC44512 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 72 410targeted 47026 non- GM02LC46 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 59 113 targeted47076 non- GM02LC5744 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 73 targeted 47105non- GM02LC6021 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 66 targeted 47159 non-NZ_AAAU02000016.150 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 58 targeted 59851non- S_pp015018333r arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 106 460 targeted 59851non- S_pp015018333r glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 187 targeted 47526mitochondrial Sll0064 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 111 47566 plastidicSll0080 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 51 61 48138 non- Sll0170 glutamateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 234 targeted 49143 plastidic Sll0248 arginineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 49 438 49342 non- Sll0250 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 139 160 targeted 49800 mitochondrial Sll0254 glutamine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 49 391 49800 mitochondrial Sll0254 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 40 179 49828 non- Sll0290 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 190 targeted50070 non- Sll0354 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 129 targeted 50104non- Sll0420 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 45 targeted 50339 plastidicSll0521 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 51 185 50713 mitochondrial Sll0622proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 106 50950 non- Sll0682 glutamate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 45 153 targeted 50950 non- Sll0682 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 32 90 targeted 51198 non- Sll0816 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 61 392targeted 51198 non- Sll0816 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 190targeted 51198 non- Sll0816 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 81 382targeted 51268 plastidic Sll0891 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 47 28951268 plastidic Sll0891 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 28 28 51268plastidic Sll0891 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 52 77 51632 mitochondrialSll0901 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 273 52246 mitochondrial Sll0934glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 72 148 52364 non- Sll0945 proline ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 34 293 targeted 52634 mitochondrial Sll1031 glutamateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 133 52634 mitochondrial Sll1031 glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 461 52634 mitochondrial Sll1031 proline ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 32 110 52660 plastidic Sll1056 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 45113 53189 non- Sll1185 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 55 targeted53456 non- Sll1393 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 73 targeted 53456non- Sll1393 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 105 targeted 53608 non-Sll1441 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 37 targeted 53878 mitochondrialSll1443 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 61 54337 mitochondrial Sll1450glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 90 54452 plastidic Sll1522 glutamateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 63 154 11423 non- Sll1545 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBILC 51 152 targeted 11423 mitochondrial Sll1545 glutamine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 29 35 11423 mitochondrial Sll1545 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC75 130 54804 non- Sll1546 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 64 260 targeted54897 non- Sll1676 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 186 targeted 55063plastidic Sll1682 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 76 272 55379 non- Sll1761arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 69 387 targeted 55379 non- Sll1761 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 269 targeted 11471 mitochondrial Sll1917glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 167 11471 mitochondrial Sll1917glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 318 11471 mitochondrial Sll1917 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 176 55385 mitochondrial Sll1920 glutamateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 113 55385 mitochondrial Sll1920 glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 372 55771 non- Slr0237 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBILC 84 104 targeted 55771 non- Slr0237 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 3040 targeted 55978 plastidic Slr0477 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 8656153 plastidic Slr0597 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 100 56514 non-Slr0600 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43 60 targeted 56576 mitochondrialSlr0661 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 45 85 56894 mitochondrial Slr0710arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 47 175 57235 plastidic Slr0739 arginineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 347 910 57235 plastidic Slr0739 glutamine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 46 519 57235 plastidic Slr0739 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC105 801 57663 non- Slr0756 arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 48 280 targeted57663 non- Slr0756 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 91 targeted 57679mitochondrial Slr0782 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43 94 57734 non-Slr1096 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 79 targeted 58058 non- Slr1269arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 65 209 targeted 58058 non- Slr1269glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 63 150 targeted 58324 non- Slr1312arginine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 52 306 targeted 58472 mitochondrial Slr1369glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 86 58590 non- Slr1420 glutamateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 196 targeted 58668 mitochondrial Slr1492glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 46 12070 mitochondrial Slr1655 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 164 58731 plastidic Slr1739 arginine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 99 193 58731 plastidic Slr1739 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC42 229 58751 mitochondrial Slr1742 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 49 7558823 mitochondrial Slr1755 glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 62 12140plastidic Slr1791 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 53 59041 non- Slr1882glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 114 targeted 59165 plastidic Slr2023glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 123 185 59165 plastidic Slr2023 glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 355 59370 plastidic Slr2124 proline ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 53 228 12698 non- TTC0019 glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 72162 targeted 12698 non- TTC0019 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 228targeted 60301 non- TTC0035 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 145 targeted60859 non- TTC0216 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 137 targeted 61070non- TTC0337 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 74 targeted 61532 non-TTC0768 proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 48 77 targeted 61553 non- TTC0917glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 79 targeted 61723 non- TTC1193glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 73 targeted 62079 non- TTC1386glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 66 106 targeted 12974 non- TTC1550glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 56 248 targeted 12974 non- TTC1550 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 54 320 targeted 62160 non- TTC1918 glutamateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 128 targeted 62160 non- TTC1918 glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 139 targeted 62244 non- XM_473199 glutamateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 75 targeted 62244 non- XM_473199 glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 173 targeted 62524 non- Ybl021c proline ARA_LEAFBig35S GC 35 804 targeted 62717 non- Ybr160w glutamate ARA_LEAF Big35SGC 37 118 targeted 62717 non- Ybr160w proline ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 36 323targeted 63167 non- Ycl026c-a proline ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 51 68 targeted63264 plastidic Ycr102c arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 78 107 14302plastidic Ydl168w proline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 42 99 63334 plastidicYdr044w proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 47 228 63544 plastidic Ydr046cproline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 66 75 63665 plastidic Ydr265w arginineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 88 276 63713 plastidic Ydr338c arginine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 67 165 63745 plastidic Yer014w glutamine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC74 186 63803 plastidic Yer106w glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 11863807 non- Yfl016c proline ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 43 83 targeted 64144 non-Yfl019c proline ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 32 235 targeted 64148 plastidicYfl054c arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 87 268 64148 plastidic Yfl054cglutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 75 64157 plastidic Ygl174w arginineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 85 199 64177 non- Ygl237c proline ARA_LEAF Big35S LC42 388 targeted 64198 plastidic Ygr068c glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60428 64218 plastidic Ygr175c proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 69 64315plastidic Ygr221c glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 65 64315 plastidicYgr221c glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 24 30 14715 plastidic Yhl013cproline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 402 64336 plastidic Yhr024c arginineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 72 166 64470 non- Yhr072w-a proline ARA_SEED_2 p-USPGC 53 260 targeted 64546 plastidic Yhr207c glutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC33 47 64563 plastidic Yil074c arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 47 129 64773plastidic Yir027c proline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 46 64894 plastidicYir029w arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 52 316 64964 plastidic Yjl073wglutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 28 29 64975 non- Yjl088w arginine ARA_LEAFBig35S LC 52 124 targeted 65181 plastidic Yjl129c proline ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 37 89 14821 plastidic Yjl137c arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 47152 65224 non- Yjl138c proline ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI LC 112 770 targeted66225 plastidic Yjr133w glutamine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 29 46 66274 non-Yjr153w glutamate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 124 targeted 66419 non- Ykl106wproline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 54 targeted 66695 plastidic Ylr065cglutamate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 62 66715 plastidic Ylr178c glutamineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 29 59 66772 non- Ylr304c proline ARA_LEAF Big35S LC42 53 targeted 67190 plastidic Ylr359w proline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 72309 67299 non- Ynl142w glutamine ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI LC 98 182 targeted67646 plastidic Ynr019w proline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 59 77 67684plastidic Yol045w arginine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 49 140 67710 non- Yor168wglutamate ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 38 112 targeted 67710 non- Yor168wglutamine ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 28 112 targeted 67951 non- Yor221c prolineARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 55 420 targeted 67968 non- Yor233w prolineARA_LEAF Big35S GC 40 167 targeted 67998 plastidic Ypl117c arginineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 77 341 68413 non- Zm_4842_BE510522 arginine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 52 238 targeted 68413 non- Zm_4842_BE510522 glutamineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 411 targeted 68413 non- Zm_4842_BE510522 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 103 targeted 68132 non- ZM06LC1143 arginineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 49 117 targeted 68363 non- ZM06LC11975 prolineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 136 targeted

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minumum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, given aspercent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.1.2] to [0515.1.1.2] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0505.1.1.1] to [0515.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs

[0000.1.1.3] to [0514.1.1.3] to a further process for the production ofat least a, preferably a, fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine,phenylalanine, serine, and/or tyrosine defined below and correspondingembodiments as described herein as follows [0001.1.1.3] to [0012.1.3.3]for the disclosure of these paragraphs see [0001.1.1.1] to [0011.1.1.1]above.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine,homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, and/or tyrosine.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one, preferably a, fine chemical selectedfrom the group consisting of: 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine,homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine and tyrosine, or, in otherwords, of the “fine chemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 3of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to[0514.1.1.3]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] and[0015.1.3.3], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to[0514.1.1.3], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.3.3] and [0015.1.3.3].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine(dopa) in context of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed inthe respective same line of any one of Tables I to IV of application no.3 and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine(dopa)”.

In one embodiment, the term 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or theterm “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections[0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the above mentioned 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “5-oxoproline in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “5-oxoproline”.

In one embodiment, the term 5-oxoproline or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to[0514.1.1.3] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned 5-oxoproline, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “alanine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “alanine”.

In one embodiment, the term alanine or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedalanine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “asparagine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “asparagine”.

In one embodiment, the term asparagine or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedasparagine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “aspartate in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “aspartate”.

In one embodiment, the term aspartate or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedaspartate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “citrulline in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “citrulline”.

In one embodiment, the term citrulline or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedcitrulline, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glycine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “glycine”.

In one embodiment, the term glycine or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedglycine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “homoserine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “homoserine”.

In one embodiment, the term homoserine or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedhomoserine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “ornithine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “ornithine”.

In one embodiment, the term ornithine or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedornithine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “phenylalanine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “phenylalanine”.

In one embodiment, the term phenylalanine or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to[0514.1.1.3] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned phenylalanine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “serine in context of the nucleicacid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same line of anyone of

Tables I to IV of application no. 3 and indicating in column 7 themetabolite “serine”.

In one embodiment, the term serine or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedserine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “tyrosine in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 3 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “tyrosine”.

In one embodiment, the term tyrosine or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedtyrosine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3]3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), preferably the L-enantiomer of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), its salts, ester or amides in freeform or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or its salts, in freeform or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means the L-enantiomer of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa).

On the other hand in case “3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa)” is statedit means 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) itself, its salts, ester oramides in free form or bound to proteins, preferably the L-enantiomer of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), its salts, ester or amides in freeform or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment“3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa)” means the L-enantiomer of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in free form. In another preferredembodiment “3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa)” means the L-enantiomer of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) bound to proteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] 5oxoproline,preferably the L-enantiomer of 5-oxoproline, its salts, ester or amidesin free form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term“the fine chemical” means 5-oxoproline or its salts, in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means the L-enantiomer of 5-oxoproline.

On the other hand in case “5-oxoproline” is stated it means 5-oxoprolineitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins,preferably the L-enantiomer of 5-oxoproline, its salts, ester or amidesin free form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment“5-oxoproline” means the L-enantiomer of 5-oxoproline in free form. Inanother preferred embodiment “5-oxoproline” means the L-enantiomer of5-oxoproline bound to proteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] alanine, preferablythe L-enantiomer of alanine, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means alanine or its salts, in free form or bound to proteins.In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means theL-enantiomer of alanine.

On the other hand in case “alanine” is stated it means alanine itself,its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins, preferablythe L-enantiomer of alanine, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “alanine” means theL-enantiomer of alanine in free form. In another preferred embodiment“alanine” means the L-enantiomer of alanine bound to proteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] asparagine,preferably the L-enantiomer of asparagine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “thefine chemical” means asparagine or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of asparagine.

On the other hand in case “asparagine” is stated it means asparagineitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins,preferably the L-enantiomer of asparagine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “asparagine”means the L-enantiomer of asparagine in free form. In another preferredembodiment “asparagine” means the L-enantiomer of asparagine bound toproteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] aspartate, preferablythe L-enantiomer of aspartate, its salts, ester or amides in free formor bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means aspartate or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of aspartate.

On the other hand in case “aspartate” is stated it means aspartateitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins,preferably the L-enantiomer of aspartate, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “aspartate”means the L-enantiomer of aspartate in free form. In another preferredembodiment “aspartate” means the L-enantiomer of aspartate bound toproteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514 .1.1.3] citrulline,preferably the L-enantiomer of citrulline, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “thefine chemical” means citrulline or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of citrulline.

On the other hand in case “citrulline” is stated it means citrullineitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins,preferably the L-enantiomer of citrulline, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “citrulline”means the L-enantiomer of citrulline in free form. In another preferredembodiment “citrulline” means the L-enantiomer of citrulline bound toproteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] glycine, its salts,ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means glycine or its salts, infree form or bound to proteins.

On the other hand in case “glycine” is stated it means glycine itself,its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] homoserine,preferably the L-enantiomer of homoserine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “thefine chemical” means homoserine or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of homoserine.

On the other hand in case “homoserine” is stated it means homoserineitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins,preferably the L-enantiomer of homoserine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “homoserine”means the L-enantiomer of homoserine in free form. In another preferredembodiment “homoserine” means the L-enantiomer of homoserine bound toproteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] ornithine, preferablythe L-enantiomer of ornithine, its salts, ester or amides in free formor bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means ornithine or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of ornithine.

On the other hand in case “ornithine” is stated it means ornithineitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins,preferably the L-enantiomer of ornithine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “ornithine”means the L-enantiomer of ornithine in free form. In another preferredembodiment “ornithine” means the L-enantiomer of ornithine bound toproteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] phenylalanine,preferably the L-enantiomer of phenylalanine, its salts, ester or amidesin free form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term“the fine chemical” means phenylalanine or its salts, in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means the L-enantiomer of phenylalanine. On the other hand incase “phenylalanine” is stated it means phenylalanine itself, its salts,ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins, preferably theL-enantiomer of phenylalanine, its salts, ester or amides in free formor bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “phenylalanine” meansthe L-enantiomer of phenylalanine in free form. In another preferredembodiment “phenylalanine” means the L-enantiomer of phenylalanine boundto proteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] serine, preferablythe L-enantiomer of serine, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means serine or its salts, in free form or bound to proteins.In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means theL-enantiomer of serine.

On the other hand in case “serine” is stated it means serine itself, itssalts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins, preferably theL-enantiomer of serine, its salts, ester or amides in free form or boundto proteins. In a preferred embodiment “serine” means the L-enantiomerof serine in free form. In another preferred embodiment “serine” meansthe L-enantiomer of serine bound to proteins.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to [051541.1.3] tyrosine, preferablythe L-enantiomer of tyrosine, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means tyrosine or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of tyrosine.

On the other hand in case “tyrosine” is stated it means tyrosine itself,its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound to proteins, preferablythe L-enantiomer of tyrosine, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “tyrosine” means theL-enantiomer of tyrosine in free form. In another preferred embodiment“tyrosine” means the L-enantiomer of tyrosine bound to proteins.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to[0514.1.1.3]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.3.3] to [0514.1.1.3] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of section [0014.1.3.3] or section[0015.1.3.3], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.3.3] to[0514.1.1.3], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.3.3].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, and/or tyrosine, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

DNA-binding protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g17440-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g17440-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase        synthetase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase        synthetase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosy) transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of integral membrane transporter        family protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of at5g21910-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

CDP-diacylglycerol-serine 0-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, aplant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

CDP-diacylglycerol-serine 0-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, aplant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 30S ribosomal protein S3 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 50S ribosomal protein L14 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

GDP-mannose dehydrogenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysyl-tRNA synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter component in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione peroxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA polymerase sigma factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-aspartate oxidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

Chaperone protein CIpB in a non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase small subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate 1-decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate 1-decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0391-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0456-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0518-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of asparaginase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0841-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0841-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0917-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0917-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0917-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0917-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1024-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1155-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1179-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1205-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1229-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan biosynthesis protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component I        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter substrate-binding        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPdependent RNA helicase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of restriction alleviation protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of restriction alleviation protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1583-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxalase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine N-succinyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cytochrome c-type protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1898-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1930-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uridine/cytidine kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase I chain I in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of D-serine dehydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of PTS system N-acetylmuramic        acid-specific EIIBC component in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine hydroxymethyltransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chorismate mutase-T and prephenate        dehydrogenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl        transferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3098-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3098-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3221-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3246-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3246-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP-binding protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP-binding protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3392-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3410-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3509-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cellulose synthase catalytic        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3646-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate-ammonia ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3814-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysine decarboxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC17485-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP binding        component in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0281-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucokinase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 5′-nucleotidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 5′-nucleotidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase in anon-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, aplant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exopolyphosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exopolyphosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exopolyphosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amine oxidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of kinase in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of ornithine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of argininosuccinate lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of ornithine or a        composition comprising ornithine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of argininosuccinate lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Na+/K+ transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Na+/K+ transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of riboflavin biosynthesis protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0768-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0881-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0881-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TCC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate permease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Pre-mRNA-splicing factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate        isomerase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer014w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer014w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer014w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer106w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl096w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221 c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221 c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhl013c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr006w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr006w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr207c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate aminotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml083c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr013c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine biosynthesis protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial inner membrane        protease subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YNL086W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine O-acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal ion transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol160w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of citrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ammonium transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa); or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine        (dopa); or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a        composition comprising 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 5-oxoproline or a composition comprising        5-oxoproline in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 alanine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 alanine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of alanine or a composition comprising alanine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 asparagine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of asparagine or a composition comprising        asparagine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 aspartate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of aspartate or a composition comprising        aspartate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 citrulline; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citrulline or a composition comprising        citrulline in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 glycine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 glycine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycine or a composition comprising glycine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 homoserine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 homoserine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of homoserine or a composition comprising        homoserine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of ornithine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 ornithine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 ornithine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of ornithine or a composition comprising        ornithine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 phenylalanine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of phenylalanine or a composition comprising        phenylalanine in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 serine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 serine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of serine or a composition comprising serine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 tyrosine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of tyrosine or a composition comprising tyrosine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 3, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one nucleic acid        molecule (in the following “Fine Chemical Related Protein        (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene) comprising a nucleic acid        molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 3, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 3;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        3, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 3; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 3.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 3, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,3oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomalprotein L14, 5′-nucleotidase, ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transporter component, ABCtransporter permease protein, ABC transporter substrate-binding protein,acetolactate synthase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shockprotein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, aldehydedehydrogenase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, amino acid acetyltransferase, amino acid transporter,amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ammonium transporter,ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthase component I,arginine exporter protein, arginine N-succinyltransferase,argininosuccinate lyase, asparaginase, aspartate 1-decarboxylase,aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase, aspartate-ammonia ligase,At1g17440-protein, At1g19800-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0391-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b0841-protein, b0917-protein,b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1137-protein, b1155-protein,b1163-protein, b1179-protein, b1205-protein, b1229-protein,b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b1837-protein, b1898-protein, b1930-protein, b2032-protein,b2107-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b2849-protein, b3083-protein, b3098-protein,b3121-protein, b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein,b3392-protein, b3410-protein, b3509-protein, b3646-protein,b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, betahydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine0-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cellulose synthase catalytic subunit, Chaperone proteinCIpB, chorismate mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclinD, cystathionine gammasynthase, cytochrome c-type protein,D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase, diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA helicase II, DNA mismatch repair protein, DNA-binding protein,DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,exopolyphosphatase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, glucosedehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glutathioneperoxidase, glutathione S-transferase, Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase,glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, GM02LC11114-protein,GM02LC17485-protein, harpin-induced family protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserineO-acetyltransferase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,kinase, L-aspartate oxidase, lipoprotein precursor, lysinedecarboxylase, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membraneprotein, membrane transport protein, metal ion transporter,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,methyltransferase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, Na+/K+ transporter,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transport protein,O-antigen chain length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductasesubunit, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, phosphate permease, phosphate transporter, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthasesubunit, Photosystem 1 reaction center subunit XI, photosystem IIprotein, polygalacturonase, precorrin methylase, Pre-mRNA-splicingfactor, prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase, protease, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specificEllBC component, purine biosynthesis protein, pyruvate kinase,restriction alleviation protein, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, RNAbinding protein, RNA polymerase sigma factor, RNA-binding protein,s_pp015018333r-protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine acetyltransferase,serine hydroxymethyltransferase, serine protease, serine/threoninedehydratase, Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0281-protein, sill 032-protein, sill761-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sodium/protonantiporter, sterol 24-C-methyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophan biosynthesis protein, tryptophansynthase alpha chain, TTC0768-protein, TTC0881-protein, TTC1386-protein,urease subunit, uridine/cytidine kinase, uroporphyrin-IIIC-methyltransferase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ydr183w-protein,ydr273w-protein, ydr507c-protein, yer014w-protein, yer106w-protein,YFLO19C-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein,ygr221c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr006w-protein, yhr207c-protein,YKL038W-protein, yml083c-protein, ymr013c-protein, YNL086W-protein,yol160w-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc transporter, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, which respectively encode a proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown inTable I, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectively encodea protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II, applicationno. 3, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof, and/or whichrespectively can be amplified with the primer set shown in Table III,application no. 3, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomalprotein L14, 5′-nucleotidase, ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transporter component, ABCtransporter permease protein, ABC transporter substrate-binding protein,acetolactate synthase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shockprotein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, aldehydedehydrogenase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, amino acid acetyltransferase, amino acid transporter,amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ammonium transporter,ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthase component I,arginine exporter protein, arginine N-succinyltransferase,argininosuccinate lyase, asparaginase, aspartate 1-decarboxylase,aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase, aspartate-ammonia ligase,At1g17440-protein, At1g19800-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0391-protein, b0456protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b0841-protein, b0917-protein,b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1137-protein, b1155-protein,b1163-protein, b1179-protein, b1205-protein, b1229-protein,b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b1837-protein, b1898-protein, b1930-protein, b2032-protein,b2107-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b2849-protein, b3083-protein, b3098-protein,b3121-protein, b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein,b3392-protein, b3410-protein, b3509-protein, b3646-protein,b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cellulose synthase catalytic subunit, Chaperone proteinCIpB, chorismate mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclinD, cystathionine gamma-synthase, cytochrome c-type protein,D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase, diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA helicase II, DNA mismatch repair protein, DNA-binding protein,DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,exopolyphosphatase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, glucosedehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glutathioneperoxidase, glutathione S-transferase, Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase,glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, GM02LC11114-protein,GM02LC17485-protein, harpin-induced family protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserineO-acetyltransferase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,kinase, L-aspartate oxidase, lipoprotein precursor, lysinedecarboxylase, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membraneprotein, membrane transport protein, metal ion transporter,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,methyltransferase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, Na+/K+ transporter,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transport protein,O-antigen chain length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductasesubunit, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, phosphate permease, phosphate transporter, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthasesubunit, Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem IIprotein, polygalacturonase, precorrin methylase, Pre-mRNA-splicingfactor, prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase, protease, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specificEIIBC component, purine biosynthesis protein, pyruvate kinase,restriction alleviation protein, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, RNAbinding protein, RNA polymerase sigma factor, RNA-binding protein,s_pp015018333r-protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine acetyltransferase,serine hydroxymethyltransferase, serine protease, serine/threoninedehydratase, Serine/threonineprotein phosphatase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0281-protein, sll1032-protein, sll1761-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sodium/proton antiporter, sterol24-C-methyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transport protein, trehalosephosphatase,tryptophan biosynthesis protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768protein, TTC0881-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit,uridine/cytidine kinase, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,XM_(—)473199-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr507c-protein,yer014w-protein, yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein,ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhl013c-protein,yhr006w-protein, yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, yml083c-protein,ymr013c-protein, YNL086W-protein, yol160w-protein, zinc finger protein,zinc transporter, or Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, the respective proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acidsequences as shown in Table I, application no. 3, column 5 or 8,(preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or fragmentthereof, the respective protein comprising a respective polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or a homolog orfragment thereof, the respective protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence as shown in Table IV,application no. 3, column 8, and/or the respective protein comprising atleast one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 3,column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical Related Protein” or“FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine,phenylalanine, serine, and/or tyrosine, by increasing or generating oneor more activities, especially selected from the group consisting of2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase, 3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomalprotein L14, 5′-nucleotidase, ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transporter component, ABCtransporter permease protein, ABC transporter substrate-binding protein,acetolactate synthase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shockprotein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, aldehydedehydrogenase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, amino acid acetyltransferase, amino acid transporter,amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ammonium transporter,ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthase component I,arginine exporter protein, arginine N-succinyltransferase,argininosuccinate lyase, asparaginase, aspartate 1-decarboxylase,aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase, aspartate-ammonia ligase,At1g17440-protein, At1g19800-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0391-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b0841-protein, b0917-protein,b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1137-protein, b1155-protein,b1163-protein, b1179-protein, b1205-protein, b1229-protein,b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b1837-protein, b1898-protein, b1930-protein, b2032-protein,b2107-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b2849-protein, b3083-protein, b3098-protein,b3121-protein, b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein,b3392-protein, b3410-protein, b3509-protein, b3646-protein,b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, betahydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cellulose synthase catalytic subunit, Chaperone proteinCIpB, chorismate mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclinD, cystathionine gammasynthase, cytochrome c-type protein,D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase, diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA helicase II, DNA mismatch repair protein, DNA-binding protein,DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,exopolyphosphatase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, glucosedehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glutathioneperoxidase, glutathione S-transferase, Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase,glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, GM02LC11114-protein,GM02LC17485-protein, harpin-induced family protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserineO-acetyltransferase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,kinase, L-aspartate oxidase, lipoprotein precursor, lysinedecarboxylase, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membraneprotein, membrane transport protein, metal ion transporter,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,methyltransferase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, Na+/K+ transporter,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transport protein,O-antigen chain length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductasesubunit, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, phosphate permease, phosphate transporter, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthasesubunit, Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem IIprotein, polygalacturonase, precorrin methylase, Pre-mRNA-splicingfactor, prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase, protease, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specificEll BC component, purine biosynthesis protein, pyruvate kinase,restriction alleviation protein, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, RNAbinding protein, RNA polymerase sigma factor, RNA-binding protein,s_pp015018333r-protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine acetyltransferase,serine hydroxymethyltransferase, serine protease, serine/threoninedehydratase, Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0281-protein, sill 032-protein, sill761-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sodium/protonantiporter, sterol 24-C-methyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophan biosynthesis protein, tryptophansynthase alpha chain, TTC0768-protein, TTC0881-protein, TTC1386-protein,urease subunit, uridine/cytidine kinase, uroporphyrin-IIIC-methyltransferase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ydr183w-protein,ydr273w-protein, ydr507c-protein, yer014w-protein, yer106w-protein,YFLO19C-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein,ygr221c-protein, yhl013c-protein, yhr006w-protein, yhr207c-protein,YKL038W-protein, yml083c-protein, ymr013c-protein, YNL086W-protein,yol160w-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc transporter, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, which is conferred by one or more FCRPs orthe gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example by the geneproduct of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotide selectedfrom the group as shown in Table I, application no. 3, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising a polypeptideencoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected from the group asshown in Table I, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, (preferably by thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one ormore protein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 3, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomalprotein L14, 5′-nucleotidase, ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transporter component, ABCtransporter permease protein, ABC transporter substrate-binding protein,acetolactate synthase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shockprotein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, aldehydedehydrogenase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, amino acid acetyltransferase, amino acid transporter,amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ammonium transporter,ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthase component I,arginine exporter protein, arginine N-succinyltransferase,argininosuccinate lyase, asparaginase, aspartate 1-decarboxylase,aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase, aspartate-ammonia ligase,At1g17440-protein, At1g19800-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0391-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b0841-protein, b0917-protein,b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1137-protein, b1155-protein,b1163-protein, b1179-protein, b1205-protein, b1229-protein,b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b1837-protein, b1898-protein, b1930-protein, b2032-protein,b2107-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b2849-protein, b3083-protein, b3098-protein,b3121-protein, b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein,b3392-protein, b3410-protein, b3509-protein, b3646-protein,b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cellulose synthase catalytic subunit, Chaperone proteinCIpB, chorismate mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclinD, cystathionine gammasynthase, cytochrome c-type protein,D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase, diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA helicase II, DNA mismatch repair protein, DNA-binding protein,DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,exopolyphosphatase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, glucosedehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glutathioneperoxidase, glutathione S-transferase, Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase,glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, GM02LC11114-protein,GM02LC17485-protein, harpin-induced family protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserineO-acetyltransferase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,kinase, L-aspartate oxidase, lipoprotein precursor, lysinedecarboxylase, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membraneprotein, membrane transport protein, metal ion transporter,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,methyltransferase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, Na+/K+ transporter,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transport protein,O-antigen chain length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductasesubunit, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, phosphate permease, phosphate transporter, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthasesubunit, Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem IIprotein, polygalacturonase, precorrin methylase, Pre-mRNA-splicingfactor, prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase, protease, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specificEll BC component, purine biosynthesis protein, pyruvate kinase,restriction alleviation protein, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, RNAbinding protein, RNA polymerase sigma factor, RNA-binding protein,s_pp015018333r-protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine acetyltransferase,serine hydroxymethyltransferase, serine protease, serine/threoninedehydratase, Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0281-protein, sll1032-protein, sll1761-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sodium/proton antiporter, sterol24-C-methyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase,tryptophan biosynthesis protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC0881-protein, TTC1386protein, urease subunit,uridine/cytidine kinase, uroporphyrin-111C-methyltransferase,XM_(—)473199-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr507c-protein,yer014w-protein, yer106w-protein, YFLO19C-protein, yfl054c-protein,ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, ygr221 cprotein, yhl013c-protein,yhr006w-protein, yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, yml083c-protein,ymr013c-protein, YNL086W-protein, yol160w-protein, zinc finger protein,zinc transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, for example of therespective polypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 3,column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respectivepolypeptide comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequences as shown in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8, or therespective polypeptide comprising at least one polypeptide motif asdepicted in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g17440-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g17440-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a delta-1-pyrroline        5-carboxylase synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a delta-1-pyrroline        5-carboxylase synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ankyrin repeat        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a integral membrane        transporter family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a at5g21910-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glycine cleavage        system T aminomethyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylylsulfate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 30S ribosomal        protein S3 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 50S ribosomal        protein L14 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysyl-tRNA        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        peroxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA polymerase        sigma factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-aspartate        oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Chaperone protein        CIpB non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase small subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate        1-decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate        1-decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0391-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0456-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0518-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a asparaginase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0841-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0841-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0917-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0917-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0917-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0917-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1024-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1137-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1155-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1179-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1205-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1229-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1259-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1259-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a anthranilate        synthase component I non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1280-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1280-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1280-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        substrate-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-dependent RNA        helicase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a restriction        alleviation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a restriction        alleviation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1583-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxalase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        N-succinyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cytochrome c-type        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1898-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1930-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uridine/cytidine        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase I chain I non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a D-serine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a PTS system        N-acetylmuramic acid-specific EIIBC component non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase subunit N non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase subunit N non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine        hydroxymethyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chorismate        mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a prolipoprotein        diacylglyceryl transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3098-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3098-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3221-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3246-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3246-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3392-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3410-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3509-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cellulose        synthase catalytic subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3646-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate-ammonia        ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3814-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC11114-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC11114-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC17485-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP binding component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0281-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease subunit        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease subunit        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucokinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of phosphate ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of phosphate ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 5′-nucleotidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 5′-nucleotidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        exopolyphosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        exopolyphosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        exopolyphosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Val        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Val        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Val        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amine oxidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of ornithine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a argininosuccinate        lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of ornithine or a        composition comprising ornithine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a argininosuccinate        lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Na+/K+        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Na+/K+        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        amidotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a riboflavin        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0768-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0881-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0881-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine/threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine/threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Pre-mRNA-splicing        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer014w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer014w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer014w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer106w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl096w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygr221 c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygr221 c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhl013c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr006w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr006w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr207c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate        aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        24-C-methyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        24-C-methyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        24-C-methyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        24-C-methyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml083c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr013c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        inner membrane protease subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YNL086W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        O-acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal ion        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol160w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a diacylglycerol        O-acyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a diacylglycerol        O-acyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a diacylglycerol        O-acyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a citrate synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ammonium        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine        (dopa);    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), or a        composition comprising 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 5-oxoproline, or a composition comprising        5-oxoproline in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 alanine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 alanine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of alanine, or a composition comprising alanine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 asparagine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of asparagine, or a composition comprising        asparagine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 aspartate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of aspartate, or a composition comprising        aspartate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 citrulline; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citrulline, or a composition comprising        citrulline in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 glycine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 glycine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycine, or a composition comprising glycine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 homoserine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 homoserine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of homoserine, or a composition comprising        homoserine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of ornithine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 ornithine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 ornithine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of ornithine, or a composition comprising        ornithine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 phenylalanine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of phenylalanine, or a composition comprising        phenylalanine in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 serine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 serine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of serine, or a composition comprising serine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3 , whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 tyrosine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of tyrosine, or a composition comprising tyrosine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g17440-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g17440-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase        synthetase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase        synthetase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of integral membrane transporter        family protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of at5g21910-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 30S ribosomal protein S3 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 50S ribosomal protein L14 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysyl-tRNA synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter component in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione peroxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA polymerase sigma factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-aspartate oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Chaperone protein CIpB in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase small subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate 1-decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate 1-decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0391-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0456-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0518-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of asparaginase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0841-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0841-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0917-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0917-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0917-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0917-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1024-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1155-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1179-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1205-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1229-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan biosynthesis protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component I        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter substrate-binding        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPdependent RNA helicase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of restriction alleviation protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of restriction alleviation protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1583-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxalase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine N-succinyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cytochrome c-type protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1898-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1930-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uridine/cytidine kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase I chain I in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of D-serine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of PTS system N-acetylmuramic        acid-specific EIIBC component in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine hydroxymethyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chorismate mutase-T and prephenate        dehydrogenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl        transferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3098-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3098-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3221-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3246-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3246-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP-binding protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP-binding protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3392-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3410-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3509-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cellulose synthase catalytic        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3646-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate-ammonia ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3814-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC17485-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of s_pp015018333r-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP binding        component in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0281-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucokinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 5′-nucleotidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 5′-nucleotidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate /nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate /nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate /nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exopolyphosphatase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exopolyphosphatase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exopolyphosphatase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amine oxidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of kinase in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of ornithine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of argininosuccinate lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of ornithine or a        composition comprising ornithine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of argininosuccinate lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Na+/K+ transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Na+/K+ transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of riboflavin biosynthesis protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TCC0768-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TCC0881-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TCC0881-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TCC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate permease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Pre-mRNA-splicing factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate        isomerase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer014w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer014w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer014w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer106w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl096w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhl013c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr006w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr006w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr207c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate aminotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml083c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr013c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine biosynthesis protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial inner membrane        protease subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YNL086W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine O-acetyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal ion transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol160w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of citrate synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ammonium transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), or a        composition comprising 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 5-oxoproline is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 5-oxoproline, or a composition comprising        5-oxoproline in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or increasing or generating the activity of        an expression product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s)        comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line        in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 alanine is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of alanine, or a composition comprising alanine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 asparagine is depicted)    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of asparagine, or a composition comprising        asparagine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 aspartate is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of aspartate, or a composition comprising        aspartate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 citrulline is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citrulline, or a composition comprising        citrulline in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 glycine is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycine, or a composition comprising glycine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 homoserine is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of homoserine, or a composition comprising        homoserine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of ornithine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 orthinine is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of ornithine, or a composition comprising        ornithine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 phenylalanine is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of phenylalanine, or a composition comprising        phenylalanine in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 serine is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of serine, or a composition comprising serine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;        (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 tyrosine is depicted)        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of tyrosine, or a composition comprising tyrosine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1        g17440-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g17440-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a delta-1-pyrroline        5-carboxylase synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a delta-1-pyrroline        5-carboxylase synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ankyrin repeat        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a integral membrane        transporter family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a at5g21910-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glycine cleavage        system T aminomethyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylylsulfate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 30S ribosomal        protein S3 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 50S ribosomal        protein L14 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysyl-tRNA        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        peroxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA polymerase        sigma factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-aspartate        oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Chaperone protein        CIpB in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase small subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate        1-decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate        1-decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0391-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0456-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0518-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a asparaginase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0841-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0841-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0917-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0917-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0917-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0917-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1024-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1137-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1155-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1179-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1205-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1229-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1259-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1259-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a anthranilate        synthase component I in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1280-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1280-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1280-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        substrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-dependent RNA        helicase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a restriction        alleviation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a restriction        alleviation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1583-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxalase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        N-succinyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cytochrome c-type        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1898-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1930-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uridine/cytidine        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase I chain I in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a D-serine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) or a composition comprising        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a PTS system        N-acetylmuramic acid-specific EIIBC component in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase subunit N in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase subunit N in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine        hydroxymethyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chorismate        mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a prolipoprotein        diacylglyceryl transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3098-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3098-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3221-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3246-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3246-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3392-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3410-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3509-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cellulose        synthase catalytic subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3646-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate-ammonia        ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3814-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC11114-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC11114-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC17485-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        s_pp015018333r-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP binding component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0281-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease subunit in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease subunit in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucokinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of phosphate ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of phosphate ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 5′-nucleotidase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 5′-nucleotidase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        exopolyphosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        exopolyphosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        exopolyphosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Val        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Val        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Val        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amine oxidase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a kinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of ornithine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a argininosuccinate        lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of ornithine or a        composition comprising ornithine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a argininosuccinate        lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Na+/K+        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Na+/K+        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        amidotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a riboflavin        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0768-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0881-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0881-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine/threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine/threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Pre-mRNA-splicing        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer014w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of asparagine or a        composition comprising asparagine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer014w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer014w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer106w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl096w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygr221c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygr221c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhl013c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr006w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr006w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr207c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate        aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        24-C-methyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        24-C-methyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        24-C-methyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        24-C-methyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml083c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr013c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        inner membrane protease subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YNL086W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        O-acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal ion        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alanine or a        composition comprising alanine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol160w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrulline or a        composition comprising citrulline in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a diacylglycerol        O-acyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of homoserine or a        composition comprising homoserine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a diacylglycerol        O-acyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a diacylglycerol        O-acyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycine or a        composition comprising glycine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a citrate synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ammonium        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of aspartate or a        composition comprising aspartate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of phenylalanine or a        composition comprising phenylalanine in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of serine or a        composition comprising serine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tyrosine or a        composition comprising tyrosine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 5-oxoproline or a        composition comprising 5-oxoproline in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), or a        composition comprising 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 5-oxoproline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 5-oxoproline is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 5-oxoproline, or a composition comprising        5-oxoproline in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 alanine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of alanine, or a composition comprising alanine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of asparagine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 asparagine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of asparagine, or a composition comprising        asparagine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of aspartate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 aspartate is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of aspartate, or a composition comprising        aspartate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrulline, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 citrulline is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citrulline, or a composition comprising        citrulline in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 glycine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycine, or a composition comprising glycine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of homoserine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 homoserine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of homoserine, or a composition comprising        homoserine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of ornithine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 ornithine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of ornithine, or a composition comprising        ornithine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of phenylalanine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 phenylalanine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of phenylalanine, or a composition comprising        phenylalanine in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of serine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (wherein in the respective line in the respective Table in        column 7 serine is depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of serine, or a composition comprising serine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 3; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; (wherein in the        respective line in the respective Table in column 7 tyrosine is        depicted) and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of tyrosine, or a composition comprising tyrosine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 3, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 3.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 3, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 3.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 3, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 3.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.1.3] to [0066.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0039.1.1.1] to [0066.1.1.1] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

0068.1.1.3] to [0072.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0068.1.1.1] to [0072.1.1.1] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For the avoidance ofdoubt, the term “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” are interchangeable.)

[0074.1.1.3] to [0075.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0074.1.1.1] to [0075.1.1.1] [0075.1.1.1] above.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequences ofan range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the three aminoacids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is aware of thefact that there is not a need for such short sequences in the expressionof the genes.

[0077.1.1.3] to [0078.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0077.1.1.1] to [0078.1.1.1] above.

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced and expressedin plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respectiveline in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated, or aredirectly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if for thenucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6 theterm “mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.1.3] to [0083.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0080.1.1.1] to [0083.1.1.1] above.

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 3,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 3 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 3, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.1.3] to [0092.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0089.1.1.1] to [0092.1.1.1] above.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, and/or tyrosine leads to an enhanced production of therespective fine chemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean atleast a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%,90% or 100%, more preferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higherproduction of the respective fine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine(dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, and/or tyrosinein comparison to the wild-type as defined above, e.g. that means incomparison to a non-human organism without the aforementionedmodification of the activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or a fragment or ahomolog thereof. The modification of the activity of a protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, or their combination can be achieved byjoining the protein to a respective transit peptide, e.g. if for therespective encoding nucleic acid molecule in column 6 of Table I theterm “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine,homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, and/ortyrosine,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 2, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, and/or tyrosine, respectively,to the transgenic non-humanorganism as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 48 to 125-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increaseof the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to122-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a47266012protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 52 to 161-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 55 to 122-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 80-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 101 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromBrassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increaseof the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to153-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Brassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 263-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromBrassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increaseof the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to123-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide 59547452_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 16156, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16155, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16155 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16156,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. Forexample, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 104-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 59554615_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 16264, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16263, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16263 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16264,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, anincrease of the asparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 54 to 113-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 59554615_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 16264, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16263, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16263 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16264,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to31-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No.

3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increaseof the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to116-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase ofthe phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27to 61-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No.

3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increaseof the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to93-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AAC43185,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17357, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17356 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17357, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 22 to 31-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AAC43185,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17357, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17356 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17357, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. Forexample, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 76 to 618-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AAC43185,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17357, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17356 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17357, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07430, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17452,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. Forexample, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA-binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g14490, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 385, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 386, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityDNA-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 97 to 147-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA-binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g14490, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 385, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 386, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityDNA-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 51-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt1g17440protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g17440,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17602, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17601, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17601 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17602, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g17440-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 54-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g17440protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g17440, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 17602, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17601, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17601 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17602, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At1g17440-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 106-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g19800protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g19800, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 17638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17638, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At1g19800-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to86-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g19800protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g19800, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 17638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17638, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At1g19800-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to66-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g19800 protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19800, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17638,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g19800-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 398-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cullin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At1g26830, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 17702, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17701, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17701 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17702, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cullin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 134-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cullin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g26830, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17702, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17701, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17701 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17702, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cullin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 89-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of homoserine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide At1 g31230, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 628, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 627,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 627 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 628, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 homoserine. For example, anincrease of the homoserine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 84 to 1108-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1 g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to87-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to97-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1 g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 72-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1 g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 86-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1 g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to74-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g43850, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 358-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 70 to 205-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1 g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 76 to 313-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the 5-oxoproline ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 210-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g48040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 813, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 812, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 812 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 813, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityprotein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 52-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 58 to 432-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 154-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 182-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g61950,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 312-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g61950, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to 149-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 26 to 121-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 48 to 108-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 150-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 171-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminotransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At2g13360, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 68537, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68536, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 68536 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68537, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aminotransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 44-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g17560, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 315-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g17560, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 182-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g25070, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 1299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1299, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 74 to147-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g25070, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1299, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 78-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g28890, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19875, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19874 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19875,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 929-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g28890, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19875, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19874 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19875, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 520-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g28890, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19875, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19874 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19875,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 29 to 164-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g28890, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19875, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19874 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19875,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 62 to 555-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCBL-interacting protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g30360, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity CBL-interactingprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 548-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 323-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCBL-interacting protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g30360, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity CBL-interactingprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the 5-oxoproline ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 92-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 171-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 106-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g34180,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 20579, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20578, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 20578 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.20579, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine.For example, an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 56 to 191-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a delta-1-pyrroline5-carboxylase synthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g39800, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 21009, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21008,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21008 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21009, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity delta-1-pyrroline5-carboxylase synthetase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 34 percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a delta-1-pyrroline5-carboxylase synthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g39800, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 21009, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21008,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21008 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21009, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity delta-1-pyrroline5-carboxylase synthetase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 83 percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g47880, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 21160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21159, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21160,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 64 to 241-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g47880, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 21160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 21159, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21160, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to 219-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 84-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21498, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 950-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.21498, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 104 to 300-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21498, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 346-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ankyrinrepeat family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g04710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 21903, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21902, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21902 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.21903, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ankyrin repeat family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 50 to 58-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g06270, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 22016, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22015 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 22016,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 46-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 77 to 149-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxinfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 205-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 50 to 132-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aharpin-induced family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g11650, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity harpin-inducedfamily protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 149-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpin-inducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 24 to 89-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpin-inducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 125-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA mismatchrepair protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g18524,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22833, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22832 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22833, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DNA mismatch repair protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1816, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 75 to 455-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 78-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 67 to 183-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1816, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 110-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g26400, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 62-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27300,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23003, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23002, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23003, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 87-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27540, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68778, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68777 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68778, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 179-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27540, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68778, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68777 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68778, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 324-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxinresponse factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 540-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxin responsefactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 784-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 48 to 117-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 274-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 105 to 324-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 249-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2936, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 235-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 139-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 211-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 58 to 140-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 75 to 169-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 90-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 150-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 106-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3655, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3654 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3655, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 52 to 121-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g18880,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24233, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24232 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24233, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 23 to 140-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68850,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 24 to 81-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68850,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 123-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68850,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. Forexample, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 42 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 318-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, an increase of theasparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 86 to1206-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 686-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt4g32480protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At4g32480-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 410-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 98-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 437-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 194-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of the citrulline of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 52-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , orif the activity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 152-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7asparagine. For example, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 443-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 191 to 534-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 67 to 140-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 149 to 427-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the 5-oxoproline ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 99 to 175-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g02760, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 68988, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68987, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68987 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68988,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 54 to 95-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 212-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in a non-human organism, as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism, isconferred in the process of the invention, if the activity of apolypeptide showing the activity of a heat shock transcription factor,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24439,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 73,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa). For example, an increase of the3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 48 to 124-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gibberellin20-oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g07200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 24493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gibberellin 20-oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 100-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gibberellin20-oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g07200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 24493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gibberellin 20-oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 24 to 98-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a integral membranetransporter family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g10820, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25222,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25222 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25223, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity integral membranetransporter family protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 72-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g14070, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 69276, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69275, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69275 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 69276,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 27 to 127-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 48 to 386-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 48 to 224-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 35 to 139-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt5g16650-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25284, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 158-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 184-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 66 to 212-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aat5g21910protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g21910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 69554, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69553, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69553 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.69554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity at5g21910-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 67-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g39760, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25429, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25428 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25429, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 53 to 87-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At5g39950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 69575, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 69574, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 69574 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 69575, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 57-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5319, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 116-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5319, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to54-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g59220, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25499,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. Forexample, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 122-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA-bindingprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60110, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 70007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.70007, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 70-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA-binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60110, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 70007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70007,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 170-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g63680, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 70039, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70039, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 264-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc finger protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5494, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc finger protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 41-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc fingerprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5494, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity zinc finger protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 106-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc finger protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5494, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc finger protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 82-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc fingerprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5494, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity zinc finger protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 151-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 70584, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 163-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 70584, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 75-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 123-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Glycine cleavagesystem T aminomethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAVINDRAFT_(—)0539, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70716, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70715,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from AZOTOBACTER VINELANDII, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70715 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70716, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Glycine cleavagesystem T aminomethyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 52-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1045,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25677, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25676, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25676 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25677, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 26 to 49-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylylsulfatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1398,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25781, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25780, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25780 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25781, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylylsulfate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 101-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increaseof the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to45-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 197-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to357-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sec-independentprotein translocase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 26197, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26196 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sec-independentprotein translocase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 30-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 26435, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26434, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26434 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.26435, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increaseof the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to127-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a betahydroxylase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increaseof the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to36-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a betahydroxylase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 89 to 237-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a beta-hydroxylase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to75-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 83 to 94-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongationfactor Tu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 254-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 32 to 198-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation facforTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 298-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongationfactor Tu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 50 to 194-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 30S ribosomalprotein S3, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2365,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 71326, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71325, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 71325 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.71326, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 30S ribosomal protein S3 is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 65-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 50S ribosomalprotein L14, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2369,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 71764, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71763, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 71763 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.71764, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 50S ribosomal protein L14 is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 62 to 91-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2521, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 27883, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27882 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 27883, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 59 to 193-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 96 to 314-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 48 to 95-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 112-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6076, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6075 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to251-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.6076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 110-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3135,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 72347, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72346, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 72346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.72347, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GDP-mannose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 28 to 60-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3186,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29247, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29246, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29246 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29247, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 34 to 44-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3209, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 115-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 60 to 110-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increaseof the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to99-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lysyl-tRNAsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3556,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 30040, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 30039, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 30039 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.30040, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lysyl-tRNA synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. Forexample, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 54-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transportercomponent, or if the activity of the polypeptide AVINDRAFT_(—)4128,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 72521, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72520, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom AZOTOBACTER VINELANDII, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 72520 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.72521, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter component is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 246-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4384, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 31718, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31717 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 31718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 75 to 152-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4385, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 72936, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72935,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 72935 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 72936, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityCDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 241-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoAhydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73039, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73038, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.73039, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 111-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneperoxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4446,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73285, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73284, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73284 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.73285, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione peroxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminotransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31927, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31926 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31927, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aminotransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, anincrease of the asparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 243-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4562, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 31927, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31926 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 31927, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity aminotransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 69-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73720, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73719 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 126 percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4836, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74164, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74163,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74163 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74164, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 78 to218-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4836, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74164, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74163,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74163 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74164, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 162-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNApolymerase sigma factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4989, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74453, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74452,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74452 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74453, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity RNA polymerasesigma factor is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the 5-oxoproline ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 62-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 26 to 3660-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 3096-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 205-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 106 to126-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 147-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 131-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of afumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5292, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32309, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32308 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32309, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityfumarylacetoacetate hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to246-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32309, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32308 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32309, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 324-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhFfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5467,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32649, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32648 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32649, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 47 to 78-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a peptidase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 74663, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74662, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 74662 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74663, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity peptidase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 110-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-aspartate oxidase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 33086, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33085, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33085 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33086, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity L-aspartate oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 122-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Chaperoneprotein CIpB, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6093,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 33597, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33596 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33597, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Chaperone protein CIpB is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 90-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electrontransfer flavoprotein subunit beta, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.74730, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 74729, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 74729 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74730, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 143-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6679, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74730, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74729 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74730, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 143-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AX653549-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AX653549, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AX653549-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to48-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAX653549-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AX653549,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity AX653549-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 43 to 93-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AY087308-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AY087308, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34603, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AY087308-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to119-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAY087308-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AY087308,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34603, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34603, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity AY087308-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 71-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 147-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 200-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 195-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 458-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 1268-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetolactatesynthase small subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0078,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6819, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6818 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6819, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetolactate synthase small subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 59-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 179-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 557-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 55 to 171-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 265-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartate1-decarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0131, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 74987, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74986, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74986 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74987,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aspartate 1-decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 85-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartate1-decarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0131, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 74987, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74986, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74986 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74987,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aspartate 1-decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 23 to 55-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine protease, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serineprotease is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 58-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine protease, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serineprotease is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 103-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine protease, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serineprotease is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 277 to 1628-percent is conferredas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0221, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35591, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35590 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35591,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 25 to 63-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0221, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35591, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35590 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35591,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 107-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a beta-galactosidase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0344, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 35734, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35733 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35734, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity beta-galactosidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 103-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abeta-galactosidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0344,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 35734, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35733 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.35734, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-galactosidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 40-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increaseof the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 96 to301-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 72 to 197-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to320-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increaseof the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 67 to83-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0391-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0391, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 75196, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 75195, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 75195 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75196, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0391-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 56 to93-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, an increase of theasparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to684-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 88 to201-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to1462-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 113-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 1202-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0456-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0456, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 35876, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 35875, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35875 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35876, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0456-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 75 to 129-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membranetransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.7687, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 156-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 57 to 227-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of homoserine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0518-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0518, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 35937, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 35936, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35936 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35937, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0518-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 homoserine. For example, an increase of thehomoserine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to72-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 84 to 319-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 256-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, anincrease of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of153 to 359-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, anincrease of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 49 to 202-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in a non-human organism, as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism, isconferred in the process of the invention, if the activity of apolypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismate synthase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B0593, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity isochorismate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa). For example, anincrease of the 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 625 to 4899-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 100 to 636-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc transporter, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 112-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, or if the activityof the polypeptide B0754, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 75287, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 75286, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.75286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75287, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, anincrease of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 55 to 197-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0801-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0801, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 75808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 75807, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 75807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75808, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0801-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 67-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a asparaginase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0828, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 36300, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36299, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36299 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36300, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity asparaginase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 37-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0841-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0841, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 75874, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 75873, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 75873 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75874, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0841-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 72-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of homoserine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0841-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0841, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 75874, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 75873, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 75873 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75874, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0841-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 homoserine. For example, an increase of thehomoserine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to59-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a majorfacilitator superfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to2908-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 290-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 2243-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a majorfacilitator superfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 99 to411-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0917-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0917, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 75916, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 75915, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 75915 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75916, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0917-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to58-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0917-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0917, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 75916, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 75915, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 75915 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75916, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0917-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 65-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0917-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 75916, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75915, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 75915 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75916,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b0917-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 68-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0917-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 75916, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75915, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 75915 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75916,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b0917-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 96-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylglyoxalsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0963, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36671,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxal synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 51-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylglyoxalsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0963, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36671,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxal synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 241-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylglyoxalsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0963, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36671,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxal synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 46 to 453-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoanhydride phosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0980, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36810, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36809 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36810, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoanhydridephosphorylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 89-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 123-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 317-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1003-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1003-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 72 to 728-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 327-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 119 to 664-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in a non-human organism, as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism, isconferred in the process of the invention, if the activity of apolypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or if the activityof the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7942, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7941 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1003-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 73,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa). For example, an increase of the3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 36 to 327-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1003-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1003-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 935-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1023, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36881, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36880, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36880 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36881,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. Forexample, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 123-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1023, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36881, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36880, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36880 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36881,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 138-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1024-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1024, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 36908, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36907, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36908, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1024-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to105-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multidrug resistanceprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1065, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 76033, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76032 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76033,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multidrug resistance protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 132-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multidrug resistanceprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1065, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 76033, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76032 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76033,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multidrug resistance protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 45-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1137-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1137, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37391, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37390, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37390 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37391, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1137-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 91-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1155-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1155, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 76069, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76068, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76068 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76069,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1155-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 71-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1163-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1163, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37395, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37394, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37395,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1163-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 38-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1163-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1163, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37395, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37394, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37395, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1163-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 45-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1179-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1179, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 76088, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 76087, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 76087 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76088, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1179-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to47-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli K12, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.37401, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 28 to 76-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli K12, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.37401, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 46 to 113-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1205-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1205, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 76139, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 76138, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 76138 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76139, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1205-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to77-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1229protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1229, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 76152, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76151, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 76151 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76152, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1229-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to44-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 124-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1259-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1259, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37504, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37503, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37503 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37504, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1259-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to142-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1259-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1259, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37504, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37503, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37503 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37504,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1259-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 91-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1262,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76158, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76157, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76157 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.76158, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity tryptophan biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 79-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a anthranilatesynthase component I, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1264,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76241, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76240, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76240 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.76241, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity anthranilate synthase component I isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 47-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1280-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1280, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37573, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37574, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1280-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 169-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1280-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1280, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37573, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37574, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1280-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 48-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1280-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1280, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37573, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37574,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1280-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 86-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaminesynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1297, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37659, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37658, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37658 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37659,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamine synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, anincrease of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 62 to 345-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaminesynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1297, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37659, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37658, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37658 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37659,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamine synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example, anincrease of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 26 to 507-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aldehydedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1300, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37807, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37808,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aldehyde dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 109-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aldehydedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1300, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37807, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37808,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aldehyde dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 59 to 115-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transportersubstrate-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76868, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76867, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76867 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.76868, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter substrate-binding proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7citrulline. For example, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 51-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1330-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1330, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38227, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38226, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38226 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38227, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1330-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to162-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-dependentRNA helicase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1343, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 76891, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76890, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76890 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76891,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ATP-dependent RNA helicase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 100-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a restrictionalleviation protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1348,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 77769, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77768, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77768 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.77769, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity restriction alleviation protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine.For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 23 to 36-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a restrictionalleviation protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1348,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 77769, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77768, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77768 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.77769, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity restriction alleviation protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine.For example, an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 134-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 46-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1445-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1445-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1445-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1445-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to96-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1445-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1445-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 82-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1445-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1445-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1445-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1445-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 78-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADP-dependent malicenzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1479, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 77775, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77774 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 77775,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADP-dependent malic enzyme is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 27 to 184-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADP-dependent malicenzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1479, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 77775, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77774 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 77775,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADP-dependent malic enzyme is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 45 to 211-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aNADP-dependent malic enzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1479, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 77775, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77774 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 77775, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADP-dependentmalic enzyme is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 155-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADP-dependent malicenzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1479, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 77775, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77774 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 77775,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADP-dependent malic enzyme is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 29 to 287-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADP-dependent malicenzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1479, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 77775, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77774 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 77775,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADP-dependent malic enzyme is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 107-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 asparagine. For example, an increase of the asparagine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 1317-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 168-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1522-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 1168-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 109-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 627-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1522-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 133-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1583-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1583, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 78139, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78138, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78138 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78139, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1583-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 184-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Fe—S subunit ofoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1589, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78155, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78154 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78155,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 74-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 65 to 190-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acid shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 143-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylglyoxalase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1651, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 78266, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78265, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78265 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78266, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methylglyoxalase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 39-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1670-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1670-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to193-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1672-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1672, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 78772, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78771, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78772, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1672-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 59 to111-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a arginineN-succinyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1747,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78780, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78779, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78779 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.78780, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine N-succinyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine.For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 70 to 193-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1755,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78853, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78852, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78852 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.78853, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 103-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1755,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78853, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78852, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78852 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.78853, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 120-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1791, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 78884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78883, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78884, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 54 to114-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1837-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1837, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 78954, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78953, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78953 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78954, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1837-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to69-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aserine/threonine-protein phosphatase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1838, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 8317, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8316,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8316 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8317, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityserine/threonine-protein phosphatase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 70 to 104-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protease, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B1845, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.38574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38573, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38574, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protease is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 199-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protease, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B1845, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.38574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38573, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38574, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protease is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 125-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1854, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 8364, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8363 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8364, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity pyruvatekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses in column7 asparagine. For example, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 157-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cytochrome ctypeprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1873, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78971, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78970, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78970 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78971,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cytochrome c-type protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 58 to 217-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 196-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 211-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1898-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1898, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38768, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38767, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38767 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38768, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1898-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 106-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1930-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1930, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 79182, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 79181, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 79181 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 79182, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1930-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 113-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1981, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38900, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38899, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38899 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38900, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to90-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a O-antigen chainlength determinant, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2027,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79218, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79217 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79218, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity O-antigen chain length determinant isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 437-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2032-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2032-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 210-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 56 to184-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 1359-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 129-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 750-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of auridine/cytidine kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2066,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 8938, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8937, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8937 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.8938, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity uridine/cytidine kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 113-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2107-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2107, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39003, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39002, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39003, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2107-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to278-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2178,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 132-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2178,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7citrulline. For example, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 94-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABCtransporter permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2178, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 44-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2178,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 64-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2178,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 39-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2242, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79280, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79279,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79279 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 79280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitysn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of theglycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to52-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH dehydrogenase Ichain I, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2281, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39121, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39120, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39120 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39121,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADH dehydrogenase I chain I is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 63-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2360-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2360, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39220, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39219, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39219 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39220, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2360-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 68 to124-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a D-serinedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2366, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 79343, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79342, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79342 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 79343,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity D-serine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, anincrease of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of24 to 67-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 156-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in a non-human organism, as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism, isconferred in the process of the invention, if the activity of apolypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or if the activityof the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa). For example, an increase ofthe 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 168-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 48 to 144-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2405, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39256, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39255 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39256,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 28 to 51-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2405, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39256, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39255 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39256,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 87-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a PTS systemN-acetylmuramic acid-specific EIIBC component, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2429, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79399, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79398,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79398 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 79399, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity PTS systemN-acetylmuramic acid-specific EIIBC component is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2474-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2474-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to119-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2474-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2474-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 71-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH dehydrogenasesubunit N, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2482, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 79510, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79509, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79509 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 79510,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADH dehydrogenase subunit N is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 24 to 62-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2482,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79510, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79509, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79509 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79510, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADH dehydrogenase subunit N is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 97-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2513-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2513-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 65 to 206-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2513-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2513-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 456-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serinehydroxymethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2551,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79628, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79627, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79627 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79628, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine hydroxymethyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 120-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a chorismatemutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2600, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80522, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80521,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80521 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80522, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity chorismatemutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase ofthe phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40to 334-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2613-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2613-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 27-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.40727, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 421-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 1033-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2673-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2673, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2673-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 121-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2673-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2673, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2673-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 58-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2680, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 80590, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80589, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80589 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80590, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to124-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 36-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 317-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 143 to 237-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2714, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40742, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40742,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 26 to 48-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2739-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2739-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 76-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2739-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2739-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 234-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2739-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2739-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 595-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 92-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 75-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 297-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2762, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81452, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81451,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81451 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to78-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2812-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2812-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 99-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2812-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2812-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 123-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2812-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2812-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 122-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 826-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 427-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 266-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a prolipoproteindiacylglyceryl transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2828,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81693, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81692, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81692 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81693, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 154-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2839, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81936,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 55-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2849-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2849, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81981, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81981,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2849-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 26 to 78-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2913, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81989, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81988, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81988 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81989,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine.For example, an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 168-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2913, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81989, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81988, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81988 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81989,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 215-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a arginine exporterprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2923, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9334, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9333 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9334,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine exporter protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 64 to 126-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycoprotease, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3064, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42047, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42046, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42046 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42047, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycoprotease is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, an increase of theasparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to189-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3083-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3083, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 82425, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82424, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82424 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82425,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3083-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 28 to 61-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3083-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3083, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82425, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82424, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82424 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82425, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3083-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 108-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3083-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3083, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82425, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82424, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82424 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82425, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3083-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 72-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3098-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3098, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82460, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82459, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82459 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82460, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3098-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 58-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3098-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3098, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82460, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82459, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82459 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82460, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3098-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 76-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3121-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3121, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42471, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42472, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3121-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 73-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3221-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3221, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82510, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3221-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 55-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3246-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3246, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9471, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9470, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9470 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9471, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb3246-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 101-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3246-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3246, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9471, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9470, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9470 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9471,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3246-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 89-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 67 to 286-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 28 to 344-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 31 to 1323-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 175-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 58-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 199-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 141-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 322-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 72 to 179-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3346-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3346, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10104, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10105, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3346-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterATP-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3352,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 82573, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82572, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82572 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.82573, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter ATP-binding protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine.For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterATP-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3352,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 82573, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82572, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82572 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.82573, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter ATP-binding protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine.For example, an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 80-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3392-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3392, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82847, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82846, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82846 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82847, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3392-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to49-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3403, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 82867, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82866,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82866 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82867, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 26 to 63-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxykinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3403, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 82867, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82866, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82866 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82867,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3410-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3410, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42560, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42559, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42559 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42560, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3410-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 65-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3509-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3509, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42593, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42592, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42592 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42593, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3509-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 63-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cellulose synthasecatalytic subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3533,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 83154, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83153, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83153 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.83154, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cellulose synthase catalytic subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 669-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serineacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3607,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 83214, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83213, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83213 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.83214, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 46 to 60-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serineacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3607,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 83214, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83213, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83213 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.83214, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, anincrease of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 29 to 82-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3634,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42932, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42931 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42932, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine.For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 39 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3634,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42932, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42931 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42932, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7asparagine. For example, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 169-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B3634, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42932, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42931 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42932, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 82 to 92-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3646-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3646, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 83430, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 83429, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 83429 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83430, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3646-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 1154-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetolactatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3670, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 83630, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83629, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83629 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83630,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetolactate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, anincrease of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 60 to 97-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartateammonialigase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3744, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 83658, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83657, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83658,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aspartate-ammonia ligase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, anincrease of the asparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 2817-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydroxyaciddehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3771, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10253, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10252 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10253,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydroxyacid dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 114-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydroxyaciddehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3771, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10253, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10252 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10253,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydroxyacid dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 69 to 81-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3791-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3791, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 83727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 83726, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 83726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83727, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3791-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to158-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3791-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3791, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 83727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3791-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 117-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aenterobacterial common antigen polymerase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B3793, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 43801, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43800,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 43800 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43801, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity enterobacterialcommon antigen polymerase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to438-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA helicaseII, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3813, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 43840, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43839, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 43839 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43840, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA helicase II is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to85-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3814-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3814, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44196, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44197, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3814-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to124-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3872, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 83822, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83821 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83822,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 44-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3872, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 83822, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83821 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83822,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 55 to 96-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3872, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 83822, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83821 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83822,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 36 to 59-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3872, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 83822, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83821 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83822,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 54-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3989-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3989-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 1035-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 762-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4012, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 44379, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44378 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44379, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to282-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4012,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 44379, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44378 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.44379, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 47-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B4024, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 83836, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 83835, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 83835 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83836, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aspartate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, partitularly in a range of 210 to 262-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B4024, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 83836, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 83835, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 83835 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83836, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aspartate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 399-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 775-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 59 to231-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 590-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4029-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4029-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 28 to 2010-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 177-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 3270-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4029-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4029-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 367-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4121-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4121, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44610, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44609, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44609 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44610, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4121-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 92-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 56 to155-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45322, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 242-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 227-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 151 to 280-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide C_pp004096192r, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 45758, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Physcomitrellapatens, is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleicacid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferablythe coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence orthe polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No.3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 45757 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45758, respectively,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 75-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lysinedecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide D90900, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84079, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84080,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lysine decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, anincrease of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 20 to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC11114-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC11114, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45795, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45796,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC11114-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 78 to 249-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aGM02LC11114-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC11114,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45796, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45795, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45796,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC11114-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 76-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 46-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 218-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 525-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histone H2A,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC15313, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45898, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45897 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45898,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity histone H2A is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 137-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histone H2A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC15313, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45898, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45897 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45898, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity histone H2A is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 84-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC17485-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17485, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46406, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46405, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46405 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46406,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC17485-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 118-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA bindingprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17556, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46516, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46515 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46516,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 179-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17556, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46516, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46515 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46516,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 48 to 179-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 59 to 383-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 26 to 82-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 903-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin Dis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine.For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 66-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin Dis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 67-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide NZ_AAAU02000016.150, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 47160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47159, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.47160, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increaseof the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to74-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide NZ_AAAU02000016.150, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 47160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47159, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.47160, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increaseof the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to103-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide NZ_AAAU02000016.150, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 47160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47159, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.47160, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to65-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of as_pp015018333r-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideS_pp015018333r, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59852, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59851,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Physcomitrella patens, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59851 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59852, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitys_pp015018333r-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, an increase of theasparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to143-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of as_pp015018333r-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideS_pp015018333r, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59852, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59851,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Physcomitrella patens, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59851 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59852, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitys_pp015018333r-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to174-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of as_pp015018333r-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideS_pp015018333r, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59852, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59851,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Physcomitrella patens, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59851 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59852, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitys_pp015018333r-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 102-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of as_pp015018333r-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideS_pp015018333r, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59852, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59851,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Physcomitrella patens, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59851 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59852, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitys_pp015018333r-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 114percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aN-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll0080, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 47567, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47566,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47566 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 47567, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityN-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, anincrease of the citrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 60-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a agmatinase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0228, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 84266, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 84265, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 84265 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84266, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity agmatinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 asparagine. For example, an increase of the asparagine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 76 to 319-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a agmatinase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0228, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 84266, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 84265, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 84265 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84266, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity agmatinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 58-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporter ATPbinding component, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0240,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84442, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84441, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table1,11 or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84441 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.84442, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter ATP binding component isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine.For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 40-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0248, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 49144, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49143, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49143 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49144, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 128-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0248, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 49144, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 49143, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49143 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49144, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 277-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll0281-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0281, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 84866, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84865, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 84865 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84866, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll0281-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 34-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a uroporphyrin-IIIC-methyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0378,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84870, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84869, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84869 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.84870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 126-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ureasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0420, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 50105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50104, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50105,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity urease subunit is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 49-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a urease subunit, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0420, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 50105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50104, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 50104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50105, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity urease subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 94-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucokinase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0593, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 85511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 85510, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glucokinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of the citrulline of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 140-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permease protein ofphosphate ABC transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll0682, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 50951, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50950,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50950 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50951, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof phosphate ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 90-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permeaseprotein of phosphate ABC transporter, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll0682, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 50951, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50950,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50950 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50951, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof phosphate ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to92-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 318-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 110-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 198-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 88-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0891, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 51269, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 51268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51269,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 90 to 176-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0891, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 51269, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 51268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51269,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 118-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0891, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 51269, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 51268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51269,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, anincrease of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of23 to 95-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll0934, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52247, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52246,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52246 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52247, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 61 to 94-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0945, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 52365, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52364, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 52364 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52365, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 86-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 61 to317-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbondioxide concentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to128-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 67 percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll1032-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1032, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85724, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85724, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1032-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to106-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1056, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52661, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52660,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52660 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52661, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, anincrease of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of24 to 75-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 5′-nucleotidase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1108, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 11212, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11211, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 11211 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11212, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 5′-nucleotidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to137-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a5′-nucleotidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1108,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11212, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11211, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11211 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11212, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 5′-nucleotidase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 103-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen (starch)synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1393, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53457, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53456 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53457,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycogen (starch) synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 55 to 264-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen (starch)synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1393, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53457, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53456 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53457,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycogen (starch) synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 82 to 129-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthetase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1443, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 53879, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 53878 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53879, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CTP synthetase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to119-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a nitrate/nitritetransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1450,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54337 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.54338, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity nitrate/nitrite transport protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine.For example, an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 102-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of anitrate/nitrite transport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1450, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54337 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54338, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity nitrate/nitritetransport protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclosesin column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 42-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a nitrate/nitritetransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1450,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54337 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.54338, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity nitrate/nitrite transport protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 83-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a nitrate/nitritetransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1450,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54337 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.54338, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity nitrate/nitrite transport protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 92-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll1522, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 54453, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 54452 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54453, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to230-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll1522, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 54453, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 54452 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54453, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to103-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1545, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11424, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11423 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11424,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 26 to 50-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a exopolyphosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1546, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 54805, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54804, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 54804 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54805, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity exopolyphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to102-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aexopolyphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1546,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54805, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54804, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54804 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.54805, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity exopolyphosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 53-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a exopolyphosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1546, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 54805, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54804, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 54804 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54805, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity exopolyphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 45-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1598, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85744, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85743 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85744, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 55 to 138-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1598, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85744, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85743 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85744, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 26 to 113-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll1761-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55380, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1761-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 63-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll1761-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55380, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1761-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 141-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenylate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 483-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenylate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to122-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenylate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 118 to 238-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenylate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 83-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenylate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 88-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl transferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acyl transferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 205-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 26 to 318-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl transferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acyl transferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 319-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7aspartate. For example, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 265-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7citrulline. For example, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 71-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acoproporphyrinogen III oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 56percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 69-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 60-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cation-transportingATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cation-transporting ATPase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 204-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cation-transportingATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cation-transporting ATPase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 65 to 142-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll2003, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86509, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86508, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86508 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86509,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example, anincrease of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 47 to 67-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a precorrinmethylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0239, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86541, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86541,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity precorrin methylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 279-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a precorrin methylase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0239, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86541, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86541, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity precorrin methylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 214-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aldehydedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0370, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86821, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86820, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86820 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86821,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aldehyde dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, anincrease of the citrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 90-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0597,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56154, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56153 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.56154, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity bifunctional purine biosynthesis proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine.For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0597,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56154, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56153 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.56154, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity bifunctional purine biosynthesis proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 104-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctionalpurine biosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0597, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56154, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56153 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 56154, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity bifunctionalpurine biosynthesis protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 96percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Valdehydrogenase , or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56895, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56894, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56894 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.56895, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 215-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aGlu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0710, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56895, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56894,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56894 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 56895, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Glu/Leu/Phe/Valdehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of the phenylalanine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 99-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Valdehydrogenase , or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56895, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56894, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56894 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.56895, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 80-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 107-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine.For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 56-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7asparagine. For example, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 155 to 1305-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ageranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr0739, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to71-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 166-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 82-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ageranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr0739, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to130-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amineoxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0782, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 57680, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57679, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57679 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57680,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amine oxidase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 38-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a kinase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Slr0862, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 87611, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 87610, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 87610 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87611, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 45-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a tryptophan synthasealpha chain, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0966, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87656, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87656,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity tryptophan synthase alpha chain isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 77-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of ornithine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a argininosuccinatelyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1133, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87854, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87853, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87853 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87854,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity argininosuccinate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 ornithine. Forexample, an increase of the ornithine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 69 to 390-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a argininosuccinatelyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1133, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87854, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87853, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87853 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87854,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity argininosuccinate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 26 to 69-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of agammaglutamyltranspeptidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1269, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58059, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58058,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58058 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58059, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitygamma-glutamyltranspeptidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, an increase of theasparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to93-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1492, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58669, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58668,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58668 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, an increase of theaspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to139-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1492, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58669, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58668,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58668 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to35-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Na+/K+transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1509, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 88159, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88158, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88158 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88159,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Na+/K+ transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 94-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Na+/K+ transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1509, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 88159, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88158, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 88158 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88159, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity Na+/K+ transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 67 to 86-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1511, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88272, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88271,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88271 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88272, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 31-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1511, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88272, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88271,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88271 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88272, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to71-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1655, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to60-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1655, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 83-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1655, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 104-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystemII protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 192-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, anincrease of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of59 to 99-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, anincrease of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 73 to 163-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystemII protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 46 to 128-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutamineamidotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1742,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58752, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.58752, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamine amidotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. Forexample, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 188-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1791, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12141, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12140 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12141, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, an increase of thecitrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to95-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a riboflavinbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1882,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59042, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59041, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59041 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59042, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity riboflavin biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7asparagine. For example, an increase of the asparagine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 65 to 112-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of homoserine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 homoserine. For example, anincrease of the homoserine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 86-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 65-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2124,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase familyis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine.For example, an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chainalcohol dehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr2124, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity short-chainalcohol dehydrogenase family is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to69-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2124,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase familyis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 87-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSec-independent protein translocase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to624-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 157 to 378-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSec-independent protein translocase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to277-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0239, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 88527, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88526, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88526 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.88527, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 136-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0337, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, an increase of theasparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to216-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC0768-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC0768, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 61533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61532, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 61532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61533, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC0768-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 97-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC0881-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC0881, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 88876, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88875, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 88875 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88876, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC0881-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 40-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC0881-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC0881, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 88876, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88875, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 88875 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88876, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC0881-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 84-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a metal-dependenthydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity metal-dependent hydrolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a metal-dependenthydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity metal-dependent hydrolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 23 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multipleantibiotic resistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC1193, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity multipleantibiotic resistance protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to133-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multiple antibioticresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1193,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multiple antibiotic resistance protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 103-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increase of the alanineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 91-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increase of the glycineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 230 to 978-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC1386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 45 to 528-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 117-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosineof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 829-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 45 to 86-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 266-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 23 to 104-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 213-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 171-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1918, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62161, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62160 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62161, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 50 to 141-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1918, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62161, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62160 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62161, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 24 to 44-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 91-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 86-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl021 c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62525, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62524 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62525, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 325-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl021 c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62525, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62524 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62525, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 40-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrol protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr160w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division control protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 86-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrol protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr160w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division control protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 64 to 100-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ybr249c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88880, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88879 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88880, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase ofthe phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 210to 5005-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ybr249c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88880, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88879 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88880, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of thetyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 159 to2254-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatepermease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr296c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 89318, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89317, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89317 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.89318, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphate permease is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 51-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine/threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycl064c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 89396, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89395, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89395 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.89396, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine/threonine dehydratase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 23 to 51-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine/threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yc1064c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 89396, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89395, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89395 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.89396, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine/threonine dehydratase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 106-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydl159w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 14276, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14275, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14275 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14276,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 70 to 87-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of homoserine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSerine/threonine-protein phosphatase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydl188c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 89484, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89483,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89483 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 89484, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitySerine/threonine-protein phosphatase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 homoserine. For example, an increase of thehomoserine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to75-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSerine/threonine-protein phosphatase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydl188c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 89484, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89483,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89483 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 89484, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitySerine/threonine-protein phosphatase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase ofthe phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28to 41-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aPre-mRNA-splicing factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl209c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 89937, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89936, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89936 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.89937, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Pre-mRNA-splicing factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 46 to 97-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aN-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydr007w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 89974, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89973,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89973 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 89974, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityN-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 50-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched-chain aminoacid permease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr046c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63545, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63544 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63545, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched-chain amino acid permease isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 95-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr183w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydr183w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90104, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90103 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90104,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr183w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to80-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr273w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydr273w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90159, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90160,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr273w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 23 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr273w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydr273w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90159, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90160,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr273w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, anincrease of the citrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 36-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr507c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydr507c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90166, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90165 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90166,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr507c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 64 to 78-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of asparagine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yer014w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yer014w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 63746, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63745, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63745 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63746,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yer014w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 asparagine. For example, anincrease of the asparagine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 46 to 159-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yer014w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yer014w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 63746, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63745, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63745 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63746,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yer014w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 48 to 84-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yer014w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yer014w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 63746, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63745, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63745 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63746,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yer014w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to82-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yer106w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yer106w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 63804, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63803, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63803 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63804,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yer106w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, anincrease of the citrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 85-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a molecular chaperoneportein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl016c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63808, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity molecular chaperone portein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 23 to 57-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a molecular chaperoneportein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl016c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63808, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity molecular chaperone portein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 182-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YFL019C-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl019c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64145, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64144 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64145,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YFL019C-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 103 to 305-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYFL019C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl019c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64145, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64144 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64145, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YFL019C-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 185-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminotransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl030w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90190, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90189, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90189 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90190,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aminotransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increaseof the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to33-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminotransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl030w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90190, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90189, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90189 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90190,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aminotransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example, an increaseof the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to99-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayfl054c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl054c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64149, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64148 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64149, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yfl054c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yfl054c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl054c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64149, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64148 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64149,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yfl054c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to51-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aygl096w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygl096w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90279, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90278, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90278 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90279, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl096w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 133-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygl237c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygl237c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64178, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64177 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64178,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl237c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increaseof the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to166-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygr221c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygr221c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64316, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64315, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64315 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64316,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygr221c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 50 to 98-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aygr221c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygr221c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64316, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64315, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64315 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64316, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygr221c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. For example, anincrease of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 44-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayhl013c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide YhI013c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14716, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14715, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14715 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14716, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhl013c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 410-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayhr006w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yhr006w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90285, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90284, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90284 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90285, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhr006w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 67-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhr006w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhr006w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90285, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90284, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90284 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90285,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhr006w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increaseof the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to129-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhr207c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhr207c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64547, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64546, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64546 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64547,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhr207c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 52 to 81-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yil074c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64564, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64563, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64563 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64564, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7citrulline. For example, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 81-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yil074c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64564, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64563, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64563 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64564, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine.For example, an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 94-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yir038c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 90307, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90306, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90306 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90307, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 49 to 72-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yir038c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 90307, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90306, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90306 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90307, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, anincrease of the citrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 43-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DnaJ-like chaperone,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl073w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64965,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DnaJ-like chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 52 to 62-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninegamma-synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr130c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14844, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14843 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14844, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cystathionine gamma-synthase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched chainaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr148w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90410, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90409 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90410, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched chain aminotransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7citrulline. For example, an increase of the citrulline of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 67-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polygalacturonase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66275,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 59 to 149-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apolygalacturonase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66275, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 51-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YKL038W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide YKL038W, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from SACCHAROMYCESCEREVISIAE, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90603,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YKL038W-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increaseof the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to45-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YKL038W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide YKL038W, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from SACCHAROMYCESCEREVISIAE, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90603,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YKL038W-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 59 to 125-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YKL038W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide YKL038W, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from SACCHAROMYCESCEREVISIAE, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90603,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YKL038W-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to57-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartateaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr027c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90616, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90615, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90615 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90616, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aspartate aminotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 69-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Ylr043c, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 91046, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 91045, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 91045 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 91046, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 serine. For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 110-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Ylr043c, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 91046, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 91045, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 91045 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 91046, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 tyrosine. For example, an increase of the tyrosine of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 94-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sterol24-C-methyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml008c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 91660, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91659, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91659 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91660, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sterol 24-C-methyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example,an increase of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 21 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sterol24-C-methyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml008c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 91660, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91659, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91659 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91660, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sterol 24-C-methyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 96-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of homoserine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sterol24-C-methyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml008c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 91660, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91659, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91659 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91660, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sterol 24-C-methyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 homoserine. Forexample, an increase of the homoserine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sterol24-C-methyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml008c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 91660, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91659, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91659 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91660, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sterol 24-C-methyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 56-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yml083c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yml083c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 91782, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91781, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91781 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 91782,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yml083c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, an increaseof the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to31-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatetransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml123c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 91786, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91785, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91785 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91786, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphate transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 57-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatetransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml123c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 91786, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91785, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91785 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91786, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphate transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, anincrease of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 44 to 66-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ymr013c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ymr013c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 91959, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91958, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91958 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 91959,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ymr013c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, an increaseof the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to93-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine biosynthesisprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ymr120c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 91974, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91973, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91973 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91974, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine biosynthesis protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mitochondrialinner membrane protease subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideYmr150c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92274,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92274 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 92275, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity mitochondrialinner membrane protease subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, an increase of thephenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to52-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of homoserine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YNL086W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yn1086w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 92326, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92325, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92325 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 92326,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YNL086W-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 homoserine. For example, anincrease of the homoserine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 24 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acidtransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl101w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 92340, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92339, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92339 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92340, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino acid transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, anincrease of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 33 to 43-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of homoserine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homoserineO-acetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl277w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92392, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92391, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92391 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92392, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homoserine O-acetyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7homoserine. For example, an increase of the homoserine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 214 to 1243-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alanine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a metal iontransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yol130w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 92511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity metal ion transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 alanine. For example, anincrease of the alanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 21 to 33-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yol160w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yol160w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 15180, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15179, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15179 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15180,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yol160w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. For example, anincrease of the aspartate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 57 to 62-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrulline in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yor233w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 67969, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67968, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67968 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 67969,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 citrulline. For example, anincrease of the citrulline of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 92-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histoneacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor244w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92541, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92541, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity histone acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. For example, anincrease of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 423-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histoneacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor244w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92541, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92541, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity histone acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example, anincrease of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 53 to 85-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of homoserine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a diacylglycerolO-acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor245c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92617, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92616, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92616 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92617, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7homoserine. For example, an increase of the homoserine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 61-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a diacylglycerolO-acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor245c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92617, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92616, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92616 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92617, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine.For example, an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 82-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of adiacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYor245c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92617, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92616,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92616 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 92617, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity diacylglycerolO-acyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 5-oxoproline. For example, an increase of the 5-oxoproline ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 145-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl028w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92669, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92668 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 glycine. For example,an increase of the glycine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 43 to 82-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a citrate synthase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ypr001w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 93092, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93091, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 93091 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 93092,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity citrate synthase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example, an increaseof the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to31-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of aspartate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ammoniumtransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypr138c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 93219, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93218, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 93218 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.93219, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ammonium transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 aspartate. Forexample, an increase of the aspartate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 42 to 217-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of phenylalanine in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 phenylalanine. Forexample, an increase of the phenylalanine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 242-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of serine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 serine. For example,an increase of the serine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 28 to 95-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tyrosine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 tyrosine. For example,an increase of the tyrosine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 67 to 154-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 5-oxoproline in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 3, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 5-oxoproline. Forexample, an increase of the 5-oxoproline of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 173-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.1.3] to [0103.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0096.1.1.1] to [0103.1.1.1] above.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycinemax or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in col 1 0 umn 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassica napus or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassicanapus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassica napus or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59547452_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59547452_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59547452_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59547452_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59547452_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.16155, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59554615_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 16263,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59554615_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 16263,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AAC43185 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amino acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino acid acetyltransferase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AAC43185, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AAC43185, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AAC43185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AAC43185, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “amino acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AAC43185 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amino acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino acid acetyltransferase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AAC43185, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AAC43185, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AAC43185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AAC43185, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “amino acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citrulline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AAC43185 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amino acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino acid acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AAC43185, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AAC43185, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AAC43185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AAC43185, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “amino acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g14490 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA-binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g14490, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g14490, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g14490, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g14490, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g14490 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA-binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g14490, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g14490, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g14490, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g14490, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g17440 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g17440-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At1g17440-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g17440, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g17440, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g17440, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g17440, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g17440-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g17440-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17601, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g17440 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g17440-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g17440-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g17440, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g17440, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g17440, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g17440, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g17440-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g17440-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17601, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g19800-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g19800-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g19800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19800-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19800-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g19800-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g19800-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g19800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19800-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19800-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g19800-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g19800-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g19800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19800-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19800-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g26830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cullin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cullin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g26830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cullin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cullin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g26830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cullin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cullin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g26830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cullin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cullin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g31230 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing homoserine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g31230, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g31230, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g31230, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g31230, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by agene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 627, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inhomoserine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in aspartate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in serine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 5-oxoproline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48040, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.812, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g13360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aminotransferase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g13360, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g13360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g13360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g13360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 68536,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g17560 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g17560, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g17560 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g17560, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g25070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g25070, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1298, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g25070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g25070, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1298, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g28890 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g28890, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19874, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g28890 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g28890, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19874, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g28890 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g28890, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19874, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g28890 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g28890, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19874, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g34180 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g34180, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g34180, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g34180, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g34180, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 20578, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g39800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g39800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g39800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g39800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g39800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21008, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alanine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g39800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g39800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g39800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g39800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g39800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “delta-1-pyrroline 5carboxylasesynthetase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21008, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g47880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g47880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ankyrin repeat family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ankyrin repeat family protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g04710, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ankyrin repeat family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ankyrin repeat family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 21902, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g06270 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g06270, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g06270, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g06270, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g06270, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.22015, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g18524 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DNA mismatch repair protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “DNA mismatch repair protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g18524, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA mismatch repair protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA mismatch repair protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g26400 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g26400, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 68727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in serine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27300 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g27300, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27300, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27300, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g27300, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 23002, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g27540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68777, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g27540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68777, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “auxin response factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “auxin response factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15700 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15700, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3654, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g18880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g18880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g02760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g02760, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g02760, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g02760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g02760, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68987, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g07200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of gibberellin 20-oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g07200, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.24492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g07200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of gibberellin 20-oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g07200, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.24492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g10820 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of integral membrane transporter family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “integral membrane transporter family protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g10820, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g10820, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g10820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g10820, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “integral membrane transporter family protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “integral membrane transporterfamily protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 25222, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in serine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g14070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g14070, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g14070, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g14070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g14070, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 69275,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g21910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of at5g21910-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “at5g21910-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g21910, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g21910, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g21910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g21910, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “at5g21910-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “at5g21910-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.69553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g39760, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25428, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g39950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g39950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 69574,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of RNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “RNA-binding protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g60110, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.70006, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of RNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA-binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g60110, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.70006, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g63680 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g63680, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g63680, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g63680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g63680, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc finger protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “zinc finger protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc finger protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “zinc finger protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerolserineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inaspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerolserineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase in5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AVINDRAFT_(—)0539 from AZOTOBACTERVINELANDII, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase”,especially from AZOTOBACTER VINELANDII or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70715, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in serine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1045 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 25676, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1398 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of adenylylsulfate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylylsulfate kinase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25780, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of sec-independent protein translocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sec-independent protein translocase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alanine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1806 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26434,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2365 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of 30S ribosomal protein S3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “30S ribosomal protein S3”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “305 ribosomal protein S3”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “305 ribosomal protein S3”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 71325, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2369 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of 50S ribosomal protein L14.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “505 ribosomal protein L14”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “505 ribosomal protein L14”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “505 ribosomal protein L14”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 71763, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2521 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 27882, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of acyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of acyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of acyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in aspartate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 5-oxoproline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3135 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of GDP-mannose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GDP-mannose dehydrogenase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GDP-mannose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GDP-mannose dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 72346, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3186 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29246, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3556 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of lysyl-tRNA synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3556, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3556, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3556, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3556, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.30039, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AVINDRAFT_(—)4128 from AZOTOBACTERVINELANDII, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of ABC transporter component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter component”, especially from AZOTOBACTERVINELANDII or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter component”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter component”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 72520, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4384 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31717, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in aspartatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4385 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 72935, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4420 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.73038, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4446 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutathione peroxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione peroxidase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4446, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4446, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4446, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4446, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione peroxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutathione peroxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.73284, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4562 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aminotransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4562 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aminotransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4836 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74163, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4836 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74163, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4989 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of RNA polymerase sigma factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “RNA polymerase sigma factor”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4989, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4989, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA polymerase sigma factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA polymerase sigma factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74452, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5292 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5292 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5467 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5579 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of peptidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “peptidase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “peptidase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “peptidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74662,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5644 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of L-aspartate oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-aspartate oxidase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-aspartate oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “L-aspartate oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.33085, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6093 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of Chaperone protein CIpB.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Chaperone protein CIpB”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Chaperone protein CIpB”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Chaperone protein CIpB”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.33596, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6679 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “electron transfer flavoprotein subunitbeta”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74729, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6679 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74729, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AX653549-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “AX653549-protein”, especially from Oryzasativa or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY087308 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of AY087308-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AY087308-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AY087308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AY087308-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AY087308-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY087308 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of AY087308-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “AY087308-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AY087308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AY087308-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AY087308-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0078 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetolactate synthase small subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetolactate synthase small subunit”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0078, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0078, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0078, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0078, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetolactate synthase small subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetolactate synthase smallsubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0131 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aspartate 1-decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate 1-decarboxylase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0131, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0131, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0131, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0131, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate 1-decarboxylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aspartate 1-decarboxylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74986, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0131 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aspartate 1-decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate 1-decarboxylase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0131, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0131, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0131, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0131, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate 1-decarboxylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aspartate 1-decarboxylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74986, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0221, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0221, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0344 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of beta-galactosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-galactosidase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0344, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0344 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of beta-galactosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “beta-galactosidase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0344, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0348, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glycine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0348, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalaninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0348, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in serine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0348, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0391 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0391-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0391-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0391, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0391, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0391, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0391, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0391-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b0391-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75195,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in asparaginecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in aspartatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP-binding component of a transportsystem”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalaninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in serine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0456 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0456-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0456-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0456, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0456, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0456, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0456, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0456-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0456-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35875,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “membrane transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0518 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0518-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing homoserine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0518-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0518, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0518, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0518, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0518, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0518-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0518-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35936,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in homoserine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “isochorismate synthase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc transporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0754 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0754, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0754, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0754, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a“3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75286,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0801 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0801-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0801-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0801, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0801, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0801, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0801, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0801-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0801-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0828 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of asparaginase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “asparaginase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0828, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0828, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0828, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0828, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “asparaginase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “asparaginase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36299,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0841 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0841-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0841-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0841, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0841, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0841, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0841, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0841-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0841-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75873,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0841 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0841-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing homoserine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0841-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0841, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0841, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0841, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0841, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0841-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0841-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75873,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in homoserine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalaninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in serine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in 5-oxoprolinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0917 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0917-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0917-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0917-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0917-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75915,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0917 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0917-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0917-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0917-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0917-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75915,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0917 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0917-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0917-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0917-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0917-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75915,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0917 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0917-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0917-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0917-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0917-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75915,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0980 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0980, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0980, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0980, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0980, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 36809, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1003-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1023 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1023, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1023, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1023, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36880, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1023 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1023, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1023, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1023, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36880, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1024 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1024-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1024-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1024, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1024, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1024, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1024, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1024-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1024-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36907,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1065 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of multidrug resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multidrug resistance protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1065, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multidrug resistance protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “multidrug resistance protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1065 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of multidrug resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multidrug resistance protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1065, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multidrug resistance protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “multidrug resistance protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1137 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1137-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1137-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1137, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1137, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1137, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1137, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1137-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1137-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37390,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1155 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1155-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1155-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1155, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1155, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1155, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1155, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1155-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1155-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 76068,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1163 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1163-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1163-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1163, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1163-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1163-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1163 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1163-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1163-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1163, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1163-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1163-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1179 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1179-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1179-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1179, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1179, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1179, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1179, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1179-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1179-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 76087,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli K12, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sodium/proton antiporter”, especially from Escherichia coliK12 or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli K12, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sodium/proton antiporter”, especially from Escherichia coliK12 or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1205 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1205-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1205-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1205, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1205, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1205, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1205, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1205-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1205-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 76138,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1229 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1229-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1229-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1229, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1229, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1229, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1229, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1229-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1229-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 76151,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1259 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1259-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1259-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1259, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1259, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1259, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1259, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1259-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1259-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37503,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1259 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1259-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1259-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1259, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1259, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1259, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1259, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1259-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1259-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37503,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of tryptophan biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “tryptophan biosynthesis protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1262, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1262, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “tryptophan biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “tryptophan biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76157, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1264 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of anthranilate synthase component I.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “anthranilate synthase component I”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1264, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1264, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1264, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1264, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “anthranilate synthase component I”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “anthranilate synthase component I”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76240, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1280 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1280-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1280-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1280, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1280-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1280-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1280 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1280-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1280-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1280, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1280-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1280-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1280 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1280-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1280-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1280, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1280-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1280-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1297 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutamine synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamine synthetase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1297, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1297, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1297, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1297, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamine synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.37658, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1297 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutamine synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamine synthetase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1297, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1297, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1297, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1297, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamine synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.37658, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1300 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1300, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1300, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1300, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1300, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.37807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1300 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1300, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1300, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1300, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1300, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.37807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1310 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter substrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter substrate-binding protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1310, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter substrate-binding protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter substrate-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 76867, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in citrulline compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1330 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1330-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1330-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1330, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1330-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1330-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1343 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-dependent RNA helicase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1343, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1343, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1343, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1343, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76890, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of restriction alleviation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “restriction alleviation protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1348, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1348, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1348, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “restriction alleviation protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “restriction alleviation protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77768, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of restriction alleviation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “restriction alleviation protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1348, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1348, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1348, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “restriction alleviation protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “restriction alleviation protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77768, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1479 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADP-dependent malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1479, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1479 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADP-dependent malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1479, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1479 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADP-dependent malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1479, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1479 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADP-dependent malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1479, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1479 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADP-dependent malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1479, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1583 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1583-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1583-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1583, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1583, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1583, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1583, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1583-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1583-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78138,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1589 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1589, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1651 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxalase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methylglyoxalase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1651, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1651, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1651, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1651, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxalase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxalase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78265,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1672 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1672-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1672-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1672, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1672-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1672-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of arginine N-succinyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “arginine N-succinyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1747, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1747, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1747, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine N-succinyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “arginine N-succinyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78779, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1755 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1755, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1755, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1755, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78852, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1755 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1755, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1755, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1755, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78852, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1791 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1791, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1791, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1791, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.78883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1837 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1837-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1837-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1837, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1837-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1837-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1838 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine/threonine-protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1838, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1838, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1838, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1838, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine/threonineproteinphosphatase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8316, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in aspartate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1845, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protease”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protease”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1845, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protease”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protease”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1854 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1854, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8363,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1873 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cytochrome c-type protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cytochrome c-type protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1873, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1873, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1873, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1873, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cytochrome c-type protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cytochrome c-type protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78970, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1898-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1898-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1898-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1898-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38767,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1930 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1930-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1930-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1930, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1930-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1930-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79181,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1981 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1981, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1981, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1981, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1981, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38899, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2027 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of O-antigen chain length determinant.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “O-antigen chain length determinant”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2027, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2027, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2027, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2027, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “O-antigen chain length determinant”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2066 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of uridine/cytidine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “uridine/cytidine kinase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2066, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2066, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2066, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2066, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “uridine/cytidine kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “uridine/cytidine kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 8937, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2107 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2107-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2107, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citrulline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ABC transporter permease protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2242 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2242, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2242, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2242, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2242, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sn-glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79279, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glycine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2281 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADH dehydrogenase I chain I.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH dehydrogenase I chain I”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2281, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2281, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2281, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2281, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase I chain I”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase I chain I”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39120, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2360 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2360-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2360-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2360-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2360-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2366 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of D-serine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “D-serine dehydratase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2366, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2366, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2366, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2366, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “D-serine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “D-serine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79342, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2405 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2405, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2405 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2405, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2429 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specific EIIBC component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specificEIIBC component”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2429, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2429, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2429, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2429, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “PTS system N-acetylmuramic acidspecific EIIBC component”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “PTS system Nacetylmuramicacid-specific EIIBC component”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79398, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inphenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2474-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2474-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2482 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2482, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2482, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2482, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2482, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 79509, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2482 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2482, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2482, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2482, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2482, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 79509, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2551 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine hydroxymethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine hydroxymethyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2551, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2551, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2551, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2551, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine hydroxymethyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine hydroxymethyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 79627, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2600 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of chorismate mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “chorismate mutase-T and prephenatedehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2600, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2600, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2600, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chorismate mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “chorismate mutase-T and prephenatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80521, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalaninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2613-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2673-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2673-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2680 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2680, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2680, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2680, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.80589, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2714 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2714, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-Derythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in 5-oxoprolinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2762 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2762, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2762, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2762, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2762, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81451, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2828 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2828, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2828, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2828, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2828, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “prolipoprotein diacylglyceryltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81692, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in aspartate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2839 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2839, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2839, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2839, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2839, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2849 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2849-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2849-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2849, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2849-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2849-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2913 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2913, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2913, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2913, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2913, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81988, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2913 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2913, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2913, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2913, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2913, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81988, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2923 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of arginine exporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “arginine exporter protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2923, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2923, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2923, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2923, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine exporter protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine exporter protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3064 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycoprotease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycoprotease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3064, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3064, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3064, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3064, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycoprotease”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycoprotease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3083 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3083-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3083-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3083, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3083-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3083-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3083 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3083-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3083-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3083, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3083-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3083-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3083 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3083-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3083-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3083, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3083-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3083-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3098 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3098-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3098-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3098, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3098, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3098, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3098, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3098-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3098-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82459,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3098 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3098-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3098-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3098, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3098, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3098, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3098, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3098-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3098-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82459,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3121-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3121, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3121, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42471,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3221-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3221-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3221, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3221, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3221, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3221-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b3221-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3246 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3246-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3246-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3246, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3246, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3246, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3246-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3246-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9470,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3246 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3246-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3246-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3246, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3246, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3246, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3246-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3246-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9470,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl CoA carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl CoA carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl CoA carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl CoA carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “methyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “methyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3346 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3346-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3346-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3346, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3346-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3346-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3352 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter ATP-binding protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3352, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3352, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3352, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3352, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter ATP-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 82572, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alanine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3352 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter ATP-binding protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3352, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3352, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3352, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3352, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter ATP-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 82572, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3392 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3392-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3392-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3392, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3392, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3392, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3392, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3392-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b3392-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82846,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3403 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3403, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3403, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3403, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3403, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 82866, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3403 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3403, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3403, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3403, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3403, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 82866, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3410 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3410-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3410-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3410, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3410, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3410, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3410, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3410-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3410-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42559,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3509 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3509-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3509-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3509, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3509, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3509, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3509, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3509-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3509-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42592,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3533 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cellulose synthase catalytic subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cellulose synthase catalytic subunit”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3533, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3533, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3533, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3533, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cellulose synthase catalytic subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cellulose synthase catalyticsubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 83153, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in aspartate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3607 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “serine acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3607, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3607, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3607, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3607, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “serine acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.83213, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3607 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3607, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3607, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3607, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3607, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “serine acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.83213, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in alanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in asparaginecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalaninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3646 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3646-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3646-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3646, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3646, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3646, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3646, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3646-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3646-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83429,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetolactate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetolactate synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3670, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3670, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3670, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetolactate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acetolactate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.83629, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3744 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aspartate-ammonia ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate-ammonia ligase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3744, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3744, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3744, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3744, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate-ammonia ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aspartate-ammonia ligase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.83657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3771 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dihydroxyacid dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3771, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3771 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dihydroxyacid dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3771, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3791 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3791-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3791-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3791, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3791, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3791, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3791-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3791-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83726,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3791 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3791-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3791-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3791, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3791, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3791, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3791-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3791-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83726,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3793 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of enterobacterial common antigen polymerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “enterobacterial common antigen polymerase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3793, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3793, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enterobacterial common antigen polymerase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43800, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3813 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA helicase II.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “DNA helicase II”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3813, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3813, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3813, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3813, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA helicase II”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA helicase II”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43839,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3814 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3814-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3814-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3814, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3814, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3814, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3814, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3814-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3814-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44196,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3872 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3872, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3872 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3872, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.83821, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3872 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3872, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3872 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3872, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4012 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4012, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4012, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4012, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4012, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44378, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4012 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4012, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4012, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4012, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4012, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44378, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4024 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aspartate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4024, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4024, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4024, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4024, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aspartate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83835,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4024 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aspartate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4024, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4024, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4024, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4024, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aspartate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83835,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4121-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44609,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of C_pp004096192r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 3, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Physcomitrella patens or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said C_pp004096192r, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said C_pp004096192r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of D90900 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of lysine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lysine decarboxylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said D90900, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said D90900, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said D90900, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said D90900, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lysine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lysine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84079, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC11114 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC11114-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC11114-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC11114, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC11114, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45795, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC11114 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC11114-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “GM02LC11114-protein”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC11114, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC11114, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45795, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine maxor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC15313 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of histone H2A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “histone H2A”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone H2A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “histone H2A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC15313 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of histone H2A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone H2A”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone H2A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “histone H2A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17485 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC17485-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC17485-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC17485, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC17485, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17485, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17485, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC17485-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC17485-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46405, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17556 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of RNA binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “RNA binding protein”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46515, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17556 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of RNA binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA binding protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46515, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of NZ_AAAU02000016.150 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        NZ_AAAU02000016.150, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of NZ_AAAU02000016.150 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        NZ_AAAU02000016.150, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of NZ_AAAU02000016.150 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 3, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said NZ_AAAU02000016.150, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        NZ_AAAU02000016.150, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of S_pp015018333r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 3, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of s_pp015018333r-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “s_pp015018333r-protein”, especially from Physcomitrellapatens or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.59851, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of S_pp015018333r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 3, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of s_pp015018333r-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “s_pp015018333r-protein”, especially fromPhyscomitrella patens or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.59851, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of S_pp015018333r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 3, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of s_pp015018333r-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “s_pp015018333r-protein”, especially from Physcomitrellapatens or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.59851, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of S_pp015018333r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 3, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of s_pp015018333r-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “s_pp015018333r-protein”, especially fromPhyscomitrella patens or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said S_pp015018333r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said S_pp015018333r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “s_pp015018333r-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.59851, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0080 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0080, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0080, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0080, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47566, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in citrulline compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0228 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of agmatinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “agmatinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0228, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0228, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0228, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0228, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “agmatinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “agmatinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84265,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0228 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of agmatinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “agmatinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0228, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0228, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0228, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0228, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “agmatinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “agmatinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84265,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0240 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC transporter ATP binding component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter ATP binding component”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0240, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0240, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0240, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0240, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter ATP binding component”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ABC transporter ATP bindingcomponent”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84441, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alanine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0248 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0248, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0248 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0248, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0281 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0281-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll0281-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0281, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0281, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0281, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0281, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0281-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sll0281-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84865,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0378 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of uroporphyrin-111C-methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “uroporphyrin-111C-methyltransferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0378, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0378, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0378, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0378, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 84869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0420 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of urease subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “urease subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0420, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “urease subunit”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “urease subunit”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0420 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of urease subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “urease subunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0420, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “urease subunit”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “urease subunit”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0593 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glucokinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucokinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucokinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucokinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0682 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0682, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0682, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0682, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50950, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in serine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0682 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0682, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0682, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0682, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of phosphate ABC transporter”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50950, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 5-oxoproline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0891 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0891, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.51268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0891 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0891, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.51268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0891 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0891, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.51268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0934 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0934, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0934, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0934, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0934, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52246, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in aspartate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0945 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0945, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0945, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0945, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0945, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.52364, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in aspartatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalaninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in serine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1032 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1032-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1032, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll1032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1056 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1056, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1056, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1056, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidinesynthase subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52660, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in serine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1108 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 5′-nucleotidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “5′-nucleotidase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1108, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1108, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1108, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1108, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “5′-nucleotidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “5′-nucleotidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11211,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1108 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 5′-nucleotidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “5′-nucleotidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1108, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1108, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1108, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1108, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “5′-nucleotidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “5′-nucleotidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11211,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1393 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen (starch) synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen (starch) synthase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1393, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen (starch) synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen (starch) synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1393 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen (starch) synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen (starch) synthase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1393, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen (starch) synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen (starch) synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1443 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CTP synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthetase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1443, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CTP synthetase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in serine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1522 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1522, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1522, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a“CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1522 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1522, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1522, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a“CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1545 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione S-transferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1545, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutathione S-transferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1546 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of exopolyphosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “exopolyphosphatase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1546, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1546, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “exopolyphosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “exopolyphosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.54804, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1546 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of exopolyphosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “exopolyphosphatase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1546, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1546, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “exopolyphosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “exopolyphosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.54804, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1546 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of exopolyphosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “exopolyphosphatase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1546, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1546, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “exopolyphosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “exopolyphosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.54804, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1598 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1598, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC metal ion transporter substratebinding protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85743, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inaspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1598 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1598, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC metal ion transporter substratebinding protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85743, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inphenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1761-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1761-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl transferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acyl transferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl transferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citrulline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll2003 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll2003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll2003, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll2003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll2003, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86508, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0239 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of precorrin methylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “precorrin methylase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0239, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin methylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “precorrin methylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0239 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of precorrin methylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “precorrin methylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0239, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin methylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “precorrin methylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0370 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0370, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0370, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0370, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0370, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86820, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0597 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table

II, application no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent asdepicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and beingdepicted in the same respective line as said Slr0597, and preferably theactivity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alanine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0597 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0597, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in serine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0597 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0597, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 5-oxoproline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0710 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0710, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0710, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0710, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 56894, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0710 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0710, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0710, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0710, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 56894, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0710 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0710, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0710, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0710, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 56894, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alanine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in asparagine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in serine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 5-oxoproline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0782 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amine oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amine oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0782, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0782, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0782, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0782, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amine oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “amine oxidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57679,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0862 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0862, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0862, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0862, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0862, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “kinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 87610,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0966 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of tryptophan synthase alpha chain.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0966, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0966, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0966, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0966, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1133 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of argininosuccinate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing ornithine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “argininosuccinate lyase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1133, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1133, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1133, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1133, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “argininosuccinate lyase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “argininosuccinate lyase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 87853, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in ornithine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1133 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of argininosuccinate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “argininosuccinate lyase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1133, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1133, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1133, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1133, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “argininosuccinate lyase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “argininosuccinate lyase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 87853, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1269 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1269, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1269, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1269, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1269, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58058, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1492 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1492, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1492, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1492, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1492, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “iron(III) dicitrate-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 58668, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in aspartate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1492 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1492, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1492, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1492, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1492, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “iron(III) dicitratebindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 58668, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1509 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Na+/K+ transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Na+/K+ transporter”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1509, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1509, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1509, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1509, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Na+/K+ transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Na+/K+ transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.88158, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1509 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Na+/K+ transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Na+/K+ transporter”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1509, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1509, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1509, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1509, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Na+/K+ transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Na+/K+ transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.88158, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1511 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1511, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1511, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1511, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1511, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88271, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1511 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1511, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1511, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1511, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1511, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88271, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in serine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1655 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”,especially from Synechocystis sp.

or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1655, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Photosystem I reaction centersubunit XI”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1655 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1655, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Photosystem I reaction centersubunit XI”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in serine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1655 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1655, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Photosystem I reaction center subunit

XI”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Photosystem I reaction centersubunit XI”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “photosystem II protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1742 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glutamine amidotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamine amidotransferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1742, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1742, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1742, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1742, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine amidotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutamine amidotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1791 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1791, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12140, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in citrulline compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1882 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of riboflavin biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “riboflavin biosynthesis protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1882, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1882, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1882, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1882, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “riboflavin biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “riboflavin biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 59041, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in asparagine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing homoserine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in homoserine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alanine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 5-oxoproline comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0239 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0239, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0239, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0239, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 88526, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0337 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amino acid ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino acid ABC transporter permease protein”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0337, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0337, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0337, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0337, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid ABC transporter permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in asparagine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0768 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC0768-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC0768-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0768, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0768, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0768, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0768, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC0768-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC0768-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 61532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0881 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC0881-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC0881-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0881, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0881, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0881, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0881, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC0881-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC0881-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88875,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0881 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC0881-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC0881-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0881, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0881, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0881, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0881, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC0881-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC0881-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88875,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”,especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table

I, application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularlya homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective line assaid TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or

-   -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1918 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase subunit”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1918, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62160, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1918 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase subunit”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1918, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62160, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryzasativa or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,has been published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryzasativa or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl021c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62524, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl021 c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62524, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division control protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in aspartate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division control protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr249c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88879, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr249c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88879, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tyrosine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr296c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phosphate permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphate permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr296c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr296c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr296c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr296c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate permease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphate permease”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.89317, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl064c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of serine/threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine/threonine dehydratase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ycl064c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl064c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl064c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ycl064c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine/threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “serine/threonine dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 89395, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl064c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of serine/threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine/threonine dehydratase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ycl064c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl064c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl064c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ycl064c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine/threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “serine/threonine dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 89395, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl159w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl159w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl159w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl159w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl159w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14275,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl188c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing homoserine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl188c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl188c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl188c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl188c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 89483, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in homoserine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl188c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl188c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl188c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl188c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl188c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 89483, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl209c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of Pre-mRNA-splicing factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Pre-mRNA-splicing factor”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl209c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl209c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl209c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl209c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Pre-mRNA-splicing factor”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “Pre-mRNA-splicing factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.89936, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr007w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilateisomerase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr007w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr007w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr007w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr007w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilateisomerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 89973, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr046c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of branched-chain amino acid permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched-chain amino acid permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid permease”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid permease”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr183w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydr183w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydr183w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr183w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr183w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr183w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr273w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydr273w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydr273w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr273w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr273w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr273w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr273w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr273w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydr273w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydr273w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr273w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr273w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr273w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr273w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr507c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydr507c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydr507c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr507c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr507c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr507c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr507c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer014w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yer014w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing asparagine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yer014w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yer014w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer014w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer014w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yer014w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer014w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yer014w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63745,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in asparagine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer014w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yer014w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yer014w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yer014w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer014w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer014w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yer014w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer014w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yer014w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63745,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer014w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yer014w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yer014w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yer014w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer014w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer014w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yer014w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer014w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yer014w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63745,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer106w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yer106w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yer106w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yer106w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer106w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer106w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yer106w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer106w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yer106w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63803,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl016c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of molecular chaperone portein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “molecular chaperone portein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl016c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl016c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone portein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “molecular chaperone portein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl016c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of molecular chaperone portein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “molecular chaperone portein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl016c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl016c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone portein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “molecular chaperone portein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YFL019C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YFL019C-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YFL019C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YFL019C-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl030w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aminotransferase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl030w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl030w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl030w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl030w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90189,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl030w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aminotransferase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl030w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl030w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl030w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl030w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90189,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl054c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yfl054c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yfl054c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yfl054c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yfl054c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl054c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yfl054c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yfl054c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yfl054c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yfl054c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl096w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ygl096w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ygl096w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygl096w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl096w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl096w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygl096w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl096w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygl096w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90278,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl237c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ygl237c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygl237c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr221c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ygr221 c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygr221 c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygr221c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr221 c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr221c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygr221 c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygr221c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygr221 c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64315,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr221c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ygr221 c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ygr221 c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygr221c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr221 c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr221c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygr221 c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygr221c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygr221 c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64315,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 5-oxoproline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhl013c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yhl013c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yhl013c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhl013c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl013c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl013c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhl013c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14715,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr006w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yhr006w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yhr006w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhr006w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr006w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr006w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr006w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr006w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “yhr006w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90284,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr006w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yhr006w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhr006w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhr006w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr006w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr006w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr006w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr006w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “yhr006w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90284,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr207c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yhr207c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhr207c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhr207c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr207c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr207c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr207c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr207c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhr207c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64546,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil074c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yil074c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil074c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil074c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yil074c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 64563, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citrulline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil074c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yil074c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil074c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil074c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yil074c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 64563, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yir038c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione S-transferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yir038c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir038c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir038c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yir038c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.90306, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yir038c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione S-transferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yir038c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir038c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir038c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yir038c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.90306, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DnaJ-like chaperone”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yj1073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yj1073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr130c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr148w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of branched chain aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched chain aminotransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr148w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr148w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr148w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr148w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched chain aminotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched chain aminotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citrulline compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “polygalacturonase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YKL038W from SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YKL038W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YKL038W-protein”, especially from SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAEor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said YKL038W, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YKL038W from SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YKL038W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YKL038W-protein”, especially from SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAEor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said YKL038W, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YKL038W from SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YKL038W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YKL038W-protein”, especially from SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAEor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said YKL038W, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr027c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of aspartate aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate aminotransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr027c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr027c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr027c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr027c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate aminotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aspartate aminotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 90615, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr043c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr043c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr043c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr043c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr043c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 91045,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr043c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr043c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr043c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr043c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr043c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 91045,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml008c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yml008c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml008c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml008c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml008c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 91659, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alanine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml008c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yml008c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml008c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml008c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml008c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 91659, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml008c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing homoserine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yml008c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml008c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml008c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml008c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 91659, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in homoserine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml008c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of sterol 24-C-methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yml008c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml008c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml008c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml008c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sterol 24-C-methyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 91659, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml083c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yml083c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yml083c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yml083c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml083c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml083c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml083c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yml083c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yml083c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 91781,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml123c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phosphate transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphate transporter”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yml123c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml123c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml123c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml123c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphate transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.91785, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml123c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phosphate transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphate transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yml123c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml123c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml123c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml123c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphate transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.91785, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr013c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ymr013c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ymr013c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ymr013c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr013c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr013c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ymr013c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ymr013c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ymr013c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 91958,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr120c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine biosynthesis protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ymr120c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr120c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr120c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ymr120c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “purine biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 91973, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr150c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “mitochondrial inner membrane proteasesubunit”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ymr150c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr150c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr150c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ymr150c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “mitochondrial inner membrane proteasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 92274, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in phenylalanine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl086w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YNL086W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing homoserine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YNL086W-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ynl086w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl086w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl086w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ynl086w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YNL086W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YNL086W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 92325,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in homoserine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl101w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of amino acid transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino acid transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ynl101w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl101w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl101w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ynl101w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “amino acid transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.92339, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl277w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of homoserine O-acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing homoserine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homoserine 0-acetyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ynl277w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl277w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl277w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ynl277w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homoserine O-acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “homoserine O-acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 92391, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in homoserine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yol130w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of metal ion transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “metal ion transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yol130w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol130w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol130w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yol130w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal ion transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “metal ion transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.92510, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yol160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yol160w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yol160w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yol160w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol160w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yol160w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yol160w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yol160w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15179,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor233w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrulline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor233w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor233w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor233w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor233w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 67968,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrulline compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor244w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of histone acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “histone acetyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor244w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.92540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor244w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of histone acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone acetyltransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor244w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.92540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor245c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing homoserine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor245c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor245c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor245c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor245c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 92616, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in homoserine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor245c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor245c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor245c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor245c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor245c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 92616, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor245c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor245c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor245c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor245c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor245c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 92616, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl028w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypl028w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl028w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl028w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypl028w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr001w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of citrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “citrate synthase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypr001w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr001w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr001w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypr001w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “citrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “citrate synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 93091,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in serine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr138c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.3, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ammonium transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing aspartate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ammonium transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypr138c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 3, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr138c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr138c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 3,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypr138c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ammonium transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ammonium transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.93218, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in aspartate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing phenylalanine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especiallyfrom Zea mays or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in phenylalanine compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing serine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in serine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tyrosine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tyrosine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 3,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 5-oxoproline in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especiallyfrom Zea mays or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 3, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 3, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 5-oxoproline compared with the wildtype control.

[0105.1.1.3] to [0107.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0105.1.1.1] to [0107.1.1.1] above.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine,homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine, upontargeting to the plastids or mitochondria or upon non-targeting,preferably has the structure of the respective polypeptide describedherein, in particular of the polypeptides comprising the consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motifs as shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8 or of the polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed in the respective line inTable II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof as described herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

[0109.1.1.3] to [0110.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0109.1.1.1] to [0110.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein        S3, 3deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate        dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S        ribosomal protein L14, 5′-nucleotidase, ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein, ABC transporter ATP        binding component, ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, ABC        transporter component, ABC transporter permease protein, ABC        transporter substrate-binding protein, acetolactate synthase,        acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase,        acetylCoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock        protein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA        synthase, adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase,        aldehyde dehydrogenase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,        amino acid transporter, amino-acid acetyltransferase,        aminotransferase, ammonium transporter, ankyrin repeat family        protein, anthranilate synthase component I, arginine exporter        protein, arginine N-succinyltransferase, argininosuccinate        lyase, asparaginase, aspartate 1-decarboxylase, aspartate        aminotransferase, aspartate kinase, aspartate-ammonia ligase,        At1g17440-protein, At1g19800-protein, At4g32480-protein,        At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP-binding component of a        transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, auxin response        factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0391-protein,        b0456-protein, b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b0841-protein,        b0917-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1137-protein,        b1155-protein, b1163-protein, b1179-protein, b1205-protein,        b1229-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,        b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein,        b1672-protein, b1837-protein, b1898-protein, b1930-protein,        b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,        b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein,        b2739-protein, b2812-protein, b2849-protein, b3083-protein,        b3098-protein, b3121-protein, b3221-protein, b3246-protein,        b3346-protein, b3392-protein, b3410-protein, b3509-protein,        b3646-protein, b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3989-protein,        b4029-protein, b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase,        beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine        dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,        branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid        permease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase,        CBL-interacting protein kinase,        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, cell        division control protein, cellulose synthase catalytic subunit,        Chaperone protein CIpB, chorismate mutase-T and prephenate        dehydrogenase, citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,        CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclin D, cystathionine gamma-synthase,        cytochrome c-type protein, D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,        delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, diacylglycerol        O-acyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase, DNA helicase II,        DNA mismatch repair protein, DNA-binding protein, DnaJ-like        chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,        enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic        translation initiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, exopolyphosphatase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase,        flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase,        geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,        Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase,        glutamine amidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin,        glutathione peroxidase, glutathione S-transferase, Glycine        cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase, glycogen (starch)        synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl        transferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein,        harpin-induced family protein, heat shock transcription factor,        HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone acetyltransferase,        histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserine        O-acetyltransferase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter        family protein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein,        isochorismate synthase, kinase, L-aspartate oxidase, lipoprotein        precursor, lysine decarboxylase, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major        facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malate        dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane protein, membrane        transport protein, metal ion transporter, metal-dependent        hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,        methyltransferase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease        subunit, molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin,        monthiol glutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple        antibiotic resistance protein, murein transglycosylase,        N-(5′-phosphoribosyl) anthranilate isomerase, Na+/K+        transporter, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NADH        dehydrogenase I chain I, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N,        NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, NADP-dependent malic        enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transport protein, O-antigen chain        length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,        oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter, phosphate permease, phosphate transporter,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, phosphoribosylformyl        glycinamidine synthase subunit, Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, precorrin        methylase, Pre-mRNA-splicing factor, prolipoprotein        diacylglyceryl transferase, protease, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specific EIIBC        component, purine biosynthesis protein, pyruvate kinase,        restriction alleviation protein, riboflavin biosynthesis        protein, RNA binding protein, RNA polymerase sigma factor,        RNA-binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein, sec-independent        protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit, serine acetyltransferase, serine        hydroxymethyltransferase, serine protease, serine/threonine        dehydratase, Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll0281-protein, sll1032-protein,        sll1761-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase,        sodium/proton antiporter, sterol 24-C-methyltransferase,        thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydratase,        threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional        regulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophan        biosynthesis protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,        TTC0768-protein, TTC0881-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease        subunit, uridine/cytidine kinase, uroporphyrin-111        C-methyltransferase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ydr183w-protein,        ydr273w-protein, ydr507c-protein, yer014w-protein,        yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein,        ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, ygr221 c-protein,        yhl013c-protein, yhr006w-protein, yhr207c-protein,        YKL038W-protein, yml083c-protein, ymr013c-protein,        YNL086W-protein, yol160w-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc        transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or of a        polypeptide as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        and conferring the production of or an increase in        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine, respectively;        and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine        (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate,        citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,        serine, or tyrosine, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine generating or        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory regulation of the        polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline,        alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding one or more exogenous inducing factors to        the non-human organism or parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine        (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate,        citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,        serine, or tyrosine increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),        5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,        glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or        tyrosine; increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, by adding positive expression or        removing negative expression elements, e.g. homologous        recombination can be used to either introduce positive        regulatory elements like for plants the 35S enhancer into the        promoter or to remove repressor elements form regulatory        regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used to disrupt        repressor elements or to enhance to activity of positive        elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced in plants        by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be identified        in which the positive elements have be integrated near to a gene        of the invention, the expression of which is thereby enhanced;        and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),        5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,        glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or        tyrosine production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is        indicated, to the plastids by the addition of a plastidial        targeting sequence or if for the corresponding nucleic acid        molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term        “mitochondria!” is indicated, to the mitochondria by the        addition of a mitochondrial targeting sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),        5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,        glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or        tyrosine increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these        organelles by the stable or transient transformation,        advantageously stable transformation, of organelles, preferably        plastids or mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid        sequence preferably in form of an expression cassette containing        said sequence leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or        polypeptides of the invention in the respective organelle;        and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),        5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,        glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, and/or        tyrosine increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these        organelles by integration of a nucleic acid of the invention        into the genome of the respective organelle under control of        preferable a promoter selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine,homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine, respectively,after increasing the expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide,non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria,preferably plastids, or having the activity of a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3, column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increase of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine, respectively, takes place non-targeted or inplastids and/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.1.3] to [0122.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0113.1.1.1] to [0122.1.1.1] above.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine,phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine, respectively, by increase ofexpression or activity in the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/orin an organelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, can also be increasedby introducing a synthetic transcription factor, which binds close tothe coding region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.1.3] to [0127.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0124.1.1.1] to [0127.1.1.1] above.

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited)3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine and if desired other amino acids, and/or othermetabolites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 3 or of a        polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine, respectively, in        the non-human organism, preferably in the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an organelle, like        plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound amino acids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.1.3] to [0140.1.3.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0131.1.1.1] to [0139.1.1.1] above.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 3, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 3,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 3;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule        comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 3.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 3 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 3, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8 or in Table II B, application no. 3,        column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8 or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 3, column 8        or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, in column 5 or        in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8 or in Table I B column        8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 3, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 3, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 3, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 3, column 5 or 8,        or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 3, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 3, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 3.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 3, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.1.3] to [0155.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0144.1.1.1] to [0155.1.1.1] above.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant the sequentialarrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator, optionally otherregulatory elements and optionally targeting sequences in such a waythat each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequence can fulfill itsfunction in the expression of the encoding sequence in due manner. Inone embodiment the sequences preferred for operable linkage aretargeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization in organelles,like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequences for ensuringsubcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in thenucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may also be employed aswell as translation promoters such as the 5′ lead sequence in tobaccomosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 3.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 3 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    3, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 3, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,    in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present    invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at    least in one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%,    preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide    shown in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8 and does not    encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 3, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment,    the protein encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to    2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not    consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application    no. 3, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further    embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least 30%,    40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence    depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 3, column 5 or 8    but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or    95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 3, column 5 or 8.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 3.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 3 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16155, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16155,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16155 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16155 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16155 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16263, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17356, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17601, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17601,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17601 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17601 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17601 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17701, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 627, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 812, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68536, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68536,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68536 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68536 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68536 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20578, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21008, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21008,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21008 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21008 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21008 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21902, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23002 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68987, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25222, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25222,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25222 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25222 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25222 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69275,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69275 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69275 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69275 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69574, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70583, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25676, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25780, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26434, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71325, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71763, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29246, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 30039, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30039,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30039 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30039 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 30039 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72520, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73038, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73284, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73284,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73284 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73284 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73284 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74163, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74452, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74452,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74452 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74452 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74452 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74662, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33085, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33085,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33085 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33085 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33085 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6818, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74986, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74986,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74986 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74986 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74986 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75195, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75195,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75195 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75195 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75195 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35875, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35875,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35875 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35875 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35875 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35936, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36114, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75286 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36299, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75873, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75873,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75873 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75873 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75873 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75915, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75915,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75915 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75915 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75915 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36880, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36907, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36907,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36907 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36907 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36907 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37390, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76068, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76068,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76068 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76068 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76068 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76087, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76087,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76087 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76087 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76087 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76138, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76138,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76138 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76138 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76138 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76151, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76151,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76151 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76151 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76151 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37483, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37503, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76157, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76240, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76240,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76240 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76240 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76240 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37658, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76867, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76867,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76867 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76867 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76867 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76890, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77768, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77768,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77768 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77768 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77768 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78138, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78779, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78779,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78779 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78779 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78779 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78852, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8316, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8363, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78970, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78970,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78970 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78970 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78970 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38767, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79181, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38899, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38899,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38899 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38899 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38899 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8937, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8937 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39120, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39219, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79342, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79342,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79342 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79342 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79342 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79398, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79398,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79398 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79398 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79398 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79509, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79627, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79627,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79627 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79627 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79627 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80521, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80521,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80521 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80521 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80521 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80589, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80589,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80589 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80589 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80589 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80906, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81692, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81692,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81692 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81692 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81692 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81988, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81988,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81988 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81988 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81988 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42046, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82424, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82459, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82459,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82459 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82459 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82459 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9470, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10104, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82572, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82572,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82572 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82572 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82572 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82846, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82846,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82846 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82846 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82846 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82866, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82866,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82866 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82866 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82866 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42559, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42559,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42559 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42559 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42559 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42592, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42592,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42592 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42592 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42592 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83153, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83153,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83153 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83153 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83153 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83213, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83213,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83213 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83213 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83213 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83429, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83429,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83429 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83429 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83429 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83629, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83629,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83629 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83629 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83629 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83657 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43800, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43839, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83835, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83835,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83835 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83835 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83835 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44609, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46405, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47159 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59851, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59851,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59851 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59851 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59851 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47566, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47566,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47566 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47566 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47566 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84441, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49143, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84865, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50104, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50950, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50950,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50950 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50950 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50950 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52246, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52364, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52660, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11211, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11211,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11211 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11211 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11211 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54452, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54804, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54804,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54804 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54804 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54804 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86508, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86508,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86508 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86508 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86508 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86820, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86820,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86820 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86820 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86820 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56894, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57679, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87610, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87853, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87853,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87853 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87853 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87853 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58058, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58668, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88158, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88158,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88158 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88158 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88158 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88271, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88271,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88271 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88271 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88271 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59041, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88526, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88526,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88526 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88526 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88526 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88875, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88875,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88875 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88875 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88875 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89317, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89317,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89317 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89317 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89317 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89395, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89395,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89395 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89395 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89395 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89483, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89483,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89483 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89483 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89483 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89936, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89936,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89936 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89936 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89936 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89973, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89973,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89973 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89973 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89973 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63745, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63745,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63745 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63745 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63745 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63803, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90189, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90189,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90189 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90189 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90189 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90278, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64315, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90284, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90284,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90284 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90284 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90284 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64546, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64563, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90306, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90306,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90306 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90306 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90306 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90409, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90615, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90615,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90615 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90615 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90615 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91045, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91045,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91045 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91045 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91045 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91659, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91659,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91659 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91659 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91659 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91781, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91781,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91781 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91781 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91781 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91785, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91958, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91973, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91973,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91973 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91973 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91973 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92274 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92325, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92325,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92325 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92325 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92325 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92339, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92339,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92339 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92339 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92339 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92391, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92391,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92391 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92391 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92391 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15179, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67968 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92616, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92616,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92616 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92616 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92616 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92668, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93091, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93091,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93091 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93091 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93091 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93218, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93218,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93218 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93218 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93218 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 3, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 3, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 3, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.1.3] to [0170.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0165.1.1.1] to [0170.1.1.1] above.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 3, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.3.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 3, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 3.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 3, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 3 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 3.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 3 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 3 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 3, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 3, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 3, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        3, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        3, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 3, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.3.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 3, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 3.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 3, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 3.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 3.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 3 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 3 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.1.3] to [0209.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0181.1.1.1] to [0209.1.1.1] above.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomalprotein L14, 5′-nucleotidase, ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transporter component, ABCtransporter permease protein, ABC transporter substrate-binding protein,acetolactate synthase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shockprotein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, aldehydedehydrogenase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, amino acid acetyltransferase, amino acid transporter,amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ammonium transporter,ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthase component I,arginine exporter protein, arginine N-succinyltransferase,argininosuccinate lyase, asparaginase, aspartate 1-decarboxylase,aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase, aspartate-ammonia ligase,At1g17440-protein, At1g19800-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0391-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b0841-protein, b0917-protein,b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1137-protein, b1155-protein,b1163-protein, b1179-protein, b1205-protein, b1229-protein,b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b1837-protein, b1898-protein, b1930-protein, b2032-protein,b2107-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b2849-protein, b3083-protein, b3098-protein,b3121-protein, b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein,b3392-protein, b3410-protein, b3509-protein, b3646-protein,b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, betahydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cationtransporting ATPase, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cellulose synthase catalytic subunit, Chaperone proteinCIpB, chorismate mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclinD, cystathionine gammasynthase, cytochrome c-type protein,D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase, diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA helicase II, DNA mismatch repair protein, DNA-binding protein,DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,exopolyphosphatase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, glucosedehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glutathioneperoxidase, glutathione S-transferase, Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase,glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, GM02LC11114-protein,GM02LC17485-protein, harpin-induced family protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserineO-acetyltransferase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,kinase, L-aspartate oxidase, lipoprotein precursor, lysinedecarboxylase, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membraneprotein, membrane transport protein, metal ion transporter,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,methyltransferase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, Na+/K+ transporter,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transport protein,O-antigen chain length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductasesubunit, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, phosphate permease, phosphate transporter, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthasesubunit, Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem IIprotein, polygalacturonase, precorrin methylase, Pre-mRNA-splicingfactor, prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase, protease, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specificEIIBC component, purine biosynthesis protein, pyruvate kinase,restriction alleviation protein, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, RNAbinding protein, RNA polymerase sigma factor, RNA-binding protein,s_pp015018333r-protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine acetyltransferase,serine hydroxymethyltransferase, serine protease, serine/threoninedehydratase, Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0281-protein, sll1032-protein, sll1761-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sodium/proton antiporter, sterol24-C-methyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase,tryptophan biosynthesis protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC0881-protein, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit,uridine/cytidine kinase, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,XM_(—)473199-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr507c-protein,yer014w-protein, yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein,ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, ygr221c-protein, yhl013c-protein,yhr006w-protein, yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, yml083c-protein,ymr013c-protein, YNL086W-protein, yol160w-protein, zinc finger protein,zinc transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein are also called “FCRPgenes”.

[0211.1.1.3] to [0225.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0211.1.1.1] to [0225.1.1.1] above.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 3,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective amino acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

[0227.1.1.3] to [0239.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0227.1.1.1] to [0239.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 3, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 3, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 3, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[241.1.1.3] to [0245.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0241.1.1.1] to [0245.1.1.1] above.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.1.3] to [0266.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0247.1.1.1] to [0266.1.1.1] above.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.1.3] to [0273.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0268.1.1.1] to [0273.1.1.1] above.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid molecule hybridizingtherewith for the transformation of a microorganism or a plant cell,plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 3,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, the plantcell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive material thereof, or partsthereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of the3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine is due to the generation or overexpression of one ormore polypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 3, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.3, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]

or comprising an expression cassette comprising [0) a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; and

-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 3.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 3 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.3.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 3, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.3.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 3.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 3 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 3 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 3, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        3, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 3, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 3, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 3, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 3, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 3, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 3, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 3, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 3, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 3, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        3, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        3, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 3.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 3 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.3.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 3, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 3, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.3.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 3.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 3 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 3,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 3 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.1.3] to [0299.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0291.1.1.1] to [0299.1.1.1] above.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 3, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.1.3] to [0304.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0301.1.1.1] to [0304.1.1.1 above.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 3, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 3, from which conserved regions, and in turn, degenerateprimers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, which show a verylittle variation in the amino acid in one particular position of severalhomologs from different origin. The consensus sequence and polypeptidemotifs shown in the respective line in column 8 of Table IV, applicationno. 3, are derived from such alignments of homologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 3,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 3, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 3, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.3, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 3, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 3,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.1.3] to [0321.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0309.1.1.1] to [0321.1.1.1] above.

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequenceswhich hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 3, columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions and whichencode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.1.3] to [0329.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0323.1.1.1] to [0329.1.1.1] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which is sufficientlycomplementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequences shown inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotide sequences shown inTable I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex.Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybridizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine, respectively, after increasing the activity or anactivity of a gene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of agene product, e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3, column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted, and optionally, the activity thereof isselected from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30Sribosomal protein S3, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomalprotein L14, 5′nucleotidase, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABC transporterATP-binding protein, ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permeaseprotein, ABC transporter substrate-binding protein, acetolactatesynthase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase,acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein,acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylatekinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase,amine oxidase, amino acid ABC transporter permease protein, amino acidacetyltransferase, amino acid transporter, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ammonium transporter, ankyrin repeat family protein,anthranilate synthase component I, arginine exporter protein, arginineN-succinyltransferase, argininosuccinate lyase, asparaginase, aspartate1-decarboxylase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase,aspartate-ammonia ligase, At1g17440-protein, At1g19800-protein,At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, auxinresponse factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0391-protein,b0456-protein, b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b0841-protein,b0917-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1137-protein,b1155-protein, b1163-protein, b1179-protein, b1205-protein,b1229-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein,b1672-protein, b1837-protein, b1898-protein, b1930-protein,b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein,b2739-protein, b2812-protein, b2849-protein, b3083-protein,b3098-protein, b3121-protein, b3221-protein, b3246-protein,b3346-protein, b3392-protein, b3410-protein, b3509-protein,b3646-protein, b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3989-protein,b4029-protein, b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase,bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chainamino acid permease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase,CBL-interacting protein kinase, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cellulose synthase catalytic subunit, Chaperone proteinCIpB, chorismate mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclinD, cystathionine gamma-synthase, cytochrome c-type protein,D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase, diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA helicase II, DNA mismatch repair protein, DNA-binding protein,DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,exopolyphosphatase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, glucosedehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glutathioneperoxidase, glutathione S-transferase, Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase,glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, GM02LC11114protein,GM02LC17485-protein, harpin-induced family protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserineO-acetyltransferase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,kinase, L-aspartate oxidase, lipoprotein precursor, lysinedecarboxylase, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membraneprotein, membrane transport protein, metal ion transporter,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,methyltransferase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, Na+/K+ transporter,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transport protein,O-antigen chain length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductasesubunit, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, phosphate permease, phosphate transporter, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthasesubunit, Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem IIprotein, polygalacturonase, precorrin methylase, Pre-mRNA-splicingfactor, prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase, protease, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specificEIIBC component, purine biosynthesis protein, pyruvate kinase,restriction alleviation protein, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, RNAbinding protein, RNA polymerase sigma factor, RNA-binding protein,s_pp015018333r-protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine acetyltransferase,serine hydroxymethyltransferase, serine protease, serine/threoninedehydratase, Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0281-protein, sll1032-protein, sll1761-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sodium/proton antiporter, sterol24-C-methyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase,tryptophan biosynthesis protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC0881-protein, TTC1386protein, urease subunit,uridine/cytidine kinase, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,XM_(—)473199-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr507c-protein,yer014w-protein, yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein,ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhl013c-protein,yhr006w-protein, yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, yml083c-protein,ymr013c-protein, YNL086W-protein, yol160w-protein, zinc finger protein,zinc transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical3,4dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequences determined from thecloning of the present protein-according-to-the-invention-encoding geneallows for the generation of probes and primers designed for use inidentifying and/or cloning its homologues from other cell types andorganisms. The probe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurring mutantsthereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of invention can beused in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table Ill, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 3, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying capability or potential for synthesis of therespective fine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine,homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine. Therefore inone embodiment the present invention relates to a method for analyzingthe capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, a plant varietyor plant ecotype to produce the fine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine(dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine byusing the nucleic acid of the invention or parts thereof as a probe todetect the amount of the nucleic acid of the invention in the non-humanorganism or a part thereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, in particular increasing the activityas mentioned above or as described in the examples in microorganisms orplants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine,phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 3, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine,homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine as compared toa corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof by, forexample in a embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

[0338.1.1.3] to [0339.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0338.1.1.1] to [0339.1.1.1] above.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 3,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.1.3] to [0343.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0341.1.1.1] to [0343.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule is preferablyat least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.1.1] above.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acidmolecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequencethat occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein). Preferably, thenucleic acid molecule encodes a natural protein having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine,homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine as compared toa corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof afterincreasing the expression or activity thereof or the activity of aprotein of the invention or used in the process of the invention, in anembodiment for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria, preferably in plastids, or,in another embodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.1.1] above.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragments or homologs thereof.

[0349.1.1.3] to [0350.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0349.1.1.1] to [0350.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, but retain saidactivity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, after increasing its activity forexample in an embodiment by expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression. Preferably, the protein encoded by the nucleic acid moleculeis at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%identical to the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.1.3] to [0357.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0352.1.1.1] to [0357.1.1.1] above.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.3, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.1.1] above.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.1.3] to [0363.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0361.1.1.1] to [0363.1.1.1] above.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleic acidmolecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides not shown inthe respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 3, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments or homologsthereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprises lessthan 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine,phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8 expressedunder identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, orfragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA, single-strandedDNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence. Homologues of saidsequences are also understood as meaning derivatives, which comprisenoncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns, terminators,enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream of the nucleotidesequences stated can be modified by one or more nucleotidesubstitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without, however,interfering with the functionality or activity either of the promoters,the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatory region such asterminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are far away from theORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of the promoters isincreased by modification of their sequence, or that they are replacedcompletely by more active promoters, even promoters from heterologousorganisms.

Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in the art and arementioned herein below.

[0370.1.1.3] to [0379.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0370.1.1.1] to [0379.1.1.1] above.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine,phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine in a non-human or ganism or a partthereof can be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), forexample using the antibody of the present invention as described below,in particular, an antibody against proteins having2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase, 3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomalprotein L14, 5′-nucleotidase, ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transporter component, ABCtransporter permease protein, ABC transporter substrate-binding protein,acetolactate synthase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shockprotein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, aldehydedehydrogenase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, amino acid acetyltransferase, amino acid transporter,amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ammonium transporter,ankyrin repeat family protein, anthranilate synthase component I,arginine exporter protein, arginine N-succinyltransferase,argininosuccinate lyase, asparaginase, aspartate 1-decarboxylase,aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase, aspartate-ammonia ligase,At1g17440-protein, At1g19800-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0391-protein, b0456-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b0841-protein, b0917-protein,b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1137-protein, b1155-protein,b1163-protein, b1179-protein, b1205-protein, b1229-protein,b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, bl 672-protein,b1837-protein, b1898-protein, b1930-protein, b2032-protein,b2107-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b2849-protein, b3083-protein, b3098-protein,b3121-protein, b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein,b3392-protein, b3410-protein, b3509-protein, b3646-protein,b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cellulose synthase catalytic subunit, Chaperone proteinCIpB, chorismate mutase-T and prephenate dehydrogenase, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclinD, cystathionine gamma-synthase, cytochrome c-type protein,D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, delta-1-pyrroline 5-carboxylasesynthetase, diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,DNA helicase II, DNA mismatch repair protein, DNA-binding protein,DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,exopolyphosphatase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, glucosedehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonialigase, glutamineamidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glutathioneperoxidase, glutathione S-transferase, Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase,glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, GM02LC11114protein,GM02LC17485-protein, harpin-induced family protein, heat shocktranscription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserineO-acetyltransferase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter familyprotein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase,kinase, L-aspartate oxidase, lipoprotein precursor, lysinedecarboxylase, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membraneprotein, membrane transport protein, metal ion transporter,metal-dependent hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,methyltransferase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibioticresistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, Na+/K+ transporter,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transport protein,O-antigen chain length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductasesubunit, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of phosphate ABCtransporter, phosphate permease, phosphate transporter, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthasesubunit, Photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem IIprotein, polygalacturonase, precorrin methylase, Pre-mRNA-splicingfactor, prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase, protease, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specificEIIBC component, purine biosynthesis protein, pyruvate kinase,restriction alleviation protein, riboflavin biosynthesis protein, RNAbinding protein, RNA polymerase sigma factor, RNA-binding protein,s_pp015018333r-protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine acetyltransferase,serine hydroxymethyltransferase, serine protease, serine/threoninedehydratase, Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0281-protein, sll1032-protein, sll1761-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sodium/proton antiporter, sterol24-C-methyltransferase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase,tryptophan biosynthesis protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC0881-protein, TTC1386protein, urease subunit,uridine/cytidine kinase, uroporphyrin-111 C-methyltransferase,XM_(—)473199-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr507c-protein,yer014w-protein, yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein,ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, ygr221c-protein, yhl013c-protein,yhr006w-protein, yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, yml083c-protein,ymr013c-protein, YNL086W-protein, yol160w-protein, zinc finger protein,zinc transporter, or Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein activity, respectively,or an antibody against polypeptides as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologsthereof which can be produced by standard techniques utilizing thepolypeptid of the present invention or fragment thereof, i.e., thepolypeptide of this invention (FCRP). Preferred are monoclonalantibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 3, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 3, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 3, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 3, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 3, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 3, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishes overthe sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 3, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In one embodiment,said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over the sequence shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 and 8by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10,15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are more than 40, 50,or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide ofthe invention distinguishes from the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 and 8 by not more than80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. Inanother embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not consistof the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 3, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine(dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine in anon-human organism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a partthereof, being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention orused in the process of the invention and having a sequence whichdistinguishes over the sequence as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (butnot exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99%identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs at least inone or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise aprotein of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II Aand/or II B, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 3, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 3, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

[0390.1.1.3] to [0391.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0390.1.1.1] to [0391.1.1.1] above.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 3, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.3, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 3, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.1.1] above.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.3, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 aminoacids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%,3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%, 2%, 3%4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3,column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acid moleculesand polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed such that theyield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desired compoundis improved.

[0399.1.1.3] to [0401.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0399.1.1.1] to [0401.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, or usedin the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive protein orpolypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.1.3] to [0409.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0403.1.1.1] to [0409.1.1.1] above.

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or ecotype to produce the respectivefine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine,phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine by using the respective antibody ofthe invention as a probe to detect the amount of the polypeptide encodedby said nucleic acid molecule of the invention in a non-human organismin comparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.1.3] to [0430.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0411.1.1.1] to [0430.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine(dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine, or tyrosine in acell or a non-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention,the vector of the invention, the expression cassette according to theinvention, or a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of theinvention, e.g. encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, column3. Due to the above-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine content in a cell or a non-human organism isincreased. For example, due to modulation or manipulation, the cellularactivity is increased, in a preferred embodiment in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, e.g. due to an increased expression orspecific activity or specific targeting of the subject matters of theinvention in a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof especiallyin organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, or in another embodimentin the cytosol. Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or aprotein activity means herein that due to modulation or manipulation ofthe genome, the activity of protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 3, column 3 or a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 3-like activityis increased in the cell or non-human organism or part thereof,especially in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, or especiallyin the cytosol. Examples are described above in context with the processof the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.1.1] above.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.1.3] to [0435.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraph see[0434.1.1.1] to [0435.1.1.1] above.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine, or tyrosine this can be in free form or bound to proteins. Finechemical(s) produced by this process can be harvested by harvesting thenon-human organisms either from the culture in which they grow or fromthe field. For example, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/orextraction, salt precipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of theplant parts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers andthe like.

[0437.1.1.3] to [0440.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0437.1.1.1] to [0440.1.1.1] above.

[0442.1.1.3] to [0454.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0442.1.1.1] to [0454.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 3, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.1.1] above.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 3, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        3, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.1.1] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 3, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 3 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 3 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 3, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 3, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 3, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 3,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.1.3] to [0482.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0462.1.1.1] to [0482.1.1.1] above.

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical aspartate,asparagine, alanine, citrulline or ornithine in plant cells, plants orpart thereof. Phenotypes thereto are associated with yield of plants(=yield related phenotypes). In accordance with the invention,therefore, the respective genes identified in Table I, wherein in column7 aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline or ornithine, respectively,are mentioned, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be employed to enhance any yield-relatedphenotype. Increased yield may be determined in field trials oftransgenic plants and suitable control plants. Alternatively, atransgene's ability to increase yield may be determined in a modelplant. An increased yield phenotype may be determined in the field testor in a model plant by measuring any one or any combination of thefollowing phenotypes, in comparison to a control plant: yield of dryharvestable parts of the plant, yield of dry aerial harvestable parts ofthe plant, yield of underground dry harvestable parts of the plant,yield of fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of aerialfresh weight harvestable parts of the plant yield of underground freshweight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of the plant's fruit (bothfresh and dried), grain dry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh and dry),and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, salinity, osmotic stress, shade, high plantdensity, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress, and yield-relatedphenotypes are encompassed by tolerance to such abiotic stresses.Additional phenotypes that can be monitored to determine enhancedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress include, without limitation,wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, which results in drooping ofleaves or needles stems, and flowers; drooping and/or shedding of leavesor needles; the leaves are green but leaf angled slightly toward theground compared with controls; leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward;premature senescence of leaves or needles; loss of chlorophyll in leavesor needles and/or yellowing. Any of the yield-related phenotypesdescribed above may be monitored in field tests or in model plants todemonstrate that a transgenic plant has increased tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress. In accordance with the invention, the respectivegenes identified in Table 1, in case in column 7 is indicated,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,wherein in the same line aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline orornithine, respectively, may be employed to enhance tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress in a plant, when confronted with abioticenvironmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7“aspartate”, “asparagine”, “alanine”, “citrulline” or “ornithine” isindicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into a organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 aspartate, asparagine,alanine, citrulline or ornithine, respectively, is mentioned, ascompared with the bushel/acre yield from untreated soybeans or corncultivated under the same conditions, is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. The increased or improved yield can be achieved inthe absence or presence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or freshweight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant and/or increasedstress tolerance, e.g. improved nutrient use efficiency.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/square meter/or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the a plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits an prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant. Increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yieldrelated traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, and/or increasedstress tolerance, in particular increased abiotic stress tolerance, likeimproved nutrient use efficiency, e.g. nitrogen use efficiency.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), nutrient depetion, salinity,osmotic stress , shade, high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidativestress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can for example be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are also referred to as “environmental stress”. Thepresent invention does also contemplate solutions for this kind ofenvironmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, improved nutrient efficiency, especially improvednitrogen use efficiency (NUE), salt stress tolerance and others. Studiesof a plant's response to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperatureextremes are also employed to determine the plant's tolerance orresistance to abiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is aparameter often correlated with drought tolerance. In selecting traitsfor improving crops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growthwould have particular merit in an irrigated agricultural system wherethe water input costs were high. An increase in growth without acorresponding jump in water use would have applicability to allagricultural systems. In many agricultural systems where water supply isnot limiting, an increase in growth, even if it came at the expense ofan increase in water use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression. Accordingly, the present inventionprovides such genes in case in column 7 of the respective Table“aspartate” or “alanine” is indicated. In particular, such genes aredescribed in column 5 as well as in column 8 of Tables I, especially thecoding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, in caseaspartate or alanine are indicated in column 7 or the respectivepolypeptides are described in column 5 as well as in column 8 of TableII, or homologs or fragments thereof, in case aspartate or alanine areindicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline orornithine, respectively is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table I, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table I, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline or ornithineis indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plantand/or increased stress tolerance, especially increased abiotic stresstolerance.

In a particular embodyment the present the invention relates to plantswith a increased nutrient efficiency, especially a nitrogen useefficiency in case a plant is transformed with a gene being depited inTable I, and wherein in the same line of said gene in column 7aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline or ornithine is indicated.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine,homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine and tyrosine, whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit,        30S ribosomal protein S3, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 3-phosphoglycerate        dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S        ribosomal protein L14, 5′-nucleotidase, ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein, ABC transporter ATP        binding component, ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, ABC        transporter component, ABC transporter permease protein, ABC        transporter substrate-binding protein, acetolactate synthase,        acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase,        acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock        protein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA        synthase, adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase,        aldehyde dehydrogenase, amine oxidase, amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,        amino acid transporter, amino-acid acetyltransferase,        aminotransferase, ammonium transporter, ankyrin repeat family        protein, anthranilate synthase component I, arginine exporter        protein, arginine N-succinyltransferase, argininosuccinate        lyase, asparaginase, aspartate 1-decarboxylase, aspartate        aminotransferase, aspartate kinase, aspartate-ammonia ligase,        At1g17440-protein, At1g19800-protein, At4g32480-protein,        At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP-binding component of a        transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, auxin response        factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0391-protein,        b0456-protein, b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b0841-protein,        b0917-protein, b1003-protein, b1024-protein, b1137-protein,        b1155-protein, b1163-protein, b1179-protein, b1205-protein,        b1229-protein, b1259-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,        b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein,        b1672-protein, b1837-protein, b1898-protein, b1930-protein,        b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2360-protein, b2399-protein,        b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein,        b2739-protein, b2812-protein, b2849-protein, b3083-protein,        b3098-protein, b3121-protein, b3221-protein, b3246-protein,        b3346-protein, b3392-protein, b3410-protein, b3509-protein,        b3646-protein, b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3989-protein,        b4029-protein, b4121-protein, beta-galactosidase,        beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine        dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,        branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid        permease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase,        CBL-interacting protein kinase,        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, cell        division control protein, cellulose synthase catalytic subunit,        Chaperone protein CIpB, chorismate mutase-T and prephenate        dehydrogenase, citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,        CTP synthetase, cullin, cyclin D, cystathionine gamma-synthase,        cytochrome c-type protein, D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,        delta 1-pyrroline 5-carboxylase synthetase, diacylglycerol        O-acyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase, DNA helicase II,        DNA mismatch repair protein, DNA-binding protein, DnaJ-like        chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase,        enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic        translation initiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, exopolyphosphatase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase,        flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase,        geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,        Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate ammonia-ligase,        glutamine amidotransferase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin,        glutathione peroxidase, glutathione S-transferase, Glycine        cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase, glycogen (starch)        synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl        transferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC17485-protein,        harpin-induced family protein, heat shock transcription factor,        HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, histone acetyltransferase,        histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserine        O-acetyltransferase, hydrolase, integral membrane transporter        family protein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein,        isochorismate synthase, kinase, L-aspartate oxidase, lipoprotein        precursor, lysine decarboxylase, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, major        facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malate        dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane protein, membrane        transport protein, metal ion transporter, metal-dependent        hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,        methyltransferase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease        subunit, molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin,        monthiol glutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple        antibiotic resistance protein, murein transglycosylase,        N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, Na+/K+ transporter,        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase        I chain I, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit, NADP-dependent malic enzyme,        nitrate/nitrite transport protein, O-antigen chain length        determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,        oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of phosphate ABC        transporter, phosphate permease, phosphate transporter,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, phosphoribosylformyl        glycinamidine synthase subunit, Photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, precorrin        methylase, Pre-mRNA-splicing factor, prolipoprotein        diacylglyceryl transferase, protease, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, PTS system N-acetylmuramic acid-specific EIIBC        component, purine biosynthesis protein, pyruvate kinase,        restriction alleviation protein, riboflavin biosynthesis        protein, RNA binding protein, RNA polymerase sigma factor,        RNA-binding protein, s_pp015018333r-protein, sec-independent        protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit, serine acetyltransferase, serine        hydroxymethyltransferase, serine protease, serine/threonine        dehydratase, Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll0281-protein, sll1032-protein,        sll1761-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase,        sodium/proton antiporter, sterol 24-C-methyltransferase,        thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydratase,        threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional        regulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophan        biosynthesis protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,        TTC0768-protein, TTC0881protein, TTC1386-protein, urease        subunit, uridine/cytidine kinase, uroporphyrin-111        C-methyltransferase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ydr183w-protein,        ydr273w-protein, ydr507cprotein, yer014w-protein,        yer106w-protein, YFL019C-protein, yfl054c-protein,        ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, ygr221 c-protein,        yhl013c-protein, yhr006w-protein, yhr207c-protein,        YKL038W-protein, yml083c-protein, ymr013c-protein,        YNL086W-protein, yol160w-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc        transporter, or Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or tyrosine, respectively, or a        composition comprising 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),        5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,        glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or        tyrosine, respectively, in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a respective fine chemical3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine or tyrosine, which comprises

-   -   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic        acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from        the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 3, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine        (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate,        citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,        serine or tyrosine, respectively;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) ,        whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or tyrosine, respectively;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 3, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),        5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,        glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or        tyrosine, respectively; (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at        least 30%, in particular at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%,        95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the nucleic acid        molecule sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic        acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably        Table I B, application no. 3, or the coding region thereof,        whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or tyrosine, respectively;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine        (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate,        citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,        serine or tyrosine, respectively;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3, the respective line        discloses in column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),        5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,        glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or        tyrosine, respectively ;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 3, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline,        alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or tyrosine, respectively; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or tyrosine, respectively or a        composition comprising 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),        5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,        glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or        tyrosine, respectively, in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine or tyrosine, respectively, in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the folowingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or tyrosine, respectively,        produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms or parts        thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 3, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 3, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 3,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 3,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 3, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 3;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 3,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 3, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super ans USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant or a part thereof comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine,phenylalanine, serine or tyrosineproduction, respectively, in anon-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa),        5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine, aspartate, citrulline,        glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or        tyrosine, respectively, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof and a readout system capable of interacting with the        polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of        3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine,        asparagine, aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine,        ornithine, phenylalanine, serine or tyrosine, respectively, in a        non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase in3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine or tyrosine, respectively, after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14, the plant or a part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material or thepropagation material as claimed in item 15 or the host cell as claimedin items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell as claimed in item 10 to 11 for the production of plantresistant to a herbicide inhibiting the production of3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), 5-oxoproline, alanine, asparagine,aspartate, citrulline, glycine, homoserine, ornithine, phenylalanine,serine or tyrosine, respectively.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 3, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline or ornithine,        respectively, is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 3, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline or        ornithine, respectively is indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 3, in case in column 7        aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline or ornithine,        respectively, is indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        3, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7 aspartate,        asparagine, alanine, citrulline or ornithine, respectively, is        indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 3, in case in        column 7 aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline or        ornithine, respectively, is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 3, in case in column 7        aspartate, asparagine, alanine, citrulline or ornithine,        respectively, is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 3, in case in column 7 aspartate, asparagine,        alanine, citrulline or ornithine, respectively, is indicated;        and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule        comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto; in a plant        cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.1.3] to [0494.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0483.1.1.1] to [0494.1.1.1] above.

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N. R. Smith, 16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows: 1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60 seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at 72° C., followed by 1 cycleof 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.—preferably for Saccharomycescerevisiae, Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii,Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

-   -   i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3″ SEQ ID NO: 20    -   ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3″ SEQ ID NO: 21

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

-   -   iii) forward primer: 5″-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 22

iiii) reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 14843, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14871 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14872 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 6818, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7076 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7077 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11211, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11419 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11420 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 385, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 623 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 624 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 5557,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6033 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6034 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Brassica napus SEQ ID NO: 15532, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 16150 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 16151 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 69, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 343 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 344 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Oryza sativa SEQ ID NO: 34301, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 34595 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 34596 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Physcomytrella patens SEQ ID NO: 45757,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 45791 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 45792 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Zea mays SEQ ID NO: 68413, a primerconsisting of the adapfor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 68531 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 68532 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.1.3] to [0499.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraph see[0496.1.1.1] to [0499.1.1.1] above.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 6818 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus,Glycine max, Oryza sativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays thevector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncolfollowing the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 14843 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 63745 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QIAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 6818.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QIAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DH5alpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.1.3] to [0503.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0501.1.1.1] to [0503.1.1.1] above. Table d showing results of plantanalyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max15187 non- 47266012_SOYBEAN aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 125targeted 15187 non- 47266012_SOYBEAN tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 122targeted 15187 non- 47266012_SOYBEAN 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 161targeted proline 69 non- 49747384_SOYBEAN aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC55 122 targeted 69 non- 49747384_SOYBEAN tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 3580 targeted 69 non- 49747384_SOYBEAN 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 101targeted proline 15532 plastidic 51340801_CANOLA alanine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 38 153 15532 plastidic 51340801_CANOLA phenyl- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 30 263 alanine 15532 plastidic 51340801_CANOLA tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 123 16155 non- 59547452_SOYBEAN citrullineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 40 104 targeted 16263 plastidic 59554615_SOYBEANasparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 113 16263 plastidic 59554615_SOYBEANserine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 31 16883 plastidic 59582753_SOYBEANalanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 116 16883 plastidic 59582753_SOYBEANphenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 61 alanine 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 93 17356 plastidicAAC43185 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 31 17356 plastidic AAC43185citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 76 618 17356 plastidic AAC43185 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 55 alanine 17451 non- At1g07430 citrullineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 55 targeted 385 non- At1g14490 glycine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 97 147 targeted 385 non- At1g14490 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC27 51 targeted 17601 non- At1g17440 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 54targeted alanine 17601 non- At1g17440 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48106 targeted 17637 non- At1g19800 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 86targeted 17637 non- At1g19800 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 66targeted 17637 non- At1g19800 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 398targeted 17701 non- At1g26830 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 134targeted alanine 17701 non- At1g26830 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 89targeted 627 non- At1g31230 homo- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 84 1108 targetedserine 17968 non- At1g36730 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 87 targeted17968 non- At1g36730 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 97 targeted alanine17968 non- At1g36730 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 72 targeted 17968non- At1g36730 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 86 targeted 17968 non-At1g36730 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 74 targeted proline 18070 non-At1g43850 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 77 358 targeted alanine 18070 non-At1g43850 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 205 targeted 18070 non-At1g43850 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 76 313 targeted 18070 non-At1g43850 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 210 targeted proline 812 non-At1g48040 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 52 targeted 18235 non-At1g48260 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 432 targeted alanine 18235 non-At1g48260 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 154 targeted 18235 non-At1g48260 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 48 182 targeted 18869 non-At1g61950 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 60 312 targeted 18869 non-At1g61950 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 65 149 targeted alanine 19419 non-At1g72770 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 121 targeted 19419 non-At1g72770 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 108 targeted 19419 non-At1g72770 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 150 targeted 19419 non-At1g72770 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 171 targeted proline 68536 non-At2g13360 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 44 targeted 19502 non-At2g17560 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 315 targeted alanine 19502 non-At2g17560 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 182 targeted 1298 non-At2g25070 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 74 147 targeted 1298 non-At2g25070 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 78 targeted proline 19874 non-At2g28890 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 929 targeted 19874 non-At2g28890 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 520 targeted alanine 19874 non-At2g28890 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 164 targeted 19874 non-At2g28890 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 555 targeted 19919 non-At2g30360 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 548 targeted alanine 19919 non-At2g30360 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 323 targeted 19919 non-At2g30360 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 92 targeted proline 20346 non-At2g30540 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 171 targeted 20346 non-At2g30540 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43 106 targeted 20578 non-At2g34180 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 56 191 targeted 21008 non-At2g39800 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 34 targeted 21008 non-At2g39800 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 83 targeted 21159 non-At2g47880 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 64 241 targeted alanine 21159 non-At2g47880 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 62 219 targeted 68657 non-At3g02990 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 84 targeted 21497 plastidicAt3g04050 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 950 21497 plastidic At3g04050phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 104 300 alanine 21497 plastidic At3g04050tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 346 21902 non- At3g04710 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 58 targeted alanine 22015 non- At3g06270 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 46 targeted 22249 non- At3g08710 aspartateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 77 149 targeted 22249 non- At3g08710 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 205 targeted alanine 22249 non- At3g08710tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 132 targeted 22611 non- At3g11650phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 149 targeted alanine 22611 non- At3g11650serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 89 targeted 22611 non- At3g11650 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 125 targeted 22832 non- At3g18524 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 48 targeted alanine 1815 non- At3g23000 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 75 455 targeted alanine 1815 non- At3g23000 serineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 78 targeted 1815 non- At3g23000 tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 67 183 targeted 1815 non- At3g23000 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 42 110 targeted proline 68727 non- At3g26400 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 23 62 targeted 23002 non- At3g27300 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 3787 targeted 68777 non- At3g27540 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 179targeted alanine 68777 non- At3g27540 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42324 targeted 2367 non- At3g61830 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 540targeted alanine 2367 non- At3g61830 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 784targeted 2573 non- At3g62930 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 117targeted 2573 non- At3g62930 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 274 targetedalanine 2935 non- At3g62950 phenylalanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 105 324targeted 2935 non- At3g62950 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 249targeted 2935 non- At3g62950 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 235 targetedproline 23482 non- At4g15660 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 139 targetedalanine 23482 non- At4g15660 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 211targeted 3279 non- At4g15670 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 140targeted 23844 non- At4g15690 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 75 169targeted 23844 non- At4g15690 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 90 targetedalanine 23844 non- At4g15690 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 150targeted 23844 non- At4g15690 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 106 targetedproline 3654 non- At4g15700 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 121 targeted24232 non- At4g18880 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 140 targeted 68849non- At4g26080 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 81 targeted 68849 non-At4g26080 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 123 targeted 68849 non-At4g26080 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 59 targeted 4040 non-At4g32480 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 318 targeted 4040 non-At4g32480 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 86 1206 targeted 4040 non-At4g32480 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 686 targeted 4040 non-At4g32480 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 410 targeted alanine 4040 non-At4g32480 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 98 targeted 4040 non- At4g32480tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 437 targeted 4102 non- At4g33040aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 194 targeted 4102 non- At4g33040citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 52 targeted 24311 non- At4g34160phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 152 targeted alanine 4348 non- At4g35310asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 443 targeted 4348 non- At4g35310phenylalanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 191 534 targeted 4348 non- At4g35310serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 67 140 targeted 4348 non- At4g35310 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 149 427 targeted 4348 non- At4g35310 5-oxo- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 99 175 targeted proline 68987 non- At5g02760 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 54 95 targeted 24438 non- At5g03720 aspartateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 56 212 targeted 24438 non- At5g03720 3,4-di-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 124 targeted hydroxy phenyl- alanine (dopa) 24492non- At5g07200 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 100 targeted alanine 24492non- At5g07200 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 98 targeted 25222 non-At5g10820 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 72 targeted 69275 non- At5g14070phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 127 targeted alanine 25283 non- At5g16650asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 386 targeted 25283 non- At5g16650aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 224 targeted 25283 non- At5g16650serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 139 targeted 25283 non- At5g16650 5-oxo-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 158 targeted proline 4904 non- At5g18600 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 184 targeted alanine 4904 non- At5g18600 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 66 212 targeted 69553 non- At5g21910 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 67 targeted alanine 25428 non- At5g39760 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53 87 targeted 69574 non- At5g39950 serine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 25 57 targeted 5318 non- At5g57050 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 31 116 targeted 5318 non- At5g57050 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 4254 targeted 25498 non- At5g59220 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 122targeted 70006 non- At5g60110 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 70 targetedalanine 70006 non- At5g60110 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 47 170targeted 70038 plastidic At5g63680 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 2645493 non- At5g64920 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 41 targeted 5493 non-At5g64920 Phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 106 targeted alanine 5493 non-At5g64920 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 82 targeted 5493 non- At5g649205-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 151 targeted proline 70583 non- Avin-aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 163 targeted DRAFT_0035 70583 non-Avin- 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 123 targeted DRAFT_0035 proline70715 non- AVIN- serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 52 targeted DRAFT_053925676 non- Avin- serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 49 targeted DRAFT_104525780 non- Avin- aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 101 targetedDRAFT_1398 5557 non- Avin- alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 45 targetedDRAFT_1495 5557 non- Avin- phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 197 targetedDRAFT_1495 alanine 5557 non- Avin- serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 357targeted DRAFT_1495 26196 non- Avin- alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 30targeted DRAFT_1624 26434 non- Avin- alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 127targeted DRAFT_1806 6040 non- Avin- alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 36targeted DRAFT_2091 6040 non- Avin- aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 89 237targeted DRAFT_2091 6040 non- Avin- serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 75targeted DRAFT_2091 27021 non- Avin- aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 83 94targeted DRAFT_2344 27021 non- Avin- phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 57 254targeted DRAFT_2344 alanine 27021 non- Avin- serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC32 198 targeted DRAFT_2344 27021 non- Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC42 298 targeted DRAFT_2344 27021 non- Avin- 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC50 194 targeted DRAFT_2344 proline 71325 non- Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 36 65 targeted DRAFT_2365 71763 non- Avin- asparagineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 91 targeted DRAFT_2369 27882 non- Avin- tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 193 targeted DRAFT_2521 28040 non- Avin-aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 96 314 targeted DRAFT_2754 28040 non-Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 95 targeted DRAFT_2754 28040 non-Avin- 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 112 targeted DRAFT_2754 proline 6075non- Avin- aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 251 targeted DRAFT_3028 6075non- Avin- 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 110 targeted DRAFT_3028 proline72346 non- Avin- serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 60 targeted DRAFT_313529246 non- Avin- serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 44 targeted DRAFT_318629286 non- Avin- phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 115 targeted DRAFT_3209alanine 29500 non- Avin- aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 60 110 targetedDRAFT_3253 29500 non- Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 99 targetedDRAFT_3253 30039 non- Avin- citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 54targeted DRAFT_3556 72520 non- AVIN- asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49246 targeted DRAFT_4128 31717 non- Avin- aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC75 152 targeted DRAFT_4384 72935 non- Avin- glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC68 241 targeted DRAFT_4385 73038 non- Avin- phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC27 111 targeted DRAFT_4420 alanine 73284 non- Avin- alanine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 19 35 targeted DRAFT_4446 31926 non- Avin- asparagineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 243 targeted DRAFT_4562 31926 non- Avin-phenylalanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 69 targeted DRAFT_4562 73719 non-Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 126 targeted DRAFT_4606 74163 non-Avin- phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 78 218 targeted DRAFT_4836 alanine74163 non- Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 162 targeted DRAFT_483674452 non- Avin- 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 62 targeted DRAFT_4989proline 6510 non- Avin- phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 3660 targetedDRAFT_5103 alanine 6510 non- Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 3096targeted DRAFT_5103 6510 non- Avin- 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 205targeted DRAFT_5103 proline 32037 non- Avin- aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 106 126 targeted DRAFT_5246 32037 non- Avin- serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 35 147 targeted DRAFT_5246 32037 non- Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 41 131 targeted DRAFT_5246 32308 non- Avin- phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 36 246 targeted DRAFT_5292 alanine 32308 non- Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 35 324 targeted DRAFT_5292 32648 non- Avin- serine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 47 78 targeted DRAFT_5467 74662 non- Avin- aspartate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 56 110 targeted DRAFT_5579 33085 non- Avin- aspartateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 122 targeted DRAFT_5644 33596 non- Avin- phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 90 targeted DRAFT_6093 alanine 74729 non- Avin-phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 143 targeted DRAFT_6679 alanine 74729non- Avin- tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 50 143 targeted DRAFT_6679 34301non- AX653549 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 48 targeted 34301 non-AX653549 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 93 targeted proline 34602 non-AY087308 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 119 targeted 34602 non-AY087308 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 71 targeted proline 34889plastidic B0004 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 147 34889 plastidic B0004phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 200 alanine 34889 plastidic B0004 serineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 195 34889 plastidic B0004 tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 37 458 34889 plastidic B0004 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 441268 proline 6818 non- B0078 phenyl- ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 32 59 targetedalanine 35482 non- B0124 glycine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 31 179 targeted35482 non- B0124 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 557 targeted alanine35482 non- B0124 serine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 55 171 targeted 35482 non-B0124 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 265 targeted 74986 non- B0131asparagine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 49 85 targeted 74986 non- B0131 serineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 55 targeted 7081 non- B0161 alanine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 19 58 targeted 7081 non- B0161 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42103 targeted 7081 non- B0161 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 277 1628targeted 35590 non- B0221 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 63 targeted35590 non- B0221 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 107 targeted 35733plastidic B0344 tyrosine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 34 103 35733 plastidicB0344 5-oxo- ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 31 40 proline 7269 plastidic B0348glycine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 96 301 7269 plastidic B0348 phenyl-ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 72 197 alanine 7269 plastidic B0348 serineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 38 320 7269 plastidic B0348 tyrosine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 67 83 75195 plastidic B0391 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 56 937333 non- B0449 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 51 684 targeted 7333 non-B0449 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 88 201 targeted 7333 non- B0449phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 1462 targeted alanine 7333 non- B0449serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 113 targeted 7333 non- B0449 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 46 1202 targeted 35875 non- B0456 alanine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 53 targeted 7686 non- B0486 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC75 129 targeted 7686 non- B0486 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 156targeted alanine 7686 non- B0486 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 57 227targeted 35936 non- B0518 homo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 72 targetedserine 35967 plastidic B0593 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 84 319 35967plastidic B0593 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 37 256 alanine 35967plastidic B0593 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 153 359 35967 plastidic B0593tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 49 202 35967 plastidic B0593 3,4-di-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 625 4899 hydroxy phenyl- alanine (dopa) 35967plastidic B0593 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 100 636 proline 36114 non-B0752 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 112 targeted 75286 plastidic B0754tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-USP LC 55 197 75807 non- B0801 tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 38 67 targeted 36299 non- B0828 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC24 37 targeted 75873 non- B0841 glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 72targeted 75873 non- B0841 homo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 59 targetedserine 7917 non- B0898 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 2908 targetedalanine 7917 non- B0898 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 290 targeted 7917non- B0898 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 2243 targeted 7917 non- B08985-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 99 411 targeted proline 75915 non- B0917citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 32 58 targeted 75915 non- B0917 glycineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60 65 targeted 75915 non- B0917 phenyl- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 32 68 targeted alanine 75915 non- B0917 5-oxo- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 41 96 targeted proline 36670 non- B0963 alanine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 51 targeted 36670 non- B0963 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC58 241 targeted alanine 36670 non- B0963 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 46453 targeted 36809 non- B0980 phenyl- ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 32 89 targetedalanine 7941 non- B1003 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 51 123 targeted 7941non- B1003 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60 317 targeted 7941 non- B1003phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 72 728 targeted alanine 7941 non- B1003serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 327 targeted 7941 non- B1003 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 119 664 targeted 7941 non- B1003 3,4-di- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 36 327 targeted hydroxy phenyl- alanine (dopa) 7941 non-B1003 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 935 targeted proline 36880 non-B1023 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 44 123 targeted 36880 non- B10235-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 138 targeted proline 36907 non- B1024aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 63 105 targeted 76032 plastidic B1065aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 132 76032 plastidic B1065 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 45 37390 non- B1137 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 2791 targeted 76068 non- B1155 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 71 targetedalanine 37394 non- B1163 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 38 targetedalanine 37394 non- B1163 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 45 targeted76087 plastidic B1179 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 47 37400 non-B1186 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 76 targeted 37400 non- B1186 serineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 46 113 targeted 76138 non- B1205 citrulline ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 35 77 targeted 76151 non- B1229 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC35 44 targeted alanine 37483 non- B1255 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52124 targeted 37503 non- B1259 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 32 142targeted 37503 non- B1259 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 91 targetedproline 76157 plastidic B1262 tyrosine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 27 79 76240plastidic B1264 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 47 alanine 37573 non-B1280 glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 169 targeted 37573 non- B1280serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 48 targeted 37573 non- B1280 5-oxo-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 86 targeted proline 37658 plastidic B1297 alanineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 62 345 37658 plastidic B1297 glycine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 26 507 37807 non- B1300 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 52 109targeted alanine 37807 non- B1300 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 59 115targeted 76867 non- B1310 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 51 targeted38226 non- B1330 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 162 targeted 76890non- B1343 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 100 targeted alanine 77768non- B1348 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 36 targeted 77768 non- B1348glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 47 134 targeted 38266 plastidic B1431 5-oxo-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 46 proline 38289 non- B1445 alanine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 19 46 targeted 38289 non- B1445 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 32 96 targeted 38289 non- B1445 glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 82targeted 38289 non- B1445 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 34 58 targetedalanine 38289 non- B1445 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 78 targeted 77774non- B1479 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 184 targeted 77774 non- B1479glycine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 45 211 targeted 77774 non- B1479 phenyl-ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 35 155 targeted alanine 77774 non- B1479 serineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 29 287 targeted 77774 non- B1479 tyrosine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 32 107 targeted 7947 non- B1522 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC42 1317 targeted 7947 non- B1522 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 66 168targeted 7947 non- B1522 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 1168 targetedalanine 7947 non- B1522 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 109 targeted 7947non- B1522 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 627 targeted 7947 non- B15225-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 47 133 targeted proline 78138 non- B1583tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 51 184 targeted 78154 non- B1589 aspartateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 74 targeted 38300 non- B1597 phenyl- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 65 190 targeted alanine 38300 non- B1597 tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 64 143 targeted 78265 non- B1651 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC19 39 targeted 78753 non- B1670 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 58 193targeted 78771 non- B1672 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 59 111 targeted78779 plastidic B1747 alanine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 70 193 78852 non-B1755 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 103 targeted 78852 non- B1755tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 51 120 targeted 78883 non- B1791 aspartateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 54 114 targeted 78953 non- B1837 aspartate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 51 69 targeted 8316 non- B1838 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC70 104 targeted 38573 non- B1845 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 57 199targeted 38573 non- B1845 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 49 125 targeted8363 plastidic B1854 asparagine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 32 157 78970 non-B1873 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 58 217 targeted 79056 non- B1897phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 196 targeted alanine 79056 non- B1897tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 211 targeted 38767 non- B1898 serineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 106 targeted 79181 non- B1930 serine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 42 113 targeted 38899 non- B1981 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 66 90 targeted 79217 non- B2027 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 56 437targeted 8920 non- B2032 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 64 210 targeted38947 non- B2063 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 56 184 targeted 38947non- B2063 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 1359 targeted alanine 38947non- B2063 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 129 targeted 38947 non- B2063tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 750 targeted 8937 mitochondrial B20665-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 113 proline 39002 non- B2107 aspartateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 64 278 targeted 39040 non- B2178 aspartate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 58 132 targeted 39040 non- B2178 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 43 94 targeted 39040 non- B2178 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 44targeted alanine 39040 non- B2178 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 64targeted 39040 non- B2178 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 39 targeted79279 plastidic B2242 glycine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 30 52 39120 non- B2281asparagine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 34 63 targeted 39219 non- B2360 aspartateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 68 124 targeted 79342 plastidic B2366 serineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 67 39237 non- B2399 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC37 156 targeted 39237 non- B2399 3,4-di- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 168targeted hydroxy phenyl- alanine (dopa) 39237 non- B2399 5-oxo- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 48 144 targeted proline 39255 non- B2405 alanine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 28 51 targeted 39255 non- B2405 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC52 87 targeted 79398 non- B2429 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 52targeted alanine 40329 non- B2474 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 31 119targeted 40329 non- B2474 glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 71 targeted79509 non- B2482 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 62 targeted 79509 non-B2482 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 97 targeted proline 9167 non- B2513phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 65 206 targeted alanine 9167 non- B2513tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 456 targeted 79627 non- B2551 serineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 28 120 targeted 80521 plastidic B2600 phenyl-ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 40 334 alanine 40665 non- B2613 alanine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 27 27 targeted 40726 non- B2634 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC28 421 targeted alanine 40726 non- B2634 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 351033 targeted 9244 non- B2673 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 121targeted alanine 9244 non- B2673 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 46 58targeted 80589 non- B2680 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 51 124 targeted80756 non- B2701 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 36 targeted 80756 non-B2701 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 317 targeted alanine 80756 non-B2701 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 143 237 targeted 40741 non- B2714alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 48 targeted 80906 non- B2739 alanineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 76 targeted 80906 non- B2739 phenyl- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 25 234 targeted alanine 80906 non- B2739 tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 40 595 targeted 81075 non- B2747 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC68 92 targeted 81075 non- B2747 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 297targeted proline 81451 non- B2762 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 78targeted alanine 40795 non- B2812 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 99targeted alanine 40795 non- B2812 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 123targeted 40795 non- B2812 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 122 targeted81576 non- B2818 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 826 targeted alanine81576 non- B2818 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 427 targeted 81576 non-B2818 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 266 targeted proline 81692 non-B2828 aspartate ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 40 154 targeted 81935 non- B2839tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 42 55 targeted 81980 non- B2849 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 78 targeted alanine 81988 plastidic B2913 glycineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 31 168 81988 plastidic B2913 serine ARA_SEED_2 p-USPGC 28 215 9333 non- B2923 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 64 126 targeted42046 non- B3064 asparagine ARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 30 189 targeted 82424non- B3083 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 61 targeted alanine 82424 non-B3083 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 108 targeted 82424 non- B3083tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 72 targeted 82459 non- B3098 alanineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 58 targeted 82459 non- B3098 glycine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 38 76 targeted 42471 non- B3121 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC39 73 targeted 82510 plastidic B3221 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 37 559470 non- B3246 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 101 targeted 9470 non-B3246 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 89 targeted proline 9492 non- B3256asparagine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 67 286 targeted 9492 non- B3256 glycineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 28 344 targeted 9492 non- B3256 serine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 31 1323 targeted 9492 non- B3256 5-oxo- ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 32175 targeted proline 42502 non- B3262 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 58targeted 42502 non- B3262 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 199 targetedalanine 42502 non- B3262 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 141 targeted42502 non- B3262 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 45 322 targeted 42502 non-B3262 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 72 179 targeted proline 10104 non-B3346 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 53 targeted 82572 non- B3352alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 45 targeted 82572 non- B3352 glycineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 80 targeted 82846 plastidic B3392 aspartateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 49 82866 non- B3403 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC26 63 targeted alanine 82866 non- B3403 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 45targeted 42559 non- B3410 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 65 targeted42592 non- B3509 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 63 targeted 83153 non-B3533 aspartate ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 37 669 targeted 83213 plastidicB3607 phenyl- ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 46 60 alanine 83213 plastidic B3607tyrosine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 29 82 42931 non- B3634 alanine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 21 39 targeted 42931 non- B3634 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 44 169 targeted 42931 non- B3634 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 82 92targeted alanine 83429 non- B3646 glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 1154targeted 83629 plastidic B3670 tyrosine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 60 97 83657plastidic B3744 asparagine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 36 2817 10252 non- B3771glycine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 39 114 targeted 10252 non- B3771 phenyl-ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 69 81 targeted alanine 83726 non- B3791 aspartateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 158 targeted 83726 non- B3791 5-oxo- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 39 117 targeted proline 43800 non- B3793 phenyl- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 26 438 targeted alanine 43839 non- B3813 phenyl- ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 34 85 targeted alanine 44196 non- B3814 citrulline ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 30 124 targeted 83821 non- B3872 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC20 44 targeted 83821 plastidic B3872 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 55 9683821 non- B3872 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 59 targeted 83821 non-B3872 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 54 targeted 44372 non- B3989phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 1035 targeted alanine 44372 non- B3989tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 46 762 targeted 44378 non- B4012 aspartateARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 51 282 targeted 44378 non- B4012 5-oxo- ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 33 47 targeted proline 83835 plastidic B4024 glycine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 210 262 83835 plastidic B4024 serine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 35 39910740 non- B4029 alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 775 targeted 10740 non-B4029 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 59 231 targeted 10740 non- B4029glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 590 targeted 10740 non- B4029 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 2010 targeted alanine 10740 non- B4029 serineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 177 targeted 10740 non- B4029 tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 36 3270 targeted 10740 non- B4029 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC44 367 targeted proline 44609 non- B4121 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 2392 targeted 45321 non- B4256 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 56 155targeted 45321 non- B4256 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 242 targetedalanine 45321 non- B4256 serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 227 targeted45321 non- B4256 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 151 280 targeted 45757non- C_pp004096192r serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 75 targeted 84079plastidic D90900 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 34 45795 non-GM02LC11114 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 78 249 targeted 45795 non-GM02LC11114 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 76 targeted alanine 10811non- GM02LC12622 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 46 targeted 10811 non-GM02LC12622 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 218 targeted alanine 10811non- GM02LC12622 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 525 targeted 45897 non-GM02LC15313 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 137 targeted alanine 45897non- GM02LC15313 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53 84 targeted 46405 non-GM02LC17485 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 118 targeted 46515 non-GM02LC17556 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 179 targeted alanine 46515non- GM02LC17556 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 48 179 targeted 84198 non-GM02LC21368 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 59 383 targeted alanine 84198non- GM02LC21368 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 82 targeted 84198 non-GM02LC21368 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 903 targeted 46850 non-GM02LC44512 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 66 targeted 46850 non-GM02LC44512 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 67 targeted 47159 non-NZ_AAAU02000016.150 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 74 targeted 47159non- NZ_AAAU02000016.150 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 103 targeted47159 non- NZ_AAAU02000016.150 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 65 targeted59851 non- S_pp015018333r asparagine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 143 targeted59851 non- S_pp015018333r phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 174 targetedalanine 59851 non- S_pp015018333r tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 102targeted 59851 non- S_pp015018333r 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 45 114targeted proline 47566 plastidic Sll0080 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC31 60 84265 plastidic Sll0228 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 76 31984265 plastidic Sll0228 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 58 84441plastidic Sll0240 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 40 49143 plastidicSll0248 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 128 alanine 49143 plastidicSll0248 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 40 277 84865 plastidic Sll0281alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 34 84869 plastidic Sll0378 serineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 126 50104 non- Sll0420 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 31 49 targeted alanine 50104 non- Sll0420 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 36 94 targeted 85510 plastidic Sll0593 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC54 140 50950 non- Sll0682 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 90 targeted50950 non- Sll0682 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 92 targeted proline51198 non- Sll0816 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 318 targeted 51198non- Sll0816 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 110 targeted 51198 non-Sll0816 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 198 targeted 51198 non- Sll0816tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 88 targeted 51268 plastidic Sll0891aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 90 176 51268 plastidic Sll0891 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 118 alanine 51268 plastidic Sll0891 serineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 95 52246 mitochondrial Sll0934 aspartate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 61 94 52364 non- Sll0945 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 86targeted 52634 mitochondrial Sll1031 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 61317 52634 mitochondrial Sll1031 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 128alanine 52634 mitochondrial Sll1031 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 6785723 mitochondrial Sll1032 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 106 52660plastidic Sll1056 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 75 11211 mitochondrialSll1108 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 137 11211 mitochondrial Sll11085-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 103 proline 53456 non- Sll1393 asparagineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 264 targeted 53456 non- Sll1393 tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 82 129 targeted 53878 mitochondrial Sll1443 aspartateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 119 54337 mitochondrial Sll1450 glycine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 36 102 54337 mitochondrial Sll1450 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBILC 32 42 alanine 54337 mitochondrial Sll1450 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC24 83 54337 mitochondrial Sll1450 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 9254452 plastidic Sll1522 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 230 54452plastidic Sll1522 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 103 proline 11423mitochondrial Sll1545 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 50 54804 non-Sll1546 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 102 targeted 54804 non- Sll1546phenylalanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 53 targeted 54804 non- Sll1546serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 45 targeted 85743 mitochondrial Sll1598aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 138 85743 mitochondrial Sll1598 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 113 alanine 55379 non- Sll1761 serine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 23 63 targeted 55379 non- Sll1761 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 39 141 targeted 85808 mitochondrial Sll1815 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 31 483 85808 mitochondrial Sll1815 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39122 85808 mitochondrial Sll1815 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 118 23885808 mitochondrial Sll1815 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 83 85808mitochondrial Sll1815 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 88 86447 plastidicSll1848 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 205 86447 plastidic Sll1848phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 318 alanine 86447 plastidic Sll1848serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 319 11471 mitochondrial Sll1917 aspartateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64 265 11471 mitochondrial Sll1917 citrullineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 71 11471 mitochondrial Sll1917 phenyl- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 32 56 alanine 11471 mitochondrial Sll1917 serine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 28 69 11471 mitochondrial Sll1917 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 35 60 55385 non- Sll1920 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 204targeted 55385 mitochondrial Sll1920 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 65142 86508 plastidic Sll2003 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 67 86540mitochondrial Slr0239 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 279 alanine 86540mitochondrial Slr0239 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 54 214 86820plastidic Slr0370 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 38 90 56153 plastidicSlr0597 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 38 56153 plastidic Slr0597 serineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 104 56153 plastidic Slr0597 5-oxo- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 40 96 proline 56894 mitochondrial Slr0710 asparagine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 49 215 56894 mitochondrial Slr0710 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 26 99 alanine 56894 mitochondrial Slr0710 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 37 80 87397 plastidic Slr0721 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 107alanine 57235 plastidic Slr0739 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 56 57235plastidic Slr0739 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 155 1305 57235plastidic Slr0739 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 71 alanine 57235plastidic Slr0739 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 166 57235 plastidicSlr0739 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 66 82 57235 plastidic Slr07395-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 130 proline 57679 mitochondrial Slr0782phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 38 alanine 87610 mitochondrial Slr0862serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 45 87655 plastidic Slr0966 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 77 87853 mitochondrial Slr1133 ornithine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 69 390 87853 mitochondrial Slr1133 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC26 69 58058 non- Slr1269 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 93 targeted58668 mitochondrial Slr1492 aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 139 58668mitochondrial Slr1492 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 35 alanine 88158mitochondrial Slr1509 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 94 alanine 88158mitochondrial Slr1509 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 67 86 88271 non-Slr1511 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 31 targeted alanine 88271 non-Slr1511 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 71 targeted 12070 mitochondrialSlr1655 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 60 alanine 12070 mitochondrialSlr1655 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 83 12070 mitochondrial Slr1655tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 104 58731 plastidic Slr1739 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 192 alanine 58731 plastidic Slr1739 serineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 99 58731 plastidic Slr1739 tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 73 163 58731 plastidic Slr1739 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46128 proline 58751 mitochondrial Slr1742 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC45 188 12140 mitochondrial Slr1791 citrulline ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 9559041 non- Slr1882 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 65 112 targeted 12341plastidic Slr2072 homo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 86 serine 12341mitochondrial Slr2072 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 65 59370 plastidicSlr2124 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 44 59370 plastidic Slr2124phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 69 alanine 59370 plastidic Slr2124tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 87 12698 non- TTC0019 phenyl- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 31 624 targeted alanine 12698 non- TTC0019 tyrosine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 157 378 targeted 12698 non- TTC0019 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 36 277 targeted proline 88526 non- TTC0239 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 35 136 targeted 61070 non- TTC0337 asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44216 targeted 61532 non- TTC0768 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 51 97targeted 88875 non- TTC0881 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 40 targeted88875 non- TTC0881 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 84 targeted 61553 non-TTC0917 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 37 targeted 61553 non- TTC0917serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 35 targeted 61723 non- TTC1193 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 133 targeted alanine 61723 non- TTC1193 tyrosineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53 103 targeted 62079 non- TTC1386 alanine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 54 91 targeted 62079 non- TTC1386 glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC230 978 targeted 62079 non- TTC1386 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 528targeted alanine 62079 non- TTC1386 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 117targeted 62079 non- TTC1386 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 829 targeted12974 non- TTC1550 alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 86 targeted 12974 non-TTC1550 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 266 targeted alanine 12974 non-TTC1550 serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 104 targeted 12974 non- TTC1550tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 213 targeted 12974 non- TTC1550 5-oxo-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 171 targeted proline 62160 non- TTC1918 aspartateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 141 targeted 62160 non- TTC1918 serine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 24 44 targeted 62244 non- XM_473199 aspartate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 53 91 targeted 62244 non- XM_473199 phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 31 44 targeted alanine 62244 non- XM_473199 tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 35 47 targeted 62244 non- XM_473199 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 86targeted proline 62524 non- Ybl021c glycine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 42 325targeted 62524 non- Ybl021c phenyl- ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 31 40 targetedalanine 62717 non- Ybr160w aspartate ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 53 86 targeted62717 non- Ybr160w tyrosine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 64 100 targeted 88879plastidic Ybr249c phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 210 5005 alanine 88879plastidic Ybr249c tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 159 2254 89317 non-Ybr296c 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 51 targeted proline 89395plastidic Ycl064c alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 51 89395 plastidicYcl064c glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 106 14275 plastidic Ydl159waspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 70 87 89483 plastidic Ydl188c homo-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 75 serine 89483 plastidic Ydl188c phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 41 alanine 89936 plastidic Ydl209c 5-oxo-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 46 97 proline 89973 plastidic Ydr007w phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 50 alanine 63544 plastidic Ydr046c tyrosineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 95 90103 plastidic Ydr183w serine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 25 80 90159 plastidic Ydr273w aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC23 52 90159 plastidic Ydr273w citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 34 36 90165non- Ydr507c aspartate ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 64 78 targeted 63745 plastidicYer014w asparagine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 159 63745 plastidic Yer014waspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 84 63745 plastidic Yer014w serineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 82 63803 plastidic Yer106w citrulline ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 34 85 63807 non- Yfl016c serine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 23 57targeted 63807 non- Yfl016c tyrosine ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 44 182 targeted64144 non- Yfl019c aspartate ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 103 305 targeted 64144non- Yfl019c phenyl- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 34 185 targeted alanine 90189plastidic Yfl030w alanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 33 90189 plastidicYfl030w glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 99 64148 plastidic Yfl054cphenylalanine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 39 64148 plastidic Yfl054c serineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 51 90278 plastidic Ygl096w 5-oxo- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 34 133 proline 64177 non- Ygl237c tyrosine ARA_LEAF Big35S LC45 166 targeted 64315 plastidic Ygr221c aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 5098 64315 plastidic Ygr221c 5-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 44 proline14715 plastidic Yhl013c phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 410 alanine 90284non- Yhr006w Phenyl- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 32 67 targeted alanine 90284non- Yhr006w tyrosine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 39 129 targeted 64546 plastidicYhr207c aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 81 64563 plastidic Yil074ccitrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 37 81 64563 plastidic Yil074c glycineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 57 94 90306 plastidic Yir038c aspartate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 49 72 90306 plastidic Yir038c citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC35 43 64964 plastidic Yjl073w aspartate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 62 14843non- Yjr130c phenyl- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 26 48 targeted alanine 90409plastidic Yjr148w citrulline ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 31 67 66274 non-Yjr153w aspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 149 targeted 66274 non- Yjr153wphenyl- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 51 targeted alanine 90602 plastidicYKL038W alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 45 90602 plastidic YKL038Waspartate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 125 90602 plastidic YKL038W serineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 57 90615 non- Ylr027c glycine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC41 69 targeted 91045 plastidic Ylr043c serine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 11091045 plastidic Ylr043c tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 40 94 91659plastidic Yml008c alanine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 52 91659 plastidicYml008c glycine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 96 91659 plastidic Yml008c homo-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 46 serine 91659 plastidic Yml008c 5-oxo- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 32 56 proline 91781 plastidic Yml083c alanine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 22 31 91785 plastidic Yml123c phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 3257 alanine 91785 plastidic Yml123c tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 44 6691958 plastidic Ymr013c tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 93 91973plastidic Ymr120c glycine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 39 92274 plastidicYmr150c phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 52 alanine 92325 plastidicYnl086w homo- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 37 serine 92339 plastidic Ynl101wtyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 43 92391 plastidic Ynl277w homo-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 214 1243 serine 92510 plastidic Yol130w alanineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 33 15179 plastidic Yol160w aspartate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 57 62 67968 non- Yor233w citrulline ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 36 92targeted 92540 plastidic Yor244w phenyl- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 423alanine 92540 plastidic Yor244w tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 85 92616non- Yor245c homo- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 29 61 targeted serine 92616 non-Yor245c serine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 24 82 targeted 92616 non- Yor245c5-oxo- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 35 145 targeted proline 92668 non- Ypl028wglycine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 43 82 targeted 93091 non- Ypr001w serineARA_LEAF Big35S GC 23 31 targeted 93218 non- Ypr138c aspartateARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 42 217 targeted 68413 non- Zm_4842_BE510522 phenyl-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 242 targeted alanine 68413 non- Zm_4842_BE510522serine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 95 targeted 68413 non- Zm_4842_BE510522tyrosine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 67 154 targeted 68413 non- Zm_4842_BE5105225-oxo- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 173 targeted proline

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minumum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, given aspercent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.1.3] to [0515.1.1.3] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0505.1.1.1] to [0515.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs

[0000.1.1.4] to [0514.1.4.4].to a further process for the production ofthe fine chemical threonine as defined below and correspondingembodiments as described herein as follows.

[0001.1.1.4] to [0006.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0001.1.1.1] to [0006.1.1.1] above.

Following the approach of deregulating specific enzymes in the aminoacid biosynthetic pathway an increase of the levels of free threonine isdisclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,942,660 which is achieved by overexpressionof either a wild-type or deregulated aspartate kinase, homoserinedehydrogenase or threonine synthase.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0008.1.1.1] above.

As described above, the essential amino acids are necessary for humansand many mammals, for example for livestock. Threonine is an importantconstituent in many body proteins and is necessary for the formation oftooth enamel protein, collagen and elastin, which both needed forhealthy skin and wound healing. It is a precursor to the amino acidsglycine and serine. It acts as a lipotropic in controlling fat build-upin the liver. Threonine is an immune stimulant because it promotesthymus growth and activity. It is a component of digestive enzymes andimmune secretions from the gut, particularly mucins. It has been used asa supplement to help alleviate anxiety and some cases of depression. Inanimal production, as an important essential amino acid, threonine isnormally the second limiting amino acid for pigs and the third limitingamino acid for chicken (Gallus gallus f. domestica, e.g. laying hen orbroiler).

[0010.1.1.4] to [0011.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0010.1.1.1] to [0011.1.1.1] above.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of threonine, especially L-threonine.Threonine is with methionine and lysine (depending on the organism) oneof the amino acids, which are most frequently limiting.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.1.1] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of threonine, or, in other words, of the “finechemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.4.4] to [0514.1.1.4] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 4of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.4.4] to[0514.1.1.4]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.4.4] to [0514.1.1.4] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of paragraphs or sections [0014.1.4.4] and[0015.1.4.4], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.4.4] to[0514.1.1.4], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.4.4] and [0015.1.4.4].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “threonine” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 4 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “threonine”. In one embodiment, the termthreonine or the term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphsor sections [0014.1.4.4] to [0514.1.1.4] at least one chemical compoundwith an activity of the above mentioned threonine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.4.4] to [0514.1.1.4] threonine, preferablythe L-enantiomer of threonine, its salts, ester or amides in free formor bound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical”means threonine or its salts, in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means the L-enantiomer ofthreonine. On the other hand in case “threonine” is stated it meansthreonine itself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound form,preferably the L-enantiomer of threonine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “threonine”means the Lenantiomer of threonine in free form. In another preferredembodiment “threonine” means the Lenantiomer of threonine in bound form.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.4.4] to[0514.1.1.4]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.4.4] to [0514.1.4.4] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of section [0014.1.4.4] or section[0015.1.4.4], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.4.4] to[0514.1.1.4], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.4.4].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprisingthreonine, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g09680-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of secindependent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betahydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of peptide ABC        transporter in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Chaperone protein CIpB in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase small subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor histidine kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1108-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of restriction alleviation protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1930-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of D-serine dehydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Lasparaginase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3442-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3646-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit beta in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4250-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain amino acid ABC        transporter ATP-binding protein in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylaminoimidazole        carboxylase catalytic subunit in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ferredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr0383-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of kinase in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of argininosuccinate lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0881-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate carboxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YEL030C-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr131c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL127W-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate aminotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial dicarboxylate        transporter in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 4, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 4; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 4, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of threonine or a composition comprising        threonine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 4, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 4, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 4, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 4;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        4, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 4; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

The term “increasing or generating of the expression of” may also beinterchanged by the term “overexpressing”.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 4.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 4, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase smallsubunit, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,argininosuccinate lyase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase,At1g09680-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system,AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b1108-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2360-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3442-protein, b3646-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4056-protein, b4250-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor, CDP-d iacylglycerolserine O-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, Chaperone protein CIpB,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA helicase II, DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase,elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial commonantigen polymerase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,ferredoxin, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycogen (starch) synthase,glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, heat shockprotein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histoneacetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase,hydrolase, isochorismate synthase, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, kinase,L-asparaginase, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methyltransferase, mitochondrialdicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, oxireductase, peptidase, permeaseprotein of peptide ABC transporter, phosphate transporter,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit, photosystemII protein, polyphosphate kinase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, restriction alleviation protein,sec-independent protein translocase, sensor histidine kinase, serineprotease, sll0418-protein, slr0383-protein, succinyl-CoA synthetase betachain, thioredoxin, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transportprotein, TTC0881-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein,ydr183w-protein, YEL030C-A-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,yhr131c-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, YKL038W-protein, zinc fingerprotein, or Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, which respectively encode aprotein comprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence asshown in Table I, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whichrespectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted inTable II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragmentthereof, and/or which respectively can be amplified with the primer setshown in Table III, application no. 4, column 8, are also referred to as“FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit,3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase smallsubunit, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,argininosuccinate lyase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase,At1g09680-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system,AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b1108-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2360-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3442-protein, b3646-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4056-protein, b4250-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, Chaperone protein CIpB,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA helicase II, DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase,elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial commonantigen polymerase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,ferredoxin, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycogen (starch) synthase,glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, heat shockprotein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histoneacetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase,hydrolase, isochorismate synthase, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, kinase,L-asparaginase, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methyltransferase, mitochondrialdicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, oxireductase, peptidase, permeaseprotein of peptide ABC transporter, phosphate transporter,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit, photosystemII protein, polyphosphate kinase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, restriction alleviation protein,sec-independent protein translocase, sensor histidine kinase, serineprotease, sll0418-protein, slr0383-protein, succinyl-CoA synthetase betachain, thioredoxin, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transportprotein, TTC0881-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein,ydr183w-protein, YEL030C-A-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,yhr131c-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, YKL038W-protein, zinc fingerprotein, or Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, the respective proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acidsequences as shown in Table I, application no. 4, column 5 or 8,(preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or fragmentthereof, the respective protein comprising a respective polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or a homolog orfragment thereof, the respective protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence as shown in Table IV,application no. 4, column 8, and/or the respective protein comprising atleast one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 4,column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical Related Protein” or“FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of threonine, by increasing or generating one or moreactivities, especially selected from the group consisting of(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit,3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, ABCtransporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase small subunit,acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,argininosuccinate lyase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase,At1g09680-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system,AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b1108-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2360-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3442-protein, b3646-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4056-protein, b4250-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, Chaperone protein CIpB,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA helicase II, DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase,elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial commonantigen polymerase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,ferredoxin, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycogen (starch) synthase,glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, heat shockprotein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histoneacetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase,hydrolase, isochorismate synthase, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, kinase,L-asparaginase, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methyltransferase, mitochondrialdicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, oxireductase, peptidase, permeaseprotein of peptide ABC transporter, phosphate transporter,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit, photosystemII protein, polyphosphate kinase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, restriction alleviation protein,sec-independent protein translocase, sensor histidine kinase, serineprotease, sll0418-protein, slr0383-protein, succinyl-CoA synthetase betachain, thioredoxin, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transportprotein, TTC0881-protein, uroporphyrin-111 C-methyltransferase,valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein,ydr183w-protein, YEL030C-A-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,yhr131c-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, YKL038W-protein, zinc fingerprotein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, which is conferred by one ormore FCRPs or the gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example bythe gene product of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotideselected from the group as shown in Table I, application no. 4, column 5or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or afragment thereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected fromthe group as shown in Table I, application no. 4, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or by one or more protein(s) each comprising a polypeptideselected from the group as depicted in Table II, application no. 4,column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or a protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase smallsubunit, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,argininosuccinate lyase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase,At1g09680-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system,AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b1108-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2360-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3442-protein, b3646-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4056-protein, b4250-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor, CDP-diacylglycerolserine O-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, Chaperone protein CIpB,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA helicase II, DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase,elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial commonantigen polymerase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,ferredoxin, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycogen (starch) synthase,glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, heat shockprotein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histoneacetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase,hydrolase, isochorismate synthase, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, kinase,L-asparaginase, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methyltransferase, mitochondrialdicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, oxireductase, peptidase, permeaseprotein of peptide ABC transporter, phosphate transporter,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit, photosystemII protein, polyphosphate kinase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, restriction alleviation protein,sec-independent protein translocase, sensor histidine kinase, serineprotease, sll0418-protein, slr0383-protein, succinyl-CoA synthetase betachain, thioredoxin, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transportprotein, TTC0881-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein,ydr183w-protein, YEL030C-A-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,yhr131c-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, YKL038W-protein, zinc fingerprotein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, for example of the respectivepolypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 and 8,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respective polypeptidecomprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequences as shownin Table IV, application no. 4, column 8, or the respective polypeptidecomprising at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV,application no. 4, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g09680-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of peptide ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Chaperone protein        CIpB non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase small subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor histidine        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a succinyl-CoA        synthetase beta chain non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1108-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a restriction        alleviation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1930-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a D-serine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-asparaginase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3442-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3646-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP synthase        subunit beta non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4250-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ferredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr0383-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a argininosuccinate        lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid ABC transporter permease protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0881-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YEL030C-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr131c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL127W-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate        aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        dicarboxylate transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 4, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 4; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;

non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably amicroorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a partthereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of threonine, or a composition comprising        threonine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g09680-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosy) transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of peptide ABC        transporter in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Chaperone protein CIpB in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase small subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betagalactosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor histidine kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1108-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of restriction alleviation protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1930-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Dserine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-asparaginase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3442-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3646-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit beta in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4250-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain amino acid ABC        transporter ATP-binding protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylaminoimidazole        carboxylase catalytic subunit in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ferredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr0383-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of kinase in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of argininosuccinate lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0881-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YEL030C-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr131c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL127W-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate aminotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial dicarboxylate        transporter in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 4, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 4; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 4, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 4, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 4, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 4, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 4, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 4; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 4, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of threonine, or a composition comprising        threonine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g09680-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of peptide ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Chaperone protein        CIpB in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase small subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor histidine        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a succinyl-CoA        synthetase beta chain in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1108-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a restriction        alleviation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1930-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a D-serine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-asparaginase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3442-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3646-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP synthase        subunit beta in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4250-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ferredoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr0383-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a kinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a argininosuccinate        lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid ABC transporter permease protein in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0881-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YEL030C-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr131c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL127W-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate        aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        dicarboxylate transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of threonine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 4, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 4; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 4, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;

in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof;preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of threonine, or a composition comprising        threonine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 4, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 4.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 4, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 4.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 4, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 4.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.1.4] to [0066.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0039.1.1.1] to [0066.1.1.1 ]above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.1.4] to [0072.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0068.1.1.1] to [0072.1.1.1] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For the avoidance ofdoubt, the term “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” are interchangeable.)

[0074.1.1.4] to [0075.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0074.1.1.1] to [0075.1.1.1] above.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequences ofan range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the three aminoacids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is aware of thefact that there is not a need for such short sequences in the expressionof the genes.

[0077.1.1.4] to [0078.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0077.1.1.1] to [0078.1.1.1] above.

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced and expressedin plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respectiveline in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated, or aredirectly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if for thenucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6 theterm “mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.1.4] to [0083.1.1.4] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0080.1.1.1] to [0083.1.1.1] above.

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 4,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 4 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 4, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.1.4] to [0092.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0089.1.1.1] to [0092.1.1.1] above.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalthreonine leads to an enhanced production of the respective finechemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%,30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, morepreferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of therespective fine chemical threonine in comparison to the wild-type asdefined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of the activityof a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 4, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or theircombination can be achieved by joining the protein to a respectivetransit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial”is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in threonine,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, conferred a production of or anincrease in threonine,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organismas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 19 to 26-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 100 -percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, partitularly in a range of 16 to 54 -percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g09680-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g09680, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 353, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 352, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 352 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 353, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityAt1g09680-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to69-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide At1g31230, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 628, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 627,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 627 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 628, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 231 to 2283-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to84-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 144-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g48040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 813, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 812, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 812 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 813, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityprotein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to88-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to127-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 302-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g25070, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 1299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1299, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to148-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to74-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g20910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22922, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CCAAT-binding transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 52-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1815 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 83-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27540, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68778, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68777 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68778, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to130-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 672-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 92-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g18880,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24233, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24232 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24233, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 75-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to265-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to97-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 102-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gibberellin20-oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g07200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 24493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gibberellin 20-oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 54-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g13280, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 93452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93451, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 93451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 93452, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aspartate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to356-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At5g39950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 69575, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 69574, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 69574 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 69575, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to23-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5319, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to60-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc finger protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5494, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc finger protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to578 percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 70584, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 41-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 33 to 157-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a secindependentprotein translocase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 26197, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26196 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sec-independentprotein translocase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to55-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a beta-hydroxylase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 19 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation facforTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 121-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2521, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 27883, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27882 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 27883, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the threonine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 116-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 61-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6076, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6075 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to249-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permease protein ofpeptide ABC transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3086, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 93533, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93532,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 93532 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 93533, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof peptide ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to34-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3135,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 72347, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72346, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 72346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.72347, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GDP-mannose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,partitularly in a range of 21 to 25-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoA hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28739, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28738 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28739, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 139-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 42-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homoserinedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3546,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6269, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6268, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6269, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homoserine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 1222-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to170-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to136-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a peptidase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 74663, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74662, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 74662 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74663, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity peptidase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to35-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Chaperone proteinCIpB, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6093,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 33597, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33596 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33597, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Chaperone protein CIpB is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 56-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6864, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34205, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34204,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34204 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34205, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to68-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AX653549-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AX653549, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AX653549-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to50-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to123-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetolactatesynthase small subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0078,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6819, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6818 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6819, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetolactate synthase small subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 83-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydrolipoamideacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0115,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 35367, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35366, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35366 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.35367, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 50-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 127-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine protease, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serineprotease is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the threonine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 144-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0221, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35591, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35590 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35591,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 53-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a beta-galactosidase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0344, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 35734, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35733 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35734, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity beta-galactosidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to41-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 36 to 157-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to123-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 76-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sensor histidinekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0695, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 93679, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93678, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 93678 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 93679,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sensor histidine kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 50-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a succinyl-CoAsynthetase beta chain, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0728,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 93794, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93793, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 93793 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.93794, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 50-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to355-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0980, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36810, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36809 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36810,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoanhydride phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 117-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the threonine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 144-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1108-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1108, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 36938, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36937, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36937 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36938, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1108-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to59-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a restrictionalleviation protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1348,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 77769, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77768, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77768 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.77769, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity restriction alleviation protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 412 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1445-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1445-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to72-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADP-dependent malicenzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1479, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 77775, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77774 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 77775,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADP-dependent malic enzyme is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 71 to 160-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the threonine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 93-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1670-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1670-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to47-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1854, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 8364, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8363 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8364, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity pyruvatekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, For example, an increase of the threonine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 121-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1930-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1930, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 79182, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 79181, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 79181 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 79182, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1930-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to77-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to157-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2360-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2360, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39220, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39219, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39219 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39220, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity B2360-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to27-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a D-serinedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2366, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 79343, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79342, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79342 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 79343,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity D-serine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 81-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to74-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2405, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39256, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39255 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39256,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 28-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2513-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2513-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the threonine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 74-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2613-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2613-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to54-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2714, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40742, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40742,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 68-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2739-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2739-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to74-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 59-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2812-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2812-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to44-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2812-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2812-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to59-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2913, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81989, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81988, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81988 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81989,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 200-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-asparaginase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B2957, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 41500, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 41499, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 41499 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41500, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity L-asparaginase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to72-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycoprotease, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3064, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42047, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42046, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42046 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42047, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycoprotease is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to76-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3083-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3083, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82425, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82424, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82424 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82425, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3083-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to46-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to141-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3429, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 94052, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94051, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94051 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94052, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to60-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3442-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3442, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 94381, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 94380, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94380 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94381, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3442-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to44-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a valine-pyruvatetransaminase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3572, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10173, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10172 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10173,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity valine-pyruvate transaminase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 80 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3646-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3646, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 83430, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 83429, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 83429 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83430, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3646-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to35-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP synthase subunitbeta, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3732, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 43249, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43248, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 43248 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43249,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ATP synthase subunit beta is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 37-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydroxyaciddehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3771, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10253, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10252 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10253,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydroxyacid dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 72 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ketol-acidreductoisomerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3774,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94387, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94386 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.94387, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ketol-acid reductoisomerase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 91-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enterobacterialcommon antigen polymerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3793,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 43801, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43800, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 43800 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.43801, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enterobacterial common antigen polymeraseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 70-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA helicase II, orif the activity of the polypeptide B3813, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 43840, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 43839, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 43839 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43840, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA helicase II is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to94-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3872, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 83822, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83821 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83822,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 51 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to68-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B4024, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 83836, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 83835, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 83835 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83836, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aspartate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to1969-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to213-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4056-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4056, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 94543, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 94542, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94542 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94543, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4056-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to43-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4250-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4250, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 94736, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 94735, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94735 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94736, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4250-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to60-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45321 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyltransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 95-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to83-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 112-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin Dis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 60-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0170, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 48139, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 48138, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 48138 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 48139, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity heat shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For exampie, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to96-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polyphosphatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0290, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 49829, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 49828 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49829,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polyphosphate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 53-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched chain aminoacid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll0374, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94742, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94741,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94741 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94742, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity branched chainamino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 21 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a uroporphyrin-IIIC-methyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0378,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84870, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84869, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84869 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.84870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 83-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll0418-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0418, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 94943, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94942, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94942 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94943, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sll0418-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 30-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to91-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0891, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 51269, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 51268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51269,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 23 to 61-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Sll0901, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 51633, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51632, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51632 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51633, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 78-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0945, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 52365, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52364, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 52364 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52365, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For exampie, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to56-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen (starch)synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1393, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53457, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53456 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53457,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycogen (starch) synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 84-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a nitrate/nitritetransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1450,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54337 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.54338, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity nitrate/nitrite transport protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 40-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbamoylphosphatesynthase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1498,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95048, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 95047 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.95048, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 30-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1545, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11424, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11423 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11424,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 42-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1598, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85744, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85743 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85744, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 21 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 67-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ferredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Slr0150, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 95528, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 95527, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 95527 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95528, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ferredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to53-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a slr0383-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Slr0383, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 95745, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95744, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 95744 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95745, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity slr0383-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to35-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0597,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56154, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56153 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.56154, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity bifunctional purine biosynthesis proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 35-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Slr0657, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 95858, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95857, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 95857 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95858, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aspartate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to46-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 79-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a kinase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Slr0862, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 87611, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 87610, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 87610 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87611, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, For example, an increase of the threonine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 45-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a argininosuccinatelyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1133, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87854, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87853, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87853 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87854,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity argininosuccinate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 23 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 512-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisionprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0035, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 60302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.60302, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 102-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched-chain aminoacid ABC transporter permease protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0216, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 60860, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60859,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60859 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 60860, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity branched-chainamino acid ABC transporter permease protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 18 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC0881protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC0881, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 88876, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88875, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 88875 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88876, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC0881-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to34-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a metal-dependenthydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity metal-dependent hydrolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 94-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 82-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yal038w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 96023, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96022, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 96022 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 96023,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 23 to 101-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl021 c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62525, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62524 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62525, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 83-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrol protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr160w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division control protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 60-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr218c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 96780, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96779, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 96779 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.96780, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ycl027w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ycl027w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 96981, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96980, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 96980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 96981,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ycl027w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 19 to 26-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr044w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63335, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63334 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63335, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 74 to 194-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr183w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydr183w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90104, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90103 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90104,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr183w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 17 to 53-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hexose transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr342c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 96987, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96986, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 96986 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 96987,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hexose transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 92-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YEL030C-A-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yel030c-a, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 97295, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97294, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97294 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97295,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YEL030C-A-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hexose transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yel069c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 97299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97298, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97299,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hexose transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yfl054c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl054c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64149, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64148 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64149,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yfl054c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 16 to 23-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygl237c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygl237c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64178, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64177 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64178,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl237c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 27 to 84-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhr131c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhr131c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 97621, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97620, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97620 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97621,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhr131c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 31 to 32-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYil053w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14770, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14769,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14769 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14770, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to46-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yil074c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64564, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64563, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64563 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64564, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 34-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yir038c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 90307, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90306, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90306 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90307, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 25-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DnaJ-like chaperone,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl073w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64965,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DnaJ-like chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YJL127W-A-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl127w-a, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 97632, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97631, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97631 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97632,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YJL127W-A-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 61-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hexose transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl219w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 97636, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97635, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97635 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97636,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hexose transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 157-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homoserinedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr139c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 14886, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14885, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14885 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14886, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homoserine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 923-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched chainaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr148w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90410, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90409 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90410, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched chain aminotransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 59-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YKL038W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide YKL038W, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90603,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YKL038W-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 16 to 45-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxykinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykr097w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98075, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.98076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1percent, partitularly in a range of 17 to 35-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartateaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr027c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90616, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90615, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90615 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90616, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aspartate aminotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 111-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mitochondrialdicarboxylate transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideYlr348c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 98244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98243,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98243 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98244, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity mitochondrialdicarboxylate transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to68-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatetransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml123c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO.

91786, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 91785, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 91785 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 91786, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity phosphate transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thethreonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to60-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yol045w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 67685, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67684, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67684 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 67685,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the threonine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 32 to 56-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histoneacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor244w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92541, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92541, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity histone acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 24-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ypr119w, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 98446, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 98445, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 4,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 98445 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98446, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the threonine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 37-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of threonine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 4, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,For example, an increase of the threonine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 78-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.1.4] to [0103.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0096.1.1.1] to [0103.1.1.1] above.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g09680 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g09680-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g09680-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g09680, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g09680, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g09680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g09680, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g09680-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g09680-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.352, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g31230 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g31230, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g31230, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g31230, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g31230, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by agene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 627, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inthreonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48040, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.812, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g25070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g25070, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1298, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g20910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CCAAT-binding transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g20910, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g27540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68777, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g18880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g18880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g07200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of gibberellin 20-oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g07200, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.24492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g13280 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of aspartate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g13280, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g13280, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g13280, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g13280, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aspartate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 93451,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g39950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g39950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 69574,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc finger protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerolserineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inthreonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of sec-independent protein translocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sec-independent protein translocase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2521 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 27882, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of acyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3086 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of permease protein of peptide ABCtransporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “permease protein of peptide ABC transporter”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3086, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3086, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3086, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3086, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of peptide ABC transporter”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “permease protein of peptide ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 93532, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3135 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of GDP-mannose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GDP-mannose dehydrogenase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GDP-mannose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GDP-mannose dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 72346, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3159 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28738, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3546 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of homoserine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homoserine dehydrogenase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3546, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3546, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3546, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3546, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homoserine dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 6268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5579 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of peptidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “peptidase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “peptidase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “peptidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74662,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6093 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of Chaperone protein CIpB.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Chaperone protein CIpB”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Chaperone protein CIpB”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Chaperone protein CIpB”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.33596, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6864 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in F. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34204, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AX653549-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0078 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetolactate synthase small subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetolactate synthase small subunit”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0078, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0078, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0078, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0078, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetolactate synthase small subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetolactate synthase smallsubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0115 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0115, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0115, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0115, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0115, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 35366, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0221, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0344 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of beta-galactosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-galactosidase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0344, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control. The nucleicacid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shown in therespective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, has beenpublished in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0348, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in threoninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in threoninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0695 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sensor histidine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sensor histidine kinase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0695, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0695, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0695, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0695, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sensor histidine kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sensor histidine kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 93678, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0728 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0728, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0728, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0728, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0728, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 93793, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in threoninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0980 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0980, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0980, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0980, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0980, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 36809, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1108 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1108-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1108-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1108, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1108, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1108, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1108, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1108-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1108-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36937,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of restriction alleviation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “restriction alleviation protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1348, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1348, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1348, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “restriction alleviation protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “restriction alleviation protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77768, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol. The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1479 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADP-dependent malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1479, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1854 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1854, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8363,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1930 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1930-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1930-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1930, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1930-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1930-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79181,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2360 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2360-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2360-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2360-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2360-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2366 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of D-serine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “D-serine dehydratase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2366, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2366, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2366, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2366, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “D-serine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “D-serine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79342, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2405 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2405, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2613-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2714 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2714, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-Derythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in threoninecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2913 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2913, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2913, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2913, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2913, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81988, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2957 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-asparaginase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-asparaginase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2957, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2957, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2957, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2957, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-asparaginase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “L-asparaginase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41499,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3064 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycoprotease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycoprotease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3064, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3064, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3064, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3064, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycoprotease”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycoprotease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3083 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3083-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3083-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3083, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3083-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3083-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3429 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3429, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3429, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3429, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3429, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.94051, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3442 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3442-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3442-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3442, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3442, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3442, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3442, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3442-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3442-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94380,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3572 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of valine-pyruvate transaminase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3572, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3572, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3572, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3572, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3646 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3646-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3646-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3646, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3646, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3646, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3646, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3646-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3646-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83429,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3732 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP synthase subunit beta.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP synthase subunit beta”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3732, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3732, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3732, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3732, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP synthase subunit beta”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP synthase subunit beta”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 43248, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3771 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dihydroxyacid dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3771, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3774 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ketol-acid reductoisomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3774, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3774, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3774, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3774, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3793 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of enterobacterial common antigen polymerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enterobacterial common antigen polymerase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3793, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3793, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enterobacterial common antigen polymerase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43800, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3813 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA helicase II.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA helicase II”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3813, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3813, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3813, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3813, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA helicase II”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA helicase II”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43839,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3872 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3872, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4024 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aspartate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4024, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4024, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4024, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4024, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aspartate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83835,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4056 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4056-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4056-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4056, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4056, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4056, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4056-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4056-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4250 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4250-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4250-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4250, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4250, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4250, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4250-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4250-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94735,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0170 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of heat shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0170, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0170, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0170, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0170, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.48138, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 5110290 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of polyphosphate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polyphosphate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0290, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0290, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0290, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0290, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.49828, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0374 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-bindingprotein

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-bindingprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0374, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0374, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0374, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0374, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched chain amino acid ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94741, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inthreonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0378 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0378, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0378, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0378, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0378, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 84869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0418 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0418-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll0418-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0418, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0418, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0418, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0418, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0418-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll0418-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94942,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 5110816, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0891 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0891, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.51268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0901 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalyticsubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalyticsubunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0901, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0901, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0901, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0901, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalyticsubunit”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphoribosylaminoimidazolecarboxylase catalytic subunit”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51632, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inthreonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0945 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0945, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0945, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0945, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0945, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.52364, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1393 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen (starch) synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen (starch) synthase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1393, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen (starch) synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen (starch) synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1498 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1498, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1545 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione 5-transferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1545, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutathione S-transferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1598 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1598, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC metal ion transporter substratebinding protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85743, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inthreonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0150 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ferredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ferredoxin”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0150, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0150, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0150, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0150, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ferredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “ferredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 95527,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0383 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of slr0383-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “slr0383-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0383, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0383, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0383, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0383, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr0383-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “slr0383-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 95744,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0597 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0597, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0657 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of aspartate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0657, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0657, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0657, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0657, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “aspartate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.95857, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control. The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0862 fromSynechocystis sp., e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 ofTable I, application no. 4, has been published in C. And the activity ofthe gene product thereof is the activity of kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0862, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0862, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0862, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0862, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “kinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 87610,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1133 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of argininosuccinate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “argininosuccinate lyase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1133, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1133, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1133, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1133, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “argininosuccinate lyase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “argininosuccinate lyase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 87853, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0035 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cell division protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0035, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0035, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.60301, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0216 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0216, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0216, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0216, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0216, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 60859, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inthreonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0881 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC0881-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC0881-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0881, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0881, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0881, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0881, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC0881-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC0881-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88875,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,has been published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yal038w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yal038w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal038w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal038w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yal038w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 96022,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl021c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021 c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62524, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division control protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr218c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate carboxylase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr218c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr218c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr218c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr218c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.96779, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl027w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ycl027w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ycl027w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ycl027w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl027w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl027w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr044w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr044w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr044w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr044w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr044w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol. The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr183w from Saccharomycescerevisiae, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 4, has been published in A. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of ydr183w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydr183w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr183w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr183w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr183w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr342c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of hexose transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hexose transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr342c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr342c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr342c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr342c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hexose transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “hexose transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 96986,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yel030c-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YEL030C-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YEL030C-A-protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yel030c-a, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel030c-a, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel030c-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yel030c-a, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YEL030C-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YEL030C-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.97294, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yel069c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of hexose transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hexose transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yel069c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel069c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel069c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yel069c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hexose transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “hexose transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 97298,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl054c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yfl054c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yfl054c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yfl054c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yfl054c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl237c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ygl237c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygl237c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr131c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yhr131c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhr131c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhr131c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr131c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr131c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr131c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr131c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhr131c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 97620,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil053w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yil053w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil053w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil053w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yil053w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14769, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil074c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yil074c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil074c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil074c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yil074c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 64563, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yir038c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutathione S-transferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yir038c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir038c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yir038c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yir038c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutathione 5transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.90306, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DnaJ-like chaperone”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl127w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YJL127W-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YJL127W-A-protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl127w-a, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl127w-a, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl127w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjl127w-a, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YJL127W-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YJL127W-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.97631, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl219w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of hexose transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hexose transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl219w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl219w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl219w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjl219w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hexose transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hexose transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.97635, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr139c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of homoserine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homoserine dehydrogenase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr139c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr139c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr139c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr139c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.14885, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr148w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of branched chain aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched chain aminotransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr148w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr148w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr148w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr148w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched chain aminotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched chain aminotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of YKL038W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YKL038W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YKL038W-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said YKL038W, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr097w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ykr097w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr097w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr097w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ykr097w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 98075, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr027c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of aspartate aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartate aminotransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr027c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr027c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr027c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr027c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate aminotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aspartate aminotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 90615, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr348c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr348c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr348c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr348c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr348c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “mitochondrial dicarboxylatetransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 98243, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in threonine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml123c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phosphate transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphate transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yml123c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml123c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml123c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml123c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphate transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.91785, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yol045w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yol045w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol045w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol045w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yol045w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 67684,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor244w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of histone acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone acetyltransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor244w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.92540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr119w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.4, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypr119w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 4, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr119w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr119w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 4,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypr119w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 98445,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in threonine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 4,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing threonine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 4, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 4, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in threonine compared with the wild typecontrol.

[0105.1.1.4] to [0107.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0105.1.1.1] to [0107.1.1.1] above.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical threonine, upon targeting to the plastids ormitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has the structure of therespective polypeptide described herein, in particular of thepolypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 4, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

[0109.1.1.4] to [0110.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0109.1.1.1] to [0110.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 3-phosphoglycerate        dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC        metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, ABC transporter        permease protein, acetolactate synthase small subunit,        acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,        argininosuccinate lyase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate        kinase, At1g09680-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein,        ATP synthase subunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport        system, AX653549-protein,b1003-protein, b1108p-rotein,        b1445-protein,b1522-protein,b1670-protein,b1930-protein,        b2360-protein, b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein,        b2739-protein, b2812-protein, b3083-protein, B3442-protein,        b3646-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4056-protein,        b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase,        bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase,        bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chain amino        acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, branched chain        aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter        permease protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CCAAT-binding        transcription factor, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase, cell division control protein, cell        division protein, Chaperone protein CIpB, coproporphyrinogen III        oxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,        dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,        DNA helicase II, DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase,        elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, ferredoxin, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glutathione        S-transferase, glycogen (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase,        glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, heat shock protein, heat        shock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histone        acetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, homoserine        dehydrogenase, hydrolase, isochorismate synthase, ketol-acid        reductoisomerase, kinase, L-asparaginase, major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic        enzyme, membrane transport protein, metal-dependent hydrolase,        methyltransferase, mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter,        monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, murein        transglycosylase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite        transport protein, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of        peptide ABC transporter, phosphate transporter, phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,        phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit,        photosystem II protein, polyphosphate kinase, protein kinase,        protein phosphatase, pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase,        restriction alleviation protein, sec-independent protein        translocase, sensor histidine kinase, serine protease,        sll0418-protein, slr0383-protein, succinyl-CoA synthetase beta        chain, thioredoxin, threonine synthase, transcription factor,        transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,        transport protein, TTC0881-protein, uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase, valine-pyruvate transaminase,        XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein, ydr183w-protein,        YEL030C-A-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,        yhr131c-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, YKL038W-protein, zinc finger        protein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or of a polypeptide as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4,        columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, and conferring the        production of or an increase in threonine, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in threonine, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned threonine        generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a threonine        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a threonine increasing activity, respectively, e.g.        of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated        in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5        or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding one or more        exogenous inducing factors to the non-human organism or parts        thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a threonine increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments;        and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a threonine        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a threonine increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        by adding positive expression or removing negative expression        elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used to either        introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants the 35S        enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor elements form        regulatory regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used        to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to activity of        positive elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced        in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be        identified in which the positive elements have be integrated        near to a gene of the invention, the expression of which is        thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced threonine production, respectively;        and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        threonine increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondrial” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a threonine increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4,        columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, if for the        corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in        column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is        indicated, in these organelles by the stable or transient        transformation, advantageously stable transformation, of        organelles, preferably plastids or mitochondria, with an        inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably in form of an        expression cassette containing said sequence leading to the        expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides of the invention        in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a threonine increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4,        columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, if for the        corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in        column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is        indicated, in these organelles by integration of a nucleic acid        of the invention into the genome of the respective organelle        under control of preferable a promoter selective for the        respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of threonine, respectively, after increasingthe expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide, non-targeted orin organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria, preferably plastids,or having the activity of a polypeptide having an activity as theprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4,column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increase of threonine,respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.1.4] to [0122.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0113.1.1.1] to [0122.1.1.1] above.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical threonine, respectively, by increase of expression or activityin the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in an organelle, such asplastids or mitochondria, can also be increased by introducing asynthetic transcription factor, which binds close to the coding regionof the gene encoding the protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and activates its transcription. A chimeric zinc finger proteincan be constructed, which comprises a specific DNA-binding domain and anactivation domain as e.g. the VP16 domain of Herpes Simplex virus. Thespecific binding domain can bind to the regulatory region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof. Theexpression of the chimeric transcription factor in a non-human organism,in particular in a plant, leads to a specific expression of the proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 99, 13296 (2002).

[0124.1.1.4] to [0127.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0124.1.1.1] to [0127.1.1.1] above.

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) threonine and ifdesired other amino acids, and/or other metabolites, in free or boundform.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 3 or of a        polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical threonine,        respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said fine chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound amino acids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.1.4] to [0139.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0131.1.1.1] to [0139.1.1.1] above.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 4, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 4,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 4;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 4.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 4 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 4, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8 or in Table II B, application no. 4,        column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8 or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 4, column 8        or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, in column 5 or        in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8 or in Table I B column        8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 4, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8,        or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 4.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 4, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.1.4] to [0155.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0144.1.1.1] to [0155.1.1.1] above.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant the sequentialarrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator, optionally otherregulatory elements and optionally targeting sequences in such a waythat each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequence can fulfill itsfunction in the expression of the encoding sequence in due manner. Inone embodiment the sequences preferred for operable linkage aretargeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization in organelles,like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequences for ensuringsubcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in thenucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may also be employed aswell as translation promoters such as the 5′ lead sequence in tobaccomosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        4, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nu oleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto. and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 4.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 4 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        4, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, optionally 3) nucleic acid molecule        encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal        transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit peptide;        which are operable linked and        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention        according to 2) does not consist of the sequence shown in Table        I A and/or I B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding        region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but        less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        4, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        4, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%,        98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II        A and/or II B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 4.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 4 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 352, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 352,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 352 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 352 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 352 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 627, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 627 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 812, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93451 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69574, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70583, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93532 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6268, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6268,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6268 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6268 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6268 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74662, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34204, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6818, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35366, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35366,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35366 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35366 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35366 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93678, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93793, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93793,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93793 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93793 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93793 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36937, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36937,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36937 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36937 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36937 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77768, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77768,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77768 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77768 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77768 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8363, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79181, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39219, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79342, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79342,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79342 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79342 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79342 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80906, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81988, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81988,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81988 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81988 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81988 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41499, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42046, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82424, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94051, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94380, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10172, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83429, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83429,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83429 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83429 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83429 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43248, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43248,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43248 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43248 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43248 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43800, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43839, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83835, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83835,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83835 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83835 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83835 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94542, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94735, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94735,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94735 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94735 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94735 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 48138, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94942, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94942,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94942 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94942 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94942 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51632, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51632,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51632 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51632 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51632 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52364, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95527, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95527,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95527 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95527 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95527 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95744, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95744,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95744 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95744 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95744 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95857, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95857,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95857 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95857 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95857 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87610, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87853, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87853,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87853 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87853 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87853 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60859, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88875, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88875,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88875 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88875 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88875 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96022, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96022,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96022 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96022 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96022 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96779, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96779,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96779 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96779 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96779 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96986, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96986,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96986 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96986 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96986 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97294, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97294,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97294 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97294 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97294 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big355, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97298, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97298,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97298 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97298 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97298 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big355, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big355, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig355; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97620, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97620,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97620 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97620 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97620 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14769, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64563, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90306, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90306,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90306 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90306 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90306 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97631, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97635, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14885, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90409, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90615, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90615,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90615 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90615 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90615 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98243, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98243,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98243 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98243 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98243 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91785, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67684, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67684,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67684 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67684 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67684 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98445, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 4, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 4, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 4, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.1.4] to [0170.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0165.1.1.1] to [0170.1.1.1] above.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 4, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        4, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.4.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 4, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 4.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 4, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 4 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 4.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 4 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 4 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 4, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        4, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);        or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        4, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        4, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.4.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 4, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 4.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 4, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 4.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 4.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 4 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 4 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.1.4] to [0209.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0181.1.1.1] to [0209.1.1.1] above.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase smallsubunit, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,argininosuccinate lyase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase,At1g09680-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system,AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b1108-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2360-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3442-protein, b3646-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4056-protein, b4250-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor, CDP-diacylglycerol -serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, Chaperone protein CIpB,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA helicase II, DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase,elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial commonantigen polymerase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,ferredoxin, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycogen (starch) synthase,glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, heat shockprotein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histoneacetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase,hydrolase, isochorismate synthase, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, kinase,L-asparaginase, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane transport protein,metal-dependent hydrolase, methyltransferase, mitochondrialdicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, oxireductase, peptidase, permeaseprotein of peptide ABC transporter, phosphate transporter,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase catalytic subunit, photosystemII protein, polyphosphate kinase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, restriction alleviation protein,sec-independent protein translocase, sensor histidine kinase, serineprotease, sll0418-protein, slr0383-protein, succinyl-CoA synthetase betachain, thioredoxin, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transportprotein, TTC0881-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein,ydr183w-protein, YEL030C-A-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein,yhr131c-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, YKL038W-protein, zinc fingerprotein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.1.4] to [0225.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0211.1.1.1] to [0225.1.1.1] above.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 4,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective amino acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

[0227.1.1.4] to [0239.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0227.1.1.1] to [0239.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 4, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 4, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 4, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the

Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.1.4] to [0245.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0241.1.1.1] to [0245.1.1.1] above.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.1.4] to [0266.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0247.1.1.1] to [0266.1.1.1] above.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector in which anucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to a targetingsequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targeting sequence. Afurther embodiment of the invention relates to a vector in which anucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.1.4] to [0273.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0268.1.1.1] to [0273.1.1.1] above.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid molecule hybridizingtherewith for the transformation of a microorganism or a plant cell,plant tissues or a part of a plant.

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 4,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, the plantcell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive material thereof, or partsthereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thethreonine is due to the generation or over-expression of one or morepolypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 4, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.4, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        4, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;

and

-   -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, if desired

-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising

-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and

-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        4, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired

-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]

or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        4, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 4.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 4 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.4.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 4, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.4.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 4.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 4 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 4 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    P1 (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in Table    II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table II    A, application no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4,    column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8, or a    homolog or a fragment thereof; P1 (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown    in Table I, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in    Table I A, application no. 4, column 5, or in Table I A, application    no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B, application no. 4, column 8,    preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment    thereof; P1 (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the    degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a polypeptide    sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 4,    preferably shown in Table II A, application no. 4, column 5, or in    Table II A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B,    application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]

or comprising an expression cassette comprising

-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        4, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 4, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        4, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 4, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 4, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 4, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 4,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 4, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 4, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 4, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 4, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 4, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        4, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        4, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 4.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 4 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.4.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 4, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 4, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.4.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 4.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 4 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 4,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 4 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.1.4] to [0299.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0291.1.1.1] to [0299.1.1.1] above.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 4, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.1.4] to [0304.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0301.1.1.1] to [0304.1.1.1] above.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 4, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 4, from which conserved regions, and in turn, degenerateprimers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, which show a verylittle variation in the amino acid in one particular position of severalhomologs from different origin. The consensus sequence and polypeptidemotifs shown in the respective line in column 8 of Table IV, applicationno. 4, are derived from such alignments of homologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 4,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 4, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 4, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.4, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 4, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 4,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.1.4] to [0321.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0309.1.1.1] to [0321.1.1.1] above.

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical threonine ascompared to a corresponding, e.g.

non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequenceswhich hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 4, columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions and whichencode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical threonine ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.1.4] to [0329.1.1.4] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0323.1.1.1] to [0329.1.1.1] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which is sufficientlycomplementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequences shown inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotide sequences shown inTable I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex.Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybridizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicalthreonine, respectively, after increasing the activity or an activity ofa gene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of a gene product,e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4,column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodiment expression either in thecytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted ortargeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical threonine ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, andoptionally, the activity thereof is selected from the group consistingof (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit,3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase smallsubunit, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,argininosuccinate lyase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase,At1g09680-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system,AX653549-protein,b1003-protein, b1108-protein,b1445-protein,b1522-protein,b1670-protein,b1930-protein, b2360-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3442-protein, b3646-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4056-protein, b4250-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, Chaperone protein CIpB,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA helicase II, DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase,elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial commonantigen polymerase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,ferredoxin, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycogen (starch) synthase,glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, heat shockprotein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histoneacetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase,hydrolase, isochorismate synthase, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, kinase,L-asparaginase, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane transport protein,metaldependent hydrolase, methyltransferase, mitochondrial dicarboxylatetransporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, mureintransglycosylase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transportprotein, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of peptide ABCtransporter, phosphate transporter, phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolecarboxylase catalytic subunit, photosystem II protein, polyphosphatekinase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate carboxylase,pyruvate kinase, restriction alleviation protein, sec-independentprotein translocase, sensor histidine kinase, serine protease,sll0418-protein, slr0383-protein, succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain,thioredoxin, threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptionalregulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein,TTC0881-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase, valine-pyruvatetransaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein, ydr183w-protein,YEL030C-A-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein, yhr131c-protein,YJL127W-A-protein, YKL038W-protein, zinc finger protein, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no.

4, columns 5 or 8, for example a fragment which can be used as a probeor primer or a fragment encoding a biologically active portion of thepolypeptide of the present invention or of a polypeptide used in theprocess of the present invention, i.e. having above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical threonine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequences determined from thecloning of the present protein-according-to-the-inventionencoding geneallows for the generation of probes and primers designed for use inidentifying and/or cloning its homologues from other cell types andorganisms. The probe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurring mutantsthereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of invention can beused in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 4, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical threonine itsfunction as a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms, planttissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant genera withvarying capability or potential for synthesis of the respective finechemical threonine. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to produce the finechemical threonine by using the nucleic acid of the invention or partsthereof as a probe to detect the amount of the nucleic acid of theinvention in the non-human organism or a part thereof in comparison toanother non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalthreonine as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, in particular increasing the activity as mentioned aboveor as described in the examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical threonine as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 3and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 4, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical threonine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

[0338.1.1.4] to [0339.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0338.1.1.1] to [0339.1.1.1] above.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 4,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.1.4] to [0343.1.1.4] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0341.1.1.1] to [0343.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule is preferablyat least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.1.1] above.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acidmolecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequencethat occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein). Preferably, thenucleic acid molecule encodes a natural protein having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical threonine as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof after increasing the expressionor activity thereof or the activity of a protein of the invention orused in the process of the invention, in an embodiment for exampleexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment bytargeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.1.1] above.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragments or homologs thereof.

[0349.1.1.4] to [0350.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0349.1.1.1] to [0350.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, but retain saidactivity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalthreonine as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, after increasing its activity for example in an embodimentby expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastidor mitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, theprotein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequenceshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5or 8.

8 0352.1.1.4] to [0357.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0352.1.1.1] to [0357.1.1.1] above.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.4, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.1.1] above.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.1.4] to [0363.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0361.1.1.1] to [0363.1.1.1] above.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these.

Allelic variants encompass in particular functional variants which canbe obtained by deletion, insertion or substitution of nucleotides fromthe sequences shown in the respective line, preferably in Table I,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or from thederived nucleic acid sequences, the intention being, however, that theenzymatic activity or the biological activity of the resulting proteinssynthesized is advantageously retained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleic acidmolecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides not shown inthe respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 4, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments or homologsthereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprises lessthan 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical threonine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8 expressedunder identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, orfragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA, single-strandedDNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence. Homologues of saidsequences are also understood as meaning derivatives, which comprisenoncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns, terminators,enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream of the nucleotidesequences stated can be modified by one or more nucleotidesubstitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without, however,interfering with the functionality or activity either of the promoters,the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatory region such asterminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are far away from theORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of the promoters isincreased by modification of their sequence, or that they are replacedcompletely by more active promoters, even promoters from heterologousorganisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in theart and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.1.4] to [0379.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0370.1.1.1] [0379.1.1.1] above.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical threonine in a non-human organism or a part thereof can beisolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), for example using theantibody of the present invention as described below, in particular, anantibody against proteins having (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase smallsubunit, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,argininosuccinate lyase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase,At1g09680-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP synthasesubunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport system,AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b1108-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2360-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3442-protein, b3646-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4056-protein, b4250-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalaspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein, branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, Chaperone protein CIpB,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, dihydroxyaciddehydratase, DNA helicase II, DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase,elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial commonantigen polymerase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,ferredoxin, GDP-mannose dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycogen (starch) synthase,glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl transferase, heat shockprotein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histoneacetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase,hydrolase, isochorismate synthase, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, kinase,L-asparaginase, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane transport protein,metaldependent hydrolase, methyltransferase, mitochondrial dicarboxylatetransporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, mureintransglycosylase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transportprotein, oxireductase, peptidase, permease protein of peptide ABCtransporter, phosphate transporter, phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolecarboxylase catalytic subunit, photosystem II protein, polyphosphatekinase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate carboxylase,pyruvate kinase, restriction alleviation protein, sec-independentprotein translocase, sensor histidine kinase, serine protease,sll0418-protein, slr0383-protein, succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain,thioredoxin, threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptionalregulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein,TTC0881-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase, valine-pyruvatetransaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein, ydr183w-protein,YEL030C-A-protein, yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein, yhr131c-protein,YJL127W-A-protein, YKL038W-protein, zinc finger protein, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein activity, respectively, or an antibodyagainst polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereofwhich can be produced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid ofthe present invention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of thisinvention (FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 4, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 4, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 4, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 4, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 4, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 4, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishes overthe sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 4, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In one embodiment,said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over the sequence shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 and 8by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10,15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are more than 40, 50,or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide ofthe invention distinguishes from the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 and 8 by not more than80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. Inanother embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not consistof the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 4, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical threonine in a non-humanorganism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a part thereof,being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process of the invention and having a sequence which distinguishesover the sequence as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99%identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs at least inone or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise aprotein of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II Aand/or II B, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 4, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

[0390.1.1.4] to [0391.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0390.1.1.1] to [0391.1.1.1] above.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 4, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.4, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 4, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.1.1] above.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.4, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 aminoacids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%,3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%, 2%, 3%4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4,column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acid moleculesand polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed such that theyield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desired compoundis improved.

[0399.1.1.4] to [0401.1.1.4] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0399.1.1.1] to [0401.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, or usedin the process of the invention, whereas a “non-inventive protein orpolypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.1.4] to [0409.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0403.1.1.1] to [0409.1.1.1] above.

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalthreonine its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical threonine.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemicalthreonine by using the respective antibody of the invention as a probeto detect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acidmolecule of the invention in a non-human organism in comparison toanother organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.1.4] to [0430.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0411.1.1.1] to [0430.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical threonine in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 3. Due to theabove-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical threonine contentin a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, due tomodulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 4, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 4, column 3-like activity is increased inthe cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially in organellessuch as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in the cytosol. Examplesare described above in context with the process of the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.1.1] above.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.1.4] to [0435.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraph see[0434.1.1.1] to [0435.1.1.1] above.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of threonine this canbe in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by thisprocess can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organisms eitherfrom the culture in which they grow or from the field. For example, thiscan be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction, saltprecipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plant parts,preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and the like.

[0440.1.1.4] to [0440.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0437.1.1.1] to [0440.1.1.1] above.

[0442.1.1.4] to [0454.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0442.1.1.1] to [0454.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 4, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.1.1] above.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 4, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        4, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.1.1] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 4, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 4 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 4 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 4, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 4, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 4, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 4,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.1.4] to [0482.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0462.1.1.1] to [0482.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of the fine chemical threonine

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 3-phosphoglycerate        dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC        metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, ABC transporter        permease protein, acetolactate synthase small subunit,        acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,        argininosuccinate lyase, aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate        kinase, At1g09680-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein,        ATP synthase subunit beta, ATP-binding component of a transport        system, AX653549-protein,b1003-protein,        b1108-protein,b1445-protein,        b1522-protein,b1670-protein,b1930-protein, b2360-protein,        b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2739-protein,        b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3442-protein, b3646-protein,        b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4056-protein, b4250-protein,        beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional        aspartokinase/homoserine dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine        biosynthesis protein, branched chain amino acid ABC transporter        ATP-binding protein, branched chain aminotransferase,        branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,        calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, cell        division control protein, cell division protein, chaperone        protein CIpB, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin D ,        D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, dihydrolipoamide        acetyltransferase, dihydroxyacid dehydratase, DNA helicase II,        DnaJ-like chaperone, D-serine dehydratase, elongation factor Tu,        enoyl-CoA hydratase, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,        eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, ferredoxin,        GDP-mannose dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase,        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase,        glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycogen (starch)        synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl        transferase, heat shock protein, heat shock transcription        factor, hexose transporter, histone acetyltransferase,        homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase, hydrolase,        isochorismate synthase, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, kinase,        L-asparaginase, major facilitator superfamily transporter        protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane transport        protein, metaldependent hydrolase, methyltransferase,        mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin,        monthiol glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADP-dependent        malic enzyme, nitrate/nitrite transport protein, oxireductase,        peptidase, permease protein of peptide ABC transporter,        phosphate transporter, phosphoanhydride phosphorylase,        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazole        carboxylase catalytic subunit, photosystem II protein,        polyphosphate kinase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,        pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, restriction alleviation        protein, sec-independent protein translocase, sensor histidine        kinase, serine protease, sll0418-protein, slr0383-protein,        succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain, thioredoxin, threonine        synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,        transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein,        TTC0881-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,        valine-pyruvate transaminase, XM_(—)473199-protein,        ycl027w-protein, ydr183w-protein, YEL030C-A-protein,        yfl054c-protein, ygl237c-protein, yhr131c-protein,        YJL127W-A-protein, YKL038W-protein, zinc finger protein, and        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a respective fine chemicalthreonine, which comprises

-   -   (A) (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.4, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.4, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.4;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        4, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 4; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of threonine or a        composition comprising threonine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering threonine inits free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        threonine produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms        or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 4, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 4,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 4,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 4, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 4,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 4;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 4;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 4, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in threonine production in a non-human organism, comprising thesteps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of threonine in a non-human organism or a        part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting with        the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of threonine in a        non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inthreonine after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or a part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material orpropagation material as claimed in item 15 or the host cell of item asclaimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell as claimed in item 10 to 11 for the production of plantresistant to a herbicide inhibiting the production of threonine.

[0483.1.1.4] to [0494.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0483.1.1.1] to [0494.1.1.1] above.

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23iiii) reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 62524, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 62712 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 62713 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 6818, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7076 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7077 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11423, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11465 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11466 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 352, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 380 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 381 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 5557,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6033 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6034 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 69, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 343 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 344 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Oryza sativa SEQ ID NO: 34301, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 34595 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 34596 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12974,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 13372 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 13373 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Zea mays SEQ ID NO: 68413, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 68531 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 68532 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.1.4] to [0499.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0496.1.1.1] to [0499.1.1.1] above.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Sown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 6818 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Glycine max,Oryza sativa, or Zea mays the vector DNA was treated with therestriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following the standard protocol (MBIFermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 62524 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 14885 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QIAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 6818.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QIAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.1.4] to [0503.1.1.4] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0501.1.1.1] to [0503.1.1.1] above. Table d showing results of plantanalyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max15187 non- 47266012_ threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 26 targetedSOYBEAN 69 non- 49747384_ threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 31 100 targetedSOYBEAN 16883 plastidic 59582753_ threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 54SOYBEAN 352 non- At1g09680 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 69 targeted627 non- At1g31230 threonine ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 231 2283 targeted 17968non- At1g36730 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 84 targeted 18070 non-At1g43850 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 144 targeted 812 non-At1g48040 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 24 88 targeted 18235 non-At1g48260 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 127 targeted 19419 non-At1g72770 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 302 targeted 1298 non-At2g25070 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 27 148 targeted 20346 non-At2g30540 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 74 targeted 22921 non-At3g20910 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 52 targeted 1815 non-At3g23000 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 83 targeted 68777 non-At3g27540 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 48 targeted 2573 non-At3g62930 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 28 49 targeted 2935 non-At3g62950 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 130 targeted 23482 non-At4g15660 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 31 672 targeted 3279 non-At4g15670 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 92 targeted 23844 non-At4g15690 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 26 59 targeted 24232 non-At4g18880 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 75 targeted 4040 non-At4g32480 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 265 targeted 24311 non-At4g34160 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 97 targeted 4348 non-At4g35310 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 102 targeted 24492 non-At5g07200 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 54 targeted 93451 non-At5g13280 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 356 targeted 25283 non-At5g16650 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 48 targeted 69574 non-At5g39950 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 23 targeted 5318 non-At5g57050 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 60 targeted 5493 non-At5g64920 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 578 targeted 70583 non- Avin-threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 41 targeted DRAFT_0035 5557 non- Avin-threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 157 targeted DRAFT_1495 26196 non-Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 55 targeted DRAFT_1624 6040 non-Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 37 targeted DRAFT_2091 27021 non-Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 121 targeted DRAFT_2344 27882non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 116 targeted DRAFT_252128040 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 61 targeted DRAFT_27546075 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 249 targeted DRAFT_302893532 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 34 targeted DRAFT_308672346 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 25 targeted DRAFT_313528738 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 139 targetedDRAFT_3159 29286 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 42 targetedDRAFT_3209 6268 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 1222targeted DRAFT_3546 6510 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 170targeted DRAFT_5103 32037 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24136 targeted DRAFT_5246 74662 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC17 35 targeted DRAFT_5579 33596 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC18 56 targeted DRAFT_6093 34204 non- Avin- threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC47 68 targeted DRAFT_6864 34301 non- AX653549 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 17 50 targeted 34889 plastidic B0004 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 23123 6818 non- B0078 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 33 83 targeted 35366plastidic B0115 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 35 50 35482 non- B0124threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 127 targeted 7081 non- B0161 threonineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 144 targeted 35590 non- B0221 threonine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 18 53 targeted 35733 plastidic B0344 threonine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 36 41 7269 plastidic B0348 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 36 1577333 non- B0449 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 123 targeted 7686 non-B0486 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 45 targeted 35967 plastidic B0593threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 31 76 93678 non- B0695 threonine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 27 50 targeted 93793 plastidic B0728 threonine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 50 7917 non- B0898 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 355targeted 36809 non- B0980 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 27 117 targeted7941 non- B1003 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60 144 targeted 36937 non-B1108 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 59 targeted 77768 non- B1348threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 32 412 targeted 38289 non- B1445 threonineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 34 72 targeted 77774 non- B1479 threonine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 71 160 targeted 7947 non- B1522 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC30 93 targeted 78753 non- B1670 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 47targeted 8363 plastidic B1854 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 28 121 79181non- B1930 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 77 targeted 38947 non- B2063threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 157 targeted 39219 non- B2360 threonineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 27 targeted 79342 plastidic B2366 threonineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 81 39237 non- B2399 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC29 74 targeted 39255 non- B2405 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 28targeted 9167 non- B2513 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 38 74 targeted40665 non- B2613 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 54 targeted 80756 non-B2701 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 59 targeted 40741 non- B2714threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 68 targeted 80906 non- B2739 threonineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 28 74 targeted 81075 non- B2747 threonine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 29 59 targeted 40795 plastidic B2812 threonine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 23 44 40795 non- B2812 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 28 59targeted 81988 plastidic B2913 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 26 20041499 non- B2957 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 72 targeted 42046 non-B3064 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 23 76 targeted 82424 non- B3083threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 26 46 targeted 42502 non- B3262 threonineARA_LEAF p-Super LC 28 141 targeted 94051 mitochon- B3429 threonineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 60 drial 94380 non- B3442 threonine ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 33 44 targeted 10172 plastidic B3572 threonine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 24 80 83429 non- B3646 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 35targeted 43248 non- B3732 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 37 targeted10252 non- B3771 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 26 72 targeted 94386 non-B3774 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 29 91 targeted 43800 non- B3793threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 70 targeted 43839 non- B3813 threonineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 25 94 targeted 83821 non- B3872 threonine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 17 51 targeted 44372 non- B3989 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC22 68 targeted 83835 plastidic B4024 threonine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 641969 10740 non- B4029 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 213 targeted94542 non- B4056 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 43 targeted 94735 non-B4250 threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 25 60 targeted 45321 non- B4256threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 95 targeted 10811 non- GM02LC12622threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 83 targeted 84198 non- GM02LC21368threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 112 targeted 46850 non- GM02LC44512threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 60 targeted 48138 non- Sll0170threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 96 targeted 49828 non- Sll0290threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 53 targeted 94741 plastidic Sll0374threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 30 84869 plastidic Sll0378 threonineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 83 94942 non- Sll0418 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 17 30 targeted 51198 non- Sll0816 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 91targeted 51268 plastidic Sll0891 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 6151632 mitochon- Sll0901 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 78 drial 52364non- Sll0945 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 56 targeted 53456 non-Sll1393 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 84 targeted 54337 mitochon-Sll1450 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 40 drial 95047 plastidicSll1498 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 30 11423 mitochon- Sll1545threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 42 drial 85743 mitochon- Sll1598threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 35 drial 11471 mitochon- Sll1917threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 67 drial 95527 mitochon- Slr0150threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 53 drial 95744 non- Slr0383 threonineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 35 targeted 56153 plastidic Slr0597 threonineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 35 95857 mitochon- Slr0657 threonine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 20 46 drial 57235 plastidic Slr0739 threonine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 16 79 87610 mitochon- Slr0862 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC39 45 drial 87853 mitochon- Slr1133 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 34drial 58731 plastidic Slr1739 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 27 512 60301non- TTC0035 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 102 targeted 60859 non-TTC0216 threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 35 targeted 88875 non- TTC0881threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 34 targeted 61553 non- TTC0917threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 26 targeted 12974 non- TTC1550threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 94 targeted 62244 non- XM_473199threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 25 82 targeted 96022 plastidic Yal038wthreonine ARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 23 101 62524 non- Ybl021c threonineARA_LEAF Big35S GC 17 83 targeted 62717 non- Ybr160w threonine ARA_LEAFBig35S LC 25 60 targeted 96779 plastidic Ybr218c threonine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 17 27 96980 plastidic Ycl027w threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC19 26 63334 plastidic Ydr044w threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 74 194 90103plastidic Ydr183w threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 53 96986 plastidicYdr342c threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 92 97294 non- Yel030c-athreonine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 16 31 targeted 97298 plastidic Yel069cthreonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 35 64148 plastidic Yfl054c threonineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 23 64177 non- Ygl237c threonine ARA_LEAF Big35SLC 27 84 targeted 97620 plastidic Yhr131c threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC31 32 14769 plastidic Yil053w threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 46 64563plastidic Yil074c threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 34 90306 plastidicYir038c threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 25 64964 plastidic Yjl073wthreonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 27 97631 non- Yjl127w-a threonineARA_LEAF Big35S GC 18 61 targeted 97635 non- Yjl219w threonineARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 27 157 targeted 14885 plastidic Yjr139c threonineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 923 90409 plastidic Yjr148w threonine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 18 59 90602 plastidic YKL038W threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC16 45 98075 plastidic Ykr097w threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 35 90615non- Ylr027c threonine ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 57 111 targeted 98243 non-Ylr348c threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 68 targeted 91785 plastidicYml123c threonine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 60 67684 plastidic Yol045wthreonine ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 32 56 92540 plastidic Yor244w threonineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 24 98445 non- Ypr119w threonine ARA_LEAF Big35SGC 16 37 targeted 68413 non- Zm_4842_B threonine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 1678 targeted E510522

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minumum and the maximum increase of the analyzedmetabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight,given as percent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.1.4] to [0515.1.1.4] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0505.1.1.1] to [0515.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a furtherprocess for the production of the fine chemical trypthophane as definedbelow and corresponding embodiments as described herein as follows.

[0001.1.1.5] to [0008.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0001.1.1.1] to [0008.1.1.1] above.

As described above, the essential amino acids are necessary for humansand many mammals, for example for livestock. Tryptophane (L-tryptophane)is one of the most reactive amino acids. At pH 4.0-6.0 tryptophane aminogroup reacts with aldehydes producing Schiff-bases. On the other hand ifthe amino group is blocked by acetylation, tryptophane reacts withaldehydes yielding carboline derivatives(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-carboline-3-carboxylic acid). Tryptophane plays aunique role in defense against infection because of its relativescarcity compared to other amino acids. During infection, the bodyinduces tryptophane-catabolizing enzymes which increase tryptophane'sscarcity in an attempt to starve the infecting organisms (Brown R. R.,Ozaki Y., Datta S. P. et al., “Implications of interferon-inducedtryptophane catabolism in cancer, auto-immune diseases and AIDS” in“Kynurenine and Serotonin Pathways, Schwarcz R. et al. (Eds.), PlenumPress, New York, 1991). In most proteins, tryptophane is the leastabundant essential amino acid, comprising approximately 1% of plantproteins and 1.5% of animal proteins. Although the minimum dailyrequirement for tryptophane is 160 mg for women and 250 mg for men,500-700 mg are recommended to ensure high-quality protein intake. Actualtryptophane utilization is substantially higher. Men use approximately3.5 grams of tryptophane to make one days's worth of protein (Peters J.C., “Tryptophane Nutrition and Metabolism: an Overview” in “Kynurenineand Serotonin Pathways”, Schwarcz R. et al., (Eds.), Plenum Press, NewYork, 1991). The balance is obtained by hepatic recycling of tryptophanefrom used (catabolized) proteins.

Dietary tryptophane is well absorbed intestinally. About 10% of thetryptophane circulating in the bloodstream is free, and 90% is bound tothe protein albumin. The tryptophane binding site on albumin also hasaffinity for free fatty acids (FFAs), so tryptophane is displaced whenFFAs rise, as when fasting.

Although tryptophane is not usually the limiting amino acid in proteinsynthesis, tryptophane may become insufficient for the normalfunctioning of other tryptophane-dependent pathways. Numerous lines ofresearch point to tryptophane's central role in regulation of feedingand other behaviors. Tryptophane is not only typically the leastabundant amino acid in the liver's free amino acid pool, but livertryptophane-tRNA levels fall faster during food deprivation than otherindispensable amino acids (Rogers Q. R., “The nutritional and metaboliceffects of amino acid imbalances” in “Protein Metabolism and Nutrition”Cole D. J. A. (Ed.), Butterworths, London, 1976). Under fastingconditions, and possibly in wasting syndromes, tryptophane may becomethe rate-limiting amino acid for protein synthesis (Peters J. C.,“Tryptophane Nutrition and Metabolism: an Overview” in “Kynurenine andSerotonin Pathways”, Schwarcz R. et al., (Eds.), Plenum Press, New York,1991).

[0010.1.1.5] to [0011.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0010.1.1.1] to [0011.1.1.1] above.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of tryptophan, especially L-tryptophan.L-tryptophan is one of the amino acids which is limiting.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.1.1] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of tryptophan, or, in other words, of the “finechemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.5.5] to [0514.1.1.5] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 5of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.5.5] to[0514.1.1.5]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.5.5] to [0514.1.1.5] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of paragraphs or sections [0014.1.1.5] and[0015.1.5.5], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.5.5] to[0514.1.1.5], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.5.5] and [0015.1.5.5].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “tryptophan in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 5 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “tryptophan”.

In one embodiment, the term tryptophan or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.5.5] to [0514.1.1.5] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedtryptophan, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.1.5] to [0514.1.1.5] tryptophan,preferably the L-enantiomer of tryptophan, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means tryptophan or its salts, in free form or bound toproteins. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansthe L-enantiomer of tryptophan.

On the other hand in case “tryptophan” is stated it means tryptophanitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound form,preferably the L-enantiomer of tryptophan, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound to proteins. In a preferred embodiment “tryptophan”means the Lenantiomer of tryptophan in free form. In another preferredembodiment “tryptophan” means the L-enantiomer of tryptophan bound form.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.5.5] to[0514.1.1.5]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.5.5] to [0514.1.1.5] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of section [0014.1.5.5] or section[0015.1.1.5], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.5.5] to[0514.1.1.5], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.5.5].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprisingtryptophan, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g33510-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of at5g21910-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Chaperone protein CIpB in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transaldolase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan biosynthesis protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1346-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1796-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of imidazole glycerol phosphate        synthase subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit E in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fimbrial-like protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of choline kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic amino acid        aminotransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipase in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 5, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 5; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 5, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of tryptophan or a composition comprising        tryptophan in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 5, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one nucleic acid        molecule (in the following “Fine Chemical Related Protein        (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene) comprising a nucleic acid        molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 5, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 5, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 5;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        5, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 5; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

The term “increasing or generating of the expression of” may also beinterchanged by the term “overexpressing”.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 5.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 5, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-ketoacyl-CoAthiolase, acetyltransferase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, amino acidtransporter, aromatic amino acid aminotransferase, At1g19800-protein,At2g33510-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein,at5g21910-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, b1163-protein, b1346-protein,b1522-protein, b1796-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4121-protein, binding-protein-dependenttransport systems inner membrane component, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,Chaperone protein CIpB, choline kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,cullin, cyclin, cyclin D , cystathionine gamma-synthase, DNA mismatchrepair protein, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fimbrial-likeprotein, flavodoxin, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerolkinase, glycosyl transferase, harpin-induced family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphate synthasesubunit, isochorismate synthase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipase,L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein, methyltransferase, monthiolglutaredoxin, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, precorrinmethylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putative transportsystem permease protein, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, RNA bindingprotein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, slr1107-protein,threonine synthase, transaldolase, transcription factor, transcriptionalregulator, transport protein, trehalosephosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, yfl054c-protein, or Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein,which respectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide encoded bya nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, application no. 5, column 5or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, which respectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or afragment thereof, and/or which respectively can be amplified with theprimer set shown in Table III, application no. 5, column 8, are alsoreferred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-ketoacyl-CoAthiolase, acetyltransferase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, amino acidtransporter, aromatic amino acid aminotransferase, At1g19800-protein,At2g33510-protein, At4g32480protein, At5g16650-protein,at5g21910-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, b1163-protein, b1346-protein,b1522-protein, b1796-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4121-protein, binding-protein-dependenttransport systems inner membrane component, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,Chaperone protein CIpB, choline kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,cullin, cyclin, cyclin D , cystathionine gammasynthase, DNA mismatchrepair protein, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fimbrial-likeprotein, flavodoxin, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerolkinase, glycosyl transferase, harpin-induced family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphate synthasesubunit, isochorismate synthase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipase,L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein, methyltransferase, monthiolglutaredoxin, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, precorrinmethylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putative transportsystem permease protein, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, RNA bindingprotein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, shortchain alcohol dehydrogenase family, slr1107-protein,threonine synthase, transaldolase, transcription factor, transcriptionalregulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, yfl054c-protein, or Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein,the respective protein comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or morerespective nucleic acid sequences as shown in Table I, application no.5, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homologor fragment thereof, the respective protein comprising a respectivepolypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8,or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respective protein comprising asequence corresponding to the consensus sequence as shown in Table IV,application no. 5, column 8, and/or the respective protein comprising atleast one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 5,column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical Related Protein” or“FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of tryptophan, by increasing or generating one or moreactivities, especially selected from the group consisting of3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,acetyltransferase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, amino acid transporter,aromatic amino acid aminotransferase, At1g19800-protein,At2g33510-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein,at5g21910-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, b1163-protein, b1346-protein,b1522-protein, b1796-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4121-protein, binding-protein-dependenttransport systems inner membrane component, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,Chaperone protein CIpB, choline kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,cullin, cyclin, cyclin D , cystathionine gamma-synthase, DNA mismatchrepair protein, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fimbrial-likeprotein, flavodoxin, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerolkinase, glycosyl transferase, harpin-induced family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphate synthasesubunit, isochorismate synthase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipase,L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein, methyltransferase, monthiolglutaredoxin, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, precorrinmethylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putative transportsystem permease protein, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, RNA bindingprotein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, slr1107-protein,threonine synthase, transaldolase, transcription factor, transcriptionalregulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, yfl054c-protein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein,which is conferred by one or more FCRPs or the gene product of one ormore FCRP-genes, for example by the gene product of a nucleic acidsequences comprising a polynucleotide selected from the group as shownin Table I, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, e.g. or by one ormore proteins each comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or morenucleic acid sequences selected from the group as shown in Table I,application no. 5, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one or moreprotein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 5, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.1.1] above

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetyltransferase, aldehyde dehydrogenase,amino acid transporter, aromatic amino acid aminotransferase,At1g19800-protein, At2g33510-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP synthase subunit E,ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response factor,b1163-protein, b1346-protein, b1522-protein, b1796-protein,b2739-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, branched-chain amino acid permease,calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase, Chaperoneprotein CIpB, choline kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D , cystathionine gamma-synthase, DNA mismatch repairprotein, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factorTu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fimbrial-like protein,flavodoxin, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerolkinase, glycosyl transferase, harpin-induced family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphate synthasesubunit, isochorismate synthase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipase,L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein, methyltransferase, monthiolglutaredoxin, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, precorrinmethylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putative transportsystem permease protein, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, RNA bindingprotein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, slr1107-protein,threonine synthase, transaldolase, transcription factor, transcriptionalregulator, transport protein, trehalosephosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, yfl054c-protein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522protein,for example of the respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 5, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or the respective polypeptide comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequences as shown in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8,or the respective polypeptide comprising at least one polypeptide motifas depicted in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g33510-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a at5g21910-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Chaperone protein        CIpB non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transaldolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1346-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1796-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyl-accepting        chemotaxis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a imidazole        glycerol phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP synthase        subunit E non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fimbrial-like        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a choline kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NAD(P)H-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerol kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic amino        acid aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopentenyl        diphosphate isomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 5, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 5; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of tryptophan, or a composition comprising        tryptophan in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g33510-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of at5g21910-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Chaperone protein CIpB in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transaldolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan biosynthesis protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1346-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1796-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of imidazole glycerol phosphate        synthase subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit E in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fimbrial-like protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of choline kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yfl054c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic amino acid        aminotransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipase in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 5, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 5; or increasing or generating the activity of        an expression product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s)        comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line        in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 5, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 5, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 5, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 5, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 5; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of tryptophan, or a composition comprising        tryptophan in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g33510-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a at5g21910-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Chaperone protein        CIpB in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transaldolase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1346-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1796-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyl-accepting        chemotaxis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a imidazole        glycerol phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP synthase        subunit E in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fimbrial-like        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a choline kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NAD(P)H-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1107-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yfl054c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerol kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic amino        acid aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopentenyl        diphosphate isomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of tryptophan, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 5, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 5; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of tryptophan, or a composition comprising        tryptophan in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 5, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 5.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 5, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 5.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 5, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 5.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.1.5] to [0066.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0039.1.1.1] to [0066.1.1.1] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.1.5] to [0072.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0068.1.1.1] to [0072.1.1.1] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For the avoidance ofdoubt, the term “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” are interchangeable.)

[0074.1.1.5] to [0075.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0074.1.1.1] to [0075.1.1.1] above

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequences ofan range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the three aminoacids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is aware of thefact that there is not a need for such short sequences in the expressionof the genes.

[0077.1.1.5]to [0078.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0077.1.1.1] to [0078.1.1.1] above.

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced and expressedin plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respectiveline in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated, or aredirectly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if for thenucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6 theterm “mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.1.5] to [0083.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0080.1.1.1] to [0083.1.1.1] above.

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 5,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 5 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 5, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.1.5] to [0092.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0089.1.1.1] to [0092.1.1.1] above.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicaltryptophan leads to an enhanced production of the respective finechemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%,30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, morepreferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of therespective fine chemical tryptophan in comparison to the wild-type asdefined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of the activityof a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 5, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or theircombination can be achieved by joining the protein to a respectivetransit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial”is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in tryptophan,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, conferred a production of or anincrease in threonine,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organismas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 92-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g19800-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19800, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17638,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g19800-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 443-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cullin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g26830, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17702, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17701, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17701 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17702, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cullin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 117-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to78-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to239-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g17560, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 179 -percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g28890, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19875, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19874 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19875,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 330-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 700-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thetryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to126-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At2g33510protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide At2g33510, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 98523, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98522, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 98522 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98523, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At2g33510-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to59-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g47880, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 21160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 21159, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21159 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21160, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity glutaredoxin isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 380-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.

21498, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 76 to 131-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpin-inducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 146-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA mismatch repairprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g18524, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22833, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22832 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22833, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DNA mismatch repair protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 105 to239-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g26400, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to77-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27540, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68778, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68777 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68778, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 148-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxin responsefactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 123-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 123-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thetryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to86-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to460-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thetryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to123-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 62 to 231-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g02760, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 68988, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68987, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68987 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68988,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 228-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gibberellin20-oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g07200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 24493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gibberellin 20-oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 57-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At5g16650-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to83-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a at5g21910protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g21910, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 69554, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69553, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 69553 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 69554, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity at5g21910-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to57-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g39760, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25429, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25428 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25429, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 121-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA-binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60110, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 70007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70007,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 60-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 62 to 203-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation facforTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 173-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoA hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28739, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28738 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28739, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 139-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 143-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoA hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 73039, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73038, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.73039, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 81-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutamateammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4836,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74164, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74163, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74163 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.74164, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 163-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, For example, an increase of thetryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to75-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Chaperone proteinCIpB, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6093,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 33597, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33596 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33597, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Chaperone protein CIpB is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 59 to 124-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6679, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74730, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74729 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74730, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to126-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thetryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to168-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transaldolase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0008, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 98554, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 98553, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 98553 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98554, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transaldolase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to91-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aL-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0061, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 35205, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35204,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35204 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35205, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityL-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 72 to 173-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 213 -percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, partitularly in a range of 38 to281-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO.

35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity isochorismate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thetryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 358percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aLeucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0885, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36490, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36489 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36490, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityLeucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, For example, anincrease of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 143-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1163-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1163, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37395, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37394, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37395, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1163-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to56-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cardiolipinsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1249, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98779, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98778 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98779, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cardiolipinsynthase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 214-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1262,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76158, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76157, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76157 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.76158, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity tryptophan biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 74 to 104-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aldehydedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1300, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO.

37808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37807, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37808, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aldehyde dehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to68-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1346-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1346, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 99189, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 99188, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 99188 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99189, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1346-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thetryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to96-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 109 to 261-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1796-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1796, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 99197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 99196, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 99196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99197, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1796-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to39-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylacceptingchemotaxis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1886,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 99211, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99210, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99210 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.99211, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 108-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 190-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a imidazole glycerolphosphate synthase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2023,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 99372, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99371, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99371 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.99372, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity imidazole glycerol phosphate synthasesubunit is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 148-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to270-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP synthase subunitE, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2285, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 99621, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99620, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 99620 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99621, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ATP synthase subunit E is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to109-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a putative transportsystem permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2546,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 99899, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99898 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.99899, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity putative transport system permease proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 95-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinase A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2699, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 100106, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 100105, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 100105 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 100106, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity recombinase A is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to82-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2739-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2739-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 75 to134-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2849-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2849, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 81981, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81980, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81981, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2849-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to152-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fimbrial-likeprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3142, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 100544, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100543, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 100543 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.100544, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fimbrial-like protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 65-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42502 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity methyltransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 277-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoAthiolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3845, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 100676, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 100675 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.100676, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 56 to 87-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaminesynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3870, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 101328, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101327, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 101327 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.101328, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glutamine synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 85-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to398-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to814-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4121-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4121, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44610, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44609, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44609 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44610, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4121-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to46-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45321 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyltransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 217-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17556, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46516, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46515 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46516,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 149-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 224-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a choline kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide S_pp020029328r, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 101781, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101780, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromPhyscomitrella patens, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 101780 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.101781, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity choline kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0248, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 49144, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 49143, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49143 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49144, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, For example, an increase of the tryptophanof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 169-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide 5110521,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 50340, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50339, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50339 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.50340, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 49-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abinding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0833, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 101708, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 101707 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 101708, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membranecomponent is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 92-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to167-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a nitrate/nitritetransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1450,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54337 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.54338, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity nitrate/nitrite transport protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 85-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 36-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a precorrin methylase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0239, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86541, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86541, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity precorrin methylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to162-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 100-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 54-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a slr1107-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Slr1107, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 101777, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101776, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 101776 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 101777, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity slr1107-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, For example, an increase of thetryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to54-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 86 to 157-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2124,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase familyis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 80-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, For example, an increase ofthe tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 306 to472-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ybr249c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88880, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88879 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88880, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 59 to 405-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched-chain aminoacid permease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr046c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63545, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63544 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63545, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched-chain amino acid permease isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 63-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yfl054c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl054c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64149, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64148 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64149,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yfl054c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, For example, anincrease of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 41-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycerol kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhl032c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 101856, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101855, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 101855 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.101856, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glycerol kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 61 to 101-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aromatic amino acidaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yhr137w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102016, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102015, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102015 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102016, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity aromatic amino acid aminotransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 77-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninegamma-synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr130c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14844, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14843 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14844, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cystathionine gamma-synthase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 62-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polygalacturonase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66275,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 115-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ykr089c, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 102062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 102061, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 102061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102062, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity lipase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, For example, an increase of the tryptophanof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 288-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acidtransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl101w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 92340, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92339, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92339 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92340, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino acid transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 45 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histoneacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor244w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92541, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92541, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity histone acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, Forexample, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 135-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isopentenyldiphosphate isomerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl117c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 67999, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67998, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67998 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67999, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 59-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ypr119w, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 98446, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 98445, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 5,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 98445 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98446, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, For example, an increase of the tryptophan ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 54-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 5, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,For example, an increase of the tryptophan of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 117-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.1.5] to [0103.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0096.1.1.1] to [0103.1.1.1] above.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g19800-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g19800-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g19800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19800-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19800-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g26830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cullin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cullin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g26830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cullin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cullin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g17560 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g17560, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g28890 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g28890, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19874, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g33510 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At2g33510-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At2g33510-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g33510, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g33510, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g33510, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g33510, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At2g33510-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At2g33510-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98522, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g47880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control. The nucleicacid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, has beenpublished in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g18524 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DNA mismatch repair protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA mismatch repair protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g18524, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA mismatch repair protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA mismatch repair protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g26400 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g26400, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 68727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g27540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68777, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “auxin response factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.

2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g02760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g02760, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g02760, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g02760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g02760, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68987, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g07200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of gibberellin 20-oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g07200, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.24492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g21910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of at5g21910-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “at5g21910-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g21910, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g21910, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g21910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g21910, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “at5g21910-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “at5g21910-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.69553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g39760, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25428, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of RNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA-binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g60110, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.70006, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 5, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 5, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3159 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 5, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28738, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 5, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4420 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 5, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.73038, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4836 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 5, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74163, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 5, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6093 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 5, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of Chaperone protein CIpB.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Chaperone protein CIpB”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Chaperone protein CIpB”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Chaperone protein CIpB”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.33596, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6679 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 5, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74729, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0008 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transaldolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transaldolase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0008, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0008, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0008, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0008, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transaldolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transaldolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 98553,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0061 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0061, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0061, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0061, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0061, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “L-ribulose-5-phosphate4-epimerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35204, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophancompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0885 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0885, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0885, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0885, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0885, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1163 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1163-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1163-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1163, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1163-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1163-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1249 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cardiolipin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cardiolipin synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1249, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1249, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1249, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98778, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of tryptophan biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “tryptophan biosynthesis protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1262, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1262, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “tryptophan biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “tryptophan biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76157, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1300 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1300, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1300, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1300, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1300, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.37807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1346 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1346-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1346-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1346, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1346, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1346, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1346-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1346-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 99188,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1796 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1796-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1796-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1796, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1796, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1796, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1796, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1796-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1796-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 99196,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control. The nucleicacid sequence of B1886 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shown in therespective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, has beenpublished in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1886, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1886, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1886, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1886, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyl-accepting chemotaxisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 99210, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2023 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase subunit”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2023, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2023, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2023, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase subunit”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 99371, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophancompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2285 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP synthase subunit E.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP synthase subunit E”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2285, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2285, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2285, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2285, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP synthase subunit E”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP synthase subunit E”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.99620, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2546 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putative transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “putative transport system permease protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2546, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2546, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putative transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “putative transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2699 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “recombinase A”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2699, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2699, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2699, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2699, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.100105, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2849 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2849-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2849-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2849, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2849-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2849-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3142 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of fimbrial-like protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fimbrial-like protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3142, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3142, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3142, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3142, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fimbrial-like protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fimbrial-like protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.100543, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3845, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.100675, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3870 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutamine synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamine synthetase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3870, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3870, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3870, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3870, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamine synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.101327, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4121-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44609,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17556 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of RNA binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA binding protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46515, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of S_pp020029328r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 5, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of choline kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “choline kinase”, especially from Physcomitrella patens orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said S_pp020029328r, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said S_pp020029328r, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said S_pp020029328r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said S_pp020029328r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “choline kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “choline kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.101780, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0248 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0248, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0521 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0521, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0521, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0521, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0521, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 50339, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0833 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membranecomponent”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0833, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0833, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0833, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0833, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b)of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “binding-proteindependent transportsystems inner membrane component”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase intryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophancompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol. The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0239 from Synechocystis sp.,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 5, has been published in C. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of precorrin methylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “precorrin methylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0239, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin methylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “precorrin methylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1107 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of slr1107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “slr1107-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1107, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1107, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1107, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr1107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “slr1107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.101776, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr249c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88879, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in tryptophan compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr046c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of branched-chain amino acid permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched-chain amino acid permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid permease”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid permease”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl054c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yfl054c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yfl054c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl054c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl054c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yfl054c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yfl054c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhl032c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycerol kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhl032c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl032c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl032c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhl032c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycerol kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.101855, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr137w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of aromatic amino acid aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aromatic amino acid aminotransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yhr137w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr137w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr137w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr137w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aromatic amino acid aminotransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aromatic amino acid aminotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 102015, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr130c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr089c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of lipase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lipase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ykr089c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr089c, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr089c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ykr089c, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “lipase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 102061,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl101w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of amino acid transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino acid transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ynl101w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl101w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl101w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ynl101w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “amino acid transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.92339, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor244w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of histone acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone acetyltransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yor244w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.92540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl117c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypl117c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl117c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl117c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypl117c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 67998, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr119w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.5, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypr119w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 5, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr119w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr119w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 5,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypr119w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 98445,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in tryptophan compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 5,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing tryptophan in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 5, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 5, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in tryptophan compared with the wild typecontrol.

[0105.1.1.5] to [0107.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0105.1.1.1] to [0107.1.1.1] above.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical tryptophan, upon targeting to the plastids ormitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has the structure of therespective polypeptide described herein, in particular of thepolypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 5, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

[0109.1.1.5] to [0110.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0109.1.1.1] to [0110.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,        3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetyltransferase, aldehyde        dehydrogenase, amino acid transporter, aromatic amino acid        aminotransferase, At1g19800 protein, At2g33510-protein,        At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP        synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of a transport system,        auxin response factor, b1163-protein, b1346-protein,        b1522-protein, b1796-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein,        b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4121-protein,        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent        protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein,        cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase, Chaperone        protein CIpB, choline kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,        cullin, cyclin, cyclin D , cystathionine gammasynthase, DNA        mismatch repair protein, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit        beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic        translation initiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, fimbrial-like protein, flavodoxin, geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin,        glycerol kinase, glycosyl transferase, harpin-induced family        protein, histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase, imidazole        glycerol phosphate synthase subunit, isochorismate synthase,        isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,        Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipase,        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, malate dehydrogenase, malic        enzyme, methylaccepting chemotaxis protein, methyltransferase,        monthiol glutaredoxin, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,        nitrate/nitrite transport protein, photosystem II protein,        polygalacturonase, precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,        pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding        protein, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,        short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, slr1107-protein,        threonine synthase, transaldolase, transcription factor,        transcriptional regulator, transport protein,        trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophan biosynthesis protein,        yfl054c-protein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or of a        polypeptide as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        and conferring the production of or an increase in tryptophan,        respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in tryptophan, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned tryptophan        generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a tryptophan        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a tryptophan increasing activity, respectively, e.g.        of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated        in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5        or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding one or more        exogenous inducing factors to the non-human organism or parts        thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a tryptophan increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a tryptophan        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a tryptophan; increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        by adding positive expression or removing negative expression        elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used to either        introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants the 35S        enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor elements form        regulatory regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used        to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to activity of        positive elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced        in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be        identified in which the positive elements have be integrated        near to a gene of the invention, the expression of which is        thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced tryptophan production, respectively;        and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        tryptophan increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondrial” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a tryptophan increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5,        columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, if for the        corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in        column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is        indicated, in these organelles by the stable or transient        transformation, advantageously stable transformation, of        organelles, preferably plastids or mitochondria, with an        inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably in form of an        expression cassette containing said sequence leading to the        expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides of the invention        in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a tryptophan increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5,        columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, if for the        corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in        column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is        indicated, in these organelles by integration of a nucleic acid        of the invention into the genome of the respective organelle        under control of preferable a promoter selective for the        respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of tryptophan, respectively, after increasingthe expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide, non-targeted orin organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria, preferably plastids,or having the activity of a polypeptide having an activity as theprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5,column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increase of tryptophan,respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.1.5] to [0122.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0113.1.1.1] to [0122.1.1.1] above.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical tryptophan, respectively, by increase of expression or activityin the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in an organelle, such asplastids or mitochondria, can also be increased by introducing asynthetic transcription factor, which binds close to the coding regionof the gene encoding the protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and activates its transcription. A chimeric zinc finger proteincan be constructed, which comprises a specific DNA-binding domain and anactivation domain as e.g. the VP16 domain of Herpes Simplex virus. Thespecific binding domain can bind to the regulatory region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof. Theexpression of the chimeric transcription factor in a non-human organism,in particular in a plant, leads to a specific expression of the proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 99, 13296 (2002).

[0124.1.1.5] to [0127.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0124.1.1.1] to [0127.1.1.1] above.

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) tryptophan andif desired other amino acids, and/or other metabolites, in free or boundform.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.1.1] above [0130.1.5.5]

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 3 or of a        polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical tryptophan,        respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said fine chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound amino acids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.1.5] to [0139.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0131.1.1.1] to [0139.1.1.1] above.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 5, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 5,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 5;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 5.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 5 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 5, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8 or in Table II B, application no. 5,        column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8 or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 5, column 8        or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, in column 5 or        in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8 or in Table I B column        8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 5, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 5, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 5, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 5, column 5 or 8,        or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 5, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 5, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 5.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 5, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.1.5] to [0155.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0144.1.1.1] to [0155.1.1.1] above.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant the sequentialarrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator, optionally otherregulatory elements and optionally targeting sequences in such a waythat each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequence can fulfill itsfunction in the expression of the encoding sequence in due manner. Inone embodiment the sequences preferred for operable linkage aretargeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization in organelles,like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequences for ensuringsubcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in thenucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may also be employed aswell as translation promoters such as the 5′ lead sequence in tobaccomosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.1.1] above [0158.1.5.5]In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 5.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 5 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    5, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 5, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,    in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present    invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at    least in one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%,    preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide    shown in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8 and does not    encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 5, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment,    the protein encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to    2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not    consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application    no. 5, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further    embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least 30%,    40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence    depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 5, column 5 or 8    but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or    95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 5, column 5 or 8.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 5.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 5 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17701, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98522, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98522,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98522 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98522 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98522 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68987, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73038, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74163, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35204, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76157, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99188, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99188,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99188 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99188 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99188 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99196 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99210, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99210,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99210 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99210 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99210 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99371, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99371,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99371 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99371 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99371 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99620, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100105, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100105,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100105 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100105 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100105 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80906, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100543, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100543,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100543 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100543 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100543 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101327, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101327,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101327 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101327 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101327 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44609, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101780, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101780,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101780 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101780 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101780 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49143, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50339, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101776, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64148, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64148 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101855, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101855,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101855 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101855 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101855 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102015, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102015,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102015 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102015 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102015 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102061, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102061,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102061 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92339, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92339,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92339 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92339 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92339 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67998, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67998,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67998 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67998 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67998 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98445, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 5, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 5, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 5, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.1.5] to [0170.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0165.1.1.1] to [0170.1.1.1] above.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 5, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.5.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 5, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 5.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 5, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 5 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 5.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 5 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 5 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof. In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette.Accordingly in an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprisingan expression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), saidpromoter and optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass aterminator, too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 5, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 5, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 5, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        5, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        5, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 5, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.5.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 5, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 5.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 5, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 5.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 5.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 5 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 5 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.1.5] to [0209.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0181.1.1.1] to [0209.1.1.1] above.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetyltransferase, aldehyde dehydrogenase,amino acid transporter, aromatic amino acid aminotransferase,At1g19800-protein, At2g33510-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP synthase subunit E,ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response factor,b1163-protein, b1346-protein, b1522-protein, b1796-protein,b2739-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, branched-chain amino acid permease,calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase, Chaperoneprotein CIpB, choline kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D , cystathionine gamma-synthase, DNA mismatch repairprotein, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factorTu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fimbrial-like protein,flavodoxin, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerolkinase, glycosyl transferase, harpin-induced family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphate synthasesubunit, isochorismate synthase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipase,L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein, methyltransferase, monthiolglutaredoxin, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, precorrinmethylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putative transportsystem permease protein, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, RNA bindingprotein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, slr1107-protein,threonine synthase, transaldolase, transcription factor, transcriptionalregulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, yfl054c-protein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-proteinare also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.1.5] to [0225.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0211.1.1.1] to [0225.1.1.1] above.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 5,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective amino acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

[0227.1.1.5] to [0239.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0227.1.1.1] to [0239.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 5, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 5, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 5, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.1.5] to [0245.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0241.1.1.1] to 0245.1.1.1] above.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.1.5] to [0266.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0247.1.1.1] to [0266.1.1.1] above.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector in which anucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to a targetingsequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targeting sequence. Afurther embodiment of the invention relates to a vector in which anucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.1.5] to [0273.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0268.1.1.1] to [0273.1.1.1] above.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid molecule hybridizingtherewith for the transformation of a microorganism or a plant cell,plant tissues or a part of a plant.

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 5,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, the plantcell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive material thereof, or partsthereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thetryptophan is due to the generation or over-expression of one or morepolypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 5, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.5, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.1.1] above

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 5.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 5 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.5.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 5, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.5.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 5.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 5 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 5 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table

I A, application no. 5, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5,column 8, or in Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably thecoding region thereof;

-   -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired

-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 5, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        5, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 5, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 5, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 5, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 5,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 5, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 5, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 5, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 5, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 5, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 5, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        5, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        5, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 5.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 5 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.5.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 5, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 5, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.5.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 5.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 5 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 5,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 5 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.1.5] to [0299.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0291.1.1.1] to [0299.1.1.1] above.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 5, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein. [0301.1.1.5] to [0304.1.1.5] forthe disclosure of these paragraphs see [0301.1.1.1] to [0304.1.1.1]above.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 5, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 5, from which conserved regions, and in turn, degenerateprimers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, which show a verylittle variation in the amino acid in one particular position of severalhomologs from different origin. The consensus sequence and polypeptidemotifs shown in the respective line in column 8 of Table IV, applicationno. 5, are derived from such alignments of homologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 5,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 5, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 5, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.5, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 5, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 5,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.1.5] to [0321.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0309.1.1.1] to [0321.1.1.1] above.

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical tryptophanas compared to a corresponding, e.g.

non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequenceswhich hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 5, columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions and whichencode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical tryptophan ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.1.5] to [0329.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0323.1.1.1] to [0329.1.1.1] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which is sufficientlycomplementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequences shown inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotide sequences shown inTable I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex.Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybridizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicaltryptophan, respectively, after increasing the activity or an activityof a gene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of a geneproduct, e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 5, column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodiment expression eitherin the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria orboth, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted ortargeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical tryptophan ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, andoptionally, the activity thereof is selected from the group consistingof 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,acetyltransferase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, amino acid transporter,aromatic amino acid aminotransferase, At1g19800-protein,At2g33510-protein, At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein,at5g21910-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, b1163-protein, b1346-protein,b1522-protein, b1796-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4121-protein, binding-protein-dependenttransport systems inner membrane component, branched-chain amino acidpermease, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,Chaperone protein CIpB, choline kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,cullin, cyclin, cyclin D , cystathionine gamma-synthase, DNA mismatchrepair protein, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fimbrial-likeprotein, flavodoxin, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerolkinase, glycosyl transferase, harpin-induced family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphate synthasesubunit, isochorismate synthase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipase,L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein, methyltransferase, monthiolglutaredoxin, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, precorrinmethylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putative transportsystem permease protein, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, RNA bindingprotein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, slr1107-protein,threonine synthase, transaldolase, transcription factor, transcriptionalregulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, yfl054c-protein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein,respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical tryptophan ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. Thenucleotide sequences determined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurring mutantsthereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of invention can beused in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 5, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical tryptophan itsfunction as a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms, planttissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant genera withvarying capability or potential for synthesis of the respective finechemical tryptophan. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to produce the finechemical tryptophan by using the nucleic acid of the invention or partsthereof as a probe to detect the amount of the nucleic acid of theinvention in the non-human organism or a part thereof in comparison toanother non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicaltryptophan as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, in particular increasing the activity as mentioned aboveor as described in the examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical tryptophan as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 5, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical tryptophan as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

[0338.1.1.5] to [0339.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0338.1.1.1] to [0339.1.1.1] above.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 5,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.1.5] to [0343.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0341.1.1.1] to [0343.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule is preferablyat least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.1.1] above.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acidmolecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequencethat occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein). Preferably, thenucleic acid molecule encodes a natural protein having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical tryptophan as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof after increasing the expressionor activity thereof or the activity of a protein of the invention orused in the process of the invention, in an embodiment for exampleexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment bytargeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.1.1] above [0348.1.5.5]For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragments or homologs thereof.

[0349.1.1.5] to [0350.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0349.1.1.1] to 0350.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, but retain saidactivity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicaltryptophan as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, after increasing its activity for example in an embodimentby expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastidor mitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, theprotein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequenceshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5or 8.

[0352.1.1.5] to [0357.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0352.1.1.1] to [0357.1.1.1] above.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.5, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.1.1] above [0360.1.5.5]A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.1.5] to [0363.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0361.1.1.1] to [0363.1.1.1] above.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleic acidmolecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides not shown inthe respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 5, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments or homologsthereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprises lessthan 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical tryptophan as compared to a corresponding, e.g.

non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8 expressedunder identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, orfragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA, single-strandedDNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence. Homologues of saidsequences are also understood as meaning derivatives, which comprisenoncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns, terminators,enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream of the nucleotidesequences stated can be modified by one or more nucleotidesubstitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without, however,interfering with the functionality or activity either of the promoters,the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatory region such asterminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are far away from theORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of the promoters isincreased by modification of their sequence, or that they are replacedcompletely by more active promoters, even promoters from heterologousorganisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in theart and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.1.5] to [0379.1.1.1] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0370.1.1.1] to [0379.1.1.1] above.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical tryptophan in a non-human organism or a part thereof canbe isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), for example using theantibody of the present invention as described below, in particular, anantibody against proteins having 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetyltransferase, aldehyde dehydrogenase,amino acid transporter, aromatic amino acid aminotransferase,At1g19800-protein, At2g33510-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP synthase subunit E,ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response factor,b1163-protein, b1346-protein, b1522-protein, b1796-protein,b2739-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4121-protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, branched-chain amino acid permease,calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein, cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase, Chaperoneprotein CIpB, choline kinase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D , cystathionine gamma-synthase, DNA mismatch repairprotein, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta, elongation factorTu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fimbrial-like protein,flavodoxin, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerolkinase, glycosyl transferase, harpin-induced family protein, histoneacetyltransferase, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphate synthasesubunit, isochorismate synthase, isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,Leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipase,L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein, methyltransferase, monthiolglutaredoxin, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, precorrinmethylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putative transportsystem permease protein, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, RNA bindingprotein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, shortchain alcohol dehydrogenase family, slr1107-protein,threonine synthase, transaldolase, transcription factor, transcriptionalregulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, yfl054c-protein, or Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-proteinactivity, respectively, or an antibody against polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof which can be produced by standardtechniques utilizing the polypeptid of the present invention or fragmentthereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention (FCRP). Preferred aremonoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 5, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 5, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 5, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 5, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 5, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 5, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishes overthe sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 5, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In one embodiment,said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over the sequence shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 and 8by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10,15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are more than 40, 50,or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide ofthe invention distinguishes from the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 and 8 by not more than80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. Inanother embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not consistof the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 5, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical tryptophan in a non-humanorganism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a part thereof,being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process of the invention and having a sequence which distinguishesover the sequence as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99%identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs at least inone or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise aprotein of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II Aand/or II B, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 5, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

[0390.1.1.5] to [0391.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0390.1.1.1] to [0391.1.1.1] above.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 5, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.5, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 5, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.1.1] above.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.5, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 aminoacids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%,3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%, 2%, 3%4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5,column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acid moleculesand polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed such that theyield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desired compoundis improved.

[0399.1.1.5] to [0401.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraph see[0399.1.1.1] to [0401.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, or usedin the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive protein orpolypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.1.5] to [0409.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0403.1.1.1] to [0409.1.1.1] above.

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicaltryptophan its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical tryptophan.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemicaltryptophan by using the respective antibody of the invention as a probeto detect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acidmolecule of the invention in a non-human organism in comparison toanother organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.1.5] to [0430.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0411.1.1.1] to [0430.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical tryptophan in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 3. Due to theabove-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical tryptophan contentin a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, due tomodulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 5, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 5, column 3-like activity is increased inthe cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially in organellessuch as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in the cytosol. Examplesare described above in context with the process of the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.1.1] above.

A naturally occurring expression cassette - for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene - becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.1.5] to [0435.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0434.1.1.1] to [0435.1.1.1] above.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of tryptophan this canbe in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by thisprocess can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organisms eitherfrom the culture in which they grow or from the field. For example, thiscan be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction, saltprecipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plant parts,preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and the like.

[0437.1.1.5] to [0440.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0437.1.1.1] to [0440.1.1.1] above.

[0442.1.1.5] to [0454.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0442.1.1.1] to [0454.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 5, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.1.1] above.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 5, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        5, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.1.1] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 5, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 5 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 5 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 5, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 5, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 5, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 5,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.1.5] to [0494.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0462.1.1.1] to [0494.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of:

-   -   tryptophan    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetyltransferase, aldehyde        dehydrogenase, amino acid transporter, aromatic amino acid        aminotransferase, At1g19800-protein, At2g33510-protein,        At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, at5g21910-protein, ATP        synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of a transport system,        auxin response factor, b1163-protein, b1346-protein,        b1522-protein, b1796-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein,        b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4121-protein,        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent        protein kinase, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein,        cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase, chaperone        protein CIpB, choline kinase, coproporphyrinogen Ill oxidase,        cullin, cyclin, cyclin D , cystathionine gamma-synthase, DNA        mismatch repair protein, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit        beta, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic        translation initiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, fimbrial-like protein, flavodoxin, geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin,        glycerol kinase, glycosyl transferase, harpin-induced family        protein, histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase, imidazole        glycerol phosphate synthase subunit, isochorismate synthase,        isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase,        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipase,        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, malate dehydrogenase, malic        enzyme, methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein, methyltransferase,        monthiol glutaredoxin, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,        nitrate/nitrite transport protein, photosystem II protein,        polygalacturonase, precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,        pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding        protein, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,        short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, slr1107-protein,        threonine synthase, transaldolase, transcription factor,        transcriptional regulator, transport protein,        trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophan biosynthesis protein,        yfl054c-protein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a respective fine chemical,which comprises

-   -   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic        acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from        the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.5, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.5, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.5;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        5, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 5; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of tryptophan or a        composition comprising tryptophan in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering tryptophanin its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        tryptophan produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms        or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 5, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 5, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 5,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 5,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 5, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 5,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 5;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 5;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 5, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i) ,    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in tryptophan production in a non-human organism, comprisingthe steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of tryptophan in a non-human organism or        a part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting with        the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of tryptophanin a        non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase intryptophan after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of item as claimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in claim9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of tryptophan.

[0483.1.1.5] to [0494.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0483.1.1.1] to [0494.1.1.1] above.

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23iiii) reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 14843, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14871 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14872 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7333, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7679 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7680 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11471, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11983 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11984 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1815, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 2361 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 2362 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 5557,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6033 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6034 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 16883, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 17345 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 17346 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Physcomytrella patens SEQ ID NO:101780, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 101852 and a second primer consisting ofthe adaptor sequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO:101853 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Zea mays SEQ ID NO: 68413, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 68531 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 68532 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.1.5] to [0499.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0496.1.1.1] to [0499.1.1.1] above.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7333 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Glycine max,Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays the vector DNA was treated with therestriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following the standard protocol (MBIFermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 14843 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 66274 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QIAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7333.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QIAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C./1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1 ° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows: 1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94°C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case 15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at 72° C., followed by 1 cycle of10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.1.5] to [0503.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0501.1.1.1] to [0503.1.1.1] above. Table d showing results of plantanalyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max16883 plastidic 59582753_ tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 28 92 SOYBEAN17637 non- At1g19800 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 443 targeted17701 non- At1g26830 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 117 targeted17968 non- At1g36730 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 78 targeted 18235non- At1g48260 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 239 targeted 19502 non-At2g17560 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 179 targeted 19874 non-At2g28890 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 330 targeted 19919 non-At2g30360 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 700 targeted 20346 non-At2g30540 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 28 126 targeted 98522 non-At2g33510 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 59 targeted 21159 non-At2g47880 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 380 targeted 21497 plastidicAt3g04050 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 76 131 22611 non- At3g11650tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 146 targeted 22832 non- At3g18524tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 74 targeted 1815 non- At3g23000tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 105 239 targeted 68727 non- At3g26400tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 77 targeted 68777 non- At3g27540tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 148 targeted 2367 non- At3g61830tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 45 123 targeted 2573 non- At3g62930tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 38 123 targeted 2935 non- At3g62950tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 86 targeted 4040 non- At4g32480tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 460 targeted 24311 non- At4g34160tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 123 targeted 4348 non- At4g35310tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 62 231 targeted 68987 non- At5g02760tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 228 targeted 24492 non- At5g07200tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 57 targeted 25283 non- At5g16650tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 83 targeted 69553 non- At5g21910tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 57 targeted 25428 non- At5g39760tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 28 121 targeted 70006 non- At5g60110tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43 60 targeted 5557 non- Avin- tryptophanARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 62 203 targeted DRAFT_1495 27021 non- Avin-tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 173 targeted DRAFT_2344 28738 non-Avin- tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 139 targeted DRAFT_3159 29286non- Avin- tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 143 targeted DRAFT_320973038 non- Avin- tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 81 targetedDRAFT_4420 74163 non- Avin- tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 163targeted DRAFT_4836 6510 non- Avin- tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 75targeted DRAFT_5103 33596 non- Avin- tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 59124 targeted DRAFT_6093 74729 non- Avin- tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC39 126 targeted DRAFT_6679 34889 plastidic B0004 tryptophan ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 57 168 98553 non- B0008 tryptophan ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 51 91targeted 35204 non- B0061 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-USP LC 72 173 targetedSEED_2 35482 non- B0124 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 29 213 targeted7333 non- B0449 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 38 281 targeted 35967plastidic B0593 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 43 358 36489 non- B0885tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 143 targeted 37394 non- B1163tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 56 targeted 98778 plastidic B1249tryptophan ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 71 214 76157 plastidic B1262 tryptophanARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 74 104 37807 non- B1300 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 31 68 targeted 99188 plastidic B1346 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC31 96 7947 non- B1522 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 109 261 targeted99196 non- B1796 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 27 39 targeted 99210non- B1886 tryptophan ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 54 108 targeted 79056 non-B1897 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 44 190 targeted 99371 non- B2023tryptophan ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 44 148 targeted 38947 non- B2063tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 270 targeted 99620 non- B2285tryptophan ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 57 109 targeted 99898 non- B2546tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 32 95 targeted 100105 non- B2699tryptophan ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 55 82 targeted 80906 non- B2739tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 75 134 targeted 81980 non- B2849tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 152 targeted 100543 non- B3142tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 65 targeted 42502 non- B3262tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 47 277 targeted 100675 plastidic B3845tryptophan ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 56 87 101327 plastidic B3870 tryptophanARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 47 85 44372 non- B3989 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 32 398 targeted 10740 non- B4029 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 27814 targeted 44609 non- B4121 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 46targeted 45321 non- B4256 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 34 217 targeted46515 non- GM tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 149 targeted 02LC1755684198 non- GM tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43 224 targeted 02LC21368101780 non- S_pp tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 40 55 targeted020029328r 49143 plastidic Sll0248 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 16950339 plastidic Sll0521 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 31 49 101707 non-Sll0833 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 92 targeted 52634 mito-Sll1031 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 28 167 chondrial 54337 mito-Sll1450 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 85 chondrial 11471 mito-Sll1917 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 31 36 chondrial 86540 mito-Slr0239 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 162 chondrial 87397 plastidicSlr0721 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 100 57235 plastidic Slr0739tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 54 101776 plastidic Slr1107 tryptophanARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 54 58731 plastidic Slr1739 tryptophan ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 86 157 59370 plastidic Slr2124 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC38 80 12698 non- TTC0019 tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 306 472 targeted88879 plastidic Ybr249c tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 59 405 63544plastidic Ydr046c tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 63 64148 plastidicYfl054c tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 41 101855 plastidic Yhl032ctryptophan ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 61 101 102015 plastidic Yhr137wtryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 77 14843 non- Yjr130c tryptophanARA_LEAF Big35S LC 30 62 targeted 66274 non- Yjr153w tryptophan ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 34 115 targeted 102061 mito- Ykr089c tryptophan ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 60 288 chondrial 92339 plastidic Ynl101w tryptophan ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 33 45 92540 plastidic Yor244w tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-Super LC39 135 67998 plastidic Ypl117c tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 5998445 non- Ypr119w tryptophan ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 36 54 targeted 68413non- Zm_4842_ tryptophan ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53 117 targeted BE510522

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minumum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, given aspercent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.1.5] to [0515.1.1.5] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0505.1.1.1] to [0515.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.1.6.] to [0514.1.1.6.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical isoleucine, leucine or valine, respectively, asdefined below and corresponding embodiments as described herein asfollows.

[00011.1.6]0 to [0008.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0001.1.1.1] to [0008.1.1.1] above.

As described above, the essential amino acids are necessary for humansand many mammals, for example for livestock. The branched-chain aminoacids (BCAA) leucine, isoleucine and valine are among the nine dietaryindispensable amino acids for humans. BCAA accounts for 35-40% of thedietary indispensable amino acids in body protein and 14% of the totalamino acids in skeletal muscle (Ferrando et al., J. Parenter. EnteralNutr. 19, 47 (1995)). They share a common membrane transport system andenzymes for their transamination and irreversible oxidation (Block K.P., “Interactions among leucine, isoleucine, and valine with specialreference to the branched chain amino acid antagonism” in “Absorptionand Utilization of Amino Acids”, Friedman M. (Ed.), pp. 229-244, 1989,CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla.; Champe P. C., Harvey R. A., “Amino acids:metabolism of carbon atoms” in “Biochemistry”, Champ P. C., Harvery P.A.,(Eds.), pp.242-252, 1987, Lippincott J. B., Philadelphia, Pa.).Further, for patient suffering from Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) areduced uptake of those branched-chain amino acids is essential. Dietarysources of the branched-chain amino acids are principally derived fromanimal and vegetable proteins. The branched-chain amino acids leucine,isoleucine and valine are limiting for the growth of many mammals.Therefore the branched-chain amino acids are supplemented in the feed ofbroiler, leg hens, turkey, swine or cattle diets.

[0010.1.1.6] to [0011.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0010.1.1.1] to [0011.1.1.1] above.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of isoleucine, leucine, and/or valine.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: isoleucine, leucine and valine, or, in other words, ofthe “fine chemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of a fine chemical, whereby the fine chemical isleucine or isoleucine or valine, preferably L-leucine or Lisoleucine orL-valine, as the case may be. Accordingly, in the present invention, theterm “the fine chemical” as used herein relates to “leucine orisoleucine or valine” as th ecase may be.

Further, the term “the fine chemicals” as used herein also relates tofine chemicals comprising leucine or isoleucine or valine.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.6.6] to [0514.1.1.6] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 6of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.6.6] to[0514.1.1.6]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.6.6] to [0514.1.1.6] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of paragraphs or sections [0014.1.6.6] and[0015.1.6.6], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.6.6] to[0514.1.1.6], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.6.6] and [0015.1.6.6].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “isoleucine” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 6 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “isoleucine”. In one embodiment, the termisoleucine or the term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphsor sections [0014.1.6.6] to [0514.1.1.6] at least one chemical compoundwith an activity of the above mentioned isoleucine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “leucine” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 6 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “leucine”. In one embodiment, the term leucineor the term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs orsections [0014.1.6.6] to [0514.1.1.6] at least one chemical compoundwith an activity of the above mentioned leucine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “valine” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 6 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “valine”. In one embodiment, the term valine orthe term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections[0014.1.6.6] to [0514.1.1.6] at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the above mentioned valine, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.6.6] to [0514.1.1.6] isoleucine,preferably the L-enantiomer of isoleucine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means isoleucine or its salts, in free form or boundform. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means theL-enantiomer of isoleucine.

On the other hand in case “isoleucine” is stated it means isoleucineitself, its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound form,preferably the L-enantiomer of isoleucine, its salts, ester or amides infree form or bound form. In a preferred embodiment “isoleucine” meansthe Lenantiomer of isoleucine in free form. In another preferredembodiment “isoleucine” means the L-enantiomer of isoleucine bound form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.6.6] to [0514.1.1.6] leucine, preferablythe L-enantiomer of leucine, its salts, ester or amides in free form orboundform.

In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means leucine orits salts, in free form or bound form. In a preferred embodiment, theterm “the fine chemical” means the L-enantiomer of leucine.

On the other hand in case “leucine” is stated it means leucine itself,its salts, ester or amides in free form or bound form, preferably theL-enantiomer of leucine, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound form. In a preferred embodiment “leucine” means the L-enantiomerof leucine in free form. In another preferred embodiment “leucine” meansthe L-enantiomer of leucine bound form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.6.6] to [0514.1.1.6] valine, preferablythe L-enantiomer of valine, its salts, ester or amides in free form orbound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical”means valine or its salts, in free form or boundform. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means the L-enantiomer ofvaline.

On the other hand in case “valine” is stated it means valine itself, itssalts, ester or amides in free form or bound form, preferably theL-enantiomer of valine, its salts, ester or amides in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment “valine” means the L-enantiomer ofvaline in free form. In another preferred embodiment “valine” means theL-enantiomer of valine bound form.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.6.6] to[0514.1.1.6]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.6.6] to [0514.1.1.6] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of section [0014.1.6.6] or section[0015.1.6.6], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.6.6] to[0514.1.1.6], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.6.6].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprisingisoleucine, or comprising leucine, or compring valine, or comprising atleast one of isoleucine, leucine and valine, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g23110-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g47380-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g47380-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of disease resistance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 50S ribosomal protein L14 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter component in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chaperone protein CIpB in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase small subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betagalactosidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase IV in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA polymerase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA polymerase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component II        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component II        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component II        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cytochrome c-type protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Nucleoside monophosphate        phosphohydrolase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine hydroxymethyltransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribosephosphate isomerase,        constitutive in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP-binding protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3490-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino-acid        aminotransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protoporphyrin oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of superoxide dismutase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4263-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of vacuolar ATPase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC5744-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP binding        component in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1455-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ferredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Na+/K+ transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Na+/K+ transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of riboflavin biosynthesis protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-isopropylmalate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-isopropylmalate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YAL013W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycerate kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycerate kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR193C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr006w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr006w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex        subunit 3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex        subunit 3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of poly-galacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of poly-galacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YLR224W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial dicarboxylate        transporter in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine; or (a2)        increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine; or (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a        functional equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism        or a part thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of isoleucine or a composition comprising        isoleucine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of leucine or a composition comprising leucine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of valine or a composition comprising valine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 6, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 6, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 6;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        6, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 6; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt    -   of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a nucleic acid        molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),        (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a        sequence which is complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

The term “increasing or generating of the expression of” may also beinterchanged by the term “overexpressing”.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 6.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 6, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-isopropylmalate synthase, 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATP bindingcomponent, ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transportercomponent, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase,acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, acyltransferase, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase,agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, aminotransferase, anthranilatesynthase component II, arginine exporter protein, At1g19800-protein,At1g23110-protein, At1g47380-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0050-protein, b1003-protein, b1163-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3490-protein, b3989-protein,b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, b4263-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid permease,branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, cell division control protein, chaperone protein CIpB, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D, cytochrome c-type protein, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,disease resistance protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNAmismatch repair protein, DNA polymerase, DNA-binding protein, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, ferredoxin,flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gluconate transport systempermease 3, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaminesynthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen(starch) synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyltransferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family protein, heatshock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histone H2A, homocitratesynthase, homoserine dehydrogenase, hydrolase, iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, L-serinedehydratase, MADS-box transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, mureintransglycosylase, Na+/K+ transporter, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxireductase, peptidase, phosphatetransporter, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoglycerate kinase,phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, protoporphyrin oxidase, purine nucleosidephosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate kinase,riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, serine hydroxymethyltransferase,short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll1032-protein,sll1455-protein, sll1761-protein, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin,thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,trehalose phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, vacuolar ATPasesubunit, valine-pyruvate transaminase, YAL013W-protein, ydr183w-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, yhr006w-protein, YKL038W-protein,YLR224W-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc transporter, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, which respectively encode a proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown inTable I, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectively encodea protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II, applicationno. 6, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof, and/or whichrespectively can be amplified with the primer set shown in Table III,application no. 6, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-isopropylmalate synthase, 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATP bindingcomponent, ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transportercomponent, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase,acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, acyltransferase, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase,agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, aminotransferase, anthranilatesynthase component II, arginine exporter protein, At1g19800-protein,At1g23110-protein, At1g47380-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0050-protein, b1003-protein, b1163-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3490-protein, b3989-protein,b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, b4263-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-proteindependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid permease,branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, cell division control protein, chaperone protein CIpB, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D, cytochrome c-type protein, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,disease resistance protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNAmismatch repair protein, DNA polymerase, DNA-binding protein, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, ferredoxin,flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gluconate transport systempermease 3, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaminesynthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen(starch) synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyltransferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family protein, heatshock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histone H2A, homocitratesynthase, homoserine dehydrogenase, hydrolase, iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, L-serinedehydratase, MADS-box transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, mureintransglycosylase, Na+/K+ transporter, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxireductase, peptidase, phosphatetransporter, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoglycerate kinase,phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, protoporphyrin oxidase, purine nucleosidephosphorylase, purinenucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate kinase,riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, serine hydroxymethyltransferase,short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll1032-protein,sll1455-protein, sll1761-protein, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin,thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, vacuolar ATPasesubunit, valine-pyruvate transaminase, YAL013W-protein, ydr183w-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, yhr006w-protein, YKL038W-protein,YLR224W-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc transporter, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, the respective protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences asshown in Table I, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, therespective protein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequence as shown in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8, and/or therespective protein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown inTable IV, application no. 6, column 8 is also referred to as FineChemical Related Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of isoleucine, leucine, and/or valine, by increasing orgenerating one or more activities, especially selected from the groupconsisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-isopropylmalate synthase, 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATP bindingcomponent, ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transportercomponent, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase,acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, acyltransferase, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase,agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, aminotransferase, anthranilatesynthase component II, arginine exporter protein, At1g19800-protein,At1g23110-protein, At1g47380-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0050-protein, b1003-protein, b1163-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3490-protein, b3989-protein,b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, b4263-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid permease,branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, cell division control protein, chaperone protein CIpB, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D, cytochrome c-type protein, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,disease resistance protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNAmismatch repair protein, DNA polymerase, DNA-binding protein, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, ferredoxin,flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gluconate transport systempermease 3, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaminesynthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen(starch) synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyltransferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family protein, heatshock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histone H2A, homocitratesynthase, homoserine dehydrogenase, hydrolase, iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, L-serinedehydratase, MADS-box transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, mureintransglycosylase, Na+/K+ transporter, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxireductase, peptidase, phosphatetransporter, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoglycerate kinase,phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, protoporphyrin oxidase, purine nucleosidephosphorylase, purinenucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate kinase,riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, serine hydroxymethyltransferase,short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll1032-protein,sll1455-protein, sll1761-protein, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin,thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, vacuolar ATPasesubunit, valine-pyruvate transaminase, YAL013W-protein, ydr183w-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, yhr006w-protein, YKL038W-protein,YLR224W-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc transporter, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, which is conferred by one or more FCRPs orthe gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example by the geneproduct of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotide selectedfrom the group as shown in Table I, application no. 6, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising a polypeptideencoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected from the group asshown in Table I, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, (preferably by thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one ormore protein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 6, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-isopropylmalate synthase, 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATP bindingcomponent, ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transportercomponent, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase,acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, acyltransferase, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase,agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, aminotransferase, anthranilatesynthase component II, arginine exporter protein, At1g19800-protein,At1g23110-protein, At1g47380-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0050-protein, b1003-protein, b1163-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3490-protein, b3989-protein,b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, b4263-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid permease,branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, cell division control protein, chaperone protein CIpB, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D, cytochrome c-type protein, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,disease resistance protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNAmismatch repair protein, DNA polymerase, DNA-binding protein, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, ferredoxin,flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gluconate transport systempermease 3, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaminesynthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen(starch) synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyltransferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family protein, heatshock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histone H2A, homocitratesynthase, homoserine dehydrogenase, hydrolase, iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, L-serinedehydratase, MADS-box transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, mureintransglycosylase, Na+/K+ transporter, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxireductase, peptidase, phosphatetransporter, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoglycerate kinase,phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, protoporphyrin oxidase, purine nucleosidephosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate kinase,riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, serine hydroxymethyltransferase,short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll1032-protein,sll1455-protein, sll1761protein, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin,thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,trehalosephosphatase, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, vacuolar ATPasesubunit, valine-pyruvate transaminase, YAL013W-protein, ydr183w-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, yhr006w-protein, YKL038W-protein,YLR224W-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc transporter, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, for example of the respective polypeptideas depicted in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 and 8, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or the respective polypeptide comprising asequence corresponding to the consensus sequences as shown in Table IV,application no. 6, column 8, or the respective polypeptide comprising atleast one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV, application no. 6,column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g23110-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g47380-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g47380-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a disease        resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 50S ribosomal        protein L14 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chaperone protein        CIpB non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase small subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase IV        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA polymerase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA polymerase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a anthranilate        synthase component II non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a anthranilate        synthase component II non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a anthranilate        synthase component II non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cytochrome c-type        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        4,6-dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Nucleoside        monophosphate phosphohydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine        hydroxymethyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ribosephosphate        isomerase, constitutive non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3490-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino-acid aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protoporphyrin        oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a superoxide        dismutase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4263-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC11114-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC11114-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a vacuolar ATPase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC5744-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP binding component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease subunit        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NAD(P)H-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1455-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ferredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Na+/K+        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Na+/K+        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-isopropylmalate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a riboflavin        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-isopropylmalate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-isopropylmalate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YAL013W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycerate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycerate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR193C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr006w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr006w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a H/ACA        ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a H/ACA        ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YLR224W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        dicarboxylate transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of isoleucine, or a composition comprising        isoleucine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of leucine, or a composition comprising leucine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of valine, or a composition comprising valine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g23110-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g47380-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g47380-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At4g32480-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of disease resistance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malic enzyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betahydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 50S ribosomal protein L14 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter component in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chaperone protein CIpB in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase small subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betagalactosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase IV in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA polymerase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA polymerase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component II        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component II        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of anthranilate synthase component II        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldehyde dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cytochrome c-type protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Nucleoside monophosphate        phosphohydrolase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine hydroxymethyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribosephosphate isomerase,        constitutive in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycoprotease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP-binding protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3490-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of valine-pyruvate transaminase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino-acid        aminotransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacid dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA helicase II in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protoporphyrin oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of superoxide dismutase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4263-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC11114-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone H2A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of vacuolar ATPase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC5744-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP binding        component in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1455-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ferredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Na+/K+ transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Na+/K+ transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of riboflavin biosynthesis protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-isopropylmalate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-isopropylmalate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YAL013W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycerate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycerate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR193C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr006w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr006w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex        subunit 3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex        subunit 3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microor ganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homoserine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YLR224W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial dicarboxylate        transporter in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 6, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical isoleucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of isoleucine, or a composition comprising        isoleucine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 6, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical leucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical leucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        leucine;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of leucine, or a composition comprising leucine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 6, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical valine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical valine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        valine;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of valine, or a composition comprising valine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g23110-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g47380-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g47380-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At4g32480-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a disease        resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malic enzyme in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 50S ribosomal        protein L14 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chaperone protein        CIpB in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase small subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase IV        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA polymerase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA polymerase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a anthranilate        synthase component II in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a anthranilate        synthase component II in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a anthranilate        synthase component II in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cytochrome c-type        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        4,6-dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Nucleoside        monophosphate phosphohydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine        hydroxymethyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ribosephosphate        isomerase, constitutive in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycoprotease in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3490-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a valine-pyruvate        transaminase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino-acid aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacid        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA helicase II        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protoporphyrin        oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a superoxide        dismutase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4263-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC11114-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC11114-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone H2A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a vacuolar ATPase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC5744-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP binding component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease subunit in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NAD(P)H-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1455-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ferredoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Na+/K+        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Na+/K+        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-isopropylmalate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a riboflavin        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-isopropylmalate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-isopropylmalate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YAL013W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycerate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycerate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR193C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr006w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr006w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a H/ACA        ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3 in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a H/ACA        ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3 in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homoserine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YLR224W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        dicarboxylate transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of isoleucine or a        composition comprising isoleucine in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of leucine or a        composition comprising leucine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of valine or a        composition comprising valine in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of isoleucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of isoleucine, or a composition comprising        isoleucine in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of leucine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of leucine, or a composition comprising leucine        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of valine, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 6, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of valine, or a composition comprising valine in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 6, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 6.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 6, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 6.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 6, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 6.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.1.6] to [0066.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0039.1.1.1] to [0066.1.1.1] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequenceis fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.1.6] to [0072.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0068.1.1.1] to [0072.1.1.1] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For the avoidance ofdoubt, the term “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” are interchangeable.)

[0074.1.1.6] to [0075.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0074.1.1.1] to [0075.1.1.1] above. [0076.1.6.6] Nucleic acid sequencescoding for the transit peptides may be chemically synthesized either inpart or wholly according to structure of transit peptide sequencesdisclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemically synthesizedsequences can be directly linked to the sequences encoding the matureprotein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may be typicallyless than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350, 300, 250or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60,50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20, 15, 12, 9,6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the coding sequence.

Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transit peptidesmay comprise sequences derived from more than one biological and/orchemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derived from theamino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in its native stateis linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodiment of theinvention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein is typicallyless than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120, 110, 100or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 35, 30,25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18, 17, 16, 15,14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorter or longerstretches are also possible. In addition target sequences, whichfacilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartments such asthe vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequences ofan range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the three aminoacids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is aware of thefact that there is not a need for such short sequences in the expressionof the genes.

[0077.1.1.6] to [0078.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0077.1.1.1] to see [0078.1.1.1] above.

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced and expressedin plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respectiveline in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated, or aredirectly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if for thenucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6 theterm “mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.1.6] to [0083.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0080.1.1.1] to [0083.1.1.1] above.

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 6,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 6 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 6, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.1.6] to [0092.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0089.1.1.1] to [0092.1.1.1] above.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalisoleucine, leucine, and/or valine leads to an enhanced production ofthe respective fine chemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean atleast a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%,90% or 100%, more preferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higherproduction of the respective fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, and/orvaline in comparison to the wild-type as defined above, e.g. that meansin comparison to a non-human organism without the aforementionedmodification of the activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or a fragment or ahomolog thereof. The modification of the activity of a protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, or their combination can be achieved byjoining the protein to a respective transit peptide, e.g. if for therespective encoding nucleic acid molecule in column 6 of Table I theterm “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in isoleucine, leucine, and/orvaline,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 4, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, conferred a production of or anincrease in threonine,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organismas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromBrassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 80 to 500-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromBrassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 34 to 207-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 59554615_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 16264, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16263, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16263 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16264,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 22 to 74-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 45-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 54-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 97-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1 g07430, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17452,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 39-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA-binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g14490, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 385, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 386, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityDNA-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to54-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g19800-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19800, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17638,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g19800-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 805-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g19800-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19800, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17638,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g19800-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 115 to 1238-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g23110-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g23110, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 102087, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102086, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102086 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102087, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity At1g23110-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 40-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cullin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g26830, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17702, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17701, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17701 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17702, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cullin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to143-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cullin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g26830, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17702, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17701, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17701 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17702, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cullin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 59 to187-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 49 to 162-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 52 to 149-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 69 to 406-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 377-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 173-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g47380-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g47380, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 18123, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18122, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18122 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18123,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g47380-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 134-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g47380-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g47380, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 18123, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18122, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18122 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18123,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g47380-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 105-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 78 to 747-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 86 to 639-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18235 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 277-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g61950,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 96 to 174-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g61950,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 99 to 169-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g61950,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 84-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68410, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 102120, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102119, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102119 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102120, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 140-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68410, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 102120, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102119, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102119 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102120, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 50 to 137-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 22 to 134-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g17560, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 108-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g28890, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19875, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19874 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19875,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 738-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g28890, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19875, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19874 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19875,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 321 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 810-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 947-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 137 to 277-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 20346 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity glutaredoxin isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 206-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to243-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to183-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g47880, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 21160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 21159, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21160, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to227-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21498, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 470-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21498, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 64 to 1234-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21498, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1-percent, particularly in a range of 35 to681-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 264-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 221-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpin-inducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 191-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpin-inducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 216-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA mismatch repairprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g18524, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22833, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22832 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22833, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DNA mismatch repair protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 61-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA mismatch repairprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g18524, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22833, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22832 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22833, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DNA mismatch repair protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 61 to 87-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA mismatch repairprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g18524, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22833, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22832 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22833, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DNA mismatch repair protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 63 to 717-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 82 to 562-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to249-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g26400, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 46 to 133-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g26400, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 51 to 129-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g26400, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to76-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27540, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68778, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68777 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68778, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 79 to 428-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27540, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68778, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68777 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68778, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 89 to 469-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27540, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68778, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68777 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68778, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 161-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxin responsefactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 965-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxin responsefactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 67 to 1444-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxin responsefactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 397-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to274-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2935 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity glutaredoxin isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 85 to 337-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to118-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g18880,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24233, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24232 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24233, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 136-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68850,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 56-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 74 to 355-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity At4g32480-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 320-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At4g32480-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g32480, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4041, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity At4g32480-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to286-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to199-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 83 to188-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to115-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 645-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 164 to 698-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 329-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g02760, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 68988, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68987, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68987 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68988,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 305-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 142-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity At5g16650-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 86-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At5g39950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 69575, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 69574, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 69574 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 69575, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to145-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At5g39950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 69575, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 69574, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 69574 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 69575, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to50-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a disease resistanceprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g45060, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 102224, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102223, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102223 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102224, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity disease resistance protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 70-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g56350, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 102374, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102373, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 102373 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102374, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 84-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g56350, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 102374, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102373, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 102373 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102374, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 56 to 69-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA-binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60110, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 70007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70007,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity

RNA-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to41-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS-boxtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60440,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102900, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102899 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102900, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity MADS-box transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 474-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS-boxtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60440,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102900, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102899 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102900, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity MADS-box transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 643-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g63680, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 70039, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70039, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 182-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g63680, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 70039, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70039, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 55 to 358-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g63680, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 70039, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70039, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1-percent, particularly in a range of 31 to254-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc finger protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5494, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc finger protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to83-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 85 to 297-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 98 to 461-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malic enzyme, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5558, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malic enzyme is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 50 to 122-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 26435, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26434, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26434 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.26435, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 21 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a beta-hydroxylase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 32 to 131-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 379-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 114 to 353-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 203-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 50S ribosomalprotein L14, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2369,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 71764, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71763, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 71763 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.71764, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 50S ribosomal protein L14 is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 22 to 62-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2521, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 27883, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27882 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 27883, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine.

For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 94-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoA hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28739, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28738 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28739, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 114 to 177-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoA hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28739, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28738 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28739, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 134 to 194-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoA hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28739, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28738 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28739, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 98-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 207-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 75 to 190-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 99-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29398, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyltransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 120 to 251-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29398, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyltransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 85 to 298-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29398, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyltransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 25 to 101-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 67-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 51 to 66-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 20 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transportercomponent, or if the activity of the polypeptide AVINDRAFT_(—)4128,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 72521, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72520, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 72520 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.72521, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter component is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 22 to 64-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4384, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 31718, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31717 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 31718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 24 to 32-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminotransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31927, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31926 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31927, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aminotransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 59 to 77-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminotransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31927, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31926 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31927, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aminotransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 26 to 56-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73720, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73719 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 127-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73720, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73719 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 58 to 85-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4836, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74164, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74163,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74163 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74164, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 64 to 213-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonialigase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4836, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74164, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74163,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74163 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74164, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 68 to 176-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4836, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74164, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74163,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74163 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74164, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to135-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4847, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102942, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.102941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.102941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityisopropylmalate isomerase large subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 26 to 31-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to2397-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to2753-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1-percent, particularly in a range of 24 to951-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32309, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32308 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32309, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 335 to 446-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32309, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32308 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32309, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 469 to 550-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32309, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32308 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32309, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 132 to 187 -percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a peptidase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 74663, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74662, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 74662 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74663, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity peptidase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to94-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a chaperone proteinCIpB, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6093,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 33597, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33596 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33597, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity chaperone protein CIpB is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 134-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine nucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 34-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine nucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 53-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine nucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 29-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AY623894, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 103434, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103433, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.103433 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 103434, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity pyruvatekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to103-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AY623894, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 103434, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103433, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.103433 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 103434, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity pyruvatekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to46-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 468-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 96 to 297-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to220-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0050-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0050, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 103959, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 103958, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 103958 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 103959, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0050-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to122-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetolactatesynthase small subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0078,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6819, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6818 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6819, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetolactate synthase small subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 73-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a beta-galactosidase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0344, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 35734, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35733 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35734, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity beta-galactosidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 224 to 288-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 64 to 316-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 35 to 236-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 75 to 2019-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 82 to 2204-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to774-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 394-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 77 to 474-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 74 to 478-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 62 to 214-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc transporter, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc transporter, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 54 to 81-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 6183-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 59 to 5609-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to2254-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA helicase IV, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0962, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36624, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36623, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36623 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36624, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA helicase IV is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 52 to 274-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylglyoxalsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0963, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36671,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxal synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 127-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0980, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36810, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36809 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36810,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoanhydride phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 99-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 185 to1202-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 183 to1058-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 71 to549-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1163-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1163, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37395, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37394, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37395, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1163-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 107-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1163-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1163, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37395, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37394, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37395, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1163-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 53 to 134-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1163-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1163, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 37395, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37394, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37395, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1163-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to47-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA polymerase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1184, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 104135, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 104134, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 104134 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 104135, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA polymerase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 31 to 169-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA polymerase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1184, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 104135, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 104134, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 104134 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 104135, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA polymerase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to30-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 45 to 155-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 54 to 178-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to69-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a anthranilatesynthase component II, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1263,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 37540, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37539, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37539 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.37540, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity anthranilate synthase component II isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 106-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a anthranilatesynthase component II, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1263,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 37540, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37539, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37539 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.37540, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity anthranilate synthase component II isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 74-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a anthranilatesynthase component II, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1263,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 37540, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37539, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37539 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.37540, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity anthranilate synthase component II isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 83-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaminesynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1297, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37659, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37658, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37658 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37659,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamine synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 195 to 355-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aldehydedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1300, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37807, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37808,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aldehyde dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 52-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1445-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1445-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to49-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADP-dependent malicenzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1479, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 77775, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77774 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 77775,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADP-dependent malic enzyme is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 188-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to920-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 213 to780-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to336-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acid shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 69 to 218-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acid shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 75 to 252-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acid shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to105-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1601, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 7993, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7992, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7992 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7993, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitytransport protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to42-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1670-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1670-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to80-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1672-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1672, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 78772, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78771, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78772, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1672-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to90-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1854, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 8364, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8363 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8364, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity pyruvatekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses in column7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 227-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cytochrome c-typeprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1873, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78971, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78970, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78970 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78971,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cytochrome c-type protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 333-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalose-phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 154 to 467-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalose-phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 159-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a O-antigen chainlength determinant, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2027,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79218, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79217 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79218, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity O-antigen chain length determinant isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 1182-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a O-antigen chainlength determinant, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2027,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79218, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79217 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79218, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity O-antigen chain length determinant isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 1185-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GDP-mannose4,6-dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2053, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 104278, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104277, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 104277 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.104278, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 50-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 778-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 62 to 415-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Nucleosidemonophosphate phosphohydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2291, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 104617, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104616,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 104616 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 104617, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Nucleosidemonophosphate phosphohydrolase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to41-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2405, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39256, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39255 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39256,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 74-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2405, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39256, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39255 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39256,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2513-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2513-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to339-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2513-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2513-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to464-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2513-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2513-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to140-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serinehydroxymethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2551,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79628, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79627, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79627 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79628, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine hydroxymethyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 481-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2613-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2613-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to29-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 118-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 124-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2673-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2673, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 9245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.9244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2673-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to144-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 501-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 348 to 403-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 218-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2714, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40742, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40742,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2739-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2739-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 51 to 542-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2739-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2739-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 57 to 800-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2739-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2739-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to169-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2812-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2812-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 50 to 171-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2812-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2812-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 59 to 203-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2839, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81936,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 190-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2839, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81936,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 118 to 154-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2839, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81936,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 94-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ribosephosphateisomerase, constitutive, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2914,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 41074, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41073, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 41073 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.41074, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 97-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a arginine exporterprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2923, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9334, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9333 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9334,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine exporter protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 23 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycoprotease, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3064, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42047, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42046, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42046 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42047, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycoprotease is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 100-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycoprotease, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3064, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42047, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42046, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42046 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42047, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycoprotease is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 32 to 127-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycoprotease, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3064, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42047, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42046, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42046 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42047, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycoprotease is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to82-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3083-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3083, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82425, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82424, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82424 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82425, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3083-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 74-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3083-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3083, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82425, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82424, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82424 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82425, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3083-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to48-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-serinedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3112, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 104661, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104660, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 104660 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.104661, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity L-serine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 49 to 78-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3117, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 104872, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104871, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 104871 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.104872, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 29 to 130-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 42 to 465-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterATP-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3352,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 82573, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82572, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82572 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.82573, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter ATP-binding protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 44-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3429, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 94052, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94051, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94051 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94052, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 73 to 242-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3429, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 94052, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94051, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94051 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94052, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 53 to 292-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3490-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3490, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 105333, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 105332, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 105332 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 105333, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3490-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to44-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a valine-pyruvatetransaminase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3572, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10173, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10172 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10173,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity valine-pyruvate transaminase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 132-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a valine-pyruvatetransaminase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3572, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10173, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10172 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10173,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity valine-pyruvate transaminase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 115-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3634,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42932, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42931 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42932, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 126-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3634,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42932, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42931 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42932, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 94 to 289-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3634,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42932, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42931 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42932, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 99-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetolactatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3670, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 83630, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83629, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83629 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83630,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetolactate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 58 to 77-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched-chainamino-acid aminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3770, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 105355, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 105354,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 105354 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 105355, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity branched-chainamino-acid aminotransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 57-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydroxyaciddehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3771, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10253, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10252 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10253,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydroxyacid dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 173-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydroxyaciddehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3771, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10253, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10252 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10253,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydroxyacid dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 176-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydroxyaciddehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3771, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10253, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10252 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10253,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydroxyacid dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 42 to 49-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydroxyaciddehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3771, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10253, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10252 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10253,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydroxyacid dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 128-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ketol-acidreductoisomerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3774,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94387, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94386 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.94387, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ketol-acid reductoisomerase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 61-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ketol-acidreductoisomerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3774,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94387, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94386 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94387, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ketol-acidreductoisomerase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses in column7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 127-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA helicase II, orif the activity of the polypeptide B3813, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 43840, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 43839, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 43839 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43840, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA helicase II is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 137-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA helicase II, orif the activity of the polypeptide B3813, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 43840, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 43839, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 43839 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43840, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA helicase II is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 40 to 118-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA helicase II, orif the activity of the polypeptide B3813, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 43840, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 43839, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 43839 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43840, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity DNA helicase II is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to94-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protoporphyrinoxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 105603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 105602, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 105602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.105603, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protoporphyrin oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 181 to 667-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a superoxidedismutase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3908, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 105660, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 105659, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 105659 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.105660, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity superoxide dismutase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 164 to 466-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 1033-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 53 to 1312-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to332-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 2813-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 54 to 3551-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to1098-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4050-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4050, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 106533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 106532, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 106532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106533, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4050-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 105 to 106-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4056-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4056, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 94543, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 94542, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94542 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94543, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4056-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 51-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4056-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4056, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 94543, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 94542, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94542 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94543, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4056-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 44 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 51 to 240-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 194 to 267-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to137-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4263-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4263, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 106539, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 106538, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 106538 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106539, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4263-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to38-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gluconate transportsystem permease 3, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4321,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45395, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gluconate transport system permease 3 isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 228-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gluconate transportsystem permease 3, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4321,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45395, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gluconate transport system permease 3 isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 113 to 284-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gluconate transportsystem permease 3, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4321,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45395, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gluconate transport system permease 3 isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 85-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purinenucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4384, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45557, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45556 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45557,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine-nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 169-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide C_pp004096192r, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 45758, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Physcomitrellapatens, is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleicacid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferablythe coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence orthe polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No.6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 45757 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45758, respectively,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 85 to176-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide C_pp004096192r, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 45758, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Physcomitrellapatens, is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleicacid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferablythe coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence orthe polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No.6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 45757 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45758, respectively,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to147-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide C_pp004096192r, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 45758, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Physcomitrellapatens, is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleicacid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferablythe coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence orthe polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No.6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 45757 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45758, respectively,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to74-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC11114-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC11114, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45795, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45796,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC11114-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 105-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC11114-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC11114, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45795, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45796,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC11114-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 62 to 113-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to472-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to562-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to155-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histone H2A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC15313, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45898, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45897 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45898, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity histone H2A is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to172-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histone H2A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC15313, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45898, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45897 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45898, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity histone H2A is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 80 to144-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histone H2A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC15313, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45898, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45897 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45898, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity histone H2A is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to99-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a vacuolar ATPasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17384, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 106689, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106688, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 106688 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.106689, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity vacuolar ATPase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 63-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17556, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46516, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46515 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46516,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 366-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17556, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46516, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46515 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46516,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 55 to 406-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17556, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46516, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46515 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46516,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 90-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 890-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 100 to 811-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 230-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin Dis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 128-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin Dis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 82 to 122-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin Dis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 86-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC5744-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC5744, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 47077, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47076, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 47076 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 47077, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity GM02LC5744-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 53 to 754-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a agmatinase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0228, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 84266, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 84265, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 84265 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84266, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity agmatinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to33-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporter ATPbinding component, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0240,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84442, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84441, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84441 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.84442, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter ATP binding component isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 32-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0248, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 49144, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 49143, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49143 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49144, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to313-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0248, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 49144, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 49143, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49143 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49144, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to203-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polyphosphatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0290, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 49829, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 49828 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49829,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polyphosphate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 238-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polyphosphatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0290, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 49829, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 49828 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49829, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity polyphosphatekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of theleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to192-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polyphosphatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0290, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 49829, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 49828 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49829,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polyphosphate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 22 to 98-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), or if the activityof the polypeptide Sll0368, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 106921,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 106920, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.106920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106921, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitybifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 39-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a urease subunit, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0420, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 50105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50104, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 50104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50105, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity urease subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 69-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NAD(P)H-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0521,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 50340, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50339, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50339 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.50340, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 56-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to55-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abinding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0833, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 101708, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 101707 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 101708, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membranecomponent is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to124-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll1032-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1032, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85724, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85724, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1032-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to29-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen (starch)synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1393, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53457, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53456 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53457,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycogen (starch) synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 192-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen (starch)synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1393, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53457, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53456 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53457,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycogen (starch) synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 99 to 132-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen (starch)synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1393, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53457, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53456 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53457,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycogen (starch) synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 121-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll1455-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1455, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 107101, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 107100, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 107100 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 107101, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1455-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to36-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbamoylphosphatesynthase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1498,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95048, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 95047 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.95048, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 71-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbamoyl-phosphatesynthase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1498,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95048, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 95047 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.95048, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 90-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll1761-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55380, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1761-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 56 to 276-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll1761-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55380, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1761-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 67 to 245-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenylate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 103 to 134-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenylate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 102 to 148-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenylate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to138-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl transferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acyl transferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 140 to 570-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ferredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Slr0150, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 95528, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 95527, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 95527 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95528, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ferredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclosesin column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of thevaline of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to47-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a precorrin methylase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0239, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86541, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86541, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity precorrin methylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 447-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a precorrin methylase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0239, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86541, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86541, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity precorrin methylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 212 to 603-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a precorrin methylase,or if the activity of the polypeptide 51r0239, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86541, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86541, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity precorrin methylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to185-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 129-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 175-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 98 to 267-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 79 to 191-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 60-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 21 to 98-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 120-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 128 -percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 91-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1492, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58669, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58668,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58668 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 27 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Na+/K+ transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1509, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 88159, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88158, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 88158 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88159, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity Na+/K+ transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 45 to 122-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Na+/K+ transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1509, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 88159, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88158, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 88158 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88159, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity Na+/K+ transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 59 to 144-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 3-isopropylmalatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1517, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 107146, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 107145, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 107145 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.107146, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 33-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 308-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity photosystem IIprotein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses in column7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 148 to 331-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 37 to 107-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1791, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12141, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12140 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12141, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to33-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a riboflavinbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1882,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59042, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59041, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59041 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59042, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity riboflavin biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 27-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 592 to 9865-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 1626 to 10965-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 50 to 250-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 60 to 214-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 23 to 54-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity threoninedehydratase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses in column7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 64-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2124,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase familyis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 73-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 43 to 847-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 60 to 889-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to402-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-isopropylmalatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0849, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 107557, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 107556, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 107556 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.107557, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 2-isopropylmalate synthase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 92-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-isopropylmalatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0849, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 107557, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 107556, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 107556 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.107557, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 2-isopropylmalate synthase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 112-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 56 to 744-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. For example, anincrease of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 76 to 644-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. For example, an increaseof the valine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to334-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 70 to 355-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 66 to 340-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 129-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YAL013W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yal013w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 108093, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108092, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108092 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108093, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YAL013W-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 144-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrol protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr160w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division control protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoglyceratekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycr012w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 108114, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108113, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108113 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108114, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphoglycerate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 218 -percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoglyceratekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycr012w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 108114, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108113, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108113 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108114, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphoglycerate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 33 to 136-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched-chain aminoacid permease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr046c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63545, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63544 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63545, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched-chain amino acid permease isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 70-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched-chain aminoacid permease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr046c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63545, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63544 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63545, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched-chain amino acid permease isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 30-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr183w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydr183w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90104, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90103 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90104,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr183w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 30 to 48-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hexose transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yel069c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 97299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97298, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97299,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hexose transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 58-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygl237c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygl237c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64178, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64177 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64178,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl237c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 294-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygl237c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygl237c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64178, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64177 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64178,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl237c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 80 to 355-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YGR193C-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygr193c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 108488, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108487, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108487 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108488, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YGR193C-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 294-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhr006w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhr006w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90285, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90284, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90284 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90285,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhr006w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 114-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhr006w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhr006w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90285, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90284, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90284 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90285,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhr006w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 71 to 161-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Yhr072w-a, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64471, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64470,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64470 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64471, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3 is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 181-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Yhr072w-a, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64471, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64470,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64470 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64471, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3 is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 40 to 188-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yi1155c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 108515, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108514, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108514 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108515, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 71-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yil155c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 108515, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108514, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108514 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108515, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical leucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 106-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homoserinedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr139c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 14886, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14885, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14885 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14886, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homoserine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 59 to 86-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched chainaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr148w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90410, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90409 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90410, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched chain aminotransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 109 to 273-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched chainaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr148w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90410, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90409 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90410, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched chain aminotransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical valine. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 74 to 170-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polygalacturonase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66275,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 273-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polygalacturonase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66275,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 64 to 364-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polygalacturonase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66275,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 110-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YKL038W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide YKL038W, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90603,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YKL038W-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. Forexample, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 53-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YKL038W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide YKL038W, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90603,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YKL038W-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 50 to 59-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YLR224W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ylr224w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 108724, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108723, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YLR224W-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 50-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mitochondrialdicarboxylate transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideYlr348c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 98244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98243,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98243 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98244, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity mitochondrialdicarboxylate transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, anincrease of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 55 to 83-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylosuccinatelyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr359w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 67191, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67190, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67190 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67191, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylosuccinate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 59 to 451-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylosuccinatelyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr359w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 67191, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67190, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67190 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67191, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylosuccinate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 83 to 685-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylosuccinatelyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr359w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 67191, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67190, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67190 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67191, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylosuccinate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine. Forexample, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 20 to 168-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatetransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml123c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 91786, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91785, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91785 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91786, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphate transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine. Forexample, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 65 to 96-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl028w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92669, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92668 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 182-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl028w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92669, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92668 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 142-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ypr119w, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 98446, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 98445, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 6,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 98445 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98446, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical isoleucine. For example, an increase of theisoleucine of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to57-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of isoleucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalisoleucine. For example, an increase of the isoleucine of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 313-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of leucine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalleucine. For example, an increase of the leucine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 336-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of valine in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 6, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalvaline. For example, an increase of the valine of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 116-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.1.6] to [0103.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0096.1.1.1] to [0103.1.1.1] above.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassica napus or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassica napus or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59554615_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59554615_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 16263,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07430, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g14490 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA-binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g14490, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g14490, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g14490, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g14490, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g19800-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g19800-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19800, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19800, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of

Table II, application no. 6, preferably a homolog or functionalequivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, andbeing depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19800, andpreferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19800-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19800-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g19800-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g19800-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19800, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19800, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g19800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19800-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19800-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g23110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g23110-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g23110-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g23110, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g23110, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g23110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g23110, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g23110-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g23110-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.102086, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g26830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cullin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cullin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g26830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g26830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830,or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g26830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cullin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cullin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g26830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cullin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cullin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g26830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g26830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g26830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cullin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cullin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in leucine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g47380 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g47380-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g47380-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g47380, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g47380, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g47380, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g47380, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g47380-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g47380-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.18122, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g47380 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g47380-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g47380-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g47380, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g47380, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g47380, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g47380, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g47380-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g47380-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.18122, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68410 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g68410, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g68410, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68410, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g68410, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.102119, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68410 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g68410, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g68410, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68410, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g68410, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.102119, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g17560 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g17560, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g17560, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g17560, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g28890 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g28890, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g28890, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g28890, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19874, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g28890 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g28890, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g28890, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g28890, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g28890, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19874, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said

At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as depictedin column 8 of Table II, application no. 6, preferably a homolog orfunctional equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, applicationno. 6, and being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360,and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47880, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47880, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g47880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said

At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as depictedin column 8 of Table II, application no. 6, preferably a homolog orfunctional equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, applicationno. 6, and being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710,and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g11650, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g11650, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g11650, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g11650, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g18524 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DNA mismatch repair protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA mismatch repair protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g18524, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g18524, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g18524, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA mismatch repair protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA mismatch repair protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g18524 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DNA mismatch repair protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA mismatch repair protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g18524, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g18524, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g18524, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA mismatch repair protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA mismatch repair protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g18524 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DNA mismatch repair protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA mismatch repair protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g18524, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g18524, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g18524, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA mismatch repair protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA mismatch repair protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said

At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as depictedin column 8 of Table II, application no. 6, preferably a homolog orfunctional equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, applicationno. 6, and being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000,and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g26400 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g26400, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 68727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g26400 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g26400, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 68727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in leucine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g26400 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g26400, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 68727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g27540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68777, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g27540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68777, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g27540, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68777, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “auxin response factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “auxin response factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “auxin response factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g18880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g18880, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g18880, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g18880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g32480, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g32480, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g32480, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g32480, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g32480 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At4g32480-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At4g32480-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g32480, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g32480, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g32480, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g32480, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At4g32480-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At4g32480-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g02760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g02760, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g02760, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g02760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g02760, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68987, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g16650, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g16650, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g16650, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g16650, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g39950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 69574,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g39950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 69574,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g45060 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of disease resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “disease resistance protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g45060, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g45060, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g45060, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g45060, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “disease resistance protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “disease resistance protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 102223, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g56350 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g56350, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g56350, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g56350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g56350, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.102373, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g56350 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g56350, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g56350, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g56350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g56350, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.102373, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of RNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA-binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g60110, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.70006, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60440 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of MADS-box transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “MADS-box transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60440, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g60440, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS-box transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS-box transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60440 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of MADS-box transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “MADS-box transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60440, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g60440, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS-box transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS-box transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g63680 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g63680, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g63680, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g63680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g63680, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g63680 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g63680, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g63680, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g63680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g63680, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g63680 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g63680, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g63680, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g63680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g63680, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc finger protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1495 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malic enzyme”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1495, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malic enzyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malic enzyme”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1806 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26434,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAF_(—)2344, T or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2369 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of 50S ribosomal protein L14.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “505 ribosomal protein L14”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “505 ribosomal protein L14”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “505 ribosomal protein L14”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 71763, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2521 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 27882, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3159 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28738, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3159 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28738, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3159 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3159, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28738, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3250 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of acyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyltransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29397,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3250 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of acyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyltransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29397,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3250 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of acyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3250, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyltransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29397,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AVINDRAFT_(—)4128 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of ABC transporter component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter component”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter component”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter component”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 72520, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4384 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31717, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in valine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4562 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aminotransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4562 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aminotransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT _(—)4562, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in leucine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4836 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74163, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4836 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74163, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4836 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4836, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74163, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4847 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAF_(—)5103, T or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAF_(—)5103, T or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5292 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5292 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5292 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5579 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of peptidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “peptidase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5579, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “peptidase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “peptidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74662,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6093 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of chaperone protein CIpB.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “chaperone protein CIpB”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chaperone protein CIpB”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “chaperone protein CIpB”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.33596, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of purine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of purine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 6, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of purine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY623894 from Zea mays, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Zea mays or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY623894, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY623894, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY623894, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AY623894, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103433, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY623894 from Zea mays, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Zea mays or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY623894, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY623894, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY623894, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AY623894, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103433, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0050-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103958, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0078 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetolactate synthase small subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetolactate synthase small subunit”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0078, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0078, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0078, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0078, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetolactate synthase small subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetolactate synthase smallsubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in leucine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0344 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of beta-galactosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-galactosidase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0344, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0344, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0344, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0348, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0348, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0348, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0348, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0348, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0348, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in valine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in leucine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in valine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc transporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc transporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in leucine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in valine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0962 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA helicase IV.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA helicase IV”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0962, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0962, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0962, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0962, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA helicase IV”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA helicase IV”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36623,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0963, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0963, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0980 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0980, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0980, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0980, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0980, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 36809, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1163 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1163-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1163-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1163, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1163, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1163, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1163-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1163-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1163 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1163-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1163-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1163, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1163, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1163, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1163-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1163-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1163 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1163-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1163-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1163, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1163, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1163, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1163-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1163-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1184 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA polymerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA polymerase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1184, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1184, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1184, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1184, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA polymerase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DNA polymerase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.104134, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1184 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA polymerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA polymerase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1184, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1184, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1184, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1184, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA polymerase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DNA polymerase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.104134, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1263 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of anthranilate synthase component II.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “anthranilate synthase component II”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1263, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1263, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1263, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1263, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “anthranilate synthase component II”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “anthranilate synthase component II”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37539, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1263 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of anthranilate synthase component II.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “anthranilate synthase component II”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1263, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1263, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1263, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1263, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “anthranilate synthase component II”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “anthranilate synthase component II”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37539, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1263 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of anthranilate synthase component II.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “anthranilate synthase component II”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1263, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1263, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1263, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1263, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “anthranilate synthase component II”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “anthranilate synthase component II”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37539, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1297 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutamine synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamine synthetase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1297, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1297, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1297, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1297, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamine synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.37658, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1300 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1300, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1300, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1300, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1300, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.37807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1445, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1445, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1479 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADP-dependent malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1479, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1479, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1479, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1601 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1601, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1601, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1601, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1601, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.7992, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1672 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1672-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1672-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1672, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1672, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1672, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1672-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1672-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1854 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1854, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1854, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1854, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8363,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1873 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cytochrome c-type protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cytochrome c-type protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1873, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1873, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1873, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1873, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cytochrome c-type protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cytochrome c-type protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78970, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2027 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of O-antigen chain length determinant.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “O-antigen chain length determinant”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2027, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2027, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “O-antigen chain length determinant”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2027 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of O-antigen chain length determinant.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “O-antigen chain length determinant”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2027, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2027, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “O-antigen chain length determinant”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in leucine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2053 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2053, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2053, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2053, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2053, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 104277, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2291 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2291, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2291, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2291, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2291, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Nucleoside monophosphatephosphohydrolase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 104616, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in valine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2405 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2405, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2405, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2405, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2405 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2405, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2405, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2405, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2551 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine hydroxymethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine hydroxymethyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2551, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2551, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2551, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2551, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine hydroxymethyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine hydroxymethyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 79627, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2613-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2613, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2613, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2673-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2673, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2673, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2714 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2714, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2714, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2714, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2812, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2812, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2812, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2812, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2839 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2839, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2839, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2839, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2839, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2839 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2839, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2839, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2839, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2839, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2839 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2839, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2839, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2839, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2839, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2914 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2914, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2914, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2914, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2914, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41073, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2923 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of arginine exporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “arginine exporter protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2923, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2923, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2923, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2923, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine exporter protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine exporter protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3064 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycoprotease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycoprotease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3064, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3064, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3064, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3064, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycoprotease”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycoprotease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3064 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycoprotease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycoprotease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3064, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3064, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3064, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3064, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycoprotease”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycoprotease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3064 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycoprotease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycoprotease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3064, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3064, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3064, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3064, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycoprotease”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycoprotease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3083 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3083-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3083-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3083, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3083, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3083, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3083-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3083-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3083 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3083-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3083-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3083, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3083, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3083, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3083-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3083-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3112 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-serine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-serine dehydratase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3112, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3112, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3112, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3112, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.104660, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3117 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3117, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3117, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3117, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3117, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.104871, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl CoA carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3352 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter ATP-binding protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3352, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3352, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3352, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3352, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter ATP-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 82572, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3429 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3429, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3429, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3429, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3429, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.94051, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3429 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3429, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3429, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3429, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3429, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.94051, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3490 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3490-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3490-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3490, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3490, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3490, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3490, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3490-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3490-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.105332, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3572 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of valine-pyruvate transaminase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3572, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3572, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3572, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3572, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3572 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of valine-pyruvate transaminase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3572, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3572, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3572, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3572, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “valine-pyruvate transaminase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10172, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in leucine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphopantetheineadenylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42931, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in valine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetolactate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetolactate synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3670, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3670, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetolactate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acetolactate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.83629, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3770 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3770, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3770, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3770, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched-chain aminoacidaminotransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 105354, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3771 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dihydroxyacid dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3771, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3771, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3771, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3771 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dihydroxyacid dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3771, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3771, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3771, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3771 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dihydroxyacid dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3771, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3771, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3771, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.10252, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3771 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dihydroxyacid dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3771, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3771, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3771, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3771, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacid dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10252, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3774 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ketol-acid reductoisomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3774, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3774, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3774, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3774, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3774 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ketol-acid reductoisomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3774, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3774, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3774, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3774, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3813 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA helicase II.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA helicase II”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3813, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3813, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3813, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3813, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA helicase II”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA helicase II”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43839,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3813 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA helicase II.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA helicase II”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3813, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3813, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3813, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3813, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA helicase II”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA helicase II”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43839,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3813 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA helicase II.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA helicase II”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3813, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3813, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3813, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3813, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA helicase II”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA helicase II”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43839,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3850 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protoporphyrin oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protoporphyrin oxidase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3850, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3850, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3850, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protoporphyrin oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protoporphyrin oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.105602, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3908 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of superoxide dismutase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “superoxide dismutase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3908, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3908, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3908, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3908, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “superoxide dismutase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “superoxide dismutase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.105659, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4050-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106532, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4056 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4056-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4056-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4056, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4056-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4056-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4056 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4056-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4056-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4056, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4056-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4056-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4263 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4263-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4263-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4263, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4263, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4263, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4263, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4263-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b4263-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106538, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4321 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of gluconate transport system permease 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gluconate transport system permease 3”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4321, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gluconate transport system permease 3”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gluconate transport system permease3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4321 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of gluconate transport system permease 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gluconate transport system permease 3”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4321, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gluconate transport system permease 3”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gluconate transport system permease3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in leucine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4321 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of gluconate transport system permease 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gluconate transport system permease 3”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4321, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gluconate transport system permease 3”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gluconate transport system permease3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4384 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4384, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4384, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of C_pp004096192r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 6, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Physcomitrella patens or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said

C_pp004096192r, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof asdepicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6, preferably ahomolog or functional equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B,application no. 6, and being depicted in the same respective line assaid C_pp004096192r, and preferably the activity is increasednon-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of C_pp004096192r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 6, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Physcomitrella patens or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said C_pp004096192r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of C_pp004096192r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 6, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Physcomitrella patens or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said C_pp004096192r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC11114 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC11114-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC11114-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC11114, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45795, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC11114 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC11114-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC11114-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC11114, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC11114, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC11114-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45795, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC15313 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of histone H2A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone H2A”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone H2A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “histone H2A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC15313 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of histone H2A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone H2A”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone H2A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “histone H2A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC15313 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of histone H2A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone H2A”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g.

the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC15313, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC15313, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone H2A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “histone H2A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17384 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of vacuolar ATPase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “vacuolar ATPase subunit”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17384, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17384, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17384, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “vacuolar ATPase subunit”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “vacuolar ATPase subunit”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 106688, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17556 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of RNA binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA binding protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46515, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17556 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of RNA binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA binding protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46515, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17556 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of RNA binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA binding protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17556, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC17556, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46515, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g.

the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC5744 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC5744-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC5744-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC5744, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC5744-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC5744-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.47076, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0228 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of agmatinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “agmatinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0228, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0228, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0228, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0228, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “agmatinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “agmatinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84265,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0240 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC transporter ATP binding component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter ATP binding component”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0240, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0240, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0240, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0240, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter ATP binding component”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ABC transporter ATP bindingcomponent”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84441, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0248 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0248, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0248, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0248, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0248 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0248, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0248, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0248, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0290 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of polyphosphate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polyphosphate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0290, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0290, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0290, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0290, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.49828, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0290 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of polyphosphate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polyphosphate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0290, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0290, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0290, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0290, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.49828, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0290 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of polyphosphate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polyphosphate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0290, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0290, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0290, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0290, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.49828, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0368 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein)”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0368, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0368, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0368, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein)”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106920, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0420 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of urease subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “urease subunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0420, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “urease subunit”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “urease subunit”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0521 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0521, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0521, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0521, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0521, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 50339, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0816, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0816, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0833 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membranecomponent”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0833, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0833, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0833, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0833, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b)of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “binding-protein-dependent transportsystems inner membrane component”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inisoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1032 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1032-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1032, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1032, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1032, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll1032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1393 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen (starch) synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen (starch) synthase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1393, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1393, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1393, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen (starch) synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen (starch) synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1393 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen (starch) synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen (starch) synthase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1393, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1393, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1393, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen (starch) synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen (starch) synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1393 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen (starch) synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen (starch) synthase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1393, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1393, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1393, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen (starch) synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen (starch) synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1455 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1455-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1455-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1455, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1455, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1455, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1455, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1455-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sll1455-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.107100, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1498 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1498, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1498, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1498, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1498 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1498, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1498, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1498, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1761-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1761-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl transferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0150 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ferredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ferredoxin”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0150, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0150, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0150, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0150, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ferredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “ferredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 95527,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0239 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of precorrin methylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “precorrin methylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0239, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin methylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “precorrin methylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0239 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of precorrin methylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “precorrin methylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0239, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin methylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “precorrin methylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0239 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of precorrin methylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “precorrin methylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0239, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin methylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “precorrin methylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in leucine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1492 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1492, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1492, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1492, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1492, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “iron(III) dicitratebindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 58668, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1509 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Na+/K+ transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Na+/K+ transporter”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1509, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1509, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1509, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1509, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Na+/K+ transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Na+/K+ transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.88158, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1509 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Na+/K+ transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Na+/K+ transporter”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1509, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1509, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1509, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1509, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Na+/K+ transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Na+/K+ transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.88158, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1517 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1517, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1517, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1517, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1517, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 107145, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1791 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1791, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1791, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1791, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12140, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1882 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of riboflavin biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “riboflavin biosynthesis protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1882, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1882, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1882, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1882, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “riboflavin biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “riboflavin biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 59041, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in leucine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in valine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0849 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 2-isopropylmalate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-isopropylmalate synthase”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0849, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0849, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0849, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0849, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-isopropylmalate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-isopropylmalate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 107556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0849 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 2-isopropylmalate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-isopropylmalate synthase”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0849, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0849, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0849, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0849, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-isopropylmalate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-isopropylmalate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 107556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yal013w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YAL013W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YAL013W-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yal013w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yal013w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal013w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yal013w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YAL013W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YAL013W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.108092, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division control protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr160w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycr012w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phosphoglycerate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoglycerate kinase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr012w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ycr012w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoglycerate kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoglycerate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.108113, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycr012w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phosphoglycerate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoglycerate kinase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr012w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ycr012w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoglycerate kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoglycerate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.108113, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr046c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of branched-chain amino acid permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched-chain amino acid permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr046c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid permease”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid permease”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr046c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of branched-chain amino acid permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched-chain amino acid permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr046c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid permease”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid permease”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr183w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydr183w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydr183w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr183w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yel069c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of hexose transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hexose transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yel069c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yel069c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel069c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yel069c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hexose transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “hexose transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 97298,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl237c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ygl237c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygl237c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl237c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ygl237c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygl237c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr193c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YGR193C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YGR193C-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr193c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygr193c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YGR193C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YGR193C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.108487, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr006w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yhr006w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhr006w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr006w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr006w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr006w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr006w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr006w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “yhr006w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90284,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr006w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yhr006w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhr006w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr006w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr006w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr006w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr006w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr006w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “yhr006w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90284,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr072w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr072w-a, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr072w-a, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr072w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr072w-a, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complexsubunit 3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64470, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr072w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr072w-a, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr072w-a, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr072w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yhr072w-a, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complexsubunit 3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64470, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in leucine compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil155c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yil155c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yil155c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil155c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yil155c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 108514, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucinecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil155c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yil155c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yil155c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil155c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yil155c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 108514, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in leucine comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr139c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of homoserine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homoserine dehydrogenase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr139c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr139c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr139c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr139c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “homoserine dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.14885, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr148w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of branched chain aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched chain aminotransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr148w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr148w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr148w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr148w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched chain aminotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched chain aminotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr148w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of branched chain aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched chain aminotransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr148w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr148w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr148w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr148w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched chain aminotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched chain aminotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YKL038W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YKL038W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YKL038W-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YKL038W, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YKL038W, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said YKL038W, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YKL038W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YKL038W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YKL038W-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YKL038W, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YKL038W, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said YKL038W, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr224w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YLR224W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YLR224W-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr224w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr224w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr224w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr224w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YLR224W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YLR224W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.108723, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr348c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr348c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr348c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr348c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr348c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “mitochondrial dicarboxylatetransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 98243, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in isoleucine compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr359w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of adenylosuccinate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylosuccinate lyase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr359w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr359w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr359w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr359w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.67190, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr359w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of adenylosuccinate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylosuccinate lyase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr359w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr359w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr359w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr359w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.67190, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr359w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of adenylosuccinate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylosuccinate lyase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr359w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr359w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr359w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr359w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.67190, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in valine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml123c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phosphate transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphate transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yml123c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yml123c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml123c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yml123c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphate transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.91785, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in leucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl028w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl028w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypl028w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in isoleucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl028w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl028w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypl028w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr119w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.6, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr119w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 6, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr119w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr119w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 6,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypr119w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 98445,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in isoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing isoleucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical isoleucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 6, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical isoleucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a

“Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inisoleucine compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing leucine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical leucine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 6, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical leucine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in leucine compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 6,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing valine in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical valine), application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 6, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 6, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent        as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 6, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical valine.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in valine compared with the wild typecontrol.

[0105.1.1.6] to [0107.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0105.1.1.1] to [0107.1.1.1] above.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine, upontargeting to the plastids or mitochondria or upon non-targeting,preferably has the structure of the respective polypeptide describedherein, in particular of the polypeptides comprising the consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motifs as shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8 or of the polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed in the respective line inTable II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof as described herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

[0109.1.1.6] to [0110.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0109.1.1.1] to [0110.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,        2-isopropylmalate synthase, 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase,        47266012-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATP        binding component, ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, ABC        transporter component, ABC transporter permease protein,        acetolactate synthase, acetolactate synthase small subunit,        acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase,        acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,        acyltransferase, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase,        agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, aminotransferase,        anthranilate synthase component II, arginine exporter protein,        At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein, At1g47380-protein,        At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP-binding component of a        transport system, auxin response factor, b0050-protein,        b1003-protein, b1163-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein,        b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein,        b2673-protein, b2739-protein, b2812-protein, b3083-protein,        b3490-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,        b4056-protein, b4263-protein, betagalactosidase,        beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino        acid permease, branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase,        calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit, CBL-interacting protein kinase, cell division control        protein, chaperone protein CIpB, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D,        cytochrome c-type protein, dihydroxyacid dehydratase, disease        resistance protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA        mismatch repair protein, DNA polymerase, DNA-binding protein,        elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic        translation initiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, ferredoxin, flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,        GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase, gluconate transport system permease 3,        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate        1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase,        glutaredoxin, glycerol 3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen        (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl        transferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA        ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family        protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose transporter,        histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase,        hydrolase, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate        synthase, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid        reductoisomerase, L-serine dehydratase, MADS-box transcription        factor, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,        malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane protein, membrane        transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase, mitochondrial        dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, murein        transglycosylase, Na+/K+ transporter, NAD(P)H-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,        NADP-dependent malic enzyme, Nucleoside monophosphate        phosphohydrolase, O-antigen chain length determinant,        oxidoreductase, oxireductase, peptidase, phosphate transporter,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase, phosphoglycerate kinase, phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase,        polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, protein kinase,        protein phosphatase, protoporphyrin oxidase, purine nucleoside        phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate kinase,        riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,        constitutive, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding protein,        Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine        hydroxymethyltransferase, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family, sll1032-protein, sll1455-protein, sll1761-protein,        superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein,        threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase, transcription factor,        transcriptional regulator, transport protein,        trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, vacuolar        ATPase subunit, valine-pyruvate transaminase, YAL013W-protein,        ydr183w-protein, ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein,        yhr006w-protein, YKL038W-protein, YLR224W-protein, zinc finger        protein, zinc transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or        of a polypeptide as indicated in the respective line in Table        II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and conferring the production of or an increase in        isoleucine, leucine, or valine, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in isoleucine, leucine, or valine,        respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned isoleucine,        leucine, or valine generating or increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table 11,        application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        or decreasing the inhibitory regulation of the polypeptide of        the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a isoleucine,        leucine, or valine increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8        or its homologs; and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a isoleucine, leucine, or valine increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        by adding one or more exogenous inducing factors to the        non-human organism or parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a isoleucine, leucine, or valine        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a isoleucine,        leucine, or valine increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a isoleucine, leucine, or valine;        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding positive expression or removing negative        expression elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used        to either introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants        the 35S enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor        elements form regulatory regions. Further gene conversion        methods can be used to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance        to activity of positive elements. Positive elements can be        randomly introduced in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis        and lines can be identified in which the positive elements have        be integrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of        which is thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced isoleucine, leucine, or valine        production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        isoleucine, leucine, or valine increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective        line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated,        to the plastids by the addition of a plastidial targeting        sequence or if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in        the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term        “mitochondria!” is indicated, to the mitochondria by the        addition of a mitochondrial targeting sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a isoleucine, leucine, or valine increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondria!” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a isoleucine, leucine, and/or valine increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecu te in        the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic”        or “mitochondria!” is indicated, in these organelles by        integration of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome        of the respective organelle under control of preferable a        promoter selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of isoleucine, leucine, or valine,respectively, after increasing the expression or activity of the encodedpolypeptide, non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably plastids, or having the activity of apolypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 6, column 3, or its homologs.Preferably the increase of isoleucine, leucine, or valine, respectively,takes place non-targeted or in plastids and/or mitochondria, preferablynon-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.1.6] to [0122.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0113.1.1.1] to [0122.1.1.1] above.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine, respectively, by increase ofexpression or activity in the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/orin an organelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, can also be increasedby introducing a synthetic transcription factor, which binds close tothe coding region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.1.6] to [0127.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0124.1.1.1] to [0127.1.1.1] above.

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) isoleucine,leucine, or valine, respectively, and if desired other amino acids,and/or other metabolites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.1.1] above

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 3 or of a        polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical isoleucine, leucine,        or valine, respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably        in the microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the        plant or a part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a        plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic        or in an organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said fine chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound amino acids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.1.6] to [0139.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0131.1.1.1] to [0139.1.1.6] above.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 6, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 6,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 6;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) ;    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 6.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 6 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 6, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8 or in Table II B, application no. 6,        column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8 or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 6, column 8        or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, in column 5 or        in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8 or in Table I B column        8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 6, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 6, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 6, column 5 or        8.Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 6, column 5 or 8,        or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 6, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 6, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 6.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 6, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.1.6] to [0155.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0144.1.1.1] to [0155.1.1.1] above.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant the sequentialarrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator, optionally otherregulatory elements and optionally targeting sequences in such a waythat each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequence can fulfill itsfunction in the expression of the encoding sequence in due manner. Inone embodiment the sequences preferred for operable linkage aretargeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization in organelles,like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequences for ensuringsubcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in thenucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may also be employed aswell as translation promoters such as the 5′ lead sequence in tobaccomosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.1.1] above [0158.1.6.6]In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto. and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 6.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 6 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising 1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; 2) a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, optionally

-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    6, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 6, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,    in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present    invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at    least in one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%,    preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide    shown in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8 and does not    encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 6, column 5 or 8.Accordingly, in one embodiment, the    protein encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist    of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 6,    column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further    embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least 30%,    40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence    depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 6, column 5 or 8    but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or    95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 6, column 5 or 8.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 6.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 6 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16263, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked. In an embodiment thereof the expressioncassette comprises in addition c) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, especially a plastidal transit petide in case in TableI, application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263is depicted, plastidic is mentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptidein case in Table I, application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line asSEQ ID NO. 16263 is depicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which isoperable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16263 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 385 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102086, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17701, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18122, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102119, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102119,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102119 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102119 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102119 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19874, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19874 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68987, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69574, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69574 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102223,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102223 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102223 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102223 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102373, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102373,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102373 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102373 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102373 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102899, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5557, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5557 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26434, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71763, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28738, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28738 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29397 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72520, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74163, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74163 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74662, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74662 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103433, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103958, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6818, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6818 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36114, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36623, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36623,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36623 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36623 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36623 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104134, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104134,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104134 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104134 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104134 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37483, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37539, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37539,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37539 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37539 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37539 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37658, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37658 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7992, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8363, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78970, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78970,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78970 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78970 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78970 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104277, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104616, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104616,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104616 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104616 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104616 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79627, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79627,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79627 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79627 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79627 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80906, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41073, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42046, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42046 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82424, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104660, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104660,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104660 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104660 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104660 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104871, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104871,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104871 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104871 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104871 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82572, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82572,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82572 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82572 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82572 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94051, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 105332, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105332,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105332 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105332 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105332 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10172, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10172 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42931, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42931 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83629, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83629,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83629 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83629 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83629 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 105354, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105354,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105354 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105354 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105354 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10252, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10252 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43839, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43839 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 105602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105602 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 105659, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105659,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105659 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105659 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105659 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94542, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106538, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106538,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106538 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106538 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106538 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45897, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45897 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106688, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106688,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106688 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106688 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106688 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46515, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46515 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47076, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84441, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49143, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50104, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50339, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50339 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 107100, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107100,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107100 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107100 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107100 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95527, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95527,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95527 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95527 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95527 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58668, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88158, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88158,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88158 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88158 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88158 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 107145, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107145,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107145 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107145 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107145 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59041, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59041 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 107556, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107556,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107556 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107556 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107556 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108092, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108092,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108092 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108092 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108092 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108113, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108113,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108113 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108113 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108113 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97298, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97298,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97298 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97298 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97298 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108487, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108487,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108487 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108487 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108487 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90284, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90284,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90284 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90284 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90284 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64470, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64470,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64470 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64470 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64470 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108514, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108514,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108514 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108514 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108514 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14885, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14885 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90409, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98243, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98243,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98243 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98243 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98243 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67190, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91785, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91785 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92668, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98445, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98445 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 6, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 6, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 6, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.1.6] to [0170.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0165.1.1.1] to [0170.1.1.1] above.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 6, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.6.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 6, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 6.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 6, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 6 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 6.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nu oleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 6 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 6 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 6, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 6, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 6, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        6, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        6, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 6, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.6.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 6, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 6.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 6, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 6.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 6.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nu oleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 6 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 6 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

0181.1.1.6] to [0209.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0181.1.1.1] to [0209.1.1.1] above.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-isopropylmalate synthase, 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase,47266012-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATP bindingcomponent, ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transportercomponent, ABC transporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase,acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, acyltransferase, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase,agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, aminotransferase, anthranilatesynthase component II, arginine exporter protein, At1g19800-protein,At1g23110-protein, At1g47380-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0050-protein, b1003-protein, b1163-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3490-protein, b3989-protein,b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, b4263-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid permease,branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoylphosphate synthase subunit, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, cell division control protein, chaperone protein CIpB, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D, cytochrome c-type protein, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,disease resistance protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNAmismatch repair protein, DNA polymerase, DNA-binding protein, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, ferredoxin,flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gluconate transport systempermease 3, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaminesynthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen(starch) synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyltransferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family protein, heatshock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histone H2A, homocitratesynthase, homoserine dehydrogenase, hydrolase, iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, L-serinedehydratase, MADS-box transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, mureintransglycosylase, Na+/K+ transporter, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxireductase, peptidase, phosphatetransporter, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoglycerate kinase,phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, protoporphyrin oxidase, purine nucleosidephosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate kinase,riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, serine hydroxymethyltransferase,short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll1032-protein,sll1455-protein, sll1761-protein, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin,thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, vacuolar ATPasesubunit, valine-pyruvate transaminase, YAL013W-protein, ydr183w-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, yhr006w-protein, YKL038W-protein,YLR224W-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc transporter, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

8 0211.1.1.6] to [0225.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0211.1.1.1] to [0225.1.1.1] above.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 6,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective amino acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

[0227.1.1.6] to [0239.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0227.1.1.1] to [0239.1.1.1] above.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 6, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 6, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 6, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.1.6] to [0245.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0241.1.1.1] to [0245.1.1.1] above.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.1.6] to [0266.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0247.1.1.1] to [0266.1.1.1] above.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.1.6] to [0273.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0268.1.1.1] to [0273.1.1.1] above.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid molecule hybridizingtherewith for the transformation of a microorganism or a plant cell,plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 6,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, the plantcell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive material thereof, or partsthereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of theisoleucine, leucine, or valine is due to the generation orover-expression of one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the corresponding nucleicacid molecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I,application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, in the non-human organism according tothe invention, advantageously in the transgenic microorganism or plantaccording to the invention, at least for the duration of at least oneplant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.6, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 6.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 6 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.6.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 6, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.6.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 6.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 6 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 6 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    -   which are operable linked;]        or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    -   which are operable linked;]        or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 6, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        6, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 6, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 6, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 6, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 6,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 6, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 6, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 6, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 6, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 6, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 6, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        6, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        6, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a poly peptide which has the activity ofthe respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 6.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 6 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.6.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 6, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 6, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.6.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 6.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 6 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 6,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 6 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.1.6] to [0299.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0291.1.1.1] to [0299.1.1.1] above.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 6, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.1.6] to [0304.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0301.1.1.1] to 0304.1.1.1] above.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 6, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 6, from which conserved regions, and in turn, degenerateprimers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, which show a verylittle variation in the amino acid in one particular position of severalhomologs from different origin. The consensus sequence and polypeptidemotifs shown in the respective line in column 8 of Table IV, applicationno. 6, are derived from such alignments of homologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8, is increased.

In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 6,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 6,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8, whereby notmore than 15%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acidpositions defined as distinct specific amino acids are/is replaced byanother amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 6,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids areinserted into a consensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.6, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 6, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 6,columns 5 or 8.

[309.1.1.6] to [0321.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0309.1.1.1] to [0321.1.1.1] above.

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical isoleucine,leucine, or valine, respectively, as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequenceswhich hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 6, columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions and whichencode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical isoleucine,leucine, or valine, respectively, as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.1.6] to [0329.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0323.1.1.1] to [0329.1.1.1] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which is sufficientlycomplementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequences shown inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotide sequences shown inTable I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex.Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybridizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicalisoleucine, leucine, or valine, respectively, after increasing theactivity or an activity of a gene as shown in the respective line inTable I or of a gene product, e.g. as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, by for example in oneembodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as aplastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in anotherembodiment non-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical isoleucine,leucine, or valine as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodiment expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted, and optionally, the activity thereof isselected from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase, 2-isopropylmalate synthase, 3-isopropylmalatedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABCtransporter ATP binding component, ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permease protein,acetolactate synthase, acetolactate synthase small subunit, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shockprotein, acyl transferase, acyltransferase, adenylate kinase,adenylosuccinate lyase, agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase,aminotransferase, anthranilate synthase component II, arginine exporterprotein, At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein, At1g47380-protein,At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, b0050-protein, b1003-protein,b1163-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein,b1672-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein,b2739-protein, b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3490-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,b4263-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctionalprotein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid permease,branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, cell division control protein, chaperone protein CIpB, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D, cytochrome c-type protein, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,disease resistance protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNAmismatch repair protein, DNA polymerase, DNA-binding protein, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, ferredoxin,flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gluconate transport systempermease 3, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaminesynthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen(starch) synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyltransferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family protein, heatshock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histone H2A, homocitratesynthase, homoserine dehydrogenase, hydrolase, iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, L-serinedehydratase, MADS-box transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, mureintransglycosylase, Na+/K+ transporter, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxireductase, peptidase, phosphatetransporter, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoglycerate kinase,phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, protoporphyrin oxidase, purine nucleosidephosphorylase, purinenucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate kinase,riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, serine hydroxymethyltransferase,short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll1032-protein,sll1455-protein, sll1761-protein, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin,thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, vacuolar ATPasesubunit, valine-pyruvate transaminase, YAL013W-protein, ydr183w-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, yhr006w-protein, YKL038W-protein,YLR224W-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc transporter, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical isoleucine,leucine, or valine as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodiment expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequences determined from thecloning of the present protein-according-to-the-invention -encoding geneallows for the generation of probes and primers designed for use inidentifying and/or cloning its homologues from other cell types andorganisms. The probe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurring mutantsthereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of invention can beused in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 6, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical isoleucine,leucine, or valine its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying capability or potential for synthesis of therespective fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine. Therefore inone embodiment the present invention relates to a method for analyzingthe capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, a plant varietyor plant ecotype to produce the fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, orvaline by using the nucleic acid of the invention or parts thereof as aprobe to detect the amount of the nucleic acid of the invention in thenon-human organism or a part thereof in comparison to another non-humanorganism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalisoleucine, leucine, or valine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, in particular increasing the activityas mentioned above or as described in the examples in microorganisms orplants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activityof a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 6, column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 6, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof by, for examplein a embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle suchas a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or inanother embodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression.

[0338.1.1.6] to [0339.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0338.1.1.1] to [0339.1.1.1] above.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 6,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.1.6] to [0343.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraph see[0341.1.1.1] to [0343.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule is preferablyat least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.1.1] above.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acidmolecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequencethat occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein). Preferably, thenucleic acid molecule encodes a natural protein having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine as comparedto a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof afterincreasing the expression or activity thereof or the activity of aprotein of the invention or used in the process of the invention, in anembodiment for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria, preferably in plastids, or,in another embodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.1.1] above.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragments or homologs thereof.

[0349.1.1.6] to [0350.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0349.1.1.1] to [0350.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, but retain saidactivity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalisoleucine, leucine, or valine as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, after increasing its activity forexample in an embodiment by expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression. Preferably, the protein encoded by the nucleic acid moleculeis at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%identical to the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.1.6] to [0357.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0352.1.1.1] to [0357.1.1.1] above.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.6, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.1.1] above.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.1.6] to [0363.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0361.1.1.1] to [0363.1.1.1] above.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleic acidmolecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides not shown inthe respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 6, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments or homologsthereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprises lessthan 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids.

In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprises less than 20,15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In one embodiment used inthe inventive process, the encoded polypeptide is identical to thesequences shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6,columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whoseactivity is essentially not reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%,20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild typebiological activity or enzymatic activity, advantageously, the activityis essentially not reduced in comparison with the activity of apolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6,columns 5 or 8 expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, orfragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA, single-strandedDNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence. Homologues of saidsequences are also understood as meaning derivatives, which comprisenoncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns, terminators,enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream of the nucleotidesequences stated can be modified by one or more nucleotidesubstitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without, however,interfering with the functionality or activity either of the promoters,the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatory region such asterminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are far away from theORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of the promoters isincreased by modification of their sequence, or that they are replacedcompletely by more active promoters, even promoters from heterologousorganisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in theart and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.1.6] to [0379.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0370.1.1.1] to [0379.1.1.1] above.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine in a non-human organism ora part thereof can be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), forexample using the antibody of the present invention as described below,in particular, an antibody against proteins having2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-isopropylmalatesynthase, 3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 50Sribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein, ABC transporter component, ABCtransporter permease protein, acetolactate synthase, acetolactatesynthase small subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, acyltransferase, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase,agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, aminotransferase, anthranilatesynthase component II, arginine exporter protein, At1g19800-protein,At1g23110-protein, At1g47380-protein, At4g32480-protein,At5g16650-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, b0050-protein, b1003-protein, b1163-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b2513-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2739-protein,b2812-protein, b3083-protein, b3490-protein, b3989-protein,b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, b4263-protein,beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino acid permease,branched-chain amino-acid aminotransferase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, CBL-interacting proteinkinase, cell division control protein, chaperone protein CIpB, cullin,cyclin, cyclin D, cytochrome c-type protein, dihydroxyacid dehydratase,disease resistance protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNAmismatch repair protein, DNA polymerase, DNA-binding protein, elongationfactor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiationfactor, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, ferredoxin,flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gluconate transport systempermease 3, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaminesynthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen(starch) synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyltransferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACAribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family protein, heatshock transcription factor, hexose transporter, histone H2A, homocitratesynthase, homoserine dehydrogenase, hydrolase, iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate synthase, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, L-serinedehydratase, MADS-box transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,mitochondrial dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, mureintransglycosylase, Na+/K+ transporter, NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, Nucleoside monophosphate phosphohydrolase, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxireductase, peptidase, phosphatetransporter, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoanhydride phosphorylase, phosphoglycerate kinase,phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, protoporphyrin oxidase, purine nucleosidephosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate kinase,riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, serine hydroxymethyltransferase,short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sll1032-protein,sll1455-protein, sll1761-protein, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin,thioredoxin family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,trehalosephosphatase, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, vacuolar ATPasesubunit, valine-pyruvate transaminase, YAL013W-protein, ydr183w-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, yhr006w-protein, YKL038W-protein,YLR224W-protein, zinc finger protein, zinc transporter, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein activity, respectively, or an antibodyagainst polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereofwhich can be produced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid ofthe present invention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of thisinvention (FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 6, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 6, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 6, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 6, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 6, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 6, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishes overthe sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 6, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In one embodiment,said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over the sequence shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 and 8by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10,15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are more than 40, 50,or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide ofthe invention distinguishes from the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 and 8 by not more than80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. Inanother embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not consistof the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 6, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valinein a non-human organism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or apart thereof, being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention or used in the process of the invention and having a sequencewhich distinguishes over the sequence as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids(but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%).In an embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99%identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs at least inone or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise aprotein of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II Aand/or II B, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 6, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

[0390.1.1.6] to [0391.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0390.1.1.1] to [0391.1.1.1] above.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 6, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.6, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 6, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.1.1] above.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.6, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 aminoacids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%,3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%, 2%, 3%4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6,column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acid moleculesand polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed such that theyield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desired compoundis improved.

[0399.1.1.6] to [0401.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0399.1.1.1] to [0401.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, or usedin the process of the invention, whereas a “non-inventive protein orpolypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.1.6] to [0409.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0403.1.1.1] to [0409.1.1.1] above.

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalisoleucine, leucine, or valine its function as a probe extends to thedetection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plantecotypes or plant genera with varying, advantageously increased,capability or potential for synthesis of the respective fine chemicalisoleucine, leucine, or valine. Therefore in one embodiment the presentinvention relates to a method for analyzing the capability or potentialof a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or ecotype to produce therespective fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine by using therespective antibody of the invention as a probe to detect the amount ofthe polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule of the inventionin a non-human organism in comparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.1.6] to [0430.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0411.1.1.1] to [0430.1.1.1] above.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valinein a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleicacid molecule of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the expression cassetteaccording to the invention, or a nucleic acid molecule encoding thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. encoding a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6, column 3. Due to the above-mentioned activity therespective fine chemical isoleucine, leucine, or valine content in acell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, due tomodulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 6, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 6, column 3-like activity is increased inthe cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially in organellessuch as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in the cytosol. Examplesare described above in context with the process of the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.1.1] above.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.1.6] to [0435.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0434.1.1.1] to [0435.1.1.1] above.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of isoleucine,leucine, or valine this can be in free form or bound form. Finechemical(s) produced by this process can be harvested by harvesting thenon-human organisms either from the culture in which they grow or fromthe field. For example, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/orextraction, salt precipitation and/or ionexchange chromatography of theplant parts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers andthe like.

[0437.1.1.6] to [0440.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0437.1.1.1] to [0440.1.1.1] above.

[0442.1.1.6] to [0454.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0442.1.1.1] to [0454.1.1.1] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 6, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 6, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.1.1] above.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 6, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        6, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.1.1] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 6, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 6 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 6 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 6, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 6, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 6, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 6,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.1.6] to [0482.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0462.1.1.1] to [0482.1.1.1] above.

[0482.2.6.6] [0482.3.6.6] In a further embodiment the present inventionis characterized by the features as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of the fine chemical isoleucine,leucine or valine, respectively

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase, 2-isopropylmalate synthase, 3-isopropylmalate        dehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC        transporter ATP binding component, ABC transporter ATP-binding        protein, ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permease        protein, acetolactate synthase, acetolactate synthase small        subunit, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase,        acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,        acyltransferase, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase,        agmatinase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, aminotransferase,        anthranilate synthase component II, arginine exporter protein,        At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein, At1g47380-protein,        At4g32480-protein, At5g16650-protein, ATP-binding component of a        transport system, auxin response factor, b0050-protein,        b1003-protein, b1163-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein,        b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b2513-protein, b2613-protein,        b2673-protein, b2739-protein, b2812-protein, b3083-protein,        b3490-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,        b4056-protein, b4263-protein, beta-galactosidase,        beta-hydroxylase, bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, branched chain aminotransferase, branched-chain amino        acid permease, branched-chain aminoacid aminotransferase,        calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit, CBL-interacting protein kinase, cell division control        protein, chaperone protein CIpB, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D,        cytochrome c-type protein, dihydroxyacid dehydratase, disease        resistance protein, DNA helicase II, DNA helicase IV, DNA        mismatch repair protein, DNA polymerase, DNA-binding protein,        elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic        translation initiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, ferredoxin, flavodoxin, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,        GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase, gluconate transport system permease 3,        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate        1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine synthetase,        glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycogen        (starch) synthase, glycogen synthase, glycoprotease, glycosyl        transferase, GM02LC11114-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, H/ACA        ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 3, harpin-induced family        protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose transporter,        histone H2A, homocitrate synthase, homoserine dehydrogenase,        hydrolase, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein, isochorismate        synthase, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid        reductoisomerase, L-serine dehydratase, MADS-box transcription        factor, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,        malate dehydrogenase, malic enzyme, membrane protein, membrane        transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase, mitochondrial        dicarboxylate transporter, monothiol glutaredoxin, murein        transglycosylase, Na+/K+ transporter, NAD(P)H-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,        NADP-dependent malic enzyme, Nucleoside monophosphate        phosphohydrolase, O-antigen chain length determinant,        oxidoreductase, oxireductase, peptidase, phosphate transporter,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase, phosphoglycerate kinase, phosphopantetheine        adenylyltransferase, photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase,        polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, protein kinase,        protein phosphatase, protoporphyrin oxidase, purine nucleoside        phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate kinase,        riboflavin biosynthesis protein, ribosephosphate isomerase,        constitutive, RNA binding protein, RNA-binding protein,        Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine        hydroxymethyltransferase, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family, sll1032-protein, sll1455-protein, sll1761-protein,        superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein,        threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase, transcription factor,        transcriptional regulator, transport protein,        trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, urease subunit, vacuolar        ATPase subunit, valine-pyruvate transaminase, YAL013W-protein,        ydr183w-protein, ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein,        yhr006w-protein, YKL038W-protein, YLR224W-protein, zinc finger        protein, zinc transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the respective production of isoleucine,        leucine or valine, respectively, or a composition comprising        isoleucine, leucine or valine, respectively, in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a respective fine chemicalisoleucine, leucine or valine, which comprises

-   -   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.6, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 isoleucine, leucine or valine,        respectively;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.6, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) ,        whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 isoleucine,        leucine or valine, respectively;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.6, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 isoleucine, leucine or valine,        respectively;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        6, or the coding region thereof , whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 isoleucine, leucine or valine,        respectively;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.6, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 isoleucine, leucine or        valine, respectively;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 isoleucine, leucine or valine,        respectively;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 6, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 isoleucine, leucine or valine, respectively; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the respective production of isoleucine,        leucine or valine or a composition comprising isoleucine,        leucine or valine, respectively, in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering isoleucine,leucine or valine in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        isoleucine, leucine or valine, respectively, produced by the        selected mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 6, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 6, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 6,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 6,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 6, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 6,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 6;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 6;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 6, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) ;    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in isoleucine, leucine or valine production, respectively, in anon-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of the respective isoleucine, leucine or        valine in a non-human organism or a part thereof and a readout        system capable of interacting with the polypeptide under        suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the        polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a        compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and        capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the        binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which        permit the expression of said readout system and of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of item 6        conferring an increase in the amount of the respective        isoleucine, leucine or valinein a non-human organism or a part        thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inisoleucine, leucine or valine, respectively, after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or a part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material orpropagation material as claimed in item 15 or the host cell of item asclaimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in claim9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of isoleucine, leucine or valine,respectively.

[0483.1.1.6] to [0494.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0483.1.1.1] to [0494.1.1.1] above.

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic Stock

Center), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows: 1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15minutes at 72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 secondsat 60° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94°C., 30 seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i)foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC- 3′ SEQ ID NO: 23iiii) reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 62717, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 63159 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 63160 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 6818, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7076 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7077 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 12140, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12336 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12337 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 385, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 623 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 624 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 5557,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6033 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6034 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Brassica napus SEQ ID NO: 15532, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 16150 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 16151 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 10811, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 11207 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11208 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Physcomytrella patens SEQ ID NO: 45757,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 45791 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 45792 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Zea mays SEQ ID NO: 68413, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 68531 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 68532 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.1.6] to [0499.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0496.1.1.1] to [0499.1.1.1] above.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 6818 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus,Glycine max, Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays the vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 62717 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 14885 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QIAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 6818.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QIAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0,1 ° C./1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.1.6] to [0503.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0501.1.1.1] to [0503.1.1.1] above. Table d showing results of plantanalyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max15187 non- 47266012_SOYBEAN isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 43targeted 15532 plastidic 51340801_CANOLA leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 80500 15532 plastidic 51340801_CANOLA valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 20716263 plastidic 59554615_SOYBEAN valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 74 16883plastidic 59582753_SOYBEAN isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 45 16883plastidic 59582753_SOYBEAN leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 54 16883plastidic 59582753_SOYBEAN valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 97 17451 non-At1g07430 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 39 targeted 385 non- At1g14490valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 54 targeted 17637 non- At1g19800isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 805 targeted 17637 non- At1g19800leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 115 1238 targeted 102086 non- At1g23110valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 40 targeted 17701 non- At1g26830isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 143 targeted 17701 non- At1g26830leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 187 targeted 17968 non- At1g36730isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 162 targeted 17968 non- At1g36730leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 149 targeted 18070 non- At1g43850isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 69 406 targeted 18070 non- At1g43850leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 377 targeted 18070 non- At1g43850 valineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 173 targeted 18122 non- At1g47380 leucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 134 targeted 18122 non- At1g47380 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 20 105 targeted 18235 non- At1g48260 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 78 747 targeted 18235 non- At1g48260 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 86 639 targeted 18235 non- At1g48260 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51277 targeted 18869 non- At1g61950 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 96 174targeted 18869 non- At1g61950 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 99 169targeted 18869 non- At1g61950 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 84 targeted102119 non- At1g68410 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 140 targeted102119 non- At1g68410 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 137 targeted 19419non- At1g72770 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 134 targeted 19502 non-At2g17560 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 108 targeted 19874 non-At2g28890 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 738 targeted 19874 non-At2g28890 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 321 targeted 19919 non-At2g30360 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 810 targeted 19919 non-At2g30360 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64 947 targeted 19919 non-At2g30360 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 137 277 targeted 20346 non-At2g30540 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 206 targeted 20346 non-At2g30540 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 66 243 targeted 20346 non-At2g30540 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 183 targeted 21159 non-At2g47880 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 65 227 targeted 21497 plastidicAt3g04050 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 470 21497 plastidicAt3g04050 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64 1234 21497 plastidic At3g04050valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 681 22249 non- At3g08710 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 264 targeted 22249 non- At3g08710 leucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 221 targeted 22611 non- At3g11650 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 191 targeted 22611 non- At3g11650 leucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 216 targeted 22832 non- At3g18524 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 61 targeted 22832 non- At3g18524 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 61 87 targeted 22832 non- At3g18524 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 21 31 targeted 1815 non- At3g23000 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 63717 targeted 1815 non- At3g23000 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82 562targeted 1815 non- At3g23000 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 249 targeted68727 non- At3g26400 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 133 targeted68727 non- At3g26400 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 129 targeted 68727non- At3g26400 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 76 targeted 68777 non-At3g27540 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 79 428 targeted 68777 non-At3g27540 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 89 469 targeted 68777 non-At3g27540 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 161 targeted 2367 non- At3g61830isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 965 targeted 2367 non- At3g61830leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 67 1444 targeted 2367 non- At3g61830 valineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 397 targeted 2935 non- At3g62950 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 60 274 targeted 2935 non- At3g62950 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 85 337 targeted 2935 non- At3g62950 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 37 118 targeted 24232 non- At4g18880 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC52 136 targeted 68849 non- At4g26080 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 56targeted 4040 non- At4g32480 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 74 355targeted 4040 non- At4g32480 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 320 targeted4040 non- At4g32480 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 286 targeted 24311non- At4g34160 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 199 targeted 24311 non-At4g34160 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 83 188 targeted 24311 non-At4g34160 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 115 targeted 4348 non- At4g35310isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 645 targeted 4348 non- At4g35310leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 164 698 targeted 4348 non- At4g35310 valineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 329 targeted 68987 non- At5g02760 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 305 targeted 25283 non- At5g16650 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 142 targeted 25283 non- At5g16650 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 24 86 targeted 4904 non- At5g18600 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC31 59 targeted 69574 non- At5g39950 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 145targeted 69574 non- At5g39950 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 50 targeted102223 non- At5g45060 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 70 targeted 102373plastidic At5g56350 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 84 102373plastidic At5g56350 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 56 69 70006 non-At5g60110 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 41 targeted 102899 non-At5g60440 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 474 targeted 102899 non-At5g60440 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 643 targeted 70038 plastidicAt5g63680 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 182 70038 plastidicAt5g63680 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 358 70038 plastidic At5g63680valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 254 5493 non- At5g64920 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 35 83 targeted 5557 non- Avin-DRAFT_1495 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 85 297 targeted 5557 non- AvinDRAFT_1495 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 98 461 targeted 5557 non- AvinDRAFT_1495 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 50 122 targeted 26434 non- AvinDRAFT_1806 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 21 47 targeted 6040 non- AvinDRAFT_2091 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 32 131 targeted 27021 non- AvinDRAFT_2344 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 43 379 targeted 27021 non- AvinDRAFT_2344 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 114 353 targeted 27021 non- AvinDRAFT_2344 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 47 203 targeted 71763 non- Avin- valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC22 62 targeted DRAFT_2369 27882 non- AvinDRAFT_2521 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 31 94 targeted 28738 non- AvinDRAFT_3159 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 114 177 targeted 28738 non- AvinDRAFT_3159 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 134 194 targeted 28738 non- AvinDRAFT_3159 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 46 98 targeted 29286 non- AvinDRAFT_3209 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 41 207 targeted 29286 non- AvinDRAFT_3209 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 75 190 targeted 29286 non- AvinDRAFT_3209 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 37 99 targeted 29397 non- AvinDRAFT_3250 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 120 251 targeted 29397 non- AvinDRAFT_3250 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 85 298 targeted 29397 non- AvinDRAFT_3250 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 25 101 targeted 29500 non- AvinDRAFT_3253 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 35 67 targeted 29500 non- AvinDRAFT_3253 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 51 66 targeted 29500 non- AvinDRAFT_3253 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 20 52 targeted 72520 non- AVIN- valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 2264 targeted DRAFT_4128 31717 non- AvinDRAFT_4384 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 24 32 targeted 31926 non- AvinDRAFT_4562 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 59 77 targeted 31926 non- AvinDRAFT_4562 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC26 56 targeted 73719 non- AvinDRAFT_4606 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC40 127 targeted 73719 non- AvinDRAFT_4606 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 5885 targeted 74163 non- AvinDRAFT_4836 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64213 targeted 74163 non- AvinDRAFT_4836 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 68176 targeted 74163 non- AvinDRAFT_4836 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 135targeted 102941 non- AvinDRAFT_4847 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 31targeted 6510 non- AvinDRAFT_5103 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 2397targeted 6510 non- AvinDRAFT_5103 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 2753targeted 6510 non- AvinDRAFT_5103 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 951targeted 32308 non- AvinDRAFT_5292 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 335446 targeted 32308 non- AvinDRAFT_5292 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 469550 targeted 32308 non- AvinDRAFT_5292 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 132187 targeted 74662 non- AvinDRAFT_5579 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 94targeted 33596 non- AvinDRAFT_6093 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 134targeted 34044 non- AvinDRAFT_6700 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 34targeted 34044 non- AvinDRAFT_6700 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 53targeted 34044 non- AvinDRAFT_6700 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 29targeted 103433 non- AY623894 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 103targeted 103433 non- AY623894 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 46 targeted34889 plastidic B0004 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 468 34889plastidic B0004 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 96 297 34889 plastidic B0004valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 220 103958 non- B0050 valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 24 122 targeted 6818 non- B0078 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC44 73 targeted 35733 plastidic B0344 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 224 2887269 plastidic B0348 isoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 64 316 7269plastidic B0348 valine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 35 236 7333 non- B0449isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 75 2019 targeted 7333 non- B0449 leucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 82 2204 targeted 7333 non- B0449 valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 21 774 targeted 7686 non- B0486 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 68 394 targeted 35967 plastidic B0593 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC77 474 35967 plastidic B0593 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 74 478 35967plastidic B0593 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 62 214 36114 non- B0752isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 58 targeted 36114 non- B0752 leucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 54 81 targeted 7917 non- B0898 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 40 6183 targeted 7917 non- B0898 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC59 5609 targeted 7917 non- B0898 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 2254targeted 36623 non- B0962 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 52 274 targeted36670 non- B0963 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 127 targeted 36809 non-B0980 valine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 33 99 targeted 7941 non- B1003isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 185 1202 targeted 7941 non- B1003 leucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 183 1058 targeted 7941 non- B1003 valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 71 549 targeted 37394 non- B1163 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 33 107 targeted 37394 non- B1163 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 134targeted 37394 non- B1163 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 47 targeted104134 plastidic B1184 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 31 169 104134plastidic B1184 valine ARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 30 30 37483 non- B1255isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 45 155 targeted 37483 non- B1255 leucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 54 178 targeted 37483 non- B1255 valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 69 targeted 37539 plastidic B1263 isoleucine ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 22 106 37539 plastidic B1263 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 58 7437539 plastidic B1263 valine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 29 83 37658 plastidicB1297 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 195 355 37807 non- B1300 valineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 52 targeted 38289 non- B1445 valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 49 targeted 77774 non- B1479 valine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 40188 targeted 7947 non- B1522 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 920targeted 7947 non- B1522 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 213 780 targeted7947 non- B1522 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 336 targeted 38300 non-B1597 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 69 218 targeted 38300 non- B1597leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 75 252 targeted 38300 non- B1597 valineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 105 targeted 7992 non- B1601 valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 21 42 targeted 78753 non- B1670 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 2080 targeted 78771 non- B1672 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 90 targeted8363 plastidic B1854 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 58 227 78970 non- B1873valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 49 targeted 79056 non- B1897 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 333 targeted 79056 non- B1897 leucine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 154 467 targeted 79056 non- B1897 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC38 159 targeted 79217 non- B2027 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 1182targeted 79217 non- B2027 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 68 1185 targeted104277 non- B2053 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 50 targeted 38947 non-B2063 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 778 targeted 38947 non- B2063leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 62 415 targeted 104616 non- B2291 valineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 41 targeted 39255 non- B2405 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 54 74 targeted 39255 non- B2405 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 2474 targeted 9167 non- B2513 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 63 339targeted 9167 non- B2513 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60 464 targeted9167 non- B2513 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 140 targeted 79627 non-B2551 isoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 24 481 targeted 40665 non- B2613valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 29 targeted 40726 non- B2634 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 118 targeted 40726 non- B2634 leucine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 52 124 targeted 9244 non- B2673 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 44 144 targeted 80756 non- B2701 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 57501 targeted 80756 non- B2701 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 348 403targeted 80756 non- B2701 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 218 targeted40741 non- B2714 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 38 targeted 80906 non-B2739 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 51 542 targeted 80906 non- B2739leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 57 800 targeted 80906 non- B2739 valineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 70 169 targeted 40795 non- B2812 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 50 171 targeted 40795 non- B2812 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC59 203 targeted 81935 non- B2839 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 190targeted 81935 non- B2839 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 118 154 targeted81935 non- B2839 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 94 targeted 41073 non-B2914 isoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 30 97 targeted 9333 non- B2923valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 27 targeted 42046 non- B3064 isoleucineARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 25 100 targeted 42046 non- B3064 leucineARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 32 127 targeted 42046 non- B3064 valine ARA_SEED_2p-Super GC 32 82 targeted 82424 non- B3083 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 40 74 targeted 82424 non- B3083 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 48targeted 104660 plastidic B3112 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 49 78 104871plastidic B3117 valine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 29 130 9492 non- B3256leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 42 465 targeted 82572 non- B3352 valineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 44 targeted 94051 mitochondrial B3429 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 73 242 94051 mitochondrial B3429 leucine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 53 292 105332 non- B3490 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 44targeted 10172 plastidic B3572 isoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 23 13210172 plastidic B3572 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 32 115 42931 non-B3634 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 126 targeted 42931 non- B3634leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 94 289 targeted 42931 non- B3634 valineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 99 targeted 83629 plastidic B3670 leucineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 58 77 105354 plastidic B3770 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 39 57 10252 non- B3771 isoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 23 173targeted 10252 non- B3771 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 43 176 targeted10252 plastidic B3771 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 42 49 10252 non- B3771valine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 37 128 targeted 94386 non- B3774 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 55 61 targeted 94386 plastidic B3774 leucineARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 38 127 43839 non- B3813 isoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USPGC 33 137 targeted 43839 non- B3813 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 40 118targeted 43839 non- B3813 valine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 27 94 targeted105602 plastidic B3850 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 181 667 105659plastidic B3908 leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 164 466 44372 non- B3989isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 1033 targeted 44372 non- B3989 leucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 1312 targeted 44372 non- B3989 valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 23 332 targeted 10740 non- B4029 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 39 2813 targeted 10740 non- B4029 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 54 3551targeted 10740 non- B4029 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 1098 targeted106532 non- B4050 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 105 106 targeted 94542non- B4056 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 51 targeted 94542 non-B4056 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 52 targeted 45321 non- B4256isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 51 240 targeted 45321 non- B4256 leucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 194 267 targeted 45321 non- B4256 valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 53 137 targeted 106538 plastidic B4263 valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 23 38 45394 non- B4321 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 228targeted 45394 non- B4321 leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 113 284 targeted45394 non- B4321 valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 85 targeted 45556 non-B4384 isoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 64 169 targeted 45757 non-C_pp004096192r isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 85 176 targeted 45757 non-C_pp004096192r leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 65 147 targeted 45757 non-C_pp004096192r valine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 74 targeted 45795 non-GM02LC11114 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64 105 targeted 45795 non-GM02LC11114 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 113 targeted 10811 non-GM02LC12622 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 472 targeted 10811 non-GM02LC12622 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 63 562 targeted 10811 non-GM02LC12622 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 155 targeted 45897 non-GM02LC15313 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 172 targeted 45897 non-GM02LC15313 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 80 144 targeted 45897 non-GM02LC15313 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 99 targeted 106688 non-GM02LC17384 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 63 targeted 46515 non-GM02LC17556 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 366 targeted 46515 non-GM02LC17556 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 406 targeted 46515 non-GM02LC17556 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 90 targeted 84198 non-GM02LC21368 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 890 targeted 84198 non-GM02LC21368 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 100 811 targeted 84198 non-GM02LC21368 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 230 targeted 46850 non-GM02LC44512 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 128 targeted 46850 non-GM02LC44512 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82 122 targeted 46850 non-GM02LC44512 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 86 targeted 47076 non-GM02LC5744 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 754 targeted 84265 plastidicSll0228 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 33 84441 plastidic Sll0240 valineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 32 49143 plastidic Sll0248 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 53 313 49143 plastidic Sll0248 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70203 49828 non- Sll0290 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 238 targeted49828 non- Sll0290 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 192 targeted 49828non- Sll0290 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 98 targeted 106920mitochondrial Sll0368 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 39 50104 non-Sll0420 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 69 targeted 50339 plastidicSll0521 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 56 51198 non- Sll0816 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 55 targeted 101707 non- Sll0833 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 124 targeted 85723 mitochondrial Sll1032 valineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 29 53456 non- Sll1393 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 40 192 targeted 53456 non- Sll1393 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 99 132targeted 53456 non- Sll1393 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 121 targeted107100 plastidic Sll1455 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 36 95047plastidic Sll1498 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 71 95047 plastidicSll1498 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 90 55379 non- Sll1761 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 56 276 targeted 55379 non- Sll1761 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 67 245 targeted 85808 mitochondrial Sll1815 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 103 134 85808 mitochondrial Sll1815 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 102 148 85808 mitochondrial Sll1815 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 21 138 86447 plastidic Sll1848 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 140 57095527 mitochondrial Slr0150 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 47 86540mitochondrial Slr0239 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 447 86540mitochondrial Slr0239 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 212 603 86540mitochondrial Slr0239 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 185 87397 non-Slr0721 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 129 targeted 87397 plastidicSlr0721 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 175 87397 plastidic Slr0721leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 98 267 87397 non- Slr0721 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 79 191 targeted 87397 non- Slr0721 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC20 60 targeted 87397 plastidic Slr0721 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 9857235 plastidic Slr0739 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 120 57235plastidic Slr0739 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 60 128 57235 plastidicSlr0739 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 91 58668 mitochondrial Slr1492isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 42 88158 mitochondrial Slr1509isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 122 88158 mitochondrial Slr1509leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 144 107145 mitochondrial Slr1517 valineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 33 58731 plastidic Slr1739 isoleucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 54 308 58731 plastidic Slr1739 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC148 331 58731 plastidic Slr1739 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 107 12140plastidic Slr1791 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 33 59041 non- Slr1882valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 27 targeted 12341 mitochondrial Slr2072isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 592 9865 12341 plastidic Slr2072isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 1626 10965 12341 plastidic Slr2072leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 250 12341 mitochondrial Slr2072 leucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 60 214 12341 mitochondrial Slr2072 valine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 23 54 12341 plastidic Slr2072 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 2464 59370 plastidic Slr2124 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 73 12698 non-TTC0019 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 847 targeted 12698 non-TTC0019 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 60 889 targeted 12698 non- TTC0019valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 402 targeted 107556 non- TTC0849isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 92 targeted 107556 non- TTC0849leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 112 targeted 62079 non- TTC1386isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 56 744 targeted 62079 non- TTC1386leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 76 644 targeted 62079 non- TTC1386 valineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 334 targeted 12974 non- TTC1550 isoleucineARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 355 targeted 12974 non- TTC1550 leucine ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 66 340 targeted 12974 non- TTC1550 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC29 129 targeted 108092 non- Yal013w leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 44 144targeted 62717 non- Ybr160w valine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 20 55 targeted108113 plastidic Ycr012w isoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 29 218 108113plastidic Ycr012w leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 33 136 63544 plastidicYdr046c isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 50 70 63544 plastidic Ydr046cvaline ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 30 90103 plastidic Ydr183w valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 30 48 97298 plastidic Yel069c isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC38 58 64177 non- Ygl237c isoleucine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 39 294 targeted64177 non- Ygl237c leucine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 80 355 targeted 108487non- Ygr193c leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 54 294 targeted 90284 non-Yhr006w isoleucine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 54 114 targeted 90284 non- Yhr006wleucine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 71 161 targeted 64470 non- Yhr072w-aisoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 24 181 targeted 64470 non- Yhr072w-aleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 40 188 targeted 108514 non- Yil155cisoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 22 71 targeted 108514 non- Yil155cleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 41 106 targeted 14885 plastidic Yjr139cisoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 86 90409 plastidic Yjr148w isoleucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 109 273 90409 plastidic Yjr148w valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 74 170 66274 non- Yjr153w isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 66273 targeted 66274 non- Yjr153w leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64 364targeted 66274 non- Yjr153w valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 110 targeted90602 plastidic YKL038W isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 53 90602plastidic YKL038W leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 59 108723 non- Ylr224wisoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 25 50 targeted 98243 non- Ylr348cisoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 83 targeted 67190 plastidic Ylr359wisoleucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 59 451 67190 plastidic Ylr359w leucineARA_LEAF p-Super GC 83 685 67190 plastidic Ylr359w valine ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 168 91785 plastidic Yml123c leucine ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 6596 92668 non- Ypl028w isoleucine ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 29 182 targeted92668 non- Ypl028w leucine ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 32 142 targeted 98445non- Ypr119w isoleucine ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 33 57 targeted 68413 non-Zm_4842_BE510522 isoleucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 313 targeted 68413non- Zm_4842_BE510522 leucine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 336 targeted 68413non- Zm_4842_BE510522 valine ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 116 targeted

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates of the A.thaliana sourece tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minumum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in-percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, givenas-percent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[505.1.1.6] to [0515.1.1.6] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0505.1.1.1] to [0515.1.1.1] above.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.7.7.] to [0514.1.7.7.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol asdefined below and corresponding embodiments as described herein asfollows.

The present invention relates to a process for the production of finechemical in a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof.The invention furthermore relates to nucleic acid molecules,polypeptides, nucleic acid constructs, vectors, antibodies, host cells,plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material, plants,microorganisms as well as agricultural compositions and to their use.

Due to their plastids, plants possess some biosynthetic pathways, whichare, besides in cyanobacteria, unique in living organisms. Someplastidic compounds are indispensable for human and animal nutrition andare therefore called vitamins. Two essential lipophilic components fornutrition are provitamin A (beta-carotene) and vitamin E. Vitamin E isclassified by its pharmacological effect and chromanol ring structureand not by biosynthesis. It comprises a class of 8 lipid-solublecomponents, being subdivided into tocopherols and tocotrienols. Whiletocopherols share an isoprenoid side chain derived from phytyl-PP,tocotrienol side chains are derivates of geranylgeranyl-PP. The α, β, γand δ-members of these subclasses differ in their degree of methylationin the 6-chromanol-ring structure.

The tocopherol group (1a-d) has a saturated side chain, and thetocotrienol group (2a-d) has an unsaturated side chain:

-   1a, α-tocopherol: R¹═R²═R³═CH₃-   1b, β-tocopherol: R¹═R³═CH3, R²═H-   1c, γ-tocopherol: R¹═H, R²═R³═CH₃-   1d, δ-tocopherol: R¹═R²═H, R³═CH₃

-   2a, α-tocotrienol: R¹═R²═R³═CH₃-   2b, β-tocotrienol: R¹═R³═CH3, R²═H-   2c, γ-tocotrienol: R¹═H, R²═R³═CH₃-   2d, δ-tocotrienol: R¹═R²═H, R³═CH₃

In the present invention, vitamin E means all of the aforementionedtocopherols and tocotrienols with vitamin E activity or vitamin Eprecursor 2,3-Dimethyl-5-pythylquinol.

The four major forms of tocopherols, α, β, γ, and δ, differ in theposition and number of methyl groups. The predominant form in the leavesof higher plants is α-tocopherol, whereas in seeds γ-tocopherol is oftenthe major isoform. Tocopherols predominantly function as antioxidants invivo in photosynthetic organisms and in animals, as well as in isolatedcompounds such as oils. The antioxidant properties of tocopherols derivefrom their ability to quench free radicals and different tocopherols maybe optimal as antioxidants for different biological systems. For humanand animal utility, α-tocopherol has the highest vitamin E activity andhas been implicated in a variety of health areas, including possiblebenefits in preventing cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, andcataract formation. The amounts of vitamin E needed to achieve theseeffects are often quite high, 100 to 400 International Units (I.U.) andeven up to 800 I.U. compared with the recommended daily allowance of 40I.U. In fats and oils, tocopherols protect unsaturated fatty acids fromoxidation. In these systems, γ-tocopherol appears to have the greaterutility. In fact, tocopherols are often included in processed oils tohelp stabilize the fatty acids. For human health as well as food andfeed utility, it is desirable to have plants with increased tocopherolcontent along with those where the tocopherol composition is customized.

Tocopherols contain an aromatic head group, which is derived fromhomogentisic acid (HGA) and a hydrocarbon portion, which arises fromphytyldiphosphate (phytyl-DP). HGA is derived from the shikimic acidpathway and phytyl-DP is generated from the condensation of fourisoprenoid units. The isoprenoid contribution to tocopherol biosynthesisis thought to come primarily from the plastidal methyl-erythritolphosphate pathway, and not the cytosolic mevalonic acid pathway. Thecondensation of HGA and phytyl-DP to form 2-methyl-6-phytylplastoquinol,the first committed step in tocopherol biosynthesis, is aprenyltransferase reaction that is performed by a homogentisatephytyltransferase (HPT). Subsequent cyclization and methylationreactions result in the formation of the four major tocopherols. Theenzymatic reactions in tocopherol biosynthesis were identified 15 to 20years ago, but cloning of the genes encoding these enzymes has onlyoccurred in the last few years.

Tocopherol biosynthesis takes place in the plastid and the enzymes areassociated with the chloroplast envelope. The membrane association ofthe enzymes has made purification difficult. With the advent of genomicsand the availability of complete genome sequences of a number oforganisms, including Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 and Arabidopsis, it hasbecome possible to use bioinformatics techniques to identify and cloneadditional genes in the tocopherol pathway.

The first enzyme cloned in the tocopherol pathway, γ-tocopherol methyltransferase (γ-TMT), was identified in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 andArabidopsis using bioinformatics. In that study, the Arabidopsis γ-TMTwas shown to alter seed tocopherol composition when overexpressed inArabidopsis. γ-Tocopherol, normally the predominant tocopherol isomer inArabidopsis seeds, was almost completely converted to α-tocopherol.

HPT catalyzes the first committed reaction in the tocopherol pathway,and was unidentified previously. Concomitant with this study, slr1736was found to encode a HPT in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 and theArabidopsis HTP was identified.

There are prenyltransferases that condense prenyl groups with allylicchains and those that condense prenyl chains with aromatic groups. Theprenyltransferases that catalyze sequential condensations ofisopentenylpyrophosphate with allylic chains share common features,including Asp-rich motifs, and lead to the formation of compounds withtwo isoprenoid units, such as geranylpyrophosphate, or to much longermolecules, such as rubber, which contains greater than 1,000 isoprenoidunits. Prenyltransferases that catalyze condensations with nonisoprenoidgroups have an Asp-rich motif distinct from that of the allylic class,and include UbiA, which attaches a prenyl group to 4-hydroxybenzoicacid, and chlorophyll synthase, which attaches a prenyl group tochlorophyllide.

The first committed step in tocopherol biosynthesis is catalyzed by anaromatic prenyltransferase that transfers a phytyl chain to HGA

Classification by head groups would arrange tocopherols, tocotrienolsand plastoquinones in one group, being quinones with antioxidantproperties and having homogentisic acid as a precursor. Plastoquinonesare important components of the quinone-pool in the photosyntheticelectron transport chains of plastids, also interfering in thebiosynthesis of provitamin A (beta-carotene; Norris S R, (1995). PlantCell 7, 2139-2149).

Vitamin E is predominantly delivered by the ingestion of vegetable oils.It plays an important role as a membrane-associated antioxidantscavenger. During past years several additional functions of vitamin Eas anti-hypercholesterolemic and immunostimulatory agent in humans havebeen proposed (Beharka (1997). Methods Enzymol. 282, 247-263).

These compounds with vitamin E activity are important naturalfat-soluble antioxidants. A vitamin E deficiency leads topathophysiological situations in humans and animals. Vitamin E compoundstherefore are of high economical value as additives in the food and feedsectors, in pharmaceutical formulations and in cosmetic applications.

In plastids of plants many isoprenoid pathways are localized, which areinterconnected by their substrates, end products and by regulation.These are, e.g. monoterpene-, diterpene-, giberillic acid-, abscisicacid-, chlorophyll-, phylloquinone-, carotenoid-, tocopherol-,tocotrienol- and plastoquinone-biosynthesis. In all these pathwaysprenyltransferases are involved in the biosynthesis of these compounds.With respect to the length of their side chains diterpenes,chlorophylls, phylloquinones, tocopherols and tocotrienols can bearranged into a 020-group of isoprenoids. Another classification bydegree of desaturation of the side chain, would arrange e.g.chlorophylls, phylloquinones and tocopherols into a phytyl-group ande.g. diterpenes, tocotrienols, plastoquinones and carotenoids into agroup of desaturated isoprenoid compounds.

Economical methods for producing vitamin E or its precursor and food-and feedstuffs with increased vitamin E content are therefore veryimportant.

Particularly economical methods are biotechnological methods utilizingvitamin E-producing organisms which are either natural or optimized bygenetic modification.

There is a constant need for providing novel enzyme activities or director indirect regulators and thus alternative methods with advantageousproperties for producing vitamin E or its precursor in organisms, e.g.in transgenic organisms.

Attempts are known to achieve an increase in the flow of metabolites soas to increase the tocopherol and/or tocotrienol content byoverexpressing Phytyl/prenyltransferasegenes in transgenic organisms; WO00/63391, WO 00/68393, WO 01/62781 and WO 02/33060. The content of atocopherol and/or tocotrienol in a cell was also increased by increasingor decreasing certain activities as disclosed in WO2006/069610,WO2007/087815 or WO2008/034648 [0010.1.7.7] Improving the quality offoodstuffs and animal feeds is an important task of the food-and-feedindustry. This is necessary since, for example, Vitamin E, which occurin plants are limited with regard to the supply of mammals. Especiallyadvantageous for the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is asbalanced as possible a vitamin profile since a great excess of somevitamins above a specific concentration in the food has no furtherpositive effect on the utilization of the food since other vitaminssuddenly become limiting. A further increase in quality is only possiblevia addition of further vitamins, which are limiting under theseconditions. The targeted addition of the limiting vitamin in the form ofsynthetic products must be carried out with extreme caution in order toavoid vitamin imbalance.

To ensure a high quality of foods and animal feeds, it is thereforenecessary to add a plurality of vitamins in a balanced manner to suitthe respective organism. Accordingly, there is still a great demand fornew and more suitable genes, which encode enzymes or regulators, whichparticipate in the biosynthesis of vitamins, in particular vitamin E andmake it possible to produce certain vitamins specifically on anindustrial scale without unwanted byproducts being formed. In theselection of genes for biosynthesis or regulation two characteristicsabove all are particularly important. On the one hand, there is as evera need for improved processes for obtaining the highest possiblecontents of vitamins like vitamin E and on the other hand as less aspossible byproducts should be produced in the production process.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of alpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol.Vitamin E is one of the vitamins, which are most frequently limiting.

It is a further object of the present invention to develop aninexpensive process for the synthesis of Vitamin E, preferablyalpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol and to assure that the VitaminE, preferably alpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol are moreaccessible and facilely to isolate and recover in an industrial scalefrom the producing organism, preferably from a plant.

It was now found that this object is achieved by providing the processaccording to the invention described herein and the embodimentscharacterized herein as well as in the claims.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: alpha-tocopherol, and gamma-tocopherol, or, in otherwords, of the “fine chemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.7.7] to [0514.1.7.7] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 7of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.7.7] to[0514.1.7.7]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.7.7] to [0514.1.7.7] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of paragraphs or sections [0014.1.7.7] and[0015.1.7.7], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.7.7] to[0514.1.7.7], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.7.7] and [0015.1.7.7].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “alpha-tocopherol” in context ofthe nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective sameline of any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 7 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “alpha-tocopherol”.

In one embodiment, the term alpha-tocopherol or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.7.7] to[0514.1.7.7] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned alpha-tocopherol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “gamma-tocopherol” in context ofthe nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective sameline of any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 7 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “gamma-tocopherol”.

In one embodiment, the term gamma-tocopherol or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.7.7] to[0514.1.7.7] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned gamma-tocopherol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “Vitamin E” or its precursor2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol in context of the nucleic acid orpolypeptide sequences listed in the respective same line of any one ofTables I to IV of application no. 7.

In one embodiment, the term “Vitamin E” or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.7.7] to [0514.1.7.7] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentioned“Vitamin E”, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.7.7] to [0514.1.7.7] alpha-tocopherol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means alpha-tocopherol or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “alpha-tocopherol” means alpha-tocopherol infree form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.7.7] to [0514.1.7.7] gamma-tocopherol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means gamma-tocopherol or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “gamma-tocopherol” means gamma-tocopherol infree form.

In one embodiment, the term “Vitamin E” or “the fine chemical” or “therespective fine chemical” mean in context of any of the paragraphs[0014.1.7.7] to [0514.1.7.7] at least one chemical compound with vitaminE activity selected from the group “alpha-tocopherol, beta-tocopherol,gamma-tocopherol, delta-tocopherol, alpha-tocotrienol, beta-tocotrienol,gamma-tocotrienol and delta-tocotrienol” or Vitamin E precursor2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol. In an preferred embodiment, the term “thefine chemical” or the term “Vitamin E” or the term “the respective finechemical” means at least one chemical compound with vitamin E activityselected from the group “alpha-tocopherol and gamma-tocopherol”.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.7.7] to[0514.1.7.7]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.7.7] to [0514.1.7.7] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of section [0014.1.7.7] or section[0015.1.7.7], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.7.7] to[0514.1.7.7], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.7.7].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprisingalpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol, and/or Vitamin E or itsprecursor 2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol respectively.

An increased vitamin E content normally means an increased total vitaminE content. However, an increased vitamin E content also means, inparticular, a modified content of the abovedescribed 8 compounds withvitamin E activity or its precursor 2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol, withoutthe need for an inevitable increase in the total vitamin E content. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.7.7] to [0514.1.7.7] vitamin E in freeform or its salts or its ester or ether or bound. In one embodiment, theterm “the fine chemical” and the term “the respective fine chemical”mean at least one chemical compound with an activity of the abovementioned fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g29350-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS box protein transcription        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranyltranstransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA polymerase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1219-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1921-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2548-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycolate utilization protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease subunit in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3890-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphofructokinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbohydrate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1917-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1917-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl049c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydl235c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate        isomerase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate        aldolase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer106w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of small nuclear ribonucleoprotein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylserine decarboxylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr178c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr170c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of    -   (a1) or    -   (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of alpha-tocopherol or a composition comprising        alpha-tocopherol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of    -   (a1) or    -   (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of gamma-tocopherol or a composition comprising        gamma-tocopherol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 7, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;

at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine ChemicalRelated Protein (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene) comprising anucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 7, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 7;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        7, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 7; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 7.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 7, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, ABC transporterpermease subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, adenylatekinase, adenylosuccinate lyase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, ankyrinrepeat family protein, At1g29350-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, b1163-protein, b1219-protein, b1234-protein,b1522-protein, b1921-protein, b2360-protein, b2548-protein,b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b3890-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbohydrate kinase, colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, cyclin D , DNApolymerase subunit, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, geranyltranstransferase,gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glyceroldehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycolate utilizationprotein, harpin-induced family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, lipopolysaccharide biosynthesisprotein, MADS box protein transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, monothiolglutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein, murein transglycosylase, N-(5′-phosphoribosyl) anthranilateisomerase, NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, O-antigen chain length determinant, phosphatidylserinedecarboxylase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphofructokinase,photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase,precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putativetransport system permease protein, pyruvate kinase, RNA-binding protein,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll1761-protein, slr1917-protein, small nuclear ribonucleoprotein , ThiFfamily protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threoninesynthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transportprotein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, ycl049c-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, yer106w-protein, ylr178c-protein,ypr170c-protein, or zinc finger protein, which respectively encode aprotein comprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence asshown in Table I, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whichrespectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted inTable II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragmentthereof, and/or which respectively can be amplified with the primer setshown in Table III, application no. 7, column 8, are also referred to as“FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, ABC transporterpermease subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, adenylatekinase, adenylosuccinate lyase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, ankyrinrepeat family protein, At1g29350-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, b1163-protein, b1219-protein, b1234-protein,b1522-protein, b1921-protein, b2360-protein, b2548-protein,b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b3890-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbohydrate kinase, colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, cyclin D , DNApolymerase subunit, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, geranyltranstransferase,gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glyceroldehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycolate utilizationprotein, harpin-induced family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, lipopolysaccharide biosynthesisprotein, MADS box protein transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, monothiolglutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein, murein transglycosylase, N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilateisomerase, NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, O-antigen chain length determinant, phosphatidylserinedecarboxylase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , phosphofructokinase,photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase,precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putativetransport system permease protein, pyruvate kinase, RNA-binding protein,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll1761-protein, slr1917-protein, small nuclear ribonucleoprotein , ThiFfamily protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threoninesynthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transportprotein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, ycl049c-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, yer106w-protein, ylr178c-protein,ypr170c-protein, or zinc finger protein, the respective proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acidsequences as shown in Table I, application no. 7, column 5 or 8,(preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or fragmentthereof, the respective protein comprising a respective polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or a homolog orfragment thereof, the respective protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence as shown in Table IV,application no. 7, column 8, and/or the respective protein comprising atleast one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 7,column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical Related Protein” or“FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol, by increasingor generating one or more activities, especially selected from the groupconsisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, ABC transporterpermease subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, adenylatekinase, adenylosuccinate lyase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, ankyrinrepeat family protein, At1g29350-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, b1163-protein, b1219-protein, b1234-protein,b1522-protein, b1921-protein, b2360-protein, b2548-protein,b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b3890-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbohydrate kinase, colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, cyclin D , DNApolymerase subunit, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, geranyltranstransferase,gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glyceroldehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycolate utilizationprotein, harpininduced family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, lipopolysaccharide biosynthesisprotein, MADS box protein transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, monothiolglutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein, murein transglycosylase, N-(5′-phosphoribosyl) anthranilateisomerase, NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, O-antigen chain length determinant, phosphatidylserinedecarboxylase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , phosphofructokinase,photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase,precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putativetransport system permease protein, pyruvate kinase, RNA-binding protein,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll1761-protein, slr1917-protein, small nuclear ribonucleoprotein , ThiFfamily protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threoninesynthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transportprotein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, ycl049c-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, yer106w-protein, ylr178c-protein,ypr170c-protein, and zinc finger protein, which is conferred by one ormore FCRPs or the gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example bythe gene product of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotideselected from the group as shown in Table I, application no. 7, column 5or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or afragment thereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected fromthe group as shown in Table I, application no. 7, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or by one or more protein(s) each comprising a polypeptideselected from the group as depicted in Table II, application no. 7,column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or a protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8.

As mentioned, the process for the production of the fine chemicalaccording to the present invention, in particular showing a generationor an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organismor a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-humanorganism or part thereof, can be mediated by one or more FCRP-genes orFCPRs.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g.

by generating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in thecell or a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selectedfrom the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, ABC transporterpermease subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, adenylatekinase, adenylosuccinate lyase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, ankyrinrepeat family protein, At1g29350-protein,

ATP-binding component of a transport system, b1163-protein,b1219-protein, b1234-protein, b1522-protein, b1921-protein,b2360-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein, b2673-protein,b2812-protein, b3890-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4050-protein, b4056-protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbohydrate kinase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein,coproporphyrinogen oxidase, cyclin D , DNA polymerase subunit, electrontransfer flavoprotein subunit beta, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase, geranyltranstransferase, gluconate transport system permease3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutaredoxin, glycerol dehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, glycolate utilization protein, harpin-induced familyprotein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, isopropylmalate isomeraselarge subunit, lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein, MADS box proteintranscription factor, major facilitator superfamily transporter protein,malate dehydrogenase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,multiple antibiotic resistance protein, murein transglycosylase,N-(5′-phosphoribosyl) anthranilate isomerase, NAD-dependentepimerase/dehydratase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme, O-antigen chainlength determinant, phosphatidylserine decarboxylase,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , phosphofructokinase, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase, precorrin methylase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,pyruvate kinase, RNA-binding protein, Sec-independent proteintranslocase subunit, serine protease, sll1761-protein, slr1917-protein,small nuclear ribonucleoprotein , ThiF family protein, thioredoxin,thioredoxin family protein, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, transport protein, trehalose-phosphatase,TTC1386-protein, ycl049c-protein, ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein,yer106w-protein, ylr178c-protein, ypr170c-protein, and zinc fingerprotein, for example of the respective polypeptide as depicted in TableII, application no. 7, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or the respective polypeptide comprising a s equencecorresponding to the consensus sequences as shown in Table IV,application no. 7, column 8, or the respective polypeptide comprising atleast one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV, application no. 7,column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g29350-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS box protein        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ankyrin repeat        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NAD-dependent        epimerase/dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        geranyltranstransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA polymerase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1219-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1921-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2548-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycolate        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3890-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerol        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphofructokinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbohydrate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1917-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1917-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl049c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer106w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a small nuclear        ribonucleoprotein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphatidylserine decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr178c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr170c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of alpha-tocopherol, or a composition comprising        alpha-tocopherol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of gamma-tocopherol, or a composition comprising        gamma-tocopherol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g29350-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS box protein transcription        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of harpin-induced family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranyltranstransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1163-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA polymerase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1219-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1921-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2548-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycolate utilization protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease subunit in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3890-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyphosphate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphofructokinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbohydrate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1917-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1917-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl049c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydl235c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate        isomerase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate        aldolase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer106w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of small nuclear ribonucleoprotein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylserine decarboxylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr178c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr170c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 7, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical alpha-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of alpha-tocopherol, or a composition comprising        alpha-tocopherol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 7, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical gamma-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of gamma-tocopherol, or a composition comprising        gamma-tocopherol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g29350-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS box protein        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ankyrin repeat        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a harpin-induced        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NAD-dependent        epimerase/dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        geranyltranstransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1163-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA polymerase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1219-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1921-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2548-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycolate        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3890-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerol        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyphosphate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphofructokinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbohydrate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1917-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1917-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl049c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer106w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a small nuclear        ribonucleoprotein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphatidylserine decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr178c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of gamma-tocopherol or a        composition comprising gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr170c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol or a        composition comprising alpha-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of alpha-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of alpha-tocopherol, or a composition comprising        alpha-tocopherol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of gamma-tocopherol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 7, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of gamma-tocopherol, or a composition comprising        gamma-tocopherol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 7, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 7.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 7, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 7.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 7, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 7.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment of the present invention the process furthercomprises the step of recovering the fine chemical, which is synthesizedby the organism from the organism and/or from the culture medium usedfor the growth or maintenance of the organism.

For the purposes of the present invention, as a rule the plural isintended to encompass the singular and vice versa, unless otherwisespecified.

For the purposes of the present invention, as a rule the term“mitochondric” is intended to encompass the term “mitochondrial” andvice versa, unless otherwise specified.

Comprises/comprising and grammatical variations thereof when used inthis specification are to be taken to specify the presence of statedfeatures, integers, steps or components or groups thereof, but not topreclude the presence or addition of one or more other features,integers, steps, components or groups thereof.

The term “Table I” used in this specification is to be taken to specifythe content of Table I A and Table I B. The term “Table II” used in thisspecification is to be taken to specify the content of Table II A andTable II B. The term “Table I A” used in this specification is to betaken to specify the content of Table I A. The term “Table I B” used inthis specification is to be taken to specify the content of Table I B.The term “Table II A” used in this specification is to be taken tospecify the content of Table II A. The term “Table II B” used in thisspecification is to be taken to specify the content of Table II B. Inone preferred embodiment, the term “Table I” means Table I B. In onepreferred embodiment, the term “Table II” means Table II B.

In a line of Table I related nucleic acid molecules are listed. Incolumn 3 the locus name, often also referred to as gene name, is given,in column 5 the lead sequence ID No. thereto and in column 8 thesequence ID No. of homologues thereof. In the corresponding line ofTable II the respective polypeptides are listed. In column 3 the proteinname is given (which is according to the common understanding of theskilled person in the art usually used for the gene as well as thepolypeptide and therefore identical with the gene name/locus name), incolumn 5 the (corresponding) lead sequence ID No. thereto and in column8 the (corresponding) sequence ID No. of homologues thereof.

In Tables I and II in column 4 information is given from which organismthe lead sequence according to column 5 has been identified, in column 7information is given which fine chemical is generated or increased, andin an especial embodiment in column 6 information is given aboutnon-targeted expression or expression in plastids or mitochondria.

Tables III and IV are arranged accordingly whereby in column 8 of tableIII primers are listed which can be used to amplify the sequence of thecorresponding lead sequence indicated in column 5 of the same line andwhereby in column 8 of table IV consensus and pattern sequences arelisted which are shared by the lead sequence as indicated in column 5 ofthe same line and their homologs listed in the same line in table IIcolumn 8. How theconsensus and pattern sequences are determined to beshared by their respective lead or homolog sequence is defined in arespective section of the application in more detail.

The terms “increase”, “raise”, “extend”, “enhance”, “improve” and“amplify” as well as the grammatical versions thereof relate to acorresponding change of a property in a non-human organism, a part of anorganism such as a tissue, seed, root, leave, flower, pollen etc. or ina cell and are interchangeable. Preferably, the overall activity in thevolume is increased or enhanced in cases if the increase or enhancementis related to the increase or enhancement of an activity of a geneproduct, independent whether the amount of gene product or the specificactivity of the gene product or both is increased or enhanced or whetherthe amount, stability or translation efficacy of the nucleic acidsequence or gene encoding for the gene product is increased or enhanced.

Under “change of a property” it is understood that the activity,expression level or amount of a gene product or the metabolite contentis changed in a specific volume relative to a corresponding volume of acontrol, reference or wild type, including the de novo creation of theactivity or expression.

The term “increase” may be directed to a change of said property in thesubject of the present invention or only in a part thereof, for example,the change can be found in a compartment of a cell, like an organelle,or in a part of an non-human organism, like plant tissue, plant seed,plant root, pollen, leave, flower etc. but is not detectable in theoverall subject, i.e. complete cell or plant, if tested.

Accordingly, the term “increase” means that the specific activity of apolypeptide or the amount of a compound or of a metabolite, e.g. of apolypeptide, a nucleic acid molecule or an encoding mRNA or DNA or thefine chemical, can be increased in a volume.

The term “increase” includes that a compound or an activity isintroduced into a cell or a subcellular compartment or organelle de novoor that the compound or the activity has not been detectable before, inother words it is “generated”.

Accordingly, in the following, the term “increasing” also comprises theterm “generating” or “stimulating”. The increased activity manifestsitself in an increase of the fine chemical.

The terms “wild type”, “control” or “reference” are exchangeable and canbe a cell or a part of a non-human organism such as an organelle like achloroplast or a tissue, or a non-human organism, in particular amicroorganism or a plant, which was not modified or treated according tothe herein described process according to the invention. Accordingly,the cell or a part of a non-human organism such as an organelle like achloroplast or a tissue, or an organism, in particular a microorganismor a plant used as wild type, control or reference corresponds to thecell, non-human organism, microorganism, plant, or a part thereof, asmuch as possible and is in any other property but in the result of theprocess of the invention as identical to the subject matter of theinvention as possible. Thus, the wild type, control or reference istreated identically or as identical as possible, saying that onlyconditions or properties might be different which do not influence thequality of the tested property.

Preferably, any comparison is carried out under analogous conditions.The term “analogous conditions” means that all conditions such as, forexample, culture or growing conditions (such as soil, nutrient, watercontent of the soil, temperature, humidity or surrounding air), or assayconditions (such as buffer composition, temperature, substrates,pathogen strain, concentrations and the like) are kept identical betweenthe experiments to be compared.

The “reference”, “control” or “wild type” is preferably a subject, e.g.an organelle, a cell, a tissue, an organism, in particular amicroorganism or a plant, which was not modified or treated according tothe herein described process of the invention and is in any otherproperty as similar to the subject matter of the invention as possible.The reference, control or wild type is in its genome, transcriptome,proteome or metabolome as similar as possible to the subject of thepresent invention. Preferably, the term “reference-”, “control-” or“wild type-”organelle, -cell, -tissue or -organism, in particular amicroorganism or a plant, relates to an organelle, cell, tissue ororganism, in particular a microorganism or a plant, which is nearlygenetically identical to the organelle, cell, tissue or organism, inparticular a microorganism or plant, or a part thereof, of the presentinvention, preferably 95%, more preferred are 98%, even more preferredare 99,00%, in particular 99,10%, 99,30%, 99,50%, 99,70%, 99.90%,99.99%, 99.999% or more. Most preferable the “reference”, “control”, or“wild type” is a subject, e.g. an organelle, a cell, a tissue, anorganism, in particular a microorganism or a plant, which is geneticallyidentical to the organism, in particular plant, cell, a tissue ororganelle used according to the process of the invention except that theresponsible or activity conferring nucleic acid molecules or the geneproduct encoded by them are amended, manipulated, exchanged orintroduced according to the inventive process.

In case, a control, reference or wild type differing from the subject ofthe present invention only by not being subject of the process of theinvention can not be provided, a control, reference or wild type can bea non-human organism in which the cause for the modulation of anactivity conferring the generation/increase of the fine chemical orexpression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention as describedherein has been switched back or off, e.g. by knocking out theexpression of responsible gene product, e.g. by antisense inhibition, byinactivation of an activator or agonist, by activation of an inhibitoror antagonist, by inhibition through adding inhibitory antibodies, byadding active compounds as e.g. hormones, by introducing negativedominant mutants, etc. A gene production can for example be knocked outby introducing inactivating point mutations, which lead to an enzymaticactivity inhibition or a destabilization or an inhibition of the abilityto bind to cofactors etc.

Accordingly, preferred reference subject is the starting subject of thepresent process of the invention. Preferably, the reference and thesubject matter of the invention are compared after standardization andnormalization, e.g. to the amount of total RNA, DNA, or protein oractivity or expression of reference genes, like housekeeping genes, suchas ubiquitin, actin or ribosomal proteins.

In accordance with the invention, the term “non-human organism” asunderstood herein relates always to an organism with the exception of ahuman being, in particular to an animal or a plant or a microorganism.Further, the term “animal” as understood herein relates always to anon-human animal. Preferably the term “non-human organism” shall mean amicroorganism, in particular those containing plastids, such as algae,or a plant or the like.

As used herein, “plant” is meant to include not only a whole plant butalso a part thereof i.e., one or more cells, tissues, including forexample, leaves, stems, shoots, roots, flowers, fruits, seeds andpollen.

The term “organelle” according to the invention shall mean for example“mitochondrion” or “plastid”. The term “plastid” according to theinvention is intended to include various forms of plastids includingproplastids, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, gerontoplasts, leucoplasts,amyloplasts, elaioplasts and etioplasts, preferably chloroplasts. Theyall have as a common ancestor the aforementioned proplasts.

Unless otherwise specified, the terms “polynucleotides”, “nucleic acid”and “nucleic acid molecule” are interchangeable in the present context.Unless otherwise specified, the terms “peptide”, “polypeptide” and“protein” are interchangeably in the present context. The term“sequence” may relate to polynucleotides, nucleic acids, nucleic acidmolecules, peptides, polypeptides and proteins, depending on the contextin which the term “sequence” is used. The terms “gene(s)”,“polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”, “nucleotide sequence”, or“nucleic acid molecule(s)” as used herein refer to a polymeric form ofnucleotides of any length, either ribonucleotides ordeoxyribonucleotides. The terms refer only to the primary structure ofthe molecule.

Thus, the terms “gene(s)”, “polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”,“nucleotide sequence”, or “nucleic acid molecule(s)” as used hereininclude double- and singlestranded DNA and/or RNA. They also includeknown types of modifications, for example, methylation, “caps”,substitutions of one or more of the naturally occurring nucleotides withan analog. Preferably, the DNA or RNA sequence comprises a codingsequence encoding the herein defined polypeptide.

A “coding sequence” is a nucleotide sequence, which is transcribed intoa RNA, e.g. a regulatory RNA, such as a miRNA, a ta-siRNA, cosuppressionmolecule, an RNAi, a ribozyme, etc. or preferably into a mRNA which istranslated into a polypeptide when placed under the control ofappropriate regulatory sequences. The boundaries of the coding sequenceare determined by a translation start codon at the 5′-terminus and atranslation stop codon at the 3′-terminus. A coding sequence caninclude, but is not limited to mRNA, cDNA, recombinant nucleotidesequences or genomic DNA, while introns may be present as well undercertain circumstances. The terms “coding sequence” and “coding region”are interchangeable in the present context.

As used in the present context a nucleic acid molecule may alsoencompass the untranslated sequence located at the 3′ and/or at the 5′end of the coding gene region, for example at least 500, preferably 200,especially preferably 100, nucleotides of the sequence upstream of the5′ end of the coding region and/or at least 100, preferably 50,especially preferably 20, nucleotides of the sequence downstream of the3′ end of the coding gene region. In the event for example theantisense, RNAi, snRNA, dsRNA, siRNA, miRNA, ta-siRNA, cosuppressionmolecule, ribozyme etc. technology is used coding regions as well as the5′- and/or 3′-regions can advantageously be used.

However, it is often advantageous only to choose the coding region of anucleic acid sequence for cloning and expression purposes. Except as nototherwise specified in the sequence listing according to WI PO Standard25 for a respective CDS usually the coding region of a nucleic acidmolecule is depicted at numeric identifier <222>, whereby the codingregion starts at the position given by the first number (given inbrackets) and ends at the position given by the second number (given inbrackets) and thereafter under numeric identifier <400>the respectivesequence is disclosed.

Unless otherwise specified, the term “polypeptide” refers to a polymerof amino acids (amino acid sequence) and does not refer to a specificlength of the molecule. Thus, peptides and oligopeptides are includedwithin the definition of polypeptide. This term does also refer to orinclude post-translational modifications of the polypeptide, forexample, glycosylations, acetylations, phosphorylations and the like.Included within the definition are, for example, polypeptides containingone or more analogs of an amino acid (including, for example, unnaturalamino acids, etc.), polypeptides with substituted linkages, as well asother modifications known in the art, both naturally occurring andnon-naturally occurring. The terms “protein” and “polypeptide” used inthis application are interchangeable.

The term “recovering” means the isolation of the fine chemical indifferent purities, that means on the one hand harvesting of thebiological material, which contains the fine chemical without furtherpurification and on the other hand purities of the fine chemical between5% and 100% purity, preferred purities are in the range of 10% and 99%.In one embodiment, the purities are at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or 99%.

A “transit peptide” is an amino acid sequence, whose encoding nucleicacid sequence is translated together with the corresponding structuralgene. That means the transit peptide is an integral part of thetranslated protein and forms an amino terminal extension of the protein.Both are translated as so called “preprotein”. In general the transitpeptide is cleaved off from the preprotein during or just after importof the protein into the correct cell organelle such as a plastid ormitochondrion to yield the mature protein. The transit peptide ensurescorrect localization of the mature protein by facilitating the transportof proteins through intracellular membranes. In principle the nucleicacid sequence encoding a transit peptide can be isolated from everyorganism such as microorganisms such as algae or plants containingplastids, preferably chloroplasts, or mitochondria. Preferred nucleicacid sequences encoding a transit peptide are derived from a nucleicacid sequence encoding a protein finally resided in the plastid ormitochondria, respectively, and stemming from an organism selected fromthe group consisting of the genera:

Acetabularia, Arabidopsis, Brassica, Capsicum, Chlamydomonas, Cucurbita,Dunaliella, Euglena, Flaveria, Glycine, Helianthus, Hordeum, Lemna,Lolium, Lycopersion, Malus, Medicago, Mesembryanthemum, Nicotiana,Oenotherea, Oryza, Petunia, Phaseolus, Physcomitrella, Pinus, Pisum,Raphanus, Silene, Sinapis, Solanum, Spinacea, Stevia, Synechococcus,Triticum and Zea.

Advantageously plastidial transit peptides, which are beneficially usedin an embodiment of the process of the present invention, are derivedfrom the nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein selected from thegroup consisting of

ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase,5-enolpyruvyl-shikimate-3-phosphate synthase, acetolactate synthase,chloroplast ribosomal protein CS17, Cs protein, ferredoxin,plastocyanin, ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase activase, tryptophansynthase, acyl carrier protein, plastid chaperonin-60, cytochrome c552,22-kDA heat shock protein, 33-kDa Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 1,ATP synthase γ subunit, ATP synthase δ subunit, chlorophyll-a/b-bindingproteinII-1, Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 2, Oxygen-evolvingenhancer protein 3, photosystem I: P21, photosystem I: P28, photosystemI: P30, photosystem I: P35, photosystem I: P37, glycerol-3-phosphateacyltransferases, chlorophyll a/b binding protein, CAB2 protein,hydroxymethyl-bilane synthase, pyruvate-orthophosphate dikinase, CAB3protein, plastid ferritin, ferritin, early light-inducible protein,glutamate-1-semialdehyde aminotransferase, protochlorophyllidereductase, starch-granule-bound amylase synthase, light-harvestingchlorophyll a/b-binding protein of photosystem II, major pollen allergenLol p 5a, plastid CIpB ATP-dependent protease, superoxide dismutase,ferredoxin NADP oxidoreductase, 28-kDa ribonucleoprotein, 31-kDaribonucleoprotein, 33-kDa ribonucleoprotein, acetolactate synthase, ATPsynthase CFO subunit 1, ATP synthase CFO subunit 2, ATP synthase CFOsubunit 3, ATP synthase CFO subunit 4, cytochrome f, ADP-glucosepyrophosphorylase, glutamine synthase, glutamine synthase 2, carbonicanhydrase, GapA protein, heat-shock-protein hsp21, phosphatetranslocator, plastid CIpA ATP-dependent protease, plastid ribosomalprotein CL24, plastid ribosomal protein CL9, plastid ribosomal proteinPsCL18, plastid ribosomal protein PsCL25, DAHP synthase, starchphosphorylase, root acyl carrier protein II, betaine-aldehydedehydrogenase, GapB protein, glutamine synthetase 2,phosphoribulokinase, nitrite reductase, ribosomal protein L12, ribosomalprotein L13, ribosomal protein L21, ribosomal protein L35, ribosomalprotein L40, triose phosphate-3-phosphoglyerate-phosphate translocator,ferredoxin-dependent glutamate synthase, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme and NADP-malatedehydrogenase.

More preferred the nucleic acid sequence encoding a plastidal transitpeptide is derived from a nucleic acid sequence encoding a proteinfinally resided in the plastid and stemming from an organism selectedfrom the group consisting of the species:

Acetabularia mediterranea, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica campestris,Brassica napus, Capsicum annuum, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Cucurbitamoschata, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliella tertiolecta, Euglena gracilis,Flaveria trinervia, Glycine max, Helianthus annuus, Hordeum vulgare,Lemna gibba, Lolium perenne, Lycopersion esculentum, Malus domestica,Medicago falcata, Medicago sativa, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum,Nicotiana plumbaginifolia, Nicotiana sylvestris, Nicotiana tabacum,Oenotherea hookeri, Oryza sativa, Petunia hybrida, Phaseolus vulgaris,Physcomitrella patens, Pinus tunbergii, Pisum sativum, Raphanus sativus,Silene pratensis, Sinapis alba, Solanum tuberosum, Spinacea oleracea,Stevia rebaudiana, Synechococcus, Synechocystis, Triticum aestivum andZea mays.

Even more preferred nucleic acid sequences are encoding plastidaltransit peptides as disclosed by von Heijne et al. (Plant MolecularBiology Reporter, 9 (2), 104 (1991)), which are hereby incorporated byreference. Table a shows some examples of the transit peptide sequencesdisclosed by von Heijne et al. According to the disclosure of theinvention especially in the examples the skilled worker is able to linkother nucleic acid sequences disclosed by von Heijne et al. to therespective nucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, columns 5 or 8,preferably the respective coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof. Most preferred nucleic acid sequences encodingtransit peptides are derived from the genus Spinacia such as chloroplast30S ribosomal protein PSrp-1, root acyl carrier protein II, acyl carrierprotein, ATP synthase: γ subunit, ATP synthase: δ subunit, cytochrom f,ferredoxin I, ferredoxin NADP oxidoreductase (=FNR), nitrite reductase,phosphoribulokinase, plastocyanin or carbonic anhydrase. The skilledworker will recognize that various other nucleic acid sequences encodingtransit peptides can easily isolated from plastid-localized proteins,which are expressed from nuclear genes as precursors and are thentargeted to plastids. Such transit peptides encoding sequences can beused for the construction of other expression constructs. The transitpeptides advantageously used in the inventive process and which are partof the inventive nucleic acid sequences and proteins are typically 20 to120 amino acids, preferably 25 to 110, 30 to 100 or 35 to 90 aminoacids, more preferably 40 to 85 amino acids and most preferably 45 to 80amino acids in length and function post-translationally to direct theprotein to the plastid, preferably to the chloroplast. The nucleic acidsequences encoding such transit peptides are localized upstream ofnucleic acid sequence encoding the mature protein. For the correctmolecular joining of the transit peptide encoding nucleic acid and thenucleic acid encoding the protein to be targeted it is sometimesnecessary to introduce additional base pairs at the joining position,which form restriction enzyme recognition sequences useful for themolecular joining of the different nucleic acid molecules. Thisprocedure might lead to very few additional amino acids at the Nterminalof the mature imported protein, which usually and preferably do notinterfere with the protein function. In any case, the additional basepairs at the joining position which form restriction enzyme recognitionsequences have to be chosen with care, in order to avoid the formationof stop codons or codons which encode amino acids with a stronginfluence on protein folding, like e.g. proline. It is preferred thatsuch additional codons encode small n.d. structural flexible amino acidssuch as glycine or alanine.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide coding sequence is fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

Other plastid transit peptides are disclosed by Schmidt et al. (J. Biol.Chem. 268 (36), 27447 (1993)), Della-Cioppa et al. (Plant. Physiol. 84,965 (1987)), de Castro Silva Filho et al. (Plant Mol. Biol. 30, 769(1996)), Zhao et al. (J. Biol. Chem. 270 (11), 6081 (1995)), Römer etal. (Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 196 (3), 1414 (1993)), Keegstra etal. (Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Mol. Biol. 40, 471 (1989)), Lubbenet al. (Photosynthesis Res. 17, 173 (1988)) and Lawrence et al. (J.Biol. Chem. 272, (33), 20357 (1997)), Cho et al. (Planta 224, 598(2006)), Lucia et al. (Transgenic R. 17 (4), 529 (2008)), Murayama etal. (Planta 225 (5), 1193 (2007)). A general review about targeting isdisclosed by Allison R. Kermode in Critical

Reviews in Plant Science 15 (4), 285 (1996).

Favored plastidal transit peptide sequences, which are used in anembodiment of the inventive process and which form part of the inventivenucleic acid sequences are generally enriched in hydroxylated amino acidresidues (serine and threonine), with these two residues generallyconstituting 20-35% of the total. They often have an amino-terminalregion empty of Gly, Pro, and charged residues. Furthermore they have anumber of small hydrophobic amino acids such as valine and alanine andgenerally acidic amino acids are lacking. In addition they generallyhave a middle region rich in Ser, Thr, Lys and Arg. Overall they havevery often a net positive charge.

Advantageously mitochondrial transit peptides, which are beneficiallyused in an embodiment of the process of the present invention, arederived from the nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein selected fromthe group consisting of 22 kDA heat shock protein; 70 kDA heat shockprotein; 83 kDA heat shock protein; 40S ribosomal protein S19; 50Sribosomal protein L15; ribosomal protein L29; 22 kDA PSST protein ofcomplex I; 2-oxoacid dehydrogenase family protein; 2-oxoglutarate/malatetranslocator; 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate hydroxymethyltransferase;3-Methylcrotonyl-coenzyme A carboxylase

(MCCase); 7,8 - Dihydropteroate synthase(DHPS)/6-hydroxymethyl-7,8-dihydropterine pyrophosphokinase (HPPK);aconitate hydratase; acyl carrier protein (ACP); ADP/ATP translocase;alanyl-tRNA synthetase; alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH); alternative oxidase(AOX); aminoacyltRNA ligase; asparate aminotransferase; ATP synthasealpha subunit; ATP synthase beta subunit; ATP synthase delta subunit;ATP synthase epsilon subunit; ATP synthase gamma subunit; ATP-dependentClp protease - proteolytic subunit; Chaperonin 60—CPN60; Chaperonin 60(2)—CPN60-2; Chaperonin 60(1) - CPN60-1; citrate synthase; cytochromeb-cl complex subunit Rieske FeS Protein; cytochrome creductase-processing peptidase subunit II; dihydrolipoamideS-acetyltransferase; farnesyl-diphosphate synthase 1; formatedehydrogenase ; fumarate hydratase; gamma carbonic anhydrase protein(gammaCA); gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 1 (gammaCAL1); gammacarbonic anhydrase-like protein 2 (gammaCAL2); gammaaminobutyric acidtransaminase (GABA-T); glutathione reductase (GR); glycine decarboxylasesubunit H; glycine decarboxylase subunit L; glycine decarboxylasesubunit P; glycine decarboxylase subunit T; isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase(IVD); lipoamide dehydrogenase; malate oxidoreductase; manganesesuperoxide dismutase (Mn)SOD; methylmalonate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase;mitochondrial-processing peptidase beta subunit (MPP);mitochondrialprocessing peptidase subunit alpha (MPP);monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR; NAD dependent isocitratedehydrogenase; NAD dependent malate dehydrogenase; NAD-dependent malicenzyme; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 59 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malicenzyme 62 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 65 kDa isoform; NADHubiquinone oxidoreductase 29 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase18 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 20 kDa subunit;NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 23 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinoneoxidoreductase 75 kDa subunit; NADP dependent isocitrate dehydrogenase;NADP dependent malate dehydrogenase; nucleoside diphosphate kinase;nucleoside diphosphate kinase III; o-acetylserine (thiol) lyase (OAS-TL); propionyl-CoA carboxylase; protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase; pyruvatedehydrogenase E1 component subunit alpha; serine acetyltransferase(SAT); serine hydroxymethyltransferase; succinate dehydrogenase (SDH);succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH); succinyl-CoA ligase(GDP-forming) alpha-chain; succinyl-CoA ligase [GDP-forming] subunitbeta; thiosulfate sulfurtransferase; threonyl-tRNA synthetase;trans-2-enoyl-CoA reductase; translocase inner membrane (TIM);translocase outer membrane (TOM); tRNA synthetase class I and ubiquinolcytochrome C oxidoreductase complex.

More preferred the nucleic acid sequence encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide is derived from a nucleic acid sequence encoding aprotein finally resided in the mitochondrion and stemming from anorganism selected from the group consisting of the species:

Acetabularia mediterranea, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica campestris,Brassica napus, Capsicum annuum, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii,CururbitaCucurbita moschata, Daucus carota, Dunaliella salina,Dunaliella tertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Flaveria trinervia, Glycinemax, Helianthus annuus, Hordeum vulgare, Lactuca sativa, Lemna gibba,Lolium perenne, Lycopersion esculentum, Malus domestica, Medicagofalcata, Medicago sativa, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, Nicotianaplumbaginifolia, Nicotiana sylvestris, Nicotiana tabacum, Oenothereahookeri, Oryza sativa, Petunia hybrida, Phaseolus vulgaris,Physcomitrella patens, Pinus tunbergii, Pisum sativum, Pyrus pyrifolia,Raphanus sativus, Saccharum officinarum, Silene pratensis, Sinapis alba,Solanum tuberosum, Spinacea oleracea, Stevia rebaudiana, Synechococcus,Synechocystis, Triticum aestivum and Zea mays.

Even more preferred nucleic acid sequences are encoding mitochondrialtransit peptides as disclosed by White and Scandalios (Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci., 86 (10), 3534 (1989)), Cho et al (Plant Physiol. 149, 745 (2009)),Chatre et al (Journal of Experimental Botany, 60 (3), 741 (2009)),Murayama et al (Planta 225 (5), 1193 (2007) and Manzano et al (2006) ,which are hereby incorporated by reference. Table b shows some examplesof the transit peptide sequences disclosed by White and Scandalios(1989), Cho et al (2009), Chatre et al (2009), Murayama et al (2007) andManzano et al (2006), Glaser et al (Plant Mol Biol. 38 (1-2), 311 (1998)and Huang et al (Plant Phys. 150, 1272 (2009)). According to thedisclosure of the invention especially in the examples the skilledworker is able to link other nucleic acid sequences disclosed by Glaseret al (Plant Mol Biol. 38 (1-2), 311 (1998)) and Huang et al (PlantPhys. 150, 1272 (2009)) to the respective nucleic acid sequences shownin Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Most preferred nucleic acid sequencesencoding transit peptides are derived from the genus Arabidopsisthaliana such as mitochondrial malate oxidoreductase, manganesesuperoxide dismutase (Mn)SOD, translocase inner membrane (TIM),translocase outer membrane (TOM), ATP synthase alpha subunit, ATPsynthase beta subunit, ATP synthase gamma subunit, ATP synthase deltasubunit, ATP synthase epsilon subunit, ADP/ATP translocase, aconitatehydratase and isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase (IVD). The skilled workerwill recognize that various other nucleic acid sequences encodingtransit peptides can easily isolated from mitochondrion-localizedproteins, which are expressed from nuclear genes as precursors and arethen targeted to mitochondria. Such transit peptides encoding sequencescan be used for the construction of other expression constructs. Thetransit peptides advantageously used in the inventive process and whichare part of the inventive nucleic acid sequences and proteins aretypically 20 to 120 amino acids, preferably 25 to 110, 30 to 100 or 35to 90 amino acids, more preferably 40 to 85 amino acids and mostpreferably 45 to 80 amino acids in length and functionpost-translationally to direct the protein to the mitochondrion. Thenucleic acid sequences encoding such transit peptides are localizedupstream of nucleic acid sequence encoding the mature protein. For thecorrect molecular joining of the transit peptide encoding nucleic acidand the nucleic acid encoding the protein to be targeted it is sometimesnecessary to introduce additional base pairs at the joining position,which forms restriction enzyme recognition sequences useful for themolecular joining of the different nucleic acid molecules. Thisprocedure might lead to very few additional amino acids at theN-terminal of the mature imported protein, which usually and preferablydo not interfere with the protein function. In any case, the additionalbase pairs at the joining position which forms restriction enzymerecognition sequences have to be chosen with care, in order to avoid theformation of stop codons or codons which encode amino acids with astrong influence on protein folding, like e.g. proline. It is preferredthat such additional codons encode small n.d. structural flexible aminoacids such as glycine or alanine.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondric” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

Other mitochondric transit peptides are disclosed by Cho et al. (PlantPhysiol. 149, 745 (2009)), Gnanasambandam et al. (Functional PlantBiology 35(2), 166, (2008)), Subbaiah et al. (J. Biol.Chem. 281 (23),15625 (2006)), Murcha et al. (Plant Physiol. 138, 2134 (2005)), Chatreet al. (Journal of Experimental Botany, 60 (3), 741 (2009)), Millar andHeazlewood (Plant Physiol. 131, 443 (2003)), White and Scandalios (Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci., 86 (10), 3534 (1989)), Laloi et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci., 98 (24), 14144 (2001)), Barranco-Medina et al. (Plant Physiol. andBiochem. 45, 729 (2007)), Olejnik et al. (FEBS J. 274 (18), 4877(2007)), Fabre et al. (Plant Cell and Env. 30 (5), 617 (2007)), Murayamaet al. (Planta 225 (5), 1193 (2007)), Bathgate et al. (Eur. J. Biochem.183, 303 (1989)), Winning et al. (Plant J. 2, 763 (1992)), Murcha et al.(Plant Physiol. 143, 199 (2007)), Lehnerer et al. (Botanica Acta, 107,306 (1994)), Kimura et al. (J. Biol. Chem. 265 (11), 6079 (1990)), Yanget al. (Plant Mol. Biol., 62, 951 (2006)).

Favored mitochondric transit peptide sequences, which are used in anembodiment of the inventive process and which form part of the inventivenucleic acid sequences are generally enriched in hydroxylated amino acidresidues (serine and threonine), with these two residues generallyconstituting 20-35% of the total. They often have an amino-terminalregion empty of Gly, Pro, and charged residues. Furthermore they have anumber of small hydrophobic amino acids such as valine and alanine andgenerally acidic amino acids are lacking.

In addition they generally have a middle region rich in Ser, Thr, Lysand Arg. Overall they have very often a net positive charge.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or8.

or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequences of anrange of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the three aminoacids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is aware of thefact that there is not a need for such short sequences in the expressionof the genes.

TABLE AExamples of plastidal transit peptides disclosed by von Heijne et al.SEQ Trans ID Pep Organism Transit Peptide NO. Reference  1 AcetabulariaMASIMMNKSVVLSKECAKPLATPK  1 Mol. Gen. Genet. mediterraneaVTLNKRGFATTIATKNREMMVWQP 218, 445(1989) FNNKMFETFSFLPP  2 ArabidopsisMAASLQSTATFLQSAKIATAPSRG  2 EMBO J. 8, 3187 thalianaSSHLRSTQAVGKSFGLETSSARLT (1989) CSFQSDFKDFTGKCSDAVKIAGFALATSALVVSGASAEGAPK  3 Arabidopsis MAQVSRICNGVQNPSLICNLSKSS  3Mol. Gen. Genet. thaliana QRKSPLSVSLKTQQHPRAYPISSS 210, 437 (1987)WGLKKSGMTLIGSELRPLKVMSSV STAEKASEIVLQPIREISGLIKLP  4 ArabidopsisMAAATTTTTTSSSISFSTKPSPSS  4 Plant Physiol. 85, thalianaSKSPLPISRFSLPFSLNPNKSSSS 1110 (1987) SRRRGIKSSSP SS ISAVLNTTTNVTTTPSPTKPTKPETF ISRFAPDQP RKGA  5 Arabidopsis MITSSLTCSLQALKLSSPFAHGST 5 J. Biol. Chem. 265, thaliana PLSSLSKPNSFPNHRMPALVPV 2763 (1990)  6Arabidopsis MASLLGTSSSAIWASPSLSSPSSK  6 EMBO J. 9,1337 thalianaPSSSPICFRPGKLFGSKLNAGIQI (1990) RPKKNRSRYHVSVMNVATEINSTEQVVGKFDSKKSARPVYPFAAI  7 Arabidopsis MASTALSSAIVGTSFIRRSPAPISL  7Plant Physiol. 93, thaliana RSLPSANTQSLFGLKSGTARGG 572 (1990) RVVAM  8Arabidopsis MAASTMALSSPAFAGKAVNLSPAA  8 Nucl. Acids Res. 14, thalianaSEVLGSGRVTNRKTV 4051 (1986)  9 Arabidopsis MAAITSATVTIPSFTGLKLAVSSK  9Gene 65, 59 (1988) thaliana PKTLSTISRSSSATRAPPKLALKSSLKDFGVIAVATAASIVLAGNAMA MEVLLGSDDGSLAFVPSEFT 10 ArabidopsisMAAAVSTVGAINRAPLSLNGSGSG 10 Nucl. Acids Res. 17, thalianaAVSAPASTFLGKKWTVSRFAQSN 2871 (1989) KKSNGSFKVLAVKEDKQTDGDRWRGLAYDTSDDQIDI 11 Arabidopsis MkSSMLSSTAWTSPAQATMVAPF 11Plant Mol. Biol. 11, thaliana TGLKSSASFPVTRKANNDITSITS 745 (1988)NGGRVSC 12 Arabidopsis MAASGTSATFRASVSSAPSSSSQL 12 Proc. Natl. Acad.thaliana THLKSPFKAVKY TPLPS SRSKSSS Sci. USA 86, 4604FSVSCTIAKDPPVLMAAGSDPALW (1989) QRPDSFGRFGKFGGKYVPE 13 BrassicaMSTTFCSSVCMQATSLAATTRISF 13 Nucl. Acids Res. 15, campestrisQKPALVSTTNLSFNLRRSIPTRFS 7197 (1987) ISCAAKPETVEKVSKIVKKQLSLK DDQKVVAE14 Brassica MATTFSASVSMQATSLATTTRISF 14 Eur. J. Biochem. napusQKPVLVSNHGRTNLSFNLSRTRLSISC 174, 287 (1988) 15 ChlamydomonasMQALSSRVNIAAKPQRAQRLWRA 15 Plant Mol. Biol. 12, reinhardtiiEEVKAAPKKEVGPKRGSLVK 463 (1989) 16 Cucurbita MAELIQDKESAQSAATAAAASSGY 16FEBS Lett. 238, 424 moschata ERRNEPAHSRKFLEVRSEEELLSCIKK (1988) 17Spinacea MSTINGCLTSISPSRTQLKNTSTL 17 J. Biol. Chem. 265, oleraceaRPTFIANSRVNPSSSVPPSLIRNQ 5414 (1990) PVFAAPAPIITPTL 18 SpinaceaMTTAVTAAVSFPSTKTTSLSARCS 18 Curr. Genet. 13, 517 oleraceaSVISPDKISYKKVPLYYRNVSATG (1988) KMGPIRAQIASDVEAPPPAPAKVEKMS 19 SpinaceaMTTAVTAAVSFPSTKTTSLSARSS 19 oleracea SVISPDKISYKKVPLYYRNVSATG KMGPIRA

TABLE B Examples of mitochondric transit peptides disclosed by White andScandalios (1989); Cho et al (2009); Chatre et al (2008);Murayama et al (2007); Manzano et al (2006): SEQ Trans ID Pep OrganismTransit Peptide NO. Reference 20 Zea mays MALRTLASKKVLSFPFGGAGRPL 63Proc. Nat. Acad.Sci. AAAASARGV 86, 3534 (1989) 21 Oryza MGKAAAVGTAVVVAAAVGVAVVLA 64 Plant Physiol 149, sativa 745, (2009) 22Oryza  MGKGTVVGTAVVVCAAAAAAVGVAVV 65 Plant Physiol 149, sativa VS745, (2009) 23 Arabidosis MIITTHKRDINLLVLQLGAALAV 66J. Exp. Bot. 60 (3), thaliana SFAGFLFARFRKNTKR 741 (2009) 24 Oryza MAAAAISHLRRGAPRHARALYLSTR- 67 Planta 225 (5), 1193 sativaRFSSSSAAGVAPLAAVAASARR- (2007) LLSTSVDSGASSGESYKPPLFDPF-RAASLASSAPPLESPPIEELPDDA- TPPPEEEPGLPAPEKDPVATACQHE-LEGLKAVETVRSRKESTEEKEAWSL- LGRSVVSYCGTA 25 ArabidosisMSVSCCCRNLGKTIKKAIPSHHLHL- 68 Plant Mol. Bio. 61, thalianaRSLGGSLYRRRIQSSSMETDLKS 195 (2006)

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced and expressedin plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respectiveline in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated, or aredirectly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if for thenucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6 theterm “mitochondric” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

For expression a person skilled in the art is familiar with differentmethods to introduce the nucleic acid sequences into differentorganelles, such as the preferred plastids or mitochondria. Such methodsare for example disclosed by Pal Maiga (Annu. Rev. Plant Biol. 55, 289,(2004)), Evans T. (WO 2004/040973), McBride K.E. et al. (U.S. Pat. No.5,455,818), Daniell H. et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 5,932,479 and U.S. Pat. No.5,693,507) and Straub J. M. et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 6,781,033). Apreferred method is the transformation of microspore-derived hypocotylor cotyledonary tissue (which are green and thus contain numerousplastids) leaf tissue and afterwards the regeneration of shoots fromsaid transformed plant material on selective medium. As methods for thetransformation bombarding of the plant material or the use ofindependently replicating shuttle vectors are well known by the skilledworker. But also a PEG-mediated transformation of plastids orAgrobacterium transformation with binary vectors are possible. Usefulmarkers for the transformation of plastids are positive selectionmarkers for example the chloramphenicol-, streptomycin-, kanamycin-,neomycin-, amikamycin-, spectinomycin-, triazine- and/orlincomycin-resistance genes. As additional markers named in theliterature often as secondary markers, genes coding for the resistanceagainst herbicides such as phosphinothricin (=glufosinate, BASTA™,Liberty™, encoded by the bar gene), glyphosate(=N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, Roundup Ready™, encoded by the5-enolpyruvylshikimaete-3-phosphate synthase gene =epsps), sulfonylurea(e.g. =Staple™, encoded by the acetolactate synthase gene),imidazolinone (=IMI, e.g. imazethapyr, imazamox, Clearfield™, encoded bythe acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) gene, also known as acetolactatesynthase (ALS) gene) or bromoxynil (=Buctril™, encoded by the oxy gene)or genes coding for antibiotics such as hygromycin or G418 are usefulfor further selection. Such secondary markers are useful in the casewhen most genome copies are transformed. In addition negative selectionmarkers such as the bacterial cytosine deaminase (encoded by the codAgene) are also useful for the transformation of organelles, especiallyplastids.

Thus, in one embodiment, an activity disclosed herein as being conferredby a polypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated by linking thepolypeptide disclosed in respective line in Table II, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a polypeptide conferring the same said activitywith a targeting signal as herein described, if in the respective linein column 6 of Table II the term “plastidic” is listed for saidpolypeptide. For example, the polypeptide described can be linked to thetargeting signal shown in Table a.

Accordingly, in the method of the invention for producing a transgenicplant with increased fine chemical production as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type plant, comprisingtransforming a non-human organism, preferably a plant cell, a plant or apart thereof, with the mentioned nucleic acid molecule, said nucleicacid molecule selected from said mentioned group encodes for apolypeptide conferring said activity being linked to a targeting signalas mentioned herein, e.g. as mentioned in Table a, e.g. if in therespective line in column 6 of Table II the term “plastidic” is listedfor the encoded polypeptide.

To increase the possibility of identification of transformants it ispossible to use reporter genes other then the aforementioned resistancegenes or in addition to said genes. Reporter genes are for example[3-galactosidase-, [3-glucuronidase-(GUS), alkaline phosphatase- and/orgreen-fluorescent protein-genes (GFP).

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 7,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 7 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 7 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 7, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

In another embodiment, an activity disclosed herein as being conferredby a polypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II is increasedor generated by linking the polypeptide disclosed in the respective linein Table II or a polypeptide conferring the same said activity with antargeting signal as herein described, if in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table II the term “mitochondric” is listed for saidpolypeptide. For example, the polypeptide described can be linked to thetargeting signal shown in Table b.

In these cases the respective organelle is a mitochondrion. However, theremarks made regarding the plastids are applicable in analogy.

In another embodiment, an activity disclosed herein as being conferredby a polypeptide shown in Table II is increased or generated by thepolypeptide disclosed in the respective line in Table II or apolypeptide conferring the same said activity without linking saidpolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II to a targetingsignal, if in the respective line in column 6 of Table II the term“non-targeted” is listed for said polypeptide.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“non-targeted” shall indicate, that the nucleic acid of the invention isexpressed without the addition of a “non-natural transit peptideencoding sequence”. A “non-natural transit peptide encoding sequence” isa sequence which is not a natural part of a nucleic acid of theinvention, e.g. of the nucleic acids depicted in the respective line inTable I column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, but which is rather added by molecularmanipulation steps as for example described in the example under“plastid targeted expression”. However, the terms “non-targeted” shallnot exclude a targeted localization to any cell compartment for theproducts of the inventive nucleic acid sequences by their naturallyoccurring sequence properties within the background of the transgenicorganism. The subcellular location of the mature polypeptide derivedfrom the enclosed sequences can be predicted by a skilled person for theorganism (plant) by using software tools like TargetP (Emanuelsson etal., J. Mol. Biol. 300, 1005 (2000)), ChloroP (Emanuelsson et al.,Protein Science 8, 978 (1999)) or other predictive software tools(Emanuelsson et al., Nature Protocols 2, 953 (2007)).

Preferably, the process according to the invention further comprises thestep of recovering the fine chemical, which is synthesized by theorganism from the organism and/or from the culture medium used for thegrowth or maintenance of the organism. The term “recovering” means theisolation of the fine chemical in different purities, that means on theone hand harvesting of the biological material, which contains the finechemical without further purification and on the other hand purities ofthe fine chemical between 5% and 100% purity, preferred purities are inthe range of 10% and 99%. In one embodiment, the purities are at least20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or 99%.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol leads to an enhancedproduction of the respective fine chemical. The terms “enhanced” or“increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%, preferably atleast 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, more preferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400%or 500% higher production of the respective fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol in comparison to the wild-typeas defined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of the activityof a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 7, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or theircombination can be achieved by joining the protein to a respectivetransit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondric”is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in alpha-tocopherol, and/orgamma-tocopherol, respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein alpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Brassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 65-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Brassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 134-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. Forexample, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 50 to 120-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt1g29350-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g29350,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17902, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17901, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17901 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17902, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g29350-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 88-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g43850, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase ofthe gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of55 to 134-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 66 to 160-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g61950, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase ofthe gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of44 to 91-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to 133 -percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS boxprotein transcription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g42830, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 108728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 108728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity MADS box proteintranscription factor is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase ofthe alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of36 to 55-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g47880, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 21160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21159, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21160,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 87 to 232-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.21498, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 74 to 160-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ankyrinrepeat family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g04710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 21903, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21902, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21902 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.21903, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ankyrin repeat family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 64-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g06270, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22016, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22015 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22016, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 56-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxinfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 140-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpininducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 67-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a harpininducedfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g11650,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity harpin-induced family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 300-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1816, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 60 to 223-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to 110-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase ofthe gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of77 to 155-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g09960, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 109718, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 109717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.109718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 59 to 154-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 139 -percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 81-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 364 -percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 125-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 99-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , orif the activity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24311 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin D isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical alpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of thealpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to200-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase ofthe alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of91 to 195-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase ofthe gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of69 to 192-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA-bindingprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60110, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 70007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.70007, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 69-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNAbindingprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60110, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 70007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.70007, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 108-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc fingerprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5494, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity zinc finger protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 75-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NAD-dependentepimerase/dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3107, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 110652, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.110651, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.110651 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 110652, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityNAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 66-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3209, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase ofthe gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of53 to 89-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ThiF familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3577,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 111156, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 111155 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.111156, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ThiF family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 38-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aisopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.102942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 102941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102942, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 68-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 145 to 201-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 237-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electrontransfer flavoprotein subunit beta, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.74730, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 74729, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 74729 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74730, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 243-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 75 to 443-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 103 -percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 175 to 277-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serineprotease, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine protease is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 98 to 238-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ageranyltranstransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0421,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 111341, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111340, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 111340 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.111341, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity geranyltranstransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 44-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 42 to 248-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, or if the activityof the polypeptide B0754, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 75287, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 75286, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.75286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75287, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 68-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a majorfacilitator superfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 76 to 379-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1163-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1163, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37395, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37394, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37395,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1163-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 56-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNApolymerase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1183,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 111911, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111910, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 111910 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.111911, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity DNA polymerase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 45-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1219-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1219, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112073, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112072, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112072 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112073, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1219-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 98-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1234-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1234, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112112, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1234-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 57-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aNADP-dependent malic enzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1479, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 77775, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77774 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 77775, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADP-dependentmalic enzyme is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase ofthe gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of33 to 79-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1522-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 301-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 302-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1601, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7993, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7992, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7992 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7993,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 112-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 153-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1921-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1921, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112170, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112169, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112169 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112170, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1921-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 84-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a O-antigenchain length determinant, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2027,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79218, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79217 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79218, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity O-antigen chain length determinant isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of thegamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to203-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2043,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112194, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112193 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112194, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity colanic acid biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical alpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of thealpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to60-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2360-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2360, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39220, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39219, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39219 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39220,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2360-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 48 to 93-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a putativetransport system permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2546, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 99899, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99898 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99899, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity putativetransport system permease protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 87-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2548-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2548, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40637, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40638,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2548-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 100-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2613-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2613-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 100-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2673-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2673, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2673-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 174-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2812-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2812, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40795, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40796,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2812-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 83-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 39-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminoacidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 153-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycolateutilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2977,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112217, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112216, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112216 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112217, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glycolate utilization protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical alpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of thealpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to53-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABCtransporter permease subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3194, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112381, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112380,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112380 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 112381, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease subunit is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of thealpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to26-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of alipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B3790, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112607, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.112606, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112606 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 112607, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitylipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1-percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 61-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3890-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3890, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112635, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112634, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112634 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3890-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 67 to 290-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glyceroldehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3945, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44224, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44223, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44223 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44224,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycerol dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 56-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3989-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3989-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 55 to 120-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3989-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3989-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 102-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4029-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4029-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 244-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4050-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 106533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 106532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.106533, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b4050-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 39-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4056-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4056, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 94543, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94542, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94542 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94543,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4056-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45322, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 69 to 93-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45322, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 61 to 132-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gluconatetransport system permease 3, or if the activity of the polypeptideB4321, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45395, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45394 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity gluconatetransport system permease 3 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 39 to 72-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gluconatetransport system permease 3, or if the activity of the polypeptideB4321, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45395, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45394 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity gluconatetransport system permease 3 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 97 to 248-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide C_pp004096192r, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45758, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromPhyscomitrella patens, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45757 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45758, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 147-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 105-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 204-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 185-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polyphosphatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0290, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 49829, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 49828 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49829,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polyphosphate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 49-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphofructokinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0745,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112662, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112661, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112661 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112662, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphofructokinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 76-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acoproporphyrinogen oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1185, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 53190, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53189,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53189 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53190, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 28 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll1761-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.55380, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll1761-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 68-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a precorrinmethylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0239, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86541, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86541,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity precorrin methylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 125-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 268-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ageranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr0739, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, partitularly ina range of 45 to 82-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ageranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr0739, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 91 to 144-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbohydratekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1420, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58591, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58590, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58590 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58591,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity carbohydrate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 50-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystemII protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 203-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1755, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58824, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58823,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58823 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58824, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. Forexample, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 81-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1791, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12141, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12140 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12141, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 33 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aslr1917-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1917,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113039, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113038, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113039, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity slr1917-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 70-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aslr1917-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1917,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113039, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113038, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113039, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity slr1917-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 144 to 540-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSec-independent protein translocase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 53 to 129-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSec-independent protein translocase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 35 to 264-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multipleantibiotic resistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC1193, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity multipleantibiotic resistance protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, anincrease of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 88 to 166-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC1386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 132-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC1386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 171-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 86 to 106-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ybr249c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88880, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Sac-charomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88879 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88880, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. Forexample, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 76 to 142-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ybr249c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88880, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88879 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88880, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol. Forexample, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 168-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aycl049c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yc1049c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113221, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113220, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113220 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113221, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ycl049c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 92-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl131w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 113225, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113224, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113224 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113225, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 285-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydl235c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl235c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113314, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113313, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113313 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113314, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ydl235c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 199-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aN-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydr007w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 89974, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89973,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89973 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 89974, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityN-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 70 to 140-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phospho2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydr035w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113331, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.113330, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.113330 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 113331, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 106-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydr183w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr183w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90104, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90103 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90104, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr183w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 105-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayer106w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yer106w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 63804, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63803, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63803 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63804, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yer106w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 302-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a small nuclearribonucleoprotein , or if the activity of the polypeptide Yer112w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113599, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113598, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113598 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113599, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity small nuclear ribonucleoprotein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical gamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of thegamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to252-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphatidylserine decarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYgr170w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113636,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113636 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 113637, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphatidylserine decarboxylase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol. Forexample, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 42 to 62-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apolygalacturonase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66275, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgamma-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 89 to 115-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of gamma-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aylr178c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr178c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 66716, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66715, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66715 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66716, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ylr178c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.For example, an increase of the gamma-tocopherol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 62-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aadenylosuccinate lyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr359w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 67191, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67190, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67190 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67191, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylosuccinate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 78-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of alpha-tocopherol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aypr170c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypr170c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113648, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113647, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 7, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113647 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113648, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ypr170c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol. For example, an increase of the alpha-tocopherol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 59 to 73-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

In an embodiment of the invention, a protein or polypeptide has the“activity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,column 3” if its de novo activity, or its increased expression directlyor indirectly leads to an increase in the fine chemical level in theorganism or a part thereof, preferably in a cell of said organism, andthe protein has the above-mentioned activities of a protein as shown inthe respective line in Table II, column 3. Throughout the specificationthe activity or preferably the biological activity of such a protein orpolypeptide or an nucleic acid molecule or sequence encoding suchprotein or polypeptide is identical or similar if it still has thebiological or enzymatic activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, column 3, or which has at least 10% of the originalenzymatic activity, preferably at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, 95% or 99% in comparison to a protein as shown in Table II,column 3.

A series of mechanisms exists via which a modification of a protein,e.g. the polypeptide of the invention can directly or indirectly affectthe yield, production and/or production efficiency of the fine chemical.

For example, the molecule number or the specific activity of thepolypeptide or the nucleic acid molecule may be increased. Largeramounts of the fine chemical can be produced if the polypeptide or thenucleic acid of the invention is expressed de novo in an organismlacking the activity of said protein, preferably the nucleic acidmolecules as mentioned in the respective line in Table I, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, alone or, if desired in combination with a transit peptide forexample as mentioned in Table a or b, respectively, or in anotherembodiment by introducing said nucleic acid molecules into an organelle,such as a plastid, in the transgenic organism. However, it is alsopossible to modify the expression of the gene which is naturally presentin the organisms, for example by integrating a nucleic acid sequence,encoding an organelle targeting sequence in front (5 prime) of thecoding sequence, leading to a functional preprotein, which is directedfor example to the organelle.

This also applies analogously to the combined increased expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or its gene productwith that of further enzymes or regulators of the fine chemicalbiosynthesis pathways, e.g. which are useful for the synthesis of thefine chemicals.

The increase or modulation according to this invention can beconstitutive, e.g. due to a stable permanent transgenic expression or toa stable mutation in the corresponding endogenous gene encoding thenucleic acid molecule of the invention or to a modulation of theexpression or of the behaviour of a gene conferring the expression ofthe polypeptide of the invention, or transient, e.g. due to a transienttransformation or temporary addition of a modulator such as an agonistor antagonist or inducible, e.g. after transformation with a inducibleconstruct carrying the nucleic acid molecule of the invention undercontrol of an inducible promoter and adding the inducer, e.g.tetracycline or as described herein below.

The increase in activity of the polypeptide amounts in a cell, anorganelle, an organ or a non-human organism or a part thereof preferablyto at least 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 150% or 200%,250% or more in comparison to the control, reference or wild type.

In an embodiment the increase in activity of the polypeptide amounts inan organelle such as a plastid or a mitochondrion. In another embodimentthe increase in activity of the polypeptide amounts in the cytoplasm. Inanother embodiment the increase in activity of the polypeptide amountsin the cytosol.

In the context of the application the term “cytoplasm” defines thecompartment of the cell to which the protein is directed by the hostcell without the addition of artificial targeting sequences, which arenaturally not part of the protein.

In the context of the application the term “cytosol” defines the fluidof the cell between the plasma membrane and the organelles; that meansthat the organelles as well as the nucleus are not part of the cytosol.

The specific activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention or of the polypeptide of the presentinvention can be tested as described in the examples. In particular, theexpression of a protein in question in a cell, e.g. a plant cell or amicroorganism and the detection of an increase the fine chemical levelin comparison to a control is an easy test and can be performed asdescribed in the state of the art.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassicanapus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        51340801_CANOLA, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassicanapus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        51340801_CANOLA, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 7, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g29350 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g29350-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At1g29350-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g29350, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g29350, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g29350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g29350, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g29350-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g29350-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17901, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g42830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of MADS box protein transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “MADS box protein transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g42830, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g42830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g42830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g42830, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS box protein transcription factor”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS box protein transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 108727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47880, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47880, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said

At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as depictedin column 8 of Table II, application no. 7, preferably a homolog orfunctional equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, applicationno. 7, and being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47880,and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ankyrin repeat family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ankyrin repeat family protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04710, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g04710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ankyrin repeat family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ankyrin repeat family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 21902, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g06270 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g06270, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g06270, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.22015, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g11650, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g11650, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g11650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of harpin-induced family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “harpin-induced family protein”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g11650, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g11650, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g11650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g11650, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “harpin-induced family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “harpin-induced family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g09960 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g09960, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g09960, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.109717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of RNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “RNA-binding protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g60110, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.70006, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of RNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “RNA-binding protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g60110, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.70006, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “zinc finger protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3107 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 7, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 7, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3107, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3107, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3107, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NAD-dependentepimerase/dehydratase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 110651, preferably the codingregion thereof, conferred the production of or the increase ingamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 7, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 7, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3577 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 7, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of ThiF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ThiF family protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 7, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ThiF family protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ThiF family protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.111155, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4847 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 7, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 7, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 7, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 7, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 7, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 7, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT _(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6679 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 7, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “electron transfer flavoprotein subunitbeta”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 7, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74729, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “serine protease”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0421 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of geranyltranstransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “geranyltranstransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0421, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0421, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0421, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0421, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranyltranstransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “geranyltranstransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 111340, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP-binding component of a transportsystem”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherolcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0754 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of“3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0754, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0754, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0754, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0754, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a“3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75286,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherolcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1163 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1163-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1163-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1163, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1163, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1163, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1163, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1163-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1163-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1183 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of DNA polymerase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “DNA polymerase subunit”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1183, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1183, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1183, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1183, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA polymerase subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA polymerase subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.111910, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1219 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1219-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1219-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1219, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1219, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1219, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1219, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1219-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1219-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112072, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1234 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1234-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1234-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1234, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1234, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1234, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1234, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1234-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1234-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1479 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADP-dependent malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1479, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1479, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1479, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1601 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1601, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1601, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1601, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1601, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.7992, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1921 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1921-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1921-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1921, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1921, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1921, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1921, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1921-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1921-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112169, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2027 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of O-antigen chain length determinant.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “O-antigen chain length determinant”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2027, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2027, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “O-antigen chain length determinant”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2043 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of colanic acid biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2043, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2043, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2043, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2043, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2360 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2360-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2360-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2360-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2360-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2546 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putative transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “putative transport system permease protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2546, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2546, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putative transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “putative transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2548 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2548-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2548-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2548, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2548, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2548, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2548, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2548-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2548-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40637,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2613-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2613, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2613, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2673-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2673, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2673, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2812-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2812, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2812, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2977 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycolate utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycolate utilization protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2977, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2977, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2977, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2977, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycolate utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycolate utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 112216, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3194 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ABC transporter permease subunit”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3194, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3194, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3194, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3194, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease subunit”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease subunit”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 112380, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3790, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3790, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lipopolysaccharide biosynthesisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 112606, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3890 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3890-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3890-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3890, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3890, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3890, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3890, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3890-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3890-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112634, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3945 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycerol dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycerol dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3945, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3945, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3945, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3945, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerol dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44223, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4050-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106532, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4056 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4056-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4056-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4056, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4056-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4056-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4321 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of gluconate transport system permease 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “gluconate transport system permease 3”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4321, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gluconate transport system permease 3”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gluconate transport system permease3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4321 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of gluconate transport system permease 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “gluconate transport system permease 3”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4321, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gluconate transport system permease 3”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gluconate transport system permease3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of C_pp004096192r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 7, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Physcomitrellapatens or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        C_pp004096192r, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        C_pp004096192r, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said C_pp004096192r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said C_pp004096192r, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine maxor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine maxor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 7, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0290 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of polyphosphate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “polyphosphate kinase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0290, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0290, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0290, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0290, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polyphosphate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.49828, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0745 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphofructokinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphofructokinase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0745, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0745, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0745, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0745, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphofructokinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphofructokinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112661, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1185 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1185, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1185, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1185, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53189, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll1761-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “adenylate kinase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0239 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of precorrin methylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “precorrin methylase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0239, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin methylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “precorrin methylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1420 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbohydrate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “carbohydrate kinase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1420, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbohydrate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “carbohydrate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “photosystem II protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1755 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1755, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1755, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1755, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58823, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1791 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1791, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1791, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1791, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12140, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of slr1917-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “slr1917-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1917, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1917, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1917, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr1917-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “slr1917-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113038, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of slr1917-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “slr1917-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1917, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1917, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1917, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr1917-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “slr1917-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113038, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”,especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 7,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr249c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88879, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr249c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88879, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl049c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ycl049c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ycl049c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl049c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl049c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl049c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ycl049c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycl049c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycl049c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113220, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl131w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl131w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl131w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl131w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl131w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113224, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl235c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydl235c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ydl235c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl235c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl235c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113313, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr007w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilateisomerase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr007w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr007w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr007w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr007w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “N-(5′-phosphoribosyl) anthranilateisomerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 89973, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr035w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr035w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr035w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr035w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr035w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 113330, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr183w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydr183w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ydr183w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr183w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer106w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of yer106w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yer106w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yer106w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer106w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer106w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yer106w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer106w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yer106w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63803,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer112w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of small nuclear ribonucleoprotein .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “small nuclear ribonucleoprotein”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yer112w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer112w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer112w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yer112w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “small nuclear ribonucleoprotein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “small nuclear ribonucleoprotein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 113598, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr170w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of phosphatidylserine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphatidylserine decarboxylase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr170w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr170w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr170w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygr170w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphatidylserine decarboxylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphatidylserine decarboxylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 113636, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “polygalacturonase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr178c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ylr178c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yid 78c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical gamma-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr178c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr178c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr178c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr178c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical gamma-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr178c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yid 78c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 66715,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in gamma-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr359w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of adenylosuccinate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “adenylosuccinate lyase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr359w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr359w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr359w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr359w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.67190, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr170c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.7, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ypr170c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing alpha-tocopherol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ypr170c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical alpha-tocopherol), application no. 7, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr170c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 7, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr170c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 7, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr170c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 7,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 7, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypr170c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ypr170c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ypr170c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113647, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in alpha-tocopherol compared with the wild typecontrol.

It was further observed that increasing or generating the activity of aFCRP gene shown in Table d, e.g. a nucleic acid molecule derived fromthe coding region of the nucleic acid molecule shown in Table d in A.thaliana conferred the production of or the increase in fine chemical,compared with the wild type control. Thus, in one embodiment, a nucleicacid molecule, preferably the coding region thereof, indicated in Tabled or its homolog as indicated in the respective line in Table I or theexpression product is used in the method of the present invention togenerate or to increase the production of fine chemical in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant, compared with the wild typecontrol.

In this context, the fine chemical amount in a cell, in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a microorganism or a part thereof, isincreased by 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%,100%, 120, 150% or 200% or more.

The fine chemical can be contained in the organism either in its freeform and/or bound to proteins or polypeptides or mixtures thereof.Accordingly, in one embodiment, the amount of the free form in a cell,in a non-human organism, like a plant or a microorganism or partthereof, is increased byl%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, 100%, 120, 150% or 200% or more. Accordingly, in anotherembodiment, the amount of the bound fine chemical in a cell, in anon-human organism, like a plant or a microorganism or part thereof, isincreased by 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%,100%, 120, 150% or 200% or more.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol, upontargeting to the plastids or mitochondria or upon non-targeting,preferably has the structure of the respective polypeptide describedherein, in particular of the polypeptides comprising the consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motifs as shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8 or of the polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed in the respective line inTable II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof as described herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

Owing to the biological activity of the proteins which are used in theprocess according to the invention and which are encoded by nucleic acidmolecules according to the invention, it is possible to producecompositions comprising the fine chemical, i.e. an increased amount ofthe fine chemical free or bound, e.g. amino acid compositions. Dependingon the choice of the non-human organism used for the process accordingto the present invention, for example a microorganism or a plant,compositions or mixtures comprising the fine chemical can be produced.

The term “expression” refers to the transcription and/or translation ofa codogenic gene segment or gene. As a rule, the resulting product is anmRNA or a protein. However, expression products can also includefunctional RNAs such as, for example, antisense, nucleic acids, tRNAs,snRNAs, rRNAs, RNAi, siRNA, ribozymes etc. Expression may be systemic,local or temporal, for example limited to certain cell types, tissuesorgans or organelles or time periods.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,        3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, ABC        transporter permease subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock        protein, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase, amino-acid        acetyltransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein,        At1g29350-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system,        b1163-protein, b1219-protein, b1234-protein, b1522-protein,        b1921-protein, b2360-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein,        b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b3890-protein, b3989-protein,        b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, calcium-dependent        protein kinase, carbohydrate kinase, colanic acid biosynthesis        protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, cyclin D , DNA polymerase        subunit, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta,        geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, geranyltranstransferase,        gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase,        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol        dehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycolate        utilization protein, harpin-induced family protein, homocitrate        synthase, hydrolase, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit,        lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein, MADS box protein        transcription factor, major facilitator superfamily transporter        protein, malate dehydrogenase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol        glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, murein        transglycosylase, N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase,        NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase, NADP-dependent malic        enzyme, O-antigen chain length determinant, phosphatidylserine        decarboxylase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , phosphofructokinase,        photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase,        precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,        putative transport system permease protein, pyruvate kinase,        RNAbinding protein, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,        serine protease, sll1761-protein, slr1917-protein, small nuclear        ribonucleoprotein , ThiF family protein, thioredoxin,        thioredoxin family protein, threonine synthase, transcription        factor, transcriptional regulator, transport protein,        trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, ycl049c-protein,        ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, yer106w-protein,        ylr178c-protein, ypr170c-protein, and zinc finger protein, or of        a polypeptide as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        and conferring the production of or an increase in        alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in alpha-tocopherol, or        gamma-tocopherol, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned alpha-tocopherol,        or gamma-tocopherol generating or increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        or decreasing the inhibitory regulation of the polypeptide of        the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 7, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs; and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding one or more exogenous inducing factors to        the non-human organism or parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a alpha-tocopherol, or        gamma-tocopherol increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments;        and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol;        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding positive expression or removing negative        expression elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used        to either introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants        the 35S enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor        elements form regulatory regions. Further gene conversion        methods can be used to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance        to activity of positive elements. Positive elements can be        randomly introduced in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis        and lines can be identified in which the positive elements have        be integrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of        which is thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol        production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective        line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated,        to the plastids by the addition of a plastidial targeting        sequence or if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in        the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term        “mitochondric” is indicated, to the mitochondria by the addition        of a mitochondrial targeting sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a alpha-tocopherol, and/or gamma-tocopherol        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol,respectively, after increasing the expression or activity of the encodedpolypeptide, non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably plastids, or having the activity of apolypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 7, column 3, or its homologs.Preferably the increase of alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol,respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

In general, the amount of mRNA or polypeptide in a cell or a compartmentof a non-human organism correlates with the amount of encoded proteinand thus with the overall activity of the encoded protein in saidvolume. Said correlation is not always linear, the activity in thevolume is dependent on the stability of the molecules, the degradationof the molecules or the presence of activating or inhibiting co-factors.Further, product and educt inhibitions of enzymes are well known anddescribed in Textbooks, e.g. Stryer, Biochemistry or Zinser et al.“Enzyminhibitoren”/Enzyme inhibitors”.

The activity of the above-mentioned proteins and/or polypeptide encodedby the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention can be increasedin various ways. For example, the activity in an organism or in a partthereof, like a cell or in an organelle of the cell, is increased forexample via targeting of the nucleic acid sequence or the encoded geneproduct to an organelle such as plastids or mitochondria, preferentiallyto plastids, and/or increasing the gene product number, e.g. byincreasing the expression rate, like introducing a stronger promoter, orby increasing the stability of the mRNA expressed, thus increasing thetranslation rate, and/or increasing the stability of the gene product,thus reducing the proteins decayed. Further, the activity or turnover ofenzymes can be influenced in such a way that a reduction or increase ofthe reaction rate or a modification (reduction or increase) of theaffinity to the substrate results, is reached. A mutation in thecatalytic centre of an polypeptide of the invention, e.g. as enzyme, canmodulate the turn over rate of the enzyme, e.g. an exchange of an aminoacid in the catalytic center can lead to an increased activity of theenzyme, or the deletion of regulator binding sites can reduce a negativeregulation like a feedback inhibition (or a substrate inhibition, if thesubstrate level is also increased). The specific activity of an enzymeof the present invention can be increased such that the turn over rateis increased or the binding of a co-factor is improved. Improving thestability of the encoding mRNA or the protein can also increase theactivity of a gene product. The stimulation of the activity is alsounder the scope of the term “increased activity”.

Moreover, the regulation of the above-mentioned nucleic acid sequencesmay be modified so that gene expression is increased. This can beachieved advantageously by means of heterologous regulatory sequences orby modifying, for example mutating, the natural regulatory sequenceswhich are present. The advantageous methods may also be combined witheach other.

In general, an activity of a gene product in a non-human organism orpart thereof, in particular in a plant cell or organelle of a plantcell, a plant, or a plant or a part thereof or in a microorganism can beincreased by increasing the amount of the specific encoding mRNA or thecorresponding protein in said organism or part thereof. “Amount ofprotein or mRNA” is understood as meaning the molecule number ofpolypeptides or mRNA molecules in an organism, a tissue, a cell or acell compartment. “Increase” in the amount of a protein means thequantitative increase of the molecule number of said protein in anon-human organism, a cell or a cell compartment, such as an organellelike a plastid or mitochondrion, or part thereof for example by one ofthe methods described herein below - in comparison to a wild type,controt or reference.

The increase in molecule number amounts preferably to at least 1%, 5%,10%, 20%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100%, 150%, 200% or more. However, a de novoexpression is also regarded as subject of the present invention.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or aprecursor or an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or canbe caused by introducing said subjects into an organism, transient orstable. Such an increase can be reached by the introduction of theinventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein into an organism,transient or stable. Furthermore such an increase can be reached by theintroduction of the inventive nucleic acid sequence, preferably thecoding region thereof, or the encoded protein in the correct cellcompartment, for example into organelles, such as plastids ormitochondria, either by transformation and/or targeting.

In one embodiment the increase in the amount of the fine chemical in thenon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. in a cell, an organ, anorganelle etc., is achieved by increasing the endogenous level of thepolypeptide of the invention. Accordingly, in an embodiment of thepresent invention, the present invention relates to a process whereinthe gene copy number of a gene encoding the polynucleotide or nucleicacid molecule of the invention is increased. Further, the endogenouslevel of the polypeptide of the invention can for example be increasedby modifying the transcriptional or translational regulation of thepolypeptide.

In one embodiment the amount of the fine chemical in the non-humanorganism or part thereof can be increase by targeted or randommutagenesis of the endogenous genes of the invention. For examplehomologous recombination can be used to either introduce positiveregulatory elements like for plants the 35S enhancer into the promoteror to remove repressor elements form regulatory regions. In additiongene conversion like methods described by Kochevenko and Willmitzer(Plant Physiol. 132 (1), 174 (2003)) and citations therein can be usedto disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to activity of positiveregulatory elements.

Furthermore positive elements can be randomly introduced in (plant)genomes by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be screenedfor, in which the positive elements has be integrated near to a gene ofthe invention, the expression of which is thereby enhanced. Theactivation of plant genes by random integrations of enhancer elementshas been described by Hayashi et al. (Science 258,1350 (1992)) or Weigelet al. (Plant Physiol. 122, 1003 (2000)) and others citated therein.

Reverse genetic strategies to identify insertions (which eventuallycarrying the activation elements) near in genes of interest have beendescribed for various cases e.g. Krysan et al. (Plant Cell 11, 2283(1999)); Sessions et al. (Plant Cell 14, 2985 (2002)); Young et al.(Plant Physiol. 125, 513 (2001)); Koprek et al. (Plant J. 24, 253(2000)); Jeon et al.(Plant J. 22, 561 (2000)); Tissier et al., (PlantCell 11, 1841 (1999)); Speulmann et al. (Plant Cell 11, 1853 (1999)).Briefly, material from all plants of a large T-DNA or transposonmutagenized plant population is harvested and genomic DNA prepared. Thenthe genomic DNA is pooled following specific architectures as describedfor example in Krysan et al. (Plant Cell 11, 2283 (1999)). Pools ofgenomics DNAs are then screened by specific multiplex PCR reactionsdetecting the combination of the insertional mutagen (e.g. T-DNA orTransposon) and the gene of interest. Therefore PCR reactions are run onthe DNA pools with specific combinations of T-DNA or transposon borderprimers and gene specific primers. General rules for primer design canagain be taken from Krysan et al. (Plant Cell 11, 2283 (1999)).Rescreening of lower levels DNA pools lead to the identification ofindividual plants in which the gene of interest is disrupted by theinsertional mutagen.

The enhancement of positive regulatory elements or the disruption orweaking of negative regulatory elements can also be achieved throughcommon mutagenesis techniques: The production of chemically or radiationmutated populations is a common technique and known to the skilledworker. Methods for plants are described by Koorneef et al. 1982 and thecitations therein and by Lightner and Caspar in “Methods in MolecularBiology” Vol. 82. These techniques usually induce point mutations thatcan be identified in any known gene using methods such as TILLING(Colbert et al., Plant Physiol.126 (2), 480 (2001)). One can alsoenvisage to introduce nucleic acids sequences, encoding organelle-, suchas plastidal- or mitochondrial-targeting signals, like for examplepresent in Table a or Table b, respectively, by homologous recombinationor other methods of site specific integration, into the genome in thatway, that an endogenous gene is functionally fused to the targetingsequence and the protein is redirected to the plastids or mitochondria,respectively. Eventually the integration can also occur randomly and thedesired fusion event is selected for.

Accordingly, the expression level can be increased if the endogenousgenes encoding a polypeptide conferring an increased expression of thepolypeptide of the present invention, in particular genes comprising thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention, are modified viahomologous recombination, Tilling approaches or gene conversion. It isalso possible to add as mentioned herein targeting sequences to theinventive nucleic acid sequences.

Regulatory sequences, preferably in addition to a targeting sequence orpart thereof (if present), can be operatively linked to the codingregion of an endogenous nucleic acid and control its transcription andtranslation or the stability or decay of the encoding mRNA or theexpressed protein. In order to modify and control the expression,promoter, UTRs, splicing sites, processing signals, polyadenylationsites, terminators, enhancers, repressors, post transcriptional orposttranslational modification sites can be changed, added or amended.For example, the activation of plant genes by random integrations ofenhancer elements has been described by Hayashi et al. (Science 258,1350 (1992)) or Weigel et al. (Plant Physiol. 122, 1003 (2000)) andothers citated therein. For example, the expression level of theendogenous protein can be modulated by replacing the endogenous promoterwith a stronger transgenic promoter or by replacing the endogenous 3′UTRwith a 3′UTR, which provides more stability without amending the codingregion. Further, the transcriptional regulation can be modulated byintroduction of an artificial transcription factor as described in theexamples. Alternative promoters, terminators and UTR are describedbelow.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol, respectively, byincrease of expression or activity in the cytoplasm, and/or in thecytosol, and/or in an organelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, canalso be increased by introducing a synthetic transcription factor, whichbinds close to the coding region of the gene encoding the protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

In one further embodiment of the process according to the invention,organisms are used in which one of the above-mentioned genes, or one ofthe above-mentioned nucleic acids, is mutated in a way that the activityof the encoded gene products is less influenced by cellular factors, ornot at all, in comparison with the unmutated proteins. For example, wellknown regulation mechanisms of enzymic activity are substrate inhibitionor feed back regulation mechanisms. Ways and techniques for theintroduction of substitution, deletions and additions of one or morebases, nucleotides or amino acids of a corresponding sequence aredescribed herein below in the corresponding paragraphs and thereferences listed there, e.g. in Sambrook et al., Molecular Cloning,Cold Spring Habour, N.Y., 1989. The person skilled in the art will beable to identify regulation domains and binding sites of regulators bycomparing the sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention or the expression product thereof with the state of the art bycomputer software means which comprise algorithms for the identifying ofbinding sites and regulation domains or by introducing into a nucleicacid molecule or in a protein systematically mutations and assaying forthose mutations which will lead to an increased specify activity or anincreased activity per volume, in particular per cell.

It can therefore be advantageous to express in a non-human organism anucleic acid molecule of the invention or a polypeptide of the inventionderived from a evolutionary distantly related organism, as e.g. using aprokaryotic gene in a eukaryotic host, as in these cases the regulationmechanism of the host cell may not weaken the activity (cellular orspecific) of the gene or its expression product.

In another embodiment it can be advantageous to express in a non-humanorganism a nucleic acid molecule of the invention or a polypeptide ofthe invention in a compartment by the use of a respective targetingsequence, in which it is naturally not expressed, as in these cases theregulation mechanism of the host cell may not weaken the activity(cellular or specific) of the gene or its expression product.

The mutation is introduced in such a way that the production of the finechemical is not adversely affected by e.g. undesired mutations.

Less influence on the regulation of a gene or its gene product isunderstood as meaning a reduced regulation of the enzymatic activityleading to an increased specific or cellular activity of the gene or itsproduct. An increase of the enzymatic activity is understood as meaningan enzymatic activity, which is increased by at least 10%, 20%, 30%,40%, 50%, 60% or 70% in comparison with the starting organism. Thisleads to an increased productivity of the desired fine chemical(s).

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) Vitamin E,alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol and if desired other vitamins,and/or other metabolites, in free or bound form.

In another embodiment the composition comprises further higher amountsof metabolites positively affecting or lower amounts of metabolitesnegatively affecting the nutrition or health of animals or humansprovided with said compositions or non-human organisms of the inventionor parts thereof. Likewise, the number or activity of further geneswhich are required for the import or export of nutrients or metabolites,including amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins etc. or its precursors,required for the cell's biosynthesis of the fine chemical may beincreased so that the concentration of necessary or relevant precursors,cofactors or intermediates within the cell(s) or within thecorresponding storage compartments is increased. Owing to the increasedor novel generated activity of the polypeptide of the invention or owingto the increased number of nucleic acid sequences of the inventionand/or to the modulation of further genes which are involved in thebiosynthesis of the fine chemical, e.g. by increasing the activity ofenzymes synthesizing precursors or by destroying the activity of one ormore genes which are involved in the breakdown of the fine chemical, itis possible to increase the yield, production and/or productionefficiency of the fine chemical in the host organism, such as plants ormicroorganisms.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 3 or of a        polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical Vitamin E,        alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol, respectively, in the        non-human organism, preferably in the microorganism, the plant        cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an organelle, like        plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound vitamins, and/or other metabolites synthesized        by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the plant cell,        the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

After the above-described increasing (which as defined above alsoencompasses the generating of an activity in a non-human organism, i.e.a de novo activity), for example after the introduction and theexpression of the nucleic acid molecules of the invention or describedin the methods or processes according to the invention, the organismaccording to the invention, advantageously, a microorganism, a non-humananimal, a plant, plant or animal tissue or plant or animal cell, isgrown and subsequently harvested.

Suitable non-human organisms or host organisms (transgenic organism) forthe nucleic acid molecule used according to the invention and for theinventive process, the nucleic acid construct or the vector (both asdescribed below) are, in principle, all organisms which are capable ofsynthesizing the fine chemical, and which are suitable for theactivation, introduction or stimulation of recombinant genes. Exampleswhich may be mentioned are transgenic plants, transgenic microorganismssuch as fungi, bacteria, yeasts, alga or diatom preferably alga.Preferred organisms are those which are naturally capable ofsynthesizing the fine chemical in substantial amounts, like fungi,yeasts, bacteria or plants preferably alga and plants.

In the event that the transgenic non-human organism is a microorganism,such as a eukaryotic organism, for example a fungus, an alga, diatom ora yeast, in particular a fungus, alga, diatom or yeast selected from thefamilies Tuberculariaceae, Adelotheciaceae, Dinophyceae, Ditrichaceae orPrasinophyceae. Preferred non-human organisms are microorganisms such asgreen algae or plants. After the growing phase, the organisms can beharvested.

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound vitamins and/or other metabolites.

The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

Vitamin E or its precursor 2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol are isolated fromthe harvested biomass in a manner known per se, for example byextraction and, where appropriate, further chemical or physicalpurification processes such as, for example, precipitation methods,crystallography, thermal separation methods such as rectificationmethods or physical separation methods such as, for example,chromatography.

Vitamin E is isolated from oil-containing plants, for example,preferably by chemical conversion and distillation from vegetable oilsor from the steam distillates obtained in the deodorization of vegetableoils (deodorizer condensates).

Further methods of isolating vitamin E from deodorizer condensates aredescribed, for example, in DE 31 26 110 A1, EP 171 009 A2, GB 2 145 079,EP 333 472 A2 and WO 94/05650.

Preferred microorganisms are selected from the group consisting ofCharophyceae such as the genera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Charaglobularis, Chara vulgaris, Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as thegenera Acrosiphonia, Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis,Trichosolen, Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa,Avrainvillea, Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda,Penicillus, Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania,Udotea, Derbesia, Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus,Chaetonema, Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia,Draparnaldiopsis, Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia,Internoretia, Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella,Pringsheimiella, Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon,Pseudopringsheimia, Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium,Thamniochaete, Ulvella, Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium,Ankyra, Characium, Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca,Bracteacoccus Chlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila,Schroederia, Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia,Coccomyxa, Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, Lola Pithophora RhizocloniumChaetosphaeridium, Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora,Polychaetophora, Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia,Batophora, Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix,Raphidonema, Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata or Ostreococcus tauri.

Preferred plants are monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants,preferably selected from the group consisting of Anacardiaceae such asthe genera Pistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium e.g. the species Pistaciavera [pistachios, Pistazie], Mangifer indica [Mango] or Anacardiumoccidentale [Cashew]; Asteraceae such as the genera Calendula,Carthamus, Centaurea, Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus, Lactuca, Locusta,Tagetes, Valeriana e.g. the species Calendula officinalis [Marigold],Carthamus tinctorius [safflower], Centaurea cyanus [cornflower],Cichorium intybus [blue daisy], Cynara scolymus [Artichoke], Helianthusannus [sunflower], Lactuca sativa, Lactuca crispa, Lactuca esculenta,Lactuca scariola L. ssp. sativa, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrate,Lactuca scariola L. var. integrifolia, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana,Locusta communis, Valeriana locusta [lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tageteserecta or Tagetes tenuifolia [Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the generaDaucus e.g. the species Daucus carota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as thegenera Corylus e.g. the species Corylus avellana or Corylus colurna[hazelnut]; Boraginaceae such as the genera Borago e.g. the speciesBorago officinalis [borage]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica,Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g. the species Brassica napus,Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape, turnip rape], Sinapis arvensisBrassica juncea, Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var.crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassicasinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard], Brassica oleracea [fodderbeet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceae such as the genera Anana,Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus, Ananas ananas or Bromeliacomosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as the genera Carica e.g. thespecies Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae such as the genera Cannabise.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp], Convolvulaceae such as thegenera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the species Ipomoea batatus, Ipomoeapandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus, Ipomoeafastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba or Convolvulus panduratus[sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato], Chenopodiaceae such asthe genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var.altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgarisvar. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva or Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as the genera Cucubita e.g.the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo orCucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceae such as the generaElaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive]; Ericaceae such as thegenera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia, Kalmia angustifolia,Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmia occidentalis, Cistuschamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel, broad-leafed laurel,calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpine laurel, bog laurel,western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceae such as the generaManihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the species Manihot utilissima,Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil, Manihot dulcis,Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta [manihot,arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean, CastorOil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceae suchas the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga, Pithecolobium,Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus, Soja e.g. thespecies Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea], Albiziaberteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acacia berteriana,Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana, Cathormionberteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans, Pithecellobiumberterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobium berterianum,Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu, Albizia nemu,Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosa speciosa, Sericanrdajulibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla, Albizia lebbek,Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa [bastard logwood,silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa, Medicago falcata,Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean], Dolichos soja, Glycinegracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Soja hispida; Geraniaceaesuch as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g. the species Cocosnucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois [coconut];Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the species Saccharumofficinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Wallia e.g. thespecies Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglans sieboldiana,Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans californica,Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans major,Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra [walnut, black walnut,common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut, butternut, black walnut];Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Laurus e.g. the species laurelLaurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweet bay], Persea americanaPersea americana, Persea gratissima or Persea persea [avocado];Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. the species Arachis hypogaea[peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum, Adenolinum e.g. the speciesLinum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linumangustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum,Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne,Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linum pratense or Linum trigynum [flax,linseed]; Lythrarieae such as the genera Punica e.g. the species Punicagranatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceae such as the genera Gossypium e.g. thespecies Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense,Gossypium herbaceum or Gossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as thegenera Musa e.g. the species Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musaparadisiaca, Musa spp. [banana]; Onagraceae such as the generaCamissonia, Oenothera e.g. the species Oenothera biennis or Camissoniabrevipes [primrose, evening primrose]; Palmae such as the genera Elacise.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oil plam]; Papaveraceae such as thegenera Papaver e.g. the species Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas,Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, shirleypoppies, field poppy, long-headed poppy, long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceaesuch as the genera Sesamum e.g. the species Sesamum indicum [sesame];

Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe, Peperomia, Steffensiae.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piper angustifolium,Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum, Piper nigrum,Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata, Peperomiaelongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata. [Cayenne pepper, wildpepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the speciesHordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum,Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon, Hordeumhexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum[barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley, meadow barley],Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avenafatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor, Sorghumhalepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare, Andropogon drummondii,Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghum aethiopicum, Sorghumarundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum, Sorghum dochna,Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense, Sorghumlanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea].

Particular preferred plants are monocotyledonous or dicotyledonousplants selected from the group consisting of Asteraceae such as thegenera Helianthus, Tagetes e.g. the species Helianthus annus[sunflower], Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta or Tagetes tenuifolia[Marigold]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica, Arabadopsis e.g.the species Brassica napus, Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape,turnip rape] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Fabaceae such as the generaGlycine e.g. the species Glycine max [soybean] or Soja hispida; Linaceaesuch as the genera Linum e.g. the species Linum usitatissimum, [flax,linseed]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the species Hordeum vulgare [barley], Secalecereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avena fatuavar. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor [Sorghum, millet],Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize], Triticumaestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum, Triticummacha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, bread wheat, commonwheat]; Solanaceae such as the genera Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. thespecies Solanum tuberosum [potato], Lycopersicon esculentum,Lycopersicon lycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifoliumor Solanum lycopersicum [tomato]; Gramineae such as the genera Saccharume.g. the species Saccharum officinarum or Helianthus annus [sunflower]or Chenopodiaceae such as the genera Beta, i.e. Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet].

All above-mentioned organisms can be used as host organisms and/or canbe used as donor organism.

The invention is not limited to specific nucleic acids, specificpolypeptides, specific cell types, specific host cells, specificconditions or specific methods etc. as such, but may vary and numerousmodifications and variations therein will be apparent to those skilledin the art. It is also to be understood that the terminology used hereinis for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is notintended to be limiting.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 7, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 7,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 7;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 7.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 7 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 7, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8 or in Table II B, application no. 7,        column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8 or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 7, column 8        or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, in column 5 or        in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8 or in Table I B column        8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 7, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 7, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 7, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 7, column 5 or 8,        or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 7, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 7, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 7.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 7, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In one embodiment the invention relates to the aforementioned nucleicacid molecules, which can be isolated advantageously from yeast, fungi,viruses, algae, bacteria, for example from Charophyceae such as thegenera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Chara globularis, Chara vulgaris,Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as the genera Acrosiphonia,Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis, Trichosolen,Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa, Avrainvillea,Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda, Penicillus,Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania, Udotea, Derbesia,Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus, Chaetonema,Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia, Draparnaldiopsis,Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia, Internoretia,Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella, Pringsheimiella,Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon, Pseudopringsheimia,Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium, Thamniochaete, Ulvella,Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium, Ankyra, Characium,Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca, BracteacoccusChlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila, Schroederia,Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia, Coccomyxa,Dactylothece, DiÓgenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,

Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, LolaPithophoraRhizoclonium Chaetosphaeridium,Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora, Polychaetophora,Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia, Batophora,Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix, Raphidonema,Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata, Ostreococcus tauri,especially such as Acetobacter (subgen. Acetobacter) aceti;Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans; Acinetobacter sp.; Actinobacillus sp;Aeromonas salmonicida; Agrobacterium tumefaciens; Aquifex aeolicus;Arcanobacterium pyogenes; Aster yellows phytoplasma; Bacillus sp.;Bifidobacterium sp.; Borrelia burgdorferi; Brevibacterium linens;Brucella melitensis; Buchnera sp.; Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens;Campylobacter jejuni; Caulobacter crescentus; Chlamydia sp.;Chlamydophila sp.; Chlorobium limicola; Citrobacter rodentium;Clostridium sp.; Comamonas testosteroni; Corynebacterium sp.; Coxiellaburnetii; Deinococcus radiodurans; Dichelobacter nodosus; Edwardsiellaictaluri; Enterobacter sp.; Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae; E. coli;Flavobacterium sp.; Francisella tularensis; Frankia sp. Cpl1;Fusobacterium nucleatum; Geobacillus stearothermophilus; Gluconobacteroxydans; Haemophilus sp.; Helicobacter pylori; Klebsiella pneumoniae;Lactobacillus sp.; Lactococcus lactis; Listeria sp.; Mannheimiahaemolytica; Mesorhizobium loti; Methylophaga thalassica; Microcystisaeruginosa; Microscilla sp. PRE1; Moraxella sp. TA144; Mycobacteriumsp.; Mycoplasma sp.; Neisseria sp.; Nitrosomonas sp.; Nostoc sp. PCC7120; Novosphingobium aromaticivorans; Oenococcus oeni; Pantoea citrea;Pasteurella multocida; Pediococcus pentosaceus; Phormidium foveolarum;Phytoplasma sp.; Plectonema boryanum; Prevotella ruminicola;Propionibacterium sp.; Proteus vulgaris; Pseudomonas sp.; Ralstonia sp.;Rhizobium sp.; Rhodococcus equi; Rhodothermus marinus; Rickettsia sp.;Riemerella anatipestifer; Ruminococcus flavefaciens; Salmonella sp.;Selenomonas ruminantium; Serratia entomophila; Shigella sp.;Sinorhizobium meliloti; Staphylococcus sp.; Streptococcus sp.;Streptomyces sp.; Synechococcus sp.; Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803;Thermotoga maritima; Treponema sp.; Ureaplasma urealyticum; Vibriocholerae; Vibrio parahaemolyticus; Xylella fastidiosa; Yersinia sp.;Zymomonas mobilis, preferably Salmonella sp. or E. coli, preferably fromyeasts such as from the genera Saccharomyces, Pichia, Candida,Hansenula, Torulopsis or Schizosaccharomyces, or from plants, such asmonocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants, preferably selected from thegroup consisting of Anacardiaceae such as the genera Pistacia,Mangifera, Anacardium e.g. the species Pistacia vera [pistachios,Pistazie], Mangifer indica [Mango] or Anacardium occidentale [Cashew];Asteraceae such as the genera Calendula, Carthamus, Centaurea,Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus, Lactuca, Locusta, Tagetes, Valeriana e.g.the species Calendula officinalis [Marigold], Carthamus tinctorius[safflower], Centaurea cyanus [cornflower], Cichorium intybus [bluedaisy], Cynara scolymus [Artichoke], Helianthus annus [sunflower],Lactuca sativa, Lactuca crispa, Lactuca esculenta, Lactuca scariola L.ssp. sativa, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrata, Lactuca scariola L.var. integrifolia, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana, Locusta communis,Valeriana locusta [lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta or Tagetestenuifolia [Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the genera Daucus e.g. thespecies Daucus carota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as the genera Coryluse.g. the species Corylus avellana or Corylus colurna [hazelnut];Boraginaceae such as the genera Borago e.g. the species Boragoofficinalis [borage]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica,Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g. the species Brassica napus,Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape, turnip rape], Sinapis arvensisBrassica juncea, Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var.crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassicasinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard], Brassica oleracea [fodderbeet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceae such as the genera Anana,Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus, Ananas ananas or Bromeliacomosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as the genera Carica e.g. thespecies Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae such as the genera Cannabise.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp], Convolvulaceae such as thegenera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the species Ipomoea batatus, Ipomoeapandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus, Ipomoeafastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba or Convolvulus panduratus[sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato], Chenopodiaceae such asthe genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var.altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgarisvar. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva or Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as the genera Cucubita e.g.the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo orCucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceae such as the generaElaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive]; Ericaceae such as thegenera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia, Kalmia angustifolia,Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmia occidentalis, Cistuschamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel, broad-leafed laurel,calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpine laurel, bog laurel,western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceae such as the generaManihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the species Manihot utilissima,Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil, Manihot dulcis,Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta [manihot,arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean, CastorOil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceae suchas the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga, Pithecolobium,Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus, Soja e.g. thespecies Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea], Albiziaberteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acacia berteriana,Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana, Cathormionberteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans, Pithecellobiumberterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobium berterianum,Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu, Albizia nemu,Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosa speciosa, Sericanrdajulibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla, Albizia lebbek,Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa [bastard logwood,silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa, Medicago falcata,Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean], Dolichos soja, Glycinegracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Soja hispida; Geraniaceaesuch as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g. the species Cocosnucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois [coconut];Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the species Saccharumofficinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Wallia e.g. thespecies Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglans sieboldiana,Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans californica,Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans major,Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra [walnut, black walnut,common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut, butternut, black walnut];Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Laurus e.g. the species laurelLaurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweet bay], Persea americanaPersea americana, Persea gratissima or Persea persea [avocado];Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. the species Arachis hypogaea[peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum, Adenolinum e.g. the speciesLinum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linumangustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum,Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne,Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linum pratense or Linum trigynum [flax,linseed]; Lythrarieae such as the genera Punica e.g. the species Punicagranatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceae such as the genera Gossypium e.g. thespecies Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense,Gossypium herbaceum or Gossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as thegenera Musa e.g. the species Musa nana, Musa acuminate, Musaparadisiaca, Musa spp. [banana]; Onagraceae such as the generaCamissonia, Oenothera e.g. the species Oenothera biennis or Camissoniabrevipes [primrose, evening primrose]; Palmae such as the genera Elacise.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oil plam]; Papaveraceae such as thegenera Papaver e.g. the species Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas,Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, shirleypoppies, field poppy, longheaded poppy, long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceaesuch as the genera Sesamum e.g. the species Sesamum indicum [sesame];Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe, Peperomia, Steffensiae.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piper angustifolium,Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum, Piper nigrum,Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata, Peperomiaelongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata. [Cayenne pepper, wildpepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the speciesHordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubaturn, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum,Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon, Hordeumhexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum[barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley, meadow barley],Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avenafatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor, Sorghumhalepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare, Andropogon drummondii,Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghum aethiopicum, Sorghumarundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum, Sorghum dochna,Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense, Sorghumlanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea]; especially A.thaliana, maize, wheat, rye, oat, triticale, rice, barley, soybean,peanut, cotton, borage, sunflower, sugar cane, sugar beet, linseed,primrose, rapeseed, canola and turnip rape, manihot, pepper, sunflower,tagetes, solanaceous plant such as potato, tobacco, eggplant and tomato,Vicia species, pea, alfalfa, bushy plants such as coffee, cacao, tea,Salix species, trees such as oil palm, coconut, perennial grass, such asryegrass and fescue, and forage crops, such as alfalfa and clover andfrom spruce, pine or fir for example.

More preferably said nucleic acid molecules can be isolated from S.cerevisiae, E. coli, Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus or iSynechocystis sp. or plants, preferably Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassicanapus, Glycine max, Zea mays, Gossypium or Oryza sativa.

The FCRPs of the present invention are preferably produced byrecombinant DNA techniques. For example, a nucleic acid moleculeencoding the protein is cloned into an expression vector, for exampleinto a binary vector, the expression vector is introduced into a hostcell, for example into cells of the Arabidopsis thaliana wild type NASCN906 or any other plant cell as described above and/or below and/or inthe examples, and the FCRP is expressed in said host cell.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the respective FCRP islocalized after expression as indicated in column 6 of Table II, e.g.non-targeted, mitochondric or plastidic.

In an embodiment of the present invention the FCRP is preferablyproduced in an compartment of the cell, e.g. in an organelle, forexample in plastids or mitochondria. Ways of introducing nucleic acidsinto organelles, for example into plastids or mitochondria, andproducing proteins in this compartment are known to the person skilledin the art.

The respective nucleic acid sequence according to the inventionmentioned above is advantageously functionally joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide, in such a manner that a preproteinis translated, which is able to direct the polypeptide to the organellesuch as to plastids or mitochondria. In another preferred embodiment thenucleic acids according to the invention mentioned above isadvantageously functionally joined to a promoter region functional inplastids or mitochondria like for example the RNA operon promoter fusedto the 5s UTR of the rbcL gene and in another preferred embodimentjoined to a plastome sequences homologous to the integration sites.Example for useful integration sites are the trnV-rps12/7 (Skidar etal., Plant Cell Rep. 18, 20 (1998), and other reports), thr rbvL-aacDsite (Svab et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90, 913 (1993)), thetrnl-trnA site (De Cosa et al., Nat. Biotech. 19, 71 (2001)), therps7-ndhB site (Hou et al., Transgenic Res. 12, 111 (2003)) and thendhF-trnL site Zhang et al., Plant Physiol. 127, 131 (2001c)).

The nucleic acid sequence coding for the transit peptide isadvantageously derived from a nucleic acid sequence encoding a proteinfinally resided in the plastids or mitochondria and is stemming from anorganism selected from the group consisting of the genera Acetabularia,Arabidopsis, Brassica, Capsicum, Chlamydomonas, Cucurbita, Daucus,Dunaliella, Euglena, Flaveria, Glycine, Helianthus, Hordeum, Lactua,Lemna, Lolium, Lycopersion, Malus, Meticago, Mesembryanthemum,Nicotiana, Oenotherea, Oryza, PetOnia, Phaseolus, Physcomitrella, Pinus,Pisum, Pyrus, Raphanus, Saccharum, Silene, Sinapis, Solanum, Spinacea,Stevia, Synechococcus,Triticum and Zea.

Preferably the plastidal transit peptide is derived from the nucleicacid sequence encoding a protein selected from the group consisting ofribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase,5-enolpyruvyl-shikimate-3-phosphate synthase, acetolactate synthase,chloroplast ribosomal protein CS17, Cs protein, ferredoxin,plastocyanin, ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase activase, tryptophansynthase, acyl carrier protein, plastid chaperonin-60, cytochrome c552,22-kDA heat shock protein, 33-kDa Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 1,ATP synthase γ subunit, ATP synthase δ subunit, chlorophyll-a/b-bindingproteinII-1, Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 2, Oxygen-evolvingenhancer protein 3, photosystem I: P21, photosystem I: P28, photosystemI: P30, photosystem I: P35, photosystem I: P37, glycerol-3-phosphateacyltransferases, chlorophyll a/b binding protein, CAB2 protein,hydroxymethyl-bilane synthase, pyruvate-orthophosphate dikinase, CAB3protein, plastid ferritin, ferritin, early light-inducible protein,glutamate-1-semialdehyde aminotransferase, protochlorophyllidereductase, starch-granule-bound amylase synthase, light-harvestingchlorophyll a/b-binding protein of photosystem II, major pollen allergenLol p 5a, plastid CIpB ATP-dependent protease, superoxide dismutase,ferredoxin NADP oxidoreductase, 28-kDa ribonucleoprotein, 31-kDaribonucleoprotein, 33-kDa ribonucleoprotein, acetolactate synthase, ATPsynthase CFO subunit 1, ATP synthase CFO subunit 2, ATP synthase CFOsubunit 3, ATP synthase CFO subunit 4, cytochrome f, ADP-glucosepyrophosphorylase, glutamine synthase, glutamine synthase 2, carbonicanhydrase, GapA protein, heatshock-protein hsp21, phosphatetranslocator, plastid CIpA ATP-dependent protease, plastid ribosomalprotein CL24, plastid ribosomal protein CL9, plastid ribosomal proteinPsCL18, plastid ribosomal protein PsCL25, DAHP synthase, starchphosphorylase, root acyl carrier protein II, betaine-aldehydedehydrogenase, GapB protein, glutamine synthetase 2,phosphoribulokinase, nitrite reductase, ribosomal protein L12, ribosomalprotein L13, ribosomal protein L21, ribosomal protein L35, ribosomalprotein L40, triose phosphate-3-phosphoglyerate-phosphate translocator,ferredoxin-dependent glutamate synthase, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme and NADP-malatedehydrogenase.

In an embodiment the plastome sequences are preferential derived fromthe plastome of the target organisms themselves and are advantegouslyderived from one of the following intergration sites: trnV-rps12/7(Skidar et al., Plant Cell Rep. 18, 20 (1998) and other reports),rbvLaacD (Svab et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90, 913 (1993)),trnl-trnA (De Cosa et al., Nat. Biotech. 19, 71 (2001)), rps7-ndhB (Houet al., Transgenic Res. 12, 111 (2003)) or ndhF-trnL site Zhang et al.,Plant Physiol. 127, 131 (2001c)).

Advantageously the mitochondrial transit peptide is derived from thenucleic acid sequence encoding a protein selected from the groupconsisting of 22 kDA heat shock protein; 70 kDA heat shock protein; 83kDA heat shock protein; 40S ribosomal protein S19; 50S ribosomal proteinL15; ribosomal protein L29; 22 kDA PSST protein of complex I; 2-oxoaciddehydrogenase family protein; 2-oxoglutarate/malate translocator;3methyl-2-oxobutanoate hydroxymethyltransferase;3-Methylcrotonyl-coenzyme A carboxylase (MCCase); 7,8 -Dihydropteroatesynthase (DHPS)/6-hydroxymethyl-7,8-dihydropterine pyrophosphokinase(HPPK); aconitate hydratase; acyl carrier protein (ACP); ADP/ATPtranslocase; alanyl-tRNA synthetase; alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH);alternative oxidase (AOX); aminoacyl-tRNA ligase; asparateaminotransferase; ATP synthase alpha subunit; ATP synthase beta subunit;ATP synthase delta subunit; ATP synthase epsilon subunit; ATP synthasegamma subunit; ATP-dependent Clp protease-proteolytic subunit;Chaperonin 60 - CPN60; Chaperonin 60 (2) CPN 60-2; Chaperonin60(1)-CPN60-1; citrate synthase; cytochrome b-c1 complex subunit RieskeFeS Protein; cytochrome c reductase-processing peptidase subunit II;dihydrolipoamide S-acetyltransferase; farnesyl-diphosphate synthase 1;formate dehydrogenase; fumarate hydratase; gamma carbonic anhydraseprotein (gammaCA); gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 1 (gammaCAL1);gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 2 (gammaCAL2); gamma-aminobutyricacid transaminase (GABA-T); glutathione reductase (GR); glycinedecarboxylase subunit H; glycine decarboxylase subunit L; glycinedecarboxylase subunit P; glycine decarboxylase subunit T; isovaleryl-CoAdehydrogenase (IVD); lipoamide dehydrogenase; malate oxidoreductase;manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn)SOD; methylmalonate-semialdehydedehydrogenase; mitochondrial-processing peptidase beta subunit (MPP);mitochondrial processing peptidase subunit alpha (MPP);monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR); NAD dependent isocitratedehydrogenase; NAD dependent malate dehydrogenase; NAD-dependent malicenzyme; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 59 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malicenzyme 62 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 65 kDa isoform; NADHubiquinone oxidoreductase 29 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase18 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 20 kDa subunit;NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 23 kDa subunit; NADHubiquinoneoxidoreductase 75 kDa subunit; NADP dependent isocitrate dehydrogenase;NADP dependent malate dehydrogenase; nucleoside diphosphate kinase;nucleoside diphosphate kinase III; o-acetylserine (thiol) lyase(OAS-TL); propionyl-CoA carboxylase; protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase;pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 component subunit alpha; serineacetyltransferase (SAT); serine hydroxymethyltransferase; succinatedehydrogenase (SDH); succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH);succinyl-CoA ligase (GDP-forming) alpha-chain; succinyl-CoA ligase[GDP-forming] subunit beta; thiosulfate sulfurtransferase; threonyl-tRNAsynthetase; trans-2-enoyl-CoA reductase; translocase inner membrane(TIM); translocase outer membrane (TOM); tRNA synthetase class I andubiquinol cytochrome C oxidoreductase complex.

Further transit peptides and details thereto have been described above.

In another embodiment of the present invention the FCRP is producedwithout further targeting signal (e.g. as mentioned herein), e.g. in thecytoplasm of the cell. Ways of producing proteins without artificialtargeting are known to the person skilled in the art.

The nucleic acid sequences used in the process are advantageouslyintroduced in a nucleic acid construct, preferably an expressioncassette, which makes possible the expression of the nucleic acidmolecules in a non-human organism, advantageously a plant or amicroorganism such as an algae, advantageously non-targeted or in anorganelle, like plastids or mitochondria , respectively, of thosenon-human organisms.

Accordingly, the invention also relates to a nucleic acid construct,preferably to an expression construct, comprising the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention functionally linked to one or moreregulatory elements or signals.

As described herein, the nucleic acid construct can also comprisefurther genes, which are to be introduced into the non-human organismsor cells. It is possible and advantageous to introduce into, and expressin, the host organisms regulatory genes such as genes for inductors,repressors or enzymes, which, owing to their enzymatic activity, engagein the regulation of one or more genes of the respective biosyntheticpathway. These genes can be of heterologous or homologous origin.Moreover, further biosynthesis genes may advantageously be present, orelse these genes may be located on one or more further nucleic acidconstructs. Genes, which are advantageously employed as furtherbiosynthesis genes are genes of the fatty acid metabolism, amino acidmetabolism, of glycolysis, of the tricarboxylic acid metabolism or theircombinations. As described herein, regulator sequences or factors canhave a positive effect on preferably the gene expression of the genesintroduced, thus increasing it. Thus, an enhancement of the regulatorelements may advantageously take place at the transcriptional level byusing strong transcription signals such as promoters and/or enhancers.In addition, however, an enhancement of translation is also possible,for example by increasing mRNA stability or by inserting a translationenhancer sequence.

In principle, the nucleic acid construct can comprise the hereindescribed regulator sequences and further sequences relevant for theexpression of the comprised genes. Thus, the nucleic acid construct ofthe invention can be used as expression cassette and thus can be useddirectly for introduction into the plant, or else they may be introducedinto a vector. Accordingly in one embodiment the nucleic acid constructis an expression cassette comprising a microorganism promoter or amicroorganism terminator or both, beneath the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention. In another embodiment the expressioncassette encompasses a plant promoter or a plant terminator or both,beneath the nucleic acid molecule according to the invention. In anotherembodiment the expression cassette encompasses sequences fortranscription by organelle RNA polymerases, beneath the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention. In another embodiment an expressioncassette encompasses a nucleic acid molecule encoding for a transitpeptide, beneath the gene according to the invention.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant the sequentialarrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator, optionally otherregulatory elements and optionally targeting sequences in such a waythat each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequence can fulfill itsfunction in the expression of the encoding sequence in due manner. Inone embodiment the sequences preferred for operable linkage aretargeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization in organelles,like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequences for ensuringsubcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in thenucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may also be employed aswell as translation promoters such as the 5′ lead sequence in tobaccomosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

As an example, a nucleic acid construct, like an expression cassettemay, for example, contain a constitutive promoter or a tissue-specificpromoter (preferably the USP or napin promoter), the gene to beexpressed and a ER retention signal. For the ER retention signal theKDEL amino acid sequence (lysine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, leucine)or the KKX amino acid sequence (lysine-lysine-X-stop, wherein X meansevery other known amino acid) is preferably employed.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 7.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 7 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    7, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 7, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,    in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present    invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at    least in one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%,    preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide    shown in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8 and does not    encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 7, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment,    the protein encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to    2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not    consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application    no. 7, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further    embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least 30%,    40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence    depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 7, column 5 or 8    but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or    95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 7, column 5 or 8.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 7.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 7 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17901, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17901,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17901 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17901 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17901 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108727, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21902, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22611, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22611 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 110651, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 110651,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 110651 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 110651 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 110651 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111340, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111340,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111340 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111340 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111340 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75286 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111910, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111910,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111910 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111910 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111910 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112072, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112072,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112072 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112072 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112072 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7992, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112169, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112169,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112169 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112169 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112169 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39219, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40637 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112216, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112216,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112216 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112216 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112216 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112380, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112380,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112380 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112380 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112380 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112606, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112606,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112606 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112606 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112606 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112634, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112634,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112634 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112634 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112634 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94542, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45757, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45757 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49828, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49828 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112661, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112661,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112661 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112661 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112661 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53189, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58590, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58823, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113038, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113038,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113038 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113038 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113038 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113220, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113224, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113313, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89973, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89973,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89973 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89973 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89973 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113330, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113330,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113330 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113330 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113330 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63803, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63803 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113598, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113598,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113598 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113598 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113598 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113636, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113636,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113636 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113636 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113636 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66715 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67190, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67190 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113647, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 7, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 7, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 7, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventioncomprises the following steps:

-   -   (a) introducing of a nucleic acid construct comprising the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention (and if desired, in        combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit        peptide) or used in the process of the invention or encoding the        polypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of        the invention; or    -   (b) introducing of a nucleic acid molecule, including regulatory        sequences and/or factors (and if desired, in combination with        the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit peptide), which        expression increases the expression of the nucleic acid molecule        of the invention or used in the process of the invention or        encoding the polypeptide of the present invention or used in the        process of the invention;    -   in a cell, or a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        in a plant, plant cell or a microorganism, preferably in the        organelles such as the plastids or mitochondria thereof, or        preferably non-targeted, or    -   (c) introducing an expression cassette as mentioned above,    -   and    -   (d) expressing of the gene product encoded by the nucleic acid        construct or the nucleic acid molecule (and if desired, in        combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit        peptide) or expression cassette mentioned under (a), (b) or (c)        in the cell or the non-human organism or part thereof.

For expression in a host organism, for example a plant, the expressioncassette is advantageously inserted into a vector such as by way ofexample a plasmid, a phage or other DNA which allows optimal expressionof the genes in the host organism. Examples of suitable plasmids are: inE. coli pLG338, pACYC184, pBR series such as e.g. pBR322, pUC seriessuch as pUC18 or pUC19, M113mp series, pKC30, pRep4, pHS1, pHS2,pPLc236, pMBL24, pLG200, pUR290, pIN-III113-B1, λgt11 or pBdCI; inStreptomyces pIJ101, pIJ364, pIJ702 or pIJ361; in Bacillus pUB110, pC194or pBD214; in Corynebacterium pSA77 or pAJ667; in fungi pALS1, pIL2 orpBB116; other advantageous fungal vectors are described by Romanos M. A.et al., Yeast 8, 423 (1992) and by van den Hondel C. A. M. J. J. et al.[(1991) “Heterologous gene expression in filamentous fungi”] as well asin “More Gene Manipulations” in “Fungi” in Bennet J. W. & Lasure L. L.,eds., pp. 396-428, Academic Press, San Diego, and in “Gene transfersystems and vector development for filamentous fungi” [van den Hondel C.A. M. J. J. & Punt P. J. (1991) in: Applied Molecular Genetics of Fungi,Peberdy J. F. et al., eds., pp. 1-28, Cambridge University Press:Cambridge]. Examples of advantageous yeast vectors are 2 μM, pAG-1,YEp6, YEp13 or pEMBLYe23. Examples of algal or plant plasmids arepLGV23, pGHlac+, pBIN19, pAK2004, pVKH or pDH51 (see Schmidt R.,Willmitzer L., Plant Cell Rep. 7, 583 (1988)). The vectors identifiedabove or derivatives of the vectors identified above are a smallselection of the possible plasmids. Further plasmids are well known tothose skilled in the art and may be found, for example, in “CloningVectors” (Eds. P. H. Pouwels et al., Elsevier, Amsterdam-NewYork-Oxford, 1985, ISBN 0 444 904018). Suitable plant vectors aredescribed inter alia in “Methods in Plant Molecular Biology andBiotechnology” (CRC Press, Ch. 6/7, pp. 71-119). Advantageous vectorsare known as shuttle vectors or binary vectors which replicate in E.coli and Agrobacterium. Examples for binary vectors are pBIN19, pBI101,pBinAR, pGPTV, pCAMBIA, pBIB-HYG, pBecks, pGreen or pPZP (Hajukiewicz P.et al., Plant Mol. Biol. 25, 989 (1994), and Hellens et al, Trends inPlant Science 5, 446 (2000)).

In a further embodiment of the vector the expression cassette accordingto the invention may also advantageously be introduced into theorganisms in the form of a linear DNA and be integrated into the genomeof the host organism by way of heterologous or homologous recombination.This linear DNA may be composed of a linearized plasmid or only of theexpression cassette as vector or the respective nucleic acid sequences(if desired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respectivetransit peptide) according to the invention.

In a further advantageous embodiment the nucleic acid sequence (ifdesired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respectivetransit peptide) according to the invention can also be introduced intoan organism on its own.

If in addition to the nucleic acid sequence according to the invention(and if desired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding arespective transit peptide) further genes are to be introduced into theorganism, all genes altogether with a marker in a single vector or eachsingle gene with a marker in a vector can be introduced into theorganism, whereby the different vectors can be introduced simultaneouslyor successively.

The vector advantageously contains at least one copy of the nucleic acidsequences according to the invention (and if desired, in combinationwith the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit peptide) or of theexpression cassette (=gene construct) according to the invention.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 7, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.7.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 7, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 7.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 7, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 7 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 7.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 7 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 7 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 7, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 7, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 7, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        7, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        7, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 7, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.7.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 7, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 7.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 7, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 7.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 7.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 7 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 7 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector, especially an expressionvector, comprising a FCRP encoding nucleic acid as described above,wherein expression of the vector or FCRP encoding nucleic acid,respectively in a host cell results in the production of a therespective fine chemical, preferably in an increased production of therespective fine chemical, as compared to a wild type of the host cell.

As used herein, the term “vector” refers to a nucleic acid moleculecapable of transporting another nucleic acid which has been linkedthereto. One type of vector is a “plasmid”, which refers to a circulardouble stranded DNA loop into which additional DNA segments can beligated. Another type of vector is a viral vector, wherein additionalDNA segments can be ligated into the viral genome. Further types ofvectors can be linearized nucleic acid sequences, such as transposons,which are pieces of DNA which can copy and insert themselves. There havebeen two types of transposons found: simple transposons, known asInsertion Sequences and composite transposons, which can have severalgenes as well as the genes that are required for transposition. Certainvectors are capable of autonomous replication in a host cell into whichthey are introduced (e.g. bacterial vectors having a bacterial origin ofreplication and episomal mammalian vectors). Other vectors (e.g.non-episomal mammalian vectors) are integrated into the genome of a hostcell or an organelle upon introduction into the host cell, and therebyare replicated along with the host or organelle genome. Moreover,certain vectors are capable of directing the expression of genes towhich they are operatively linked. Such vectors are referred to hereinas “expression vectors.” In general, expression vectors of utility inrecombinant DNA techniques are often in the form of plasmids. In thepresent specification, “plasmid” and “vector” can be usedinterchangeably as the plasmid is the most commonly used form of vector.However, the invention is intended to include other forms of expressionvectors, such as viral vectors (e.g., replication defectiveretroviruses, adenoviruses, and adeno-associated viruses), which exertsimilar functions.

The term vector furthermore encompasses other vectors known to thoseskilled in the art such as by way of example phages, viruses such asSV40, CMV, baculovirus, adenovirus, transposons, IS elements, phasmids,phagemids, cosmids, linear or circular DNA.

These vectors can be replicated autonomously in the host organism or bechromosomally replicated, chromosomal replication being preferred.

The recombinant expression vectors of the invention comprise a nucleicacid molecule of the invention in a form suitable for expression of thenucleic acid molecule in a host cell, which means that the recombinantexpression vectors include one or more regulatory sequences, selected onthe basis of the host cells to be used for expression, and, if desired atargeting sequence, which are operatively linked to the nucleic acidsequence to be expressed. As used herein with respect to a recombinantexpression vector, “operatively linked” is intended to mean that thenucleotide sequence of interest is linked to the regulatorysequence(s)/targeting sequence in a manner which allows for expressionof the nucleotide sequence in such way that the predicted functionassigned to the nucleic sequence is fulfilled (e.g. in an in vitrotranscription/translation system or in a host cell when the vector isintroduced into the host cell). The term “regulatory sequence” isintended to include promoters, enhancers, and other expression controlelements (e.g. polyadenylation signals). Such regulatory sequences aredescribed, for example, in Goeddel “Gene Expression Technology: Methodsin Enzymology 185”, Academic Press, San Diego, Calif. (1990), and Gruberand Crosby, in: Methods in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology,eds. Glick and Thompson, Chapter 7, 89-108, CRC Press; Boca Raton, Fla.,including the references therein. Regulatory sequences include thosethat direct constitutive expression of a nucleotide sequence in manytypes of host cells and those that direct expression of the nucleotidesequence only in certain host cells or under certain conditions. It willbe appreciated by those skilled in the art that the design of theexpression vector can depend on such factors as the choice of the hostcell to be transformed, the level of expression of polypeptide desired,etc. The term “regulatory sequence” is to be considered as beingencompassed by the term “regulatory signal”. The expression vectors ofthe invention can be introduced into host cells to thereby producepolypeptides or peptides, including fusion polypeptides or peptides,encoded by nucleic acid molecules as described herein (e.g., fusionpolypeptides, FCRPs etc.).

In another embodiment the recombinant expression vectors of theinvention can be designed specifically for expression of thepolypeptides of the invention in plant cells. For example, FCRP genescan be expressed in plant cells (see R. Schmidt, L. Willmitzer, PlantCell Rep. 7, 583 (1988); Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, CPress, Boca Raton, Fla., Chapter 6/7, p. 71-119 (1993); F. F. White, B.Jenes et al., Techniques for Gene Transfer, in: Transgenic Plants, Vol.1, Engineering and Utilization, eds. Kung and Wu R., 128-43, AcademicPress: 1993; Potrykus, Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42,205 (1991) and references cited therein). Suitable host cells arediscussed further in Goeddel, “Gene Expression Technology: Methods inEnzymology 185”, Academic Press: San Diego, Calif. (1990). By way ofexample the plant expression cassette can be installed in the pRTtransformation vector ((a) Toepfer et al., Methods Enzymol. 217, 66(1993), (b) Toepfer et al., Nucl. Acids. Res. 15, 5890 (1987)).Alternatively, the recombinant expression vector can be transcribed andtranslated in vitro, for example using T7 promoter regulatory sequencesand T7 polymerase.

Expression vectors employed in prokaryotes frequently make use ofinducible systems with and without fusion proteins or fusionoligopeptides, wherein these fusions can ensue in both N-terminal andC-terminal manner or in other useful domains of a protein. Such fusionvectors usually have the following purposes: 1) to increase the RNAexpression rate; 2) to increase the achievable protein synthesis rate;3) to increase the solubility of the protein; 4) or to simplifypurification by means of a binding sequence usable for affinitychromatography. Proteolytic cleavage points are also frequentlyintroduced via fusion proteins, which allow cleavage of a portion of thefusion protein and purification. Such recognition sequences forproteases are recognized, e.g. factor Xa, thrombin and enterokinase.

Typical advantageous fusion and expression vectors are pGEX (PharmaciaBiotech Inc; D. B. Smith and K. S. Johnson, Gene 67, 31 (1988)), pMAL(New England Biolabs, Beverly, Mass.) and pRIT5 (Pharmacia, Piscataway,N.J.) which contains glutathione S-transferase (GST), maltose bindingprotein or protein A.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the coding sequence for thepolypeptide of the invention is cloned into a pGEX expression vector tocreate a vector encoding a fusion polypeptide comprising, from theN-terminus to the C-terminus, GST-thrombin cleavage site-X polypeptide.The fusion polypeptide can be purified by affinity chromatography usingglutathione-agarose resin. Recombinant FCRP unfused to GST can berecovered by cleavage of the fusion polypeptide with thrombin. Otherexamples of E. coli expression vectors are pTrc (Amann et al., Gene 69,301 (1988)) and pET vectors (Studier et al., “Gene ExpressionTechnology: Methods in Enzymology 185”, Academic Press, San Diego,Calif. (1990) 60-89; Stratagene, Amsterdam, The Netherlands).

Target gene expression from the pTrc vector relies on host RNApolymerase transcription from a hybrid trp-lac fusion promoter. Targetgene expression from the pET 11d vector relies on transcription from aT7 gn10-lac fusion promoter mediated by a co-expressed viral RNApolymerase (T7 gn1). This viral polymerase is supplied by host strainsBL21(DE3) or HMS174(DE3) from a resident I prophage harboring a T7 gn1gene under the transcriptional control of the lacUV 5 promoter.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, the FCRPs areexpressed in plants and plant cells such as unicellular plant cells(e.g. algae) (see Falciatore et al., Marine Biotechnology 1 (3), 239(1999) and references therein) and plant cells from higher plants (e.g.,the spermatophytes, such as crop plants), for example to regenerateplants from the plant cells. A nucleic acid molecule coding for FCRP asdepicted in Table II, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,(and, if desired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding arespective transit peptide) may be “introduced” into a plant cell by anymeans, including transfection, transformation or transduction,electroporation, particle bombardment, agroinfection, and the like. Onetransformation method known to those of skill in the art is the dippingof a flowering plant into an Agrobacteria solution, wherein theAgrobacteria contains the nucleic acid of the invention, followed bybreeding of the transformed gametes.

Other suitable methods for transforming or transfecting host cellsincluding plant cells can be found in Sambrook et al., “MolecularCloning: A Laboratory Manual”. 2nd ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989, andother laboratory manuals such as “Methods in Molecular Biology”, 1995,Vol. 44,

Agrobacterium protocols, ed: Gartland and Davey, Humana Press, Totowa,N.J. As generated or increased production of the fine chemical isgenerally wished to be inherited into a wide variety of monocotyledonousor dicotyledonous plants, preferably plants like maize, wheat, rye, oat,triticale, rice, barley, sugar cane, soybean, peanut, cotton, rapeseedand canola, manihot, pepper, sunflower and tagetes, sugar beet,solanaceous plants like potato, tobacco, eggplant, and tomato, Viciaspecies, pea, alfalfa, bushy plants (coffee, cacao, tea), Salix species,trees (oil palm, coconut), perennial grasses, and forage crops, thesecrop plants are also preferred target plants for a genetic engineeringas one further embodiment of the present invention. Forage cropsinclude, but are not limited to Wheatgrass, Canarygrass, Bromegrass,Wildrye Grass, Bluegrass, Orchardgrass, Alfalfa, Salfoin, BirdsfootTrefoil, Alsike Clover, Red Clover and Sweet Clover.

In one embodiment of the present invention, transfection of a nucleicacid molecule coding for FCRP e.g. as depicted in Table II column 5 or8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, (and, if desired, in combinationwith the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit peptide) into aplant is achieved by Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer. Agrobacteriummediated plant transformation can be performed using for example theGV3101(pMP90) (Koncz and Schell, Mol. Gen. Genet. 204, 383 (1986)) orLBA4404 (Clontech) Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain. Transformation canbe performed by standard transformation and regeneration techniques(Deblaere et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 13, 4777 (1994), Gelvin, B. Stantonand Robert A. Schilperoort, Plant Molecular Biology Manual, 2nded.—Dordrecht : Kluwer Academic Publ., 1995.—in Sect., Ringbuc ZentraleSignatur: BT11-P ISBN 0-7923-2731-4; Bernard R. Glick., John E.Thompson, “Methods in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology”, BocaRaton: CRC Press, 1993 p. 360, ISBN 0-8493-5164-2). For example,rapeseed can be transformed via cotyledon or hypocotyl transformation(Moloney et al., Plant Cell Report 8, 238 (1989); De Block et al., PlantPhysiol. 91, 694 (1989)). Use of antibiotics for Agrobacterium and plantselection depends on the binary vector and the Agrobacterium strain usedfor transformation. Rapeseed selection is normally performed usingkanamycin as selectable plant marker. Agrobacterium mediated genetransfer to flax can be performed using, for example, a techniquedescribed by Mlynarova et al., Plant Cell Report 13, 282 (1994).Additionally, transformation of soybean can be performed using forexample a technique described in European Patent No. 424 047, U.S. Pat.No. 5,322,783, European Patent No. 397 687, U.S. Pat. No. 5,376,543 orU.S. Pat. No. 5,169,770. Transformation of maize can be achieved byparticle bombardment, polyethylene glycol mediated DNA uptake or via thesilicon carbide fiber technique. (See, for example, Freeling and Walbot“The maize handbook” Springer Verlag: New York (1993) ISBN 3-540.97826-7). A specific example of maize transformation is found in U.S.Pat. No. 5,990,387, and a specific example of wheat transformation canbe found in PCT Application No. WO 93/07256. Examples for ricetransformation can be found e.g. in EP 1 728 418 or EP 897 013.

According to the present invention, the introduced nucleic acid moleculecoding for FCRP e.g. as depicted in Table II, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, may be maintained in the plant cellstably if it is incorporated into a non-chromosomal autonomous repliconor integrated into the plant chromosomes or organelle genome.Alternatively, the introduced FCRP may be present on anextra-chromosomal non-replicating vector and be transiently expressed ortransiently active.

Whether present in an extra-chromosomal non-replicating vector or avector that is integrated into a chromosome, the nucleic acid moleculecoding for FCRP as depicted in Table II, column 5 or 8, a homolog or afragment thereof, preferably resides in a non-human organism expressioncassette, preferably a microorganism expression cassette or a plantexpression cassette. A plant expression cassette preferably containsregulatory sequences capable of driving gene expression in plant cellsthat are operatively linked so that each sequence can fulfill itsfunction, for example, termination of transcription by polyadenylationsignals. Preferred polyadenylation signals are those originating fromAgrobacterium tumefaciens t-DNA such as the gene 3 known as octopinesynthase of the Ti-plasmid pTiACH5 (Gielen et al., EMBO J. 3, 835(1984)) or functional equivalents thereof but also all other terminatorsfunctionally active in plants are suitable. As plant gene expression isvery often not limited on transcriptional levels, a plant expressioncassette preferably contains other operatively linked sequences liketranslational enhancers such as the overdrive-sequence containing the5″-untranslated leader sequence from tobacco mosaic virus enhancing thepolypeptide per RNA ratio (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Research 15, 8693(1987)). Examples of plant expression vectors include those detailed in:D. Becker et al., Plant Mol. Biol. 20, 1195 (1992); and M. W. Bevan,Nucl. Acid. Res. 12, 8711 (1984); and “Vectors for Gene Transfer inHigher Plants” in: Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering andUtilization, eds. Kung and Wu R., Academic Press, 1993, S. 15-38.“Transformation” is defined herein as a process for introducing DNA intoa non-human organism, preferably a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, like a plant cell or plant tissue. In an embodiment thetransformation is performed with heterologous DNA. In another embodimentthe transformation is performed with “additional” homologous DNA.Transformation may occur under natural or artificial conditions usingvarious methods well known in the art. Transformation may rely on anyknown method for the insertion of (foreign, additional) nucleic acidsequences into a prokaryotic or eukaryotic host cell. The method isselected based on the host cell being transformed and may include, butis not limited to, viral infection, electroporation, lipofection, andparticle bombardment. Such “transformed” cells include stablytransformed cells in which the inserted DNA is capable of replicationeither as an autonomously replicating plasmid or as part of the hostchromosome. They also include cells which transiently express theinserted DNA or RNA for limited periods of time. Transformed plantcells, plant tissue, or plants are understood to encompass not only theend product of a transformation process, but also transgenic progenythereof.

The terms “transformed,” “transgenic,” and “recombinant” refer to a hostorganism such as a microorganism, e.g. a bacterium, or a plant intowhich a nucleic acid molecule has been introduced. In an embodiment theintroduced nucleic acid molecule is heterogenous. In another embodimentthe introduced DNA is homologous. The nucleic acid molecule can bestably integrated into the genome of the host or the nucleic acidmolecule can also be present as an extra-chromosomal molecule. Such anextra-chromosomal molecule can be autoreplicating. A “non-transformed”,“non-transgenic” or “non-recombinant” host refers to a wild-typeorganism, e.g. a bacterium or plant, which does not contain theheterologous nucleic acid molecule or the additional homologous nucleicacid molecule.

In an embodiment a “transgenic plant”, as used herein, refers to a plantwhich contains a nucleotide sequence inserted into either its nucleargenome or organelle genome. In an embodiment the introduced nucleic acidmolecule is heterogenous. In another embodiment the introduced DNA ishomologous. In each case it encompasses further the offspringgenerations i.e. the Ti-, T2- and consecutively generations or BC1-,BC2- and consecutively generation as well as crossbreeds thereof withnon-transgenic or other transgenic plants, as long as it contains saidnucleic acid sequence.

The host organism (=transgenic organism) advantageously contains atleast one copy of the nucleic acid in addition according to theinvention and/or of the nucleic acid construct in addition according tothe invention.

In principle all non-human organism can be used as host organism. In anembodiment the transgenic non-human organism or cell is a prokaryoticorganism. In an embodiment the transgenic non-human organism or cell isan eukaryotic organism, like an alga, a non-human animal or a plant, inparticular an algae or a plant. Preferred transgenic plants aremonocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants, preferably, for example,selected from the families Aceraceae, Anacardiaceae, Apiaceae,Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Cactaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Euphorbiaceae,Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Papaveraceae, Rosaceae, Salicaceae,Solanaceae, Arecaceae, Bromeliaceae, Cyperaceae, lridaceae, Liliaceae,Orchidaceae, Gentianaceae, Labiaceae, Magnoliaceae, Ranunculaceae,Carifolaceae, Rubiaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Ericaceae,Polygonaceae, Violaceae, Juncaceae or Poaceae and preferably from aplant selected from the group of the families Apiaceae, Asteraceae,Brassicaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Fabaceae, Papaveraceae, Rosaceae,Solanaceae, Liliaceae or Poaceae. Preferred are crop plants such asplants advantageously selected from the group of the genus peanut,oilseed rape, canola, sunflower, safflower, olive, sesame, hazelnut,almond, avocado, bay, pumpkin/squash, linseed, soya, pistachio, borage,maize, wheat, rye, oats, sorghum and millet, triticale, rice, barley,sugarcane, cotton, cassava, potato, sugarbeet, egg plant, alfalfa, andperennial grasses and forage plants, oil palm, vegetables (brassicas,root vegetables, tuber vegetables, pod vegetables, fruiting vegetables,onion vegetables, leafy vegetables and stem vegetables), buckwheat,Jerusalem artichoke, broad bean, vetches, lentil, dwarf bean, lupin,clover and lucerne for mentioning only some of them.

In one embodiment of the invention transgenic plants are selected fromthe group comprising monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants,preferably cereals, soybean, rapeseed (including oil seed rape,especially canola and winter oil seed rape), cotton, sugarcane andpotato, especially corn, soy, rapeseed (including oil seed rape,especially canola and winter oil seed rape), cotton, wheat and rice.

In one embodiment, the transgenic plant is a crop plant, in particular atransgenic plant belonging to e.g. Anacardium occidentale, Calendulaofficinalis, Carthamus tinctorius, Cichorium intybus, Cynara scolymus,Helianthus annus, Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta, Tagetes tenuifolia;Daucus carota; Corylus avellana, Corylus colurna, Borago officinalis;Brassica napus, Brassica rapa ssp., Sinapis arvensis Brassica juncea,Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var. crispifolia, Brassicajuncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassica sinapioides, Melanosinapiscommunis, Brassica oleracea, Arabidopsis thaliana, Anana comosus, Ananasananas, Bromelia comosa, Carica papaya, Cannabis sative, Ipomoeabatatus, Ipomoea pandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus,Ipomoea fastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba, Convolvuluspanduratus, Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var. altissima, Beta vulgarisvar. vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgaris var. perennis, Beta vulgarisvar. conditiva, Beta vulgaris var. esculenta, Cucurbita maxima,Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata, Olea europaea,Manihot utilissima, Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil,Manihot dulcis, Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta,Ricinus communis, Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile, Medicagosativa, Medicago falcata, Medicago varia, Glycine max Dolichos soja,Glycine gracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max, Soja hispida, Glycinemax, Cocos nucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides, Oleum cocoas, Laurusnobilis, Persea americana, Arachis hypogaea, Linum usitatissimum, Linumhumile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linum angustifolium, Linumcatharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum, Adenolinum grandiflorum,Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne, Linum perenne var.lewisii, Linum pratense, Linum trigynum, Punica granatum, Gossypiumhirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium herbaceum,Gossypium thurberi, Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musa paradisiaca, Musaspp., Elaeis guineensis, Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas, Papaverdubium, Sesamum indicum, Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piperangustifolium, Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum,Piper nigrum, Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata,Peperomia elongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata, Hordeumvulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum, Hordeumdistichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon., Hordeum hexastichum,Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum, Avena sativa,Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avena fatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida,Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumvulgare, Andropogon drummondii, Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghumaethiopicum, Sorghum arundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum,Sorghum dochna, Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense,Sorghum lanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum, Zea mays,Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare, Cofea spp., Coffeaarabica, Coffea canephora, Coffea liberica, Capsicum annuum, Capsicumannuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum annuum,Nicotiana tabacum, Solanum tuberosum, Solanum melongena, Lycopersiconesculentum, Lycopersicon lycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanumintegrifolium, Solanum lycopersicum Theobroma cacao, Panicum virgatum orCamellia sinensis.

In another embodiment, the transgenic plant belongs to monocotyledonousor dicotyledonous plants, preferably to Anacardiaceae such as the generaPistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium e.g. the species Pistacia vera[pistachios, Pistazie], Mangifer indica [Mango] or Anacardiumoccidentale [Cashew]; Asteraceae such as the genera Calendula,Carthamus, Centaurea, Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus, Lactuca, Locusta,Tagetes, Valeriana e.g. the species Calendula officinalis [Marigold],Carthamus tinctorius [safflower], Centaurea cyanus [cornflower],Cichorium intybus [blue daisy], Cynara scolymus [Artichoke], Helianthusannus [sunflower], Lactuca sativa, Lactuca crispa, Lactuca esculenta,Lactuca scariola L. ssp. sativa, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrate,Lactuca scariola L. var. integrifolia, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana,Locusta communis, Valeriana locusta [lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tageteserecta or Tagetes tenuifolia [Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the generaDaucus e.g. the species Daucus carota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as thegenera Corylus e.g. the species Corylus avellana or Corylus colurna[hazelnut]; Boraginaceae such as the genera Borago e.g. the speciesBorago officinalis [borage]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica,Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g. the species Brassica napus,Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape, turnip rape], Sinapis arvensisBrassica juncea, Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var.crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassicasinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard], Brassica oleracea [fodderbeet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceae such as the genera Anana,Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus, Ananas ananas or Bromeliacomosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as the genera Carica e.g. thespecies Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae such as the genera Cannabise.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp], Convolvulaceae such as thegenera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the species Ipomoea batatus, Ipomoeapandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus, Ipomoeafastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba or Convolvulus panduratus[sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato], Chenopodiaceae such asthe genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var.altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgarisvar. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva or Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as the genera Cucubita e.g.the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo orCucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceae such as the generaElaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive]; Ericaceae such as thegenera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia, Kalmia angustifolia,Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmia occidentalis, Cistuschamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel, broad-leafed laurel,calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpine laurel, bog laurel,western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceae such as the generaManihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the species Manihot utilissima,Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil, Manihot dulcis,Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta [manihot,arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean, CastorOil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceae suchas the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga, Pithecolobium,Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus, Soja e.g. thespecies Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea], Albiziaberteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acacia berteriana,Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana, Cathormionberteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans, Pithecellobiumberterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobium berterianum,Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu, Albizia nemu,Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosa speciosa, Sericanrdajulibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla, Albizia lebbek,Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa [bastard logwood,silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa, Medicago falcata,Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean ], Dolichos soja, Glycinegracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Soja hispida; Geraniaceaesuch as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g. the species Cocosnucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois [coconut];Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the species Saccharumofficinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Wallia e.g. thespecies Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglans sieboldiana,Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans californica,Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans major,Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra [walnut, black walnut,common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut, butternut, black walnut];Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Laurus e.g. the species laurelLaurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweet bay], Persea americanaPersea americana, Persea gratissima or Persea persea [avocado];Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. the species Arachis hypogaea[peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum, Adenolinum e.g. the speciesLinum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linumangustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum,Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne,Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linum pratense or Linum trigynum [flax,linseed]; Lythrarieae such as the genera Punica e.g. the species Punicagranatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceae such as the genera Gossypium e.g. thespecies Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense,Gossypium herbaceum or Gossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as thegenera Musa e.g. the species Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musaparadisiaca, Musa spp. [banana ]; Onagraceae such as the generaCamissonia, Oenothera e.g. the species Oenothera biennis or Camissoniabrevipes [primrose, evening primrose]; Palmae such as the genera Elacise.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oil plam]; Papaveraceae such as thegenera Papaver e.g. the species Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas,Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, shirleypoppies, field poppy, long-headed poppy, long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceaesuch as the genera Sesamum e.g. the species Sesamum indicum [sesame];Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe, Peperomia, Steffensiae.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piper angustifolium,Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum, Piper nigrum,Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata, Peperomiaelongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata. [Cayenne pepper, wildpepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the speciesHordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum,Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon, Hordeumhexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum[barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley, meadow barley],Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avenafatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor, Sorghumhalepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare, Andropogon drummondii,Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghum aethiopicum, Sorghumarundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum, Sorghum dochna,Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense, Sorghumlanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea].

In another embodiment of the invention the transgenic non-human organismis a transgenic microorganism like selected from the group consisting ofCharophyceae such as the genera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Charaglobularis, Chara vulgaris, Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as thegenera Acrosiphonia, Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis,Trichosolen, Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa,Avrainvillea, Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda,Penicillus, Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania,Udotea, Derbesia, Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus,Chaetonema, Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia,Draparnaldiopsis, Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia,Internoretia, Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella,Pringsheimiella, Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon,Pseudopringsheimia, Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium,Thamniochaete, Ulvella, Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium,Ankyra, Characium, Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca,Bracteacoccus Chlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila,Schroederia, Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia,Coccomyxa, Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, LolaPithophoraRhizoclonium Chaetosphaeridium,Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora, Polychaetophora,Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia, Batophora,Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix, Raphidonema,Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata or Ostreococcus tauri.

Other useful organism are prokaryotic host organism, which may be usefulfor the cloning of the desired nucleic acid constructs or vectors suchas the genera Escherichia, for example the species Escherichia coli, inparticular E. coli K12 and its described strains or Agrobacterium, forexample Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

The introduction of the nucleic acids according to the invention, theexpression cassette or the vector into the non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant, can in principle be done by all of the methodsknown to those skilled in the art. The introduction of the nucleic acidsequences gives rise to recombinant or transgenic organisms.

After the introduction of the nucleic acid, nucleic acid construct,expression cassette or vector, and the expression thereof the transgenicorganism or cell is advantageously cultured and subsequently harvested.

Unless otherwise specified, the terms “polynucleotides”, “nucleic acid”and “nucleic acid molecule” as used herein are interchangeably. Unlessotherwise specified, the terms “peptide”, “polypeptide” and “protein”are interchangeably in the present context. The term “sequence” mayrelate to polynucleotides, nucleic acids, nucleic acid molecules,peptides, polypeptides and proteins, depending on the context in whichthe term “sequence” is used. The terms “gene(s)”, “polynucleotide”,“nucleic acid sequence”, “nucleotide sequence”, or “nucleic acidmolecule(s)” as used herein refers to a polymeric form of nucleotides ofany length, either ribonucleotides or deoxyribonucleotides. The termsrefer only to the primary structure of the molecule.

Thus, the terms “gene(s)”, “polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”,“nucleotide sequence”, or “nucleic acid molecule(s)” as used hereininclude double- and single-stranded DNA and RNA. They also include knowntypes of modifications, for example, methylation, “caps”, substitutionsof one or more of the naturally occurring nucleotides with an analog.Preferably, the DNA or RNA sequence of the invention comprises a codingsequence encoding the herein defined polypeptide.

The genes of the invention, coding in one embodiment for an activityselected from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase, 3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, ABCtransporter permease subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein,adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,ankyrin repeat family protein, At1g29350-protein, ATP-binding componentof a transport system, b1163-protein, b1219-protein, b1234-protein,b1522-protein, b1921-protein, b2360-protein, b2548-protein,b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b3890-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbohydrate kinase, colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, cyclin D , DNApolymerase subunit, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, geranyltranstransferase,gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glyceroldehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycolate utilizationprotein, harpin-induced family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, lipopolysaccharide biosynthesisprotein, MADS box protein transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, monothiolglutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein, murein transglycosylase, N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilateisomerase, NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, O-antigen chain length determinant, phosphatidylserinedecarboxylase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , phosphofructokinase,photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase,precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putativetransport system permease protein, pyruvate kinase, RNA-binding protein,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll1761-protein, slr1917-protein, small nuclear ribonucleoprotein , ThiFfamily protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threoninesynthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transportprotein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, ycl049c-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, yer106w-protein, ylr178c-protein,ypr170c-protein, and zinc finger protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

A “coding sequence” is a nucleotide sequence, which is transcribed intomRNA and/or translated into a polypeptide when placed under the controlof appropriate regulatory sequences. The boundaries of the codingsequence are determined by a translation start codon at the 5′-terminusand a translation stop codon at the 3′-terminus. The triplets taa, tgaand tag represent the (usual) stop codons which are interchangeable. Acoding sequence can include, but is not limited to mRNA, cDNA,recombinant nucleotide sequences or genomic DNA, while introns may bepresent as well under certain circumstances.

To introduce a nucleic acid molecule into a nucleic acid construct, e.g.as part of an expression cassette, the codogenic gene segment isadvantageously subjected to an amplification and ligation reaction inthe manner known by a skilled person. It is preferred to follow aprocedure similar to the protocol for the Pfu DNA polymerase or aPfu/Taq DNA polymerase mixture. The primers are selected according tothe sequence to be amplified. The primers should expediently be chosenin such a way that the amplificate comprise the codogenic sequence fromthe start to the stop codon. After the amplification, the amplificate isexpediently analyzed. For example, the analysis may consider quality andquantity and be carried out following separation by gel electrophoresis.Thereafter, the amplificate can be purified following a standardprotocol (for example Qiagen). An aliquot of the purified amplificate isthen available for the subsequent cloning step. The skilled workergenerally knows suitable cloning vectors.

They include, in particular, vectors which are capable of replication ineasy to handle cloning systems like as bacterial, yeast or insect cellbased (e.g. baculovirus expression) systems, that is to say especiallyvectors which ensure efficient cloning in E. coli, and which makepossible the stable transformation of plants. Vectors, which must bementioned, in particular are various binary and cointegrated vectorsystems, which are suitable for the T-DNA-mediated transformation. Suchvector systems are generally characterized in that they contain at leastthe vir genes, which are required for the Agrobacterium-mediatedtransformation, and the T-DNA border sequences.

In general, vector systems preferably also comprise furthercisregulatory regions such as promoters and terminators and/or selectionmarkers by means of which suitably transformed organisms can beidentified. While vir genes and T-DNA sequences are located on the samevector in the case of cointegrated vector systems, binary systems arebased on at least two vectors, one of which bears vir genes, but noT-DNA, while a second one bears T-DNA, but no vir gene. Owing to thisfact, the last-mentioned vectors are relatively small, easy tomanipulate and capable of replication in E. coli and in Agrobacterium.These binary vectors include vectors from the series pBIB-HYG, pPZP,pBecks, pGreen. Those which are preferably used in accordance with theinvention are Bin19, pBI101, pBinAR, pGPTV and pCAMBIA. An overview ofbinary vectors and their use is given by Hellens et al, Trends in PlantScience 5, 446-451 (2000). In case of a targeted expression the vectorsare preferably modified in such a manner, that they already contain thenucleic acid coding for the transit peptide and that the nuleic acids ofthe invention, preferentially the nucleic acid sequences encoding thepolypeptides shown in the respective line in Table II, column 5 or 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, can be cloned 3″prime to the transitpeptide encoding sequence, leading to a functional preprotein, which isdirected to the intended compartment, like plastids or mitochondria, andwhich means that the mature protein fulfills its biological activity.

For a vector preparation, vectors may first be linearized usingrestriction endonuclease(s) and then be modified enzymatically in asuitable manner. Thereafter, the vector is purified, and an aliquot isemployed in the cloning step. In the cloning step, the enzymecleavedand, if required, purified amplificate is cloned together with similarlyprepared vector fragments, using ligase. In this context, a specificnucleic acid construct, or vector or plasmid construct, may have one orelse more codogenic gene segments. The codogenic gene segments in theseconstructs are preferably linked operably to regulatory sequences. Theregulatory sequences include, in particular, plant sequences like theabove-described promoters and terminators. The constructs canadvantageously be propagated stably in microorganisms, in particularEscherichia coli and/or Agrobacterium tumefaciens, under selectiveconditions and enable the transfer of homologous or heterologous DNAinto non-human organisms, like plants or other microorganisms. Inaccordance with a particular embodiment, the constructs are based onbinary vectors (overview of a binary vector: Hellens et al., 2000). As arule, they contain prokaryotic regulatory sequences, such as replicationorigin and selection markers, for the multiplication in microorganismssuch as Escherichia coli and Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Vectors canfurther contain agrobacterial T-DNA sequences for the transfer of DNAinto plant genomes or other eukaryotic regulatory sequences for transferinto other eukaryotic cells, e.g. Saccharomyces sp. or other prokaryoticregulatory sequences for the transfer into other prokaryotic cells, e.g.Corynebacterium sp. or Bacillus sp. For the transformation of plants,the right border sequence, which comprises approximately 25 base pairs,of the total agrobacterial T-DNA sequence is advantageously included.Usually, the plant transformation vector constructs according to theinvention contain T-DNA sequences both from the right and from the leftborder region, which contain expedient recognition sites forsite-specific acting enzymes, which, in turn, are encoded by some of thevir genes.

Alternatively the nuleic acids of the invention are cloned into vectors,which are designed for the direct transformation of organelles such asfor example plastids. Generally such vectors additionally carry aspecific resistance gene (as mentioned above), like the spectomycinresistance gene (aad) under control of a plastid regulatory sequence andtwo adjacent plastome sequences of the target organism, which mediatedthe directed insertion of the sequences of interest, e.g. the resistancegene and the expression cassette, into the plastidal genome throughhomologous recombination. As transformation can be achieved by particlebombardment or other physical or chemical methods e.g. PEG treatment ormicroinjection, the vectors do not need to contain the elementsnecessary for agrobacterial T-DNA transfer (see below).

In order to introduce, into a plant, the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention or used in the process according to the invention, it hasproved advantageous first to transfer them into an intermediate host,for example a bacterium or a eukaryotic unicellular cell. Thetransformation into E. coli, which can be carried out in a manner knownper se, for example by means of heat shock or electroporation, hasproved itself expedient in this context. Thus, the transformed E. colicolonies can be analyzed for their cloning efficiency. This can becarried out with the aid of a PCR. Here, not only the identity, but alsothe integrity, of the plasmid construct can be verified with the aid ofa defined colony number by subjecting an aliquot of the colonies to saidPCR. As a rule, universal primers which are derived from vectorsequences are used for this purpose, it being possible, for example, fora forward primer to be arranged upstream of the start ATG and a reverseprimer to be arranged downstream of the stop codon of the codogenic genesegment. The amplificates are separated by electrophoresis and assessedwith regard to quantity and quality.

The nucleic acid constructs, which are optionally verified, aresubsequently used for the transformation of the plants or other hosts,e.g. other eukaryotic cells or other prokaryotic cells. To this end, itmay first be necessary to obtain the constructs from the intermediatehost. For example, the constructs may be obtained as plasmids frombacterial hosts by a method similar to conventional plasmid isolation.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the processaccording to the invention can also be introduced into modified viralvectors like baculovirus vectors for expression in insect cells or plantviral vectors like tobacco mosaic virus or potato virus X-based vectors.Approaches leading to the expression of proteins from the modified viralgenome including the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process according to the invention involve for example theinoculation of tobacco plants with infectious RNA transcribed in vitrofrom a cDNA copy of the recombinant viral genome. Another approachutilizes the transfection of whole plants from wounds inoculated withAgrobacterium tumefaciens containing cDNA copies of recombinantplus-sense RNA viruses. Different vectors and virus are known to theskilled worker for expression in different target e.g. productionplants.

A large number of methods for the transformation of plants are known.Since, in accordance with the invention, a stable integration ofheterologous or additional homologous DNA into the genome of plants isadvantageous, the T-DNA-mediated transformation has proved expedient inparticular. For this purpose, it is first necessary to transformsuitable vehicles, in particular agrobacteria, with a codogenic genesegment or the corresponding plasmid construct comprising the nucleicacid molecule of the invention or an expression cassette according tothe invention. This can be carried out in a manner known per se. Forexample, said nucleic acid construct of the invention, like saidexpression cassette or said plasmid construct, which has been generatedin accordance with what has been detailed above, can be transformed intocompetent agrobacteria by means of electroporation or heat shock. Inprinciple, one must differentiate between the formation of cointegratedvectors on the one hand and the transformation with binary vectors onthe other hand. In the case of the first alternative, the constructs,which comprise the codogenic gene segment or the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention have no T-DNA sequences, but the formation of thecointegrated vectors or constructs takes place in the agrobacteria byhomologous recombination of the construct with T-DNA. The T-DNA ispresent in the agrobacteria in the form of Ti or Ri plasmids in whichexogenous DNA has expediently replaced the oncogenes. If binary vectorsare used, they can be transferred to agrobacteria either by bacterialconjugation or by direct transfer. These agrobacteria expedientlyalready comprise the vector bearing the vir genes (currently referred toas helper Ti (Ri) plasmid). As mentioned before the stable integrationof the heterologous (or additional homologous) nucleic acids into theplastidial genome may also be advantageously.

One or more markers may expediently also be used together with thenucleic acid construct, like the expression cassette, or the vector ofthe invention and, if plants or plant cells shall be transformedtogether with the T-DNA, with the aid of which the isolation orselection of transformed organisms, such as agrobacteria or transformedplant cells, is possible. These marker genes enable the identificationof a successful transfer of the nucleic acid molecules according to theinvention via a series of different principles, for example via visualidentification with the aid of fluorescence, luminescence or in thewavelength range of light which is discernible for the human eye, by aresistance to herbicides or antibiotics, via what are known as nutritivemarkers (auxotrophism markers) or antinutritive markers, via enzymeassays or via phytohormones. Examples of such markers which may bementioned are GFP (=green fluorescent protein); the luciferin/luceferasesystem, the [3-galactosidase with its colored substrates, for exampleX-Gal, the herbicide resistances to, for example, imidazolinone,glyphosate, phosphinothricin or sulfonylurea, the antibiotic resistancesto, for example, bleomycin, hygromycin, streptomycin, kanamycin,tetracyclin, chloramphenicol, ampicillin, gentamycin, geneticin (G418),spectinomycin or blasticidin, to mention only a few, nutritive markerssuch as the utilization of mannose or xylose, or antinutritive markerssuch as the resistance to 2-deoxyglucose. This list is a small number ofpossible markers. The skilled worker is very familiar with such markers.Different markers are preferred, depending on the organism and theselection method. In case of plastidal transformation methods othermarker genes known to a person skilled in the art may be used, but alsothe ones mentioned above, preferably e.g. the spectomycin resistancegene (aadA).

As a rule, it is desired that the plant nucleic acid constructs, plantexpression cassettes, are flanked by T-DNA at one or both sides of thecodogenic gene segment. This is particularly useful when bacteria of thespecies Agrobacterium tumefaciens or Agrobacterium rhizogenes are usedfor the transformation. A method, which is preferred in accordance withthe invention, is the transformation with the aid of Agrobacteriumtumefaciens. However, biolistic methods may also be used advantageouslyfor introducing the sequences in the process according to the invention,and the introduction by means of PEG is also possible. The transformedagrobacteria can be grown in the manner known per se and are thusavailable for the expedient transformation of the plants. The plants orplant parts to be transformed are grown or provided in the customarymanner. The transformed agrobacteria are subsequently allowed to act onthe plants or plant parts until a sufficient transformation rate isreached. Allowing the agrobacteria to act on the plants or plant partscan take different forms. For example, a culture of morphogenic plantcells or tissue may be used. After the T-DNA transfer, the bacteria are,as a rule, eliminated by antibiotics, and the regeneration of planttissue is induced. This is done in particular using suitable planthormones in order to initially induce callus formation and then topromote shoot development.

Plant cells, plant tissues etc. may be transformed transient or stable.An advantageous transformation method is the transformation in planta.To this end, it is possible, for example, to allow the agrobacteria toact on plant seeds or to inoculate the plant meristem with agrobacteria.It has proved particularly expedient in accordance with the invention toallow a suspension of transformed agrobacteria to act on the intactplant or at least the flower primordia. The plant is subsequently grownon until the seeds of the treated plant are obtained (Clough and Bent,Plant J. 16, 735 (1998)). To select transformed plants, the plantmaterial obtained in the transformation is, as a rule, subjected toselective conditions so that transformed plants can be distinguishedfrom untransformed plants. For example, the seeds obtained in theabove-described manner can be planted and, after an initial growingperiod, subjected to a suitable selection by spraying. A furtherpossibility consists in growing the seeds, if appropriate aftersterilization, on agar plates using a suitable selection agent so thatonly the transformed seeds can grow into plants. Further advantageoustransformation methods, in particular for plants, are known to theskilled worker and are described herein.

Further advantageous and suitable methods are protoplast transformationby poly(ethylene glycol)-induced DNA uptake, the “biolistic” methodusing the gene cannon—referred to as the particle bombardment method,electroporation, the incubation of dry embryos in DNA solution,microinjection and gene transfer mediated by Agrobacterium. Said methodsare described by way of example in Jenes B. et al., Techniques for GeneTransfer, in: Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering and Utilization,eds. Kung S. D. and Wu R., Academic Press (1993) 128-143 and inPotrykus, Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205 (1991)).The nucleic acids or the construct, e.g. the expression cassette, to beexpressed is preferably cloned into a vector, which is suitable fortransforming Agrobacterium tumefaciens, for example pBin19 (Bevan etal., Nucl. Acids Res. 12, 8711 (1984)). Agrobacteria transformed by anexpression vector according to the invention may likewise be used inknown manner for the transformation of plants such as test plants likeArabidopsis or crop plants such as cereal crops, corn, oats, rye,barley, wheat, soybean, rice, cotton, sugar beet, canola, sunflower,flax, hemp, potatoes, tobacco, tomatoes, carrots, paprika, oilseed rape,tapioca, cassava, arrowroot, tagetes, alfalfa, lettuce and the varioustree, nut and vine species, in particular oil-containing crop plantssuch as soybean, peanut, castor oil plant, sunflower, corn, cotton,flax, oilseed rape, coconut, oil palm, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)or cocoa bean, or in particular corn, wheat, soybean, rice, cotton andcanola, e.g. by bathing bruised leaves or chopped leaves in anagrobacterial solution and then culturing them in suitable media. Thetransformation of plants by means of Agrobacterium tumefaciens isdescribed, for example, by Hofgen and Willmitzer in Nucl. Acid Res. 16,9877 (1988) or is known inter alia from White F. F., “Vectors for GeneTransfer in

Higher Plants”; in Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering andUtilization, eds. Kung S. D. and Wu R., Academic Press, 1993, pp. 15-38.For the transformation of plastids physical methods like PEG-treatment(O'Neil et al., Plant Journal. 3, 729 (1993), Golds et al.,BioTechnology 11, 95 (1993)), microinjection (Knoblauch et al., Nat.Biotech. 17, 906 (1999)) or biolistics (Svab et al., Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 90, 8526 (1990)) are preferred. Such transformation methods areespecially useful for the direct transformation of plastids and are wellknown to the skilled worker.

The expression of the nucleic acid molecules used in the processaccording the present invention may be desired alone or in combinationwith other genes or nucleic acid molecules. Multiple nucleic acidmolecules conferring the expression of advantageous genes can beintroduced via the simultaneous transformation of several individualsuitable nucleic acid constructs, i.e. expression constructs, or,preferably, by combining several expression cassettes on one construct.It is also possible to transform the recipient non-human organismsstepwise with several vectors which in each case comprises a singleexpression cassette or several expression cassettes.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 7,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective fine chemical vitamin E or its precursor2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol resp., in particular, of alpha- and/orgamma-tocopherol, resp. since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the vitamin metabolism, inparticular in the vitamin E or its precursor 2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinolresp., in particular, of alpha-, beta-, and/or gamma-tocopherol synthesi, such as the homogentisate phytyltransferase (HPT) or the enzymescatalysing the subsequent cyclization and methylation reactions,γ-tocopherol methyl transferase (γTMT), prenyltransferases that condenseprenyl groups with allylic chains and those that condense prenyl chainswith aromatic groups and others. The expression of these genes can leadto an increased synthesis of the essential vitamin E or its precursor2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol resp., in particular, of alpha- and/orgamma-tocopherol, resp.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the process of the invention,the non-human organisms used in the process are those in whichsimultaneously in addition a fine chemical degrading protein isattenuated, in particular by reducing the rate of expression of thecorresponding gene.

In another embodiment of the process of the invention, the non-humanorganisms used in the process are those in which simultaneously inaddition at least one of the aforementioned nucleic acids or of theaforementioned genes is mutated in such a way that the enzymatic orbiological activity of the corresponding fine chemical degrading proteinis partially reduced or completely blocked. A reduction in the enzymaticor biological activity means an enzymatic or biological activity, whichis reduced by at least 10%, advantageously at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70% or more, compared with the starting organism.

If it is intended to transform the host cell, in particular the plantcell, with several constructs, expression cassettes or vectors, themarker of a preceding transformation must be removed or a further markeremployed in a following transformation. The markers can be removed fromthe host cell, in particular the plant cell, as described herein belowvia methods with which the skilled worker is familiar. These methods maybe not used for multiple transformed host cell only but also for singletransformed host cells. In particular plants without a marker, inparticular without resistance to antibiotics, are an especiallypreferred embodiment of the present invention.

In the process according to the invention, the nucleic acid moleculesused in the process according to the invention are advantageously linkedoperably to one or more regulatory signals in order to increase geneexpression. These regulatory sequences are intended to enable thespecific expression of the genes and the expression of protein.Depending on the host organism for example plant or microorganism, thismay mean, for example, that the gene is expressed and/or overexpressedafter induction only, or that it is expressed and/or overexpressedconstitutively. These regulatory sequences are, for example, sequencesto which the inductors or repressors bind and which thus regulate theexpression of the nucleic acid. In addition to these novel regulatorysequences, or instead of these sequences, the natural regulation ofthese sequences may still be present before the actual structural genesand, if appropriate, may have been genetically modified so that thenatural regulation has been switched off and gene expression has beenincreased. However, the nucleic acid construct of the invention suitableas expression cassette (=expression construct =gene construct) can alsobe simpler in construction, that is to say no additional regulatorysignals have been inserted before the nucleic acid molecule or thehomolog or fragment thereof, and the natural promoter together with itsregulation has not been removed. Instead, the natural regulatorysequence has been mutated in such a way that regulation no longer takesplace and/or gene expression is increased.

These modified promoters can also be introduced on their own before thenatural gene in the form of part sequences (=promoter with parts of thenucleic acid sequences according to the invention) in order to increasethe activity. Moreover, the gene construct can advantageously alsocomprise one or more of what are known as enhancer sequences in operablelinkage with the promoter, and these enable an increased expression ofthe nucleic acid sequence. Also, it is possible to insert additionaladvantageous sequences at the 3′ end of the DNA sequences, such as, forexample, further regulatory elements or terminators. In anotherpreferred embodiment, the natural or created expression cassette isfurther modified in such a manner, that a nucleic acid sequence encodinga transit peptide is functionally introduced between the regulatory andthe coding region such, that a functionally preprotein is expressed,which is targeted to the organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,preferably the plastids.

The nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins according to theinvention and nucleic acid molecules, which encode other polypeptidesmay be present in one nucleic acid construct, expression cassette orvector or in respective several ones. Advantageously, only one copy ofthe nucleic acid molecule of the invention or its encoding genes ispresent in the nucleic acid construct, expression cassette or vector.Several vectors, nucleic acid construct, or expression cassettes can beexpressed together in the host organism. The nucleic acid molecule, thenucleic acid construct or the expression cassette according to theinvention can be inserted in a vector and be present in the cell in afree form. If a stable transformation is preferred, a vector is used,which is stably duplicated over several generations or which is elseinserted into the genome. In the case of plants, integration into thegenome of e.g. plastids or mitochondria or, in particular, into thenuclear genome may have taken place. For the insertion of more than onegene in the host genome the genes to be expressed are present togetherin one gene construct, for example in above-described vectors bearing aplurality of genes.

As a rule, regulatory sequences for the expression rate of a gene arelocated upstream (5′), within, and/or downstream (3′) relative to thecoding sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or anothercodogenic gene segment. They control in particular transcription and/ortranslation and/or the transcript stability. The expression level isdependent on the conjunction of further cellular regulatory systems,such as the protein biosynthesis and degradation systems of the cell.

Regulatory sequences include transcription and translation regulatingsequences or signals, e.g. sequences located upstream (5′), whichconcern in particular the regulation of transcription or translationinitiation, such as promoters or start codons, and sequences locateddownstream (3′), which concern in particular the regulation oftranscription or translation termination and transcript stability, suchas polyadenylation signals or stop codons. Regulatory sequences can alsobe present in transcribed coding regions as well in transcribednon-coding regions, e.g. in introns, as for example splicing sites,promoters for the regulation of expression of the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention in a cell and which can be employed are, inprinciple, all those which are capable of stimulating the transcriptionof genes in the organisms in question, such as microorganisms or plants.Suitable promoters, which are functional in these non-human organismsare generally known. They may take the form of constitutive or induciblepromoters. Suitable promoters can enable the development- and/ortissue-specific expression in multi-cell eukaryotes; thus, leaf-, root-,flower-, seed-, stomata-, tuber-, fruit- or pollen-specific promotersmay advantageously be used in plants. Furthermore in case of directtransformation of organelles such as plastids, promoters recognized bythe plastid RNA-polymerases such as the plastid encoded Escherichiacoli-like RNA polymerase or the nuclear encoded plastid RNA polymerasemay advantageously be used.

The regulatory sequences or factors can, as described above, have apositive effect on, the expression of the genes introduced, thusincreasing their expression. Thus, an enhancement of the expression canadvantageously take place at the transcriptional level by using strongtranscription signals such as strong promoters and/or strong enhancers.In addition, enhancement of expression on the translational level isalso possible, for example by introducing translation enhancersequences, e.g., the omega-enhancer e.g. improving the ribosomal bindingto the transcript, or by increasing the stability of the mRNA, e.g. byreplacing the 3′UTR coding region by a region encoding a 3′UTR known asconferring an high stability of the transcript or by stabilization ofthe transcript through the elimination of transcript instability, sothat the mRNA molecule is translated more often than the wild type. Forexample in plants AU-rich elements (AREs) and DST (downstream) elementsdestabilized transcripts. Mutagenesis studies have demonstrated thatresidues within two of the conserved domains, the ATAGAT and the GTAregions, are necessary for instability function. Therefore removal ormutation of such elements would obviously lead to more stabletranscripts, higher transcript rates and higher protein activity.Translation enhancers are also the “overdrive sequence”, which comprisesthe tobacco mosaic virus 5′-untranslated leader sequence and whichincreases the protein/RNA ratio (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Research 15,8693 (1987)).

Enhancers are generally defined as cis active elements, which canstimulate gene transcription independent of position and orientation.Different enhancers have been identified in plants, which can eitherstimulate transcription constitutively or tissue or stimuli specific.

Well known examples for constitutive enhancers are the enhancer from the35S promoter (Odell et al., Nature 313, 810 (1985)) or the ocs enhancer(Fromm et al., Plant Cell 1, 977 (1989)). Other examples are the G-Boxmotif tetramer which confers high-level constitutive expression indicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants (Ishige et al., Plant Journal18, 443 (1999)) or the petE, a NT-rich sequence which act asquantitative enhancers of gene expression in transgenic tobacco andpotato plants (Sandhu et al., Plant Mol Biol. 37 (5), 885 (1998)).Beside that, a large variety of cis-active elements have been describedwhich contribute to specific expression pattern, like organ specificexpression or induced expression in response to biotic or abioticstress. Examples are elements, which provide pathogen or wound-inducedexpression (Rushton, Plant Cell 14, 749 (2002)) or guard cell-specificexpression (Plesch, Plant Journal 28, 455 (2001)).

Advantageous regulatory sequences for the expression of the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention in microorganisms are present forexample in promoters such as the cos, tac, rha, trp, tet, trp-tet, Ipp,lac, !pp-lac, laclq-, T7, T5, T3, gal, trc, ara, SP6, Λ-PR or Λ-PLpromoter, which are advantageously used in Gram-negative bacteria.Further advantageous regulatory sequences are present for example in theGram-positive promoters amy, dnaK, xylS and SPO2, in the yeast or fungalpromoters ADC1, MFα, AC, P-60, UASH, MCB, PHO, CYC1, GAPDH, TEF, rp28,ADH. Promoters, which are particularly advantageous, are constitutive,tissue or compartment specific or inducible promoters. In general,“promoter” is understood as meaning, in the present context, aregulatory sequence in a nucleic acid molecule, which mediates theexpression of a coding sequence segment of a nucleic acid molecule. Ingeneral, the promoter is located upstream to the coding sequencesegment. Some elements, for example expression-enhancing elements suchas enhancer may, however, also be located downstream or even in thetranscribed region.

In principle it is possible to use all natural promoters with theirregulation sequences like those named above for the expression cassetteaccording to the invention and the method according to the invention.Also, synthetic promoters may advantageously be used, eitheradditionally or alone, for example synthetic promoters mediatingseed-specific expression such as described in, for example, WO 99/16890.In the preparation of an expression cassette various DNA fragments canbe manipulated in order to obtain a nucleotide sequence, which usefullyreads in the correct direction and is equipped with a correct readingframe. To connect the DNA fragments (=nucleic acids according to theinvention) to one another adaptors or linkers may be attached to thefragments. The promoter and the terminator regions can usefully beprovided in the transcription direction with a linker or polylinkercontaining one or more restriction points for the insertion of thissequence. Generally, the linker has 1 to 10, mostly 1 to 8, preferably 2to 6, restriction points. In general the size of the linker inside theregulatory region is less than 100 bp, frequently less than 60 bp, butat least 5 bp. The promoter may be both native or homologous as well asforeign or heterologous to the host non-human organism, for example tothe host plant. In the 5′-3′ transcription direction the expressioncassette contains the promoter, a nucleic acid molecule which is shownin the respective line in Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion, a homolog or a fragment thereof, and a region for transcriptiontermination. Different termination regions can be exchanged for oneanother in any desired fashion.

As described above, the transcription of the genes introduced shouldadvantageously be terminated by suitable terminators at the 3′ end ofthe genes introduced (behind the stop codon). A terminator, which may beused for this purpose is, for example, the OCS1 terminator, the nos3terminator or the 35S terminator. As is the case with the promoters,different terminator sequences should be used for each gene in caseseveral genes are introduced. Terminators, which are useful inmicroorganisms are for example the fimA terminator, txn terminator ortrp terminator. Such terminators can be rho-dependent orrho-independent.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 7, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 7, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 7, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

In order to ensure the stable integration, into the transgenic plant, ofnucleic acid molecules used in the process according to the invention incombination with further genes, especially biosynthesis genes, over aplurality of generations, it may be advantageous to express each of therespective coding regions used in the process under the control of itsown, preferably unique, promoter.

The nucleic acid construct is advantageously constructed in such a waythat a promoter is followed by a suitable cleavage site for insertion ofthe nucleic acid to be expressed, advantageously in a polylinker,followed, if appropriate, by a terminator located behind the polylinker.If appropriate, this order is repeated several times so that severalgenes are combined in one construct and thus can be introduced into thetransgenic plant in order to be expressed. The sequence isadvantageously repeated up to three times. For the expression, thenucleic acid sequences are inserted via the above-mentioned suitablecleavage site, for example in the polylinker behind the promoter. It isadvantageous for each nucleic acid sequence to have its own promoterand, if appropriate, its own terminator, as mentioned above. However, itis also possible to insert several nucleic acid sequences behind apromoter and, if appropriate, before a terminator if a polycistronictranscription is possible in the host or target cells. In this context,the insertion site, or the sequence of the nucleic acid moleculesinserted, in the nucleic acid construct is not decisive, that is to saya nucleic acid molecule can be inserted in the first or last position inthe cassette without this having a substantial effect on the expression.However, it is also possible to use only one promoter type in theconstruct.

Accordingly, in a preferred embodiment, the nucleic acid constructaccording to the invention confers expression of the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention, and, optionally further genes, in a plant andcomprises one or more plant regulatory elements. Said nucleic acidconstruct according to the invention advantageously encompasses beneaththe nucleic acid molecule of the invention a plant promoter or a plantterminator or a plant promoter and a plant terminator. In anotherembodiment said nucleic acid construct according to the inventionadvantageously encompasses beneath the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention a microorganism promoter or a microorganism terminator or amicroorganism promoter and a microorganism terminator.

A “plant” promoter comprises regulatory elements, which mediate theexpression of a coding sequence segment in plant cells. The plantpromoter can originate from a plant cell, e.g. from the plant, which istransformed with the nucleic acid construct, expression cassette, orvector as described herein. However, a plant promoter does not need tobe of plant origin, but may originate from viruses or microorganisms, inparticular for example from viruses which attack plant cells. This alsoapplies to other plant regulatory signals, for example in plantterminators The term plant promoter shall also encompass organelle,especially plastidal promoters.

A nucleic acid construct suitable for plant expression preferablycomprises regulatory elements which are capable of controlling theexpression of genes in plant cells and which are operably linked so thateach sequence can fulfill its function. Accordingly, the nucleic acidconstruct can also comprise transcription terminators. Examples fortranscriptional termination are polyadenylation signals. Preferredpolyadenylation signals are those which originate from Agrobacteriumtumefaciens T-DNA, such as the gene 3 of the Ti plasmid pTiACH5, whichis known as octopine synthase (Gielen et al., EMBO J. 3, 835 (1984)) orfunctional equivalents thereof, but all the other terminators which arefunctionally active in plants are also suitable.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

For expression in plants, the nucleic acid molecule must, as describedabove, be linked operably to or comprise a suitable promoter whichexpresses the gene at the right point in time and in a cell- ortissue-specific manner. Usable promoters are constitutive promoters(Benfey et al., EMBO J. 8, 2195 (1989)), such as those which originatefrom plant viruses, such as 35S CAMV (Franck et al., Cell 21, 285(1980)), 19S CaMV (see also U.S. Pat. No. 5,352,605 and WO 84/02913),34S FMV (Sanger et al., Plant. Mol. Biol., 14, 433 (1990)), the parsleyubiquitin promoter, or plant promoters such as the Rubisco small subunitpromoter described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,962,028 or the plant promotersPRP1 (Ward et al., Plant. Mol. Biol. 22 (1993)), SSU, PGEL1, OCS(Leisner, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 85 (5), 2553 (1988)), lib4, usp,mas (Comai, Plant Mol. Biol. 15 (3), 373 (1990)), STLS1, ScBV (Schenk,Plant Mol. Biol. 39 (6),1221 (1999)), B33, SAD1 or SAD2 (flax promoters,Jain et al., Crop Science, 39 (6), 1696 (1999)) or nos (Shaw et al.,Nucleic Acids Res. 12 (20), 7831 (1984)). Stable, constitutiveexpression of the proteins according to the invention into a plant canbe advantageous. However, inducible expression of the polypeptide of theinvention may be advantageous, if, for example, a late expression beforethe harvest is of advantage.

The expression of plant genes can also be facilitated as described abovevia a chemical inducible promoter (for a review, see Gatz, Annu. Rev.Plant Physiol. Plant Mol. Biol. 48, 89 (1997)). Chemically induciblepromoters are particularly suitable when it is desired to express thegene in a time-specific manner. Examples of such promoters are asalicylic acid inducible promoter (WO 95/19443), a benzenesulfonamideinducible promoter (EP 388 186), and abscisic acid-inducible promoter(EP 335 528), a tetracyclin-inducible promoter (Gatz et al., Plant J. 2,397 (1992)), a cyclohexanol- or ethanol-inducible promoter (WO 93/21334)or others as described herein.

Other suitable promoters are those which react to biotic or abioticstress conditions, for example the pathogen-induced PRP1 gene promoter(Ward et al., Plant. Mol. Biol. 22, 361 (1993)), the auxin-inducedGH3-promotor (Liu et al., Plant Cell 6, 645 (1994)), thecold/dehydration/ABA-induced Cor15A-promoter (Baker et al., Plant Mol.Biol. 24, 701 (1994)), the cold/drought/salt/ABA/wound-induced Cor78promoter (Ishitani et al., Plant Cell 9, 1935 (1997),Yamaguchi-Shinozaki and Shinozaki, Plant Cell 6, 251 (1994)), thecold/dehydrationinduced Rci2A-promoter (Capel et al., Plant Physiol.115, 569 (1997)), the drought/salt-induced Rd22-promoter(Yamaguchi-Shinozaki and Shinozaki, Mol. Gen. Genet. 238, 17 (1993)),the salt-induced RD29A-promoter (Yamaguchi-Shinozalei et al., Mol. Gen.Genet. 236, 331 (1993)), the salt-induced ARSK1-root promoter (Hwang andGoodman, Plant J. 8, 37 (1995), the saltinduced PtxA-root promoter(GenBank accession X67427), the tomato heat-inducible hsp80 promoter(U.S. Pat. No. 5,187,267), the potato chill-inducible alpha-amylasepromoter (WO 96/12814) or the wound-inducible pinII promoter (EP-A-0 375091) or others as described herein.

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovule-preferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of vitamin E or its precursor2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol resp., in particular, of alpha- and/orgamma-tocopherol takes place, like in seed cells, such as endospermcells and cells of the developing embryo. Seed promoters arepreferentially expressed during seed development and/or germination. Forexample, seed preferred promoters can be embryo-preferred, endospermpreferred and seed coat-preferred (see Thompson et al., BioEssays 10,108 (1989)). Examples of seed preferred promoters include, but are notlimited to, cellulose synthase (celA), Cim1, gammazein, globulin-1,maize 19 kD zein (cZ19B1), and the like. Other suitable promoters arethe oilseed rape napin gene promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,608,152), theVicia faba USP promoter (Baeumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet, 225 (3), 459(1991)), the Arabidopsis oleosin promoter (WO 98/45461), the Phaseolusvulgaris phaseolin promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4promoter (WO 91/13980), the bean arcs promoter, the carrot DcG3promoter, or the Legumin B4 promoter (LeB4) (Baeumlein et al., PlantJournal, 2 (2), 233 (1992)), and promoters which bring about theseed-specific expression in monocotyledonous plants such as maize,barley, wheat, rye, rice and the like. Advantageous seed-specificpromoters are the sucrose binding protein promoter (WO 00/26388), thephaseolin promoter and the napin promoter. Suitable promoters which mustbe considered are the barley Ipt2 or Ipt1 gene promoter (WO 95/15389 andWO 95/23230), and the promoters described in WO 99/16890 (promoters fromthe barley hordein gene, the rice glutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene,the rice prolamin gene, the wheat gliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene,the maize zein gene, the oat glutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene andthe rye secalin gene). Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6and Aleurain (U.S. Pat. No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat.No. 5,530,149), glycinin (soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxylase (soya) (JP 06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962),isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or α-amylase(barley) (EP 781 8499. Other promoters which are available for theexpression of genes in plants are leaf-specific promoters such as thosedescribed in DE-A 19 644 478 or light-regulated promoters such as, forexample, the pea petE promoter.

Further suitable plant promoters are the cytosolic FBPase promoter orthe potato ST-LSI promoter (Stockhaus et al., EMBO J. 8, 2445 (1989)),the Glycine max phosphoribosylpyrophosphate amidotransferase promoter(GenBank Accession No. U87999) or the noduline-specific promoterdescribed in EP 249 676.

Promoters, which are particularly suitable, are those which bring aboutplastidspecific expression. Suitable promoters such as the viral RNApolymerase promoter are described in WO 95/16783 and WO 97/06250, andthe Arabidopsis clpP promoter, which is described in WO 99/46394.

Promoters, which are used for the strong expression of heterologoussequences as well as additional homologous sequences in as many tissuesas possible, in particular also in leaves, are, in addition to severalof the above-mentioned viral and bacterial promoters, preferably, plantpromoters of actin or ubiquitin genes such as, for example, the riceactin1 promoter. Further examples of constitutive plant promoters arethe sugarbeet V-ATPase promoters (WO 01/14572). Examples of syntheticconstitutive promoters are the Super promoter (WO 95/14098) andpromoters derived from G-boxes (WO 94/12015). If appropriate, chemicalinducible promoters may furthermore also be used, as described in EP 388186, EP 335 528, WO 97/06268.

Promoters, which are particularly suitable, are e.g. the super-promoter(Ni et al., Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995)), the ubiquitin promoter (Calliset al., J. Biol. Chem., 265, 12486 (1990); U.S. Pat. No. 5,510,474; U.S.Pat. No. 6,020,190; Kawalleck et al., Plant. Molecular Biology, 21, 673(1993)) or the 34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 andX16673). Promoters useful in the expression cassettes of the inventioninclude, but are not limited to, the major chlorophyll a/b bindingprotein promoter, histone promoters, the Ap3 promoter, the [3-conglycinpromoter, the napin promoter, the soybean lectin promoter, the maize15kD zein promoter, the 22kD zein promoter, the 27kD zein promoter, theg-zein promoter, the waxy, shrunken 1, shrunken 2 and bronze promoters,the Zm13 promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,086,169), the maize polygalacturonasepromoters (PG) (U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,412,085 and 5,545,546), and the SGB6promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,470,359), the rice cyclophilin promoter(Buchholz et al., Plant Mol. Biol.25 (5), 837 (1994)), the glutelin(rice) promoter (Takaiwa et al., Mol. Gen. Genet. 208, 15 (1986),Takaiwa et al., FEBS letts. 221, 43 (1987), the rice prolamin NRP33promoter and the rice aglobulin Glb-1 promoter (Wu et al., Plant cellPhysiology 39 (8), 885 (1998),as well as synthetic or other naturalpromoters.

As already mentioned herein, further regulatory sequences, which may beexpedient, if appropriate, also include sequences, which target thetransport and/or the localization of the expression products. Sequences,which must be mentioned in this context are, in particular, thesignal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequences which are knownper se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encoding sequences enablethe targeting of the expression product into the plastids of a plantcell.

One embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method forgenerating a vector, which comprises the insertion of the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention or the expression cassette accordingto the invention into a nucleic acid molecule to give the vector. Thevector can, for example, be introduced in to a cell, e.g. amicroorganism or a plant cell, a plant or a part therof, as describedherein for the nucleic acid construct, or below under transformation ortransfection or shown in the examples. A transient or stabletransformation of the host or target cell is possible, however, a stabletransformation is preferred. The vector according to the invention ispreferably a vector, which is suitable for expressing the polypeptideaccording to the invention in a microorganism or a plant cell, a plantor a part thereof.

The method can thus also encompass one or more steps for integratingregulatory signals into the vector, in particular signals, which mediatethe expression in microorganisms or plant cells, plants or respectiveparts thereof.

Accordingly, the present invention also relates to a vector comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule characterized herein as part of a nucleic acidconstruct suitable for expression in plants and/or microorganisms or thenucleic acid molecule according to the invention.

The advantageous vectors of the invention comprise the nucleic acidmolecules which encode proteins according to the invention, nucleic acidmolecules which are used in the process, or nucleic acid constructsuitable for plant expression or for microorganism expression comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules used, or expression cassettes according tothe invention, either alone or in combination with further genes such asthe biosynthesis or regulatory genes of the fine chemical metabolisme.g. with the genes mentioned herein above.

The recombinant expression vectors which are advantageously used in theprocess comprise the nucleic acid molecules according to the inventionor the nucleic acid construct according to the invention, or theexpression cassettes according to the invention, in a form which issuitable for expressing, in a host cell, the nucleic acid moleculesaccording to the invention or described herein. Accordingly, therecombinant expression vectors in addition may comprise one or moreregulatory signals selected on the basis of the host cells to be usedfor the expression, in operable linkage with the nucleic acid sequenceto be expressed. Furthermore, if desired, in addition the vector cancomprise plastome sequences of the recipient organism to facilitateintegration into the plastidal genome by homologous recombination asmentioned above.

The recombinant expression vectors used can be designed specifically forthe expression, in prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic cells, of nucleic acidmolecules used in the process. This is advantageous since intermediatesteps of the vector construction are frequently carried out inmicroorganisms for the sake of simplicity. For example, the genesaccording to the invention and other genes can be expressed in bacterialcells, insect cells (using baculovirus expression vectors), yeast cellsand other fungal cells (Romanos, Yeast 8, 423 (1992); van den Hondel, in“More Gene Manipulations in Fungi”, ed. Bennet J. W., Lasure L. L., pp.396-428, Academic Press, San Diego (1991); van den Hondel C. A. M. J.J., in “Applied Molecular Genetics of Fungi”, ed. Peberdy J. F. et al.,pp. 1-28, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge(1991)), algae(Falciatore et al., Marine Biotechnology.1 (3), 239 (1999)) usingvectors and following a transformation method as described in WO98/01572, and preferably in cells of multi-celled plants (see Schmidt R.and Willmitzer L., Plant Cell Rep. 7, 583 (1988); “Plant MolecularBiology and Biotechnology”, C Press, Boca Raton, Fla., chapter 6/7,pp.71-119 (1993); White F. F., in “Transgenic Plants”, Bd. 1,Engineering and Utilization, ed.Kung and Wu R., Academic Press, 128-43(1993); Potrykus, Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205(1991) (and references cited therein)). Suitable host cells arefurthermore discussed in Goeddel, “Gene Expression Technology: Methodsin Enzymology 185”, Academic Press, San Diego, Calif. (1990). As analternative, the sequence of the recombinant expression vector can betranscribed and translated in vitro, for example using T7promoter-regulatory sequences and T7 polymerase.

In the event it is necessary proteins can be expressed in prokaryotesusing vectors comprising constitutive or inducible promoters, whichcontrol the expression of fusion proteins or nonfusion proteins asmentioned above.

Other vectors which are suitable in prokaryotic organisms are known tothe skilled worker; these vectors are for example in E. coli pLG338,pACYC184, the pBR series, such as pBR322, the pUC series such as pUC18or pUC19, the M113mp series, pKC30, pRep4, pHS1, pHS2, pPLc236, pMBL24,pLG200, pUR290, pIN-111113-B1, lambda-gt11 or pBdCI, in StreptomycespIJ101, pIJ364, pIJ702 or pIJ361, in Bacillus pUB110, pC194 or pBD214,in Corynebacterium pSA77 or pAJ667.

In a further embodiment, the expression vector is a yeast expressionvector. Examples of vectors for expression in the yeasts S. cerevisiaeencompass pYeDesaturasecl (Baldari et al., Embo J. 6, 229 (1987)), pMFa(Kurjan and Herskowitz, Cell 30, 933 (1982)), pJRY88 (Schultz et al.,Gene 54, 113(1987)) and pYES2 (Invitrogen Corporation, San Diego,Calif.). Vectors and methods for the construction of vectors which aresuitable for use in other fungi, such as the filamentous fungi,encompass those which are described in detail in: van den Hondel C. A.M. J. J. in “Applied Molecular Genetics of Fungi”, Peberdy J. F., ed.,pp. 1-28, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (1991); or van denHondel C. A. M. J. J. in “More Gene Manipulations in Fungi”, Bennet J.W. & Lasure L. L., ed., pp. 396-428, Academic Press, San Diego (1991).Examples of other suitable yeast vectors are 2alphaM, pAG-1, YEp6, YEp13or pEM-BLYe23.

Further vectors, which may be mentioned by way of example, are pALS1,pIL2 or pBB116 in fungi or pLGV23, pGHlac+, pBIN19, pAK2004 or pDH51 inplants.

As an alternative, the nucleic acid sequences can be expressed in insectcells using baculovirus expression vectors. Baculovirus vectors, whichare available for expressing proteins in cultured insect cells (forexample Sf9 cells) encompass the pAc series (Smith et al., Mol. CellBiol. 3, 2156 (1983)) and the pVL series (Lucklow and Summers, Virology170, 31 (1989)).

The above-mentioned vectors are only a small overview of potentiallysuitable vectors. Further plasmids are known to the skilled worker andare described, for example, in “Cloning Vectors” (ed. Pouwels P. H., etal., Elsevier, Amsterdam-New York-Oxford, 1985, ISBN 0 444 904018).Further suitable expression systems for prokaryotic and eukaryoticcells, see the chapters 16 and 17 by Sambrook J., Fritsch E. F. andManiatis T., “Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual”, 2nd edition, ColdSpring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, ColdSpring Harbor, N.Y., 1989.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

Accordingly, one embodiment of the invention relates to a host cell,which has been transformed stably or transiently with the vectoraccording to the invention or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention or the nucleic acid construct according to the invention orthe expression construct according to the invention.

The genetically modified cells may be regenerated to the respectivenon-human organism, for example a plant cell to a plant, by all of themethods known to those skilled in the art. Appropriate methods can befound in the publications referred to above by Kung S. D. and Wu R.,Potrykus or Höfgen and Willmitzer.

Accordingly, a further aspect of the invention relates to transgenicnon-human organisms transformed by at least one nucleic acid molecule,expression cassette or vector according to the invention as well ascells, cell cultures, tissue, parts—such as, for example, leaves, roots,pollen, etc. in the case of plant organisms—or reproductive materialderived from such non-human organisms. The terms “host organism”, “hostcell”, “recombinant (host) non-human organism” and “transgenic (host)cell” are used here interchangeably. Of course these terms relate notonly to the particular host non-human organism or the particular targetcell but also to the descendants or potential descendants of thesenon-human organisms or cells. Since, due to mutation or environmentaleffects certain modifications may arise in successive generations, thesedescendants need not necessarily be identical with the parental cell butnevertheless are still encompassed by the term as used here.

For the purposes of the invention “transgenic” or “recombinant” meanswith regard for example to a nucleic acid molecule, a nucleic acidconstruct, an expression cassette or a vector containing the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention or an non-human organismtransformed with/by the nucleic acid molecule, nucleic acid construct,expression cassette or vector according to the invention all thoseconstructions produced by genetic engineering methods in which either

-   -   (a) the nucleic acid molecule depicted in the respective line in        Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or        homologs or fragments thereof; or    -   (b) a genetic control sequence functionally linked to the        nucleic acid molecule described under (a), for example a 3′-        and/or 5′-genetic control sequence such as a promoter or        terminator, or    -   (c)    -   (a) and (b);        are not found in their natural, genetic environment or have been        modified by genetic engineering methods, wherein the        modification may by way of example be a substitution, addition,        deletion, inversion or insertion of one or more nucleotide        residues. Natural genetic environment means the natural genomic        or chromosomal locus in the organism of origin or inside the        host non-human organism or presence in a genomic library. In the        case of a genomic library the natural genetic environment of the        nucleic acid sequence is preferably retained at least in part.        The environment sequence borders the nucleic acid sequence at        least on one side and has a sequence length of at least 50 bp,        preferably at least 500 bp, particularly preferably at least        1,000 bp, most particularly preferably at least 5,000 bp. A        naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the        naturally occurring combination of the natural promoter of the        nucleic acid sequence according to the invention with the        corresponding gene—turns into a transgenic expression cassette        when the latter is modified by unnatural, synthetic        (“artificial”) methods such as by way of example a mutagenesis.        In case a non-human organism is transformed by a homologous        nucleic acid molecule or by a homologous expression cassette the        resulting non-human organism represents also a respective        transgenic non-human organism since the additional homologous        nucleic acid molecule or the additional homologous expression        cassette is not located in its original environment. Appropriate        methods are described by way of example in U.S. Pat. No.        5,565,350 or WO 00/15815. In another embodiment the non-human        organism comprises a heterologous nucleic acid molecule.

Suitable organisms or host organisms for the nucleic acid molecule,nucleic acid construct, expression cassette or vector according to theinvention are advantageously in principle all non-human organisms, whichare suitable for the expression of recombinant genes as described above.Preferred non-human organism are microorganism or plants as describedabove, in particular those plants, which can be transformed in asuitable manner. These include monocotyledonous and dicotyledonousplants. In an embodiment of the present invention plants likeArabidopsis, Asteraceae such as Calendula or crop plants such assoybean, peanut, castor oil plant, sunflower, flax, corn, cotton,oilseed rape, coconut, oil palm, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) orcocoa bean are preferred. In another embodiment agriculturally usefulplants such as cereals and grasses, for example Triticum spp., Zea mays,Hordeum vulgare, oats, Secale cereale, Oryza sativa, Pennisetum glaucum,Sorghum bicolor, Triticale, Agrostis spp., Cenchrus ciliaris, Dactylisglomerata, Festuca arundinacea, Lolium spp., Medicago spp. and Saccharumspp., legumes and oil crops, for example Brassica juncea, Brassicanapus, Glycine max, Arachis hypogaea, Gossypium hirsutum, Cicerarietinum, Helianthus annuus, Lens culinaris, Linum usitatissimum,Sinapis alba, Trifolium repens and Vicia narbonensis, vegetables andfruits, for example bananas, grapes, Lycopersicon esculentum, asparagus,cabbage, watermelons, kiwi fruit, Solanum tuberosum, Beta vulgaris,cassava and chicory, trees, for example Coffea species, Citrus spp.,Eucalyptus spp., Picea spp., Pinus spp. and Populus spp., medicinalplants and trees, and flowers are preferred.

In another embodiment of the invention host plants for the nucleic acidmolecule, nucleic acid construct, expression cassette or vectoraccording to the invention are selected from the group comprising corn,soy, oil seed rape (including canola and winter oil seed rape), cotton,wheat and rice.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid molecule hybridizingtherewith for the transformation of a microorganism or a plant cell,plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 7,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, the plantcell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive material thereof, or partsthereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thealpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol is due to the generation orover-expression of one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the corresponding nucleicacid molecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I,application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, in the non-human organism according tothe invention, advantageously in the transgenic microorganism or plantaccording to the invention, at least for the duration of at least oneplant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.7, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

The efficiency of the expression of the polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be determined, forexample, on test plants in greenhouse trials.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, column 5, or in Ta ble II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 7.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 7 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.7.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 7, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.7.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 7.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 7 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 7 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]    -   and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising [1) a    nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 7, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        7, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 7, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 7, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 7, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 7,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 7, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 7, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 7, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 7, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 7, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 7, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        7, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        7, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 7.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 7 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.7.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 7, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 7, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.7.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 7.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 7 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 7,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 7 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In an embodiment thereof the transgenic non-human organism is amicroorganism selected from the group consisting of Charophyceae such asthe genera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Chara globularis, Charavulgaris, Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as the generaAcrosiphonia, Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis,Trichosolen, Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa,Avrainvillea, Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda,Penicillus, Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania,Udotea, Derbesia, Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus,Chaetonema,

Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia, Draparnaldiopsis,Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia, Internoretia,Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella, Pringsheimiella,Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon, Pseudopringsheimia,Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium, Thamniochaete, Ulvella,Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium, Ankyra, Characium,Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca, BracteacoccusChlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila, Schroederia,Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia, Coccomyxa,Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, LolaPithophoraRhizoclonium Chaetosphaeridium,Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora, Polychaetophora,Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia, Batophora,Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix, Raphidonema,Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales,Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata or Ostreococcus tauri.

In an embodiment thereof the transgenic non-human organism is a plant(or a part thereof), preferably a monocotyledonous or a dicotyledonousplant. Preferably the plant is selected from the group consisting ofAnacardiaceae such as the genera Pistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium e.g.the species Pistacia vera [pistachios, Pistazie], Mangifer indica[Mango] or Anacardium occidentale [Cashew]; Asteraceae such as thegenera Calendula, Carthamus, Centaurea, Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus,Lactuca, Locusta, Tagetes, Valeriana e.g. the species Calendulaofficinalis [Marigold], Carthamus tinctorius [safflower], Centaureacyanus [cornflower], Cichorium intybus [blue daisy], Cynara scolymus[Artichoke], Helianthus annus [sunflower], Lactuca sativa, Lactucacrispa, Lactuca esculenta, Lactuca scariola L. ssp. sativa, Lactucascariola L. var. integrate, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrifolia,Lactuca sativa subsp. romana, Locusta communis, Valeriana locusta[lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta or Tagetes tenuifolia[Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the genera Daucus e.g. the species Daucuscarota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as the genera Corylus e.g. the speciesCorylus avellana or Corylus colurna [hazelnut]; Boraginaceae such as thegenera Borago e.g. the species Borago officinalis [borage]; Brassicaceaesuch as the genera Brassica, Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g.the species Brassica napus, Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape,turnip rape], Sinapis arvensis Brassica juncea, Brassica juncea var.juncea, Brassica juncea var. crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa,Brassica nigra, Brassica sinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard],Brassica oleracea [fodder beet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceaesuch as the genera Anana, Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus,Ananas ananas or Bromelia comosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as thegenera Carica e.g. the species Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae suchas the genera Cannabis e.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp],Convolvulaceae such as the genera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the speciesIpomoea batatus, Ipomoea pandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulustiliaceus, Ipomoea fastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba orConvolvulus panduratus [sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato],Chenopodiaceae such as the genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris,Beta vulgaris var. altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Betamaritima, Beta vulgaris var. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva orBeta vulgaris var. esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as thegenera Cucubita e.g. the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta,Cucurbita pepo or Cucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceaesuch as the genera Elaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive];Ericaceae such as the genera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia,Kalmia angustifolia, Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmiaoccidentalis, Cistus chamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel,broad-leafed laurel, calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpinelaurel, bog laurel, western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceaesuch as the genera Manihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the speciesManihot utilissima, Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil,Manihot dulcis, Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta[manihot, arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean,Castor Oil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceaesuch as the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga,Pithecolobium, Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus,Soja e.g. the species Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea],Albizia berteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acaciaberteriana, Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana,Cathormion berteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans,Pithecellobium berterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobiumberterianum, Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu,Albizia nemu, Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosaspeciosa, Sericanrda julibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla,Albizia lebbek, Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa[bastard logwood, silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa,Medicago falcata, Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean],Dolichos soja, Glycine gracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Sojahispida; Geraniaceae such as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g.the species Cocos nucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois[coconut]; Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the speciesSaccharum officinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Walliae.g. the species Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglanssieboldiana, Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglanscalifornica, Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis,Juglans major, Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra[walnut, black walnut, common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut,butternut, black walnut]; Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Lauruse.g. the species laurel Laurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweetbay], Persea americana Persea americana, Persea gratissima or Perseapersea [avocado]; Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. thespecies Arachis hypogaea [peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum,Adenolinum e.g. the species Linum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linumaustriacum, Linum bienne, Linum angustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linumflavum, Linum grandiflorum, Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii,Linum narbonense, Linum perenne, Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linumpratense or Linum trigynum [flax, linseed]; Lythrarieae such as thegenera Punica e.g. the species Punica granatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceaesuch as the genera Gossypium e.g. the species Gossypium hirsutum,Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium herbaceum orGossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as the genera Musa e.g. thespecies Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musa paradisiaca, Musa spp. [banana];Onagraceae such as the genera Camissonia, Oenothera e.g. the speciesOenothera biennis or Camissonia brevipes [primrose, evening primrose];Palmae such as the genera Elacis e.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oilplam]; Papaveraceae such as the genera Papaver e.g. the species Papaverorientale, Papaver rhoeas, Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, cornpoppy, field poppy, shirley poppies, field poppy, long-headed poppy,long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceae such as the genera Sesamum e.g. the speciesSesamum indicum [sesame]; Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe,Peperomia, Steffensia e.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago,Piper angustifolium, Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piperlongum, Piper nigrum, Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artantheelongata, Peperomia elongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata.[Cayenne pepper, wild pepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum,Secale, Avena, Sorghum, Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea,Triticum e.g. the species Hordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeummurinum, Hordeum secalinum, Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeumhexastichon, Hordeum hexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum,Hordeum secalinum [barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley,meadow barley], Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avenabyzantina, Avena fatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghumbicolor, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare,Andropogon drummondii, Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghumaethiopicum, Sorghum arundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum,Sorghum dochna, Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense,Sorghum lanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea]

Particular preference is given to transgenic crop plants such as by wayof example barley, wheat, rye, oats, corn, soybean, rice, cotton, sugarbeet, oilseed rape and canola, sunflower, flax, hemp, thistle, potatoes,tobacco, tomatoes, tapioca, cassava, arrowroot, alfalfa, lettuce and thevarious tree, nut and vine species; especial preference is given tomonocotyledonous crop plants like corn, wheat or rice; in anotherembodiment special preference is given to dicotyledonous crop plantslike soy bean, oil seed rape (including canola and winter oil seedrape), cotton.

The term “transgenic plants” used in accordance with the invention alsorefers to the progeny of a transgenic plant, for example the T₁, T₂, T₃and subsequent plant generations or the BC₁, BC₂, BC₃ and subsequentplant generations. Thus, the transgenic plants according to theinvention can be raised and selfed or crossed with other individuals inorder to obtain further transgenic plants according to the invention.Transgenic plants may also be obtained by propagating transgenic plantcells vegetatively. The present invention also relates to transgenicplant material, which can be derived from a transgenic plant populationaccording to the invention. Such material includes plant cells andcertain tissues, organs and parts of plants in all their manifestations,such as seeds, leaves, anthers, fibers, tubers, roots, root hairs,stems, embryo, calli, cotyledons, petioles, harvested material, planttissue, reproductive tissue, pollen, and cell cultures, which arederived from the actual transgenic plant and/or can be used for bringingabout the transgenic plant. Any transformed plant obtained according tothe invention can be used in a conventional breeding scheme or in vitroplant propagation to produce more transformed plants with the samecharacteristics and/or can be used to introduce the same characteristicin other varieties of the same or related species. Such plants are alsopart of the invention. Seeds obtained from the transformed plantsgenetically also contain the same characteristic and are part of theinvention. As mentioned before, the present invention is in principleapplicable to any plant and crop that can be transformed with any of thetransformation method known to those skilled in the art.

An “isolated” nucleic acid molecule is one that is substantiallyseparated from other nucleic acid molecules, which are present in thenatural source of the nucleic acid. That means other nucleic acidmolecules are present in an amount less than 5% based on weight of theamount of the desired nucleic acid, preferably less than 2% by weight,more preferably less than 1% by weight, most preferably less than 0.5%by weight. Preferably, an “isolated” nucleic acid is free of some of thesequences that naturally flank the nucleic acid (i.e., sequences locatedat the 5′ and 3′ ends of the nucleic acid) in the genomic DNA of thenon-human organism from which the nucleic acid is derived. For example,in various embodiments, the FCRP encoding nucleic acid molecule cancontain less than about 5 kb, 4 kb, 3 kb, 2 kb, 1 kb, 0.5 kb or 0.1 kbof nucleotide sequences which naturally flank the nucleic acid moleculein genomic DNA of the cell from which the nucleic acid is derived.Moreover, an “isolated” nucleic acid molecule, such as a cDNA molecule,can be free from some of the other cellular material with which it isnaturally associated, or culture medium when produced by recombinanttechniques, or chemical precursors or other chemicals when chemicallysynthesized.

A nucleic acid molecule of the present invention, e.g., a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a FCRP, especially the coding region thereof, or aportion thereof which confers the production or increased production ofthe fine chemical, can be isolated using standard molecular biologicaltechniques and the sequence information provided herein. For example, anA. thaliana FCRP encoding cDNA can be isolated from a A. thaliana c-DNAlibrary or a E. coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Synechocystis sp.,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Zea mays or Oryza sativa FCRP encoding cDNAcan be isolated from a E. coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Synechocystissp., Brassica napus, Glycine max, Zea mays or Oryza sativa c-DNA libraryrespectively using all or portion of one of the respective sequences.Moreover, a nucleic acid molecule encompassing all or a portion of oneof the sequences of Table I can be isolated by the polymerase chainreaction using oligonucleotide primers designed based upon thissequence. For example, mRNA can be isolated from plant cells (e.g., bythe guanidiniumthiocyanate extraction procedure of Chirgwin et al.,Biochemistry 18, 5294 (1979)) and cDNA can be prepared using reversetranscriptase (e.g., Moloney MLV reverse transcriptase, available fromGibco/BRL, Bethesda, Md.; or AMV reverse transcriptase, available fromSeikagaku America, Inc., St. Petersburg, Fla.). Syntheticoligonucleotide primers for polymerase chain reaction amplification canbe designed based upon one of the nucleotide sequences shown in Table I.A nucleic acid molecule of the invention can be amplified using cDNA or,alternatively, genomic DNA, as a template and appropriateoligonucleotide primers according to standard PCR amplificationtechniques. The nucleic acid molecule so amplified can be cloned into anappropriate vector and characterized by DNA sequence analysis.Furthermore, oligonucleotides corresponding to a FCRP encodingnucleotide sequence can be prepared by standard synthetic techniques,e.g., using an automated DNA synthesizer.

In an embodiment, an isolated nucleic acid molecule of the inventioncomprises one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in Table I,especially the coding region thereof, and if desired, as well as a 5′untranslated sequence and 3′ untranslated sequence.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid molecule ofTable I, for example, a fragment which can be used as a probe or primeror a fragment encoding a biologically active portion of a FCRP.

Portions of proteins encoded by the FCRP encoding nucleic acid moleculesof the invention are preferably biologically active portions describedherein. As used herein, the term “biologically active portion of” a FCRPis intended to include a portion, e.g. a domain/motif, of the proteinbeing responsible for the ability of the protein to enable theproduction or increased production of the fine chemical. To determinewhether a FCRP, or a biologically active portion thereof, results in aproduction or an increased production of the fine chemical in thenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant, an analysis of thenon-human organism comprising the FCRP may be performed. Such analysismethods are well known to those skilled in the art, as detailed in theExamples. More specifically, nucleic acid fragments encodingbiologically active portions of a FCRP can be prepared by isolating aportion of one of the sequences of the nucleic acid of Table I, e.g.expressing the encoded portion of the FCRP or peptide (e.g. byrecombinant expression in vitro) and assessing the activity of theencoded portion of the FCRP or peptide.

Biologically active portions of a FCRP are encompassed by the presentinvention and include peptides comprising amino acid sequences derivedfrom the amino acid sequence of a FCRP encoding gene, or the amino acidsequence of a protein homologous to a FCRP, which include fewer aminoacids than a full length FCRP or the full length protein which ishomologous to a FCRP, and exhibits at least some enzymatic or biologicalactivity of a FCRP. Typically, biologically active portions (e.g.,peptides which are, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,40, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 or more amino acids in length) comprise adomain or motif with at least one activity of a FCRP. Moreover, otherbiologically active portions in which other regions of the protein aredeleted, can be prepared by recombinant techniques and evaluated for oneor more of the activities described herein. Preferably, the biologicallyactive portions of a FCRP include one or more selected domains/motifs orportions thereof having biological activity.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 7, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

In the process according to the invention nucleic acid sequences ormolecules can be used, which, if appropriate, contain synthetic,non-natural or modified nucleotide bases, which can be incorporated intoDNA or RNA. Said synthetic, non-natural or modified bases can forexample increase the stability of the nucleic acid molecule outside orinside a cell. The nucleic acid molecules of the invention can containthe same modifications as aforementioned.

As used in the present context the term “nucleic acid molecule” may alsoencompass the untranslated sequence or molecule located at the 3′ and atthe 5′ end of the coding gene region, for example at least 500,preferably 200, especially preferably 100, nucleotides of the sequenceupstream of the 5′ end of the coding region and at least 100, preferably50, especially preferably 20, nucleotides of the sequence downstream ofthe 3′ end of the coding gene region. It is often advantageous only tochoose the coding region for cloning and expression purposes.

Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule used in the process according tothe invention or the nucleic acid molecule of the invention is anisolated nucleic acid molecule. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention is the nucleic acid molecule used in theprocess of the invention.

The nucleic acid molecules used in the process, for example thepolynucleotide of the invention or of a part thereof can be isolatedusing molecular-biological standard techniques and the sequenceinformation provided herein. Also, for example a homologous sequence orhomologous, conserved sequence regions at the DNA or amino acid levelcan be identified with the aid of comparison algorithms. The former canbe used as hybridization probes under standard hybridization techniques(for example those described in Sambrook et al., “Molecular Cloning: ALaboratory Manual” 2nd ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold SpringHarbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989) for isolatingfurther nucleic acid sequences useful in this process.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 7, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 7, from which conserved regions, and in turn, degenerateprimers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, which show a verylittle variation in the amino acid in one particular position of severalhomologs from different origin. The consensus sequence and polypeptidemotifs shown in the respective line in column 8 of Table IV, applicationno. 7, are derived from such alignments of homologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8, is increased.

In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 7,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 7,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8, whereby notmore than 15%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acidpositions defined as distinct specific amino acids are/is replaced byanother amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 7,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids areinserted into a consensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.7, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 7, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 7,columns 5 or 8.

The consensus sequence was derived from a multiple alignment of thesequences as listed in Table II. The amino acids are given in theirthree letter code. In case a specific amino acid is indicated thisspecific amino acid is conserved in at least 80% of the aligned proteinswhereas the three letter code XAA stands for amino acids, which are notconserved in at least 80% of the aligned sequences. The consensussequence starts with the first conserved amino acid in the alignment,and ends with the last conserved amino acid in the alignment of theinvestigated sequences.

Patterns had to match at least 80% of the investigated proteins.Conserved patterns were identified with the software tool MEME version3.5.1 or manually by using first standard prosite annotation. The numberof given x indicates the distances between conserved amino acid residues(given in the one letter code), e.g. (1) the pattern Y-x(21,23)-F meansthat conserved tyrosine and phenylalanine residues in the alignment areseparated from each other by minimum 21 and maximum 23 amino acidresidues in the alignment of all investigated sequences, (2) the patternY-x(21,23)-[FW] means that a conserved tyrosine is separated by minimum21 and maximum 23 amino acid residues from either a phenylalanine ortryptophane. However, these patterns have been “translated” into theWIPO standard 25. MEME was developed by Bailey Timothy L. and ElkanCharles, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, University ofCalifornia, San Diego, USA and is described by Bailey Timothy L. andElkan Charles (Proceedings of the Second International Conference onIntelligent Systems for Molecular Biology, pp. 28-36, AAAI Press, MenloPark, Calif., 1994). The source code for the stand-alone program ispublic available from the San Diego Supercomputer centre(http://meme.sdsc.edu). For identifying common motifs in all sequenceswith the software tool MEME, the following settings were used:—maxsize500000,—nmotifs 15,—evt 0.001,—maxw 60,—distance 1e−3,—minsites numberof sequences used for the analysis. Input sequences for MEME werenon-aligned sequences in Fasta format. Other parameters were used in thedefault settings in this software version. Prosite patterns forconserved domains were generated with the software tool Pratt version2.1 or manually. Pratt was developed by Jonassen Inge, Dept. ofInformatics, University of Bergen, Norway and is described by Jonassenet al. (Jonassen I., Collins J. F. and Higgins D. G., Protein Science 4,1587 (1995); Jonassen I., Efficient discovery of conserved patternsusing a pattern graph, Submitted to CABIOS Febr. 1997). The source code(ANSI C) for the stand-alone program is public available, e.g. atestablished Bioinformatic centers like EBI (European BioinformaticsInstitute). For generating patterns with the software tool Pratt,following settings were used: PL (max Pattern Length): 100, PN (max Nrof Pattern Symbols): 100, PX (max Nr of consecutive x's): 30, FN (max Nrof flexible spacers): 5, FL (max Flexibility): 30, FP (maxFlex.Product): 10, ON (max number patterns): 50. Input sequences forPratt were distinct regions of the protein sequences exhibiting highsimilarity as identified from software tool MEME. The minimum number ofsequences, which have to match the generated patterns (CM, min Nr ofSeqs to Match) was set to at least 80% of the provided sequences.Parameters not mentioned here were used in their default settings. TheProsite patterns of the conserved domains can be used to search forprotein sequences matching this pattern. Various establishedBioinformatic centres provide public internet portals for using thosepatterns in database searches (e.g. PIR (Protein Information Resource,located at Georgetown University Medical Center) or ExPASy (ExpertProtein Analysis System)). Alternatively, stand-alone software isavailable, like the program Fuzzpro, which is part of the EMBOSSsoftware package.

For example, the program Fuzzpro not only allows searching for an exactpattern-protein match but also allows setting various ambiguities in theperformed search.

The alignment was performed with the software ClustalW (version 1.83)and is described by Thompson et al. (Nucleic Acids Research 22, 4673(1994)). The source code for the stand-alone program is public availablefrom the European Molecular Biology Laboratory; Heidelberg, Germany. Theanalysis was performed using the default parameters of ClustalW v1.83(gap open penalty: 10.0; gap extension penalty: 0.2; protein matrix:Gonnet; protein/DNA endgap: −1; protein/DNA gapdist: 4).

Degenerated primers can then be utilized by PCR for the amplification offragments of novel proteins having above-mentioned activity, e.g.conferring the production or the increased production of the finechemical as compared to a corresponding, non-transformed, wild typecell, or non-human organism, like a plant cell or a plant or a partthereof, after generating or increasing the expression or activity orhaving the activity of a protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, column 3 or further functional homologs of the polypeptide ofthe invention from other non-human organisms.

These fragments can then be utilized as hybridization probe forisolating the complete gene sequence. As an alternative, the missing 5′and 3′ sequences can be isolated by means of RACE-PCR. A nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention can be amplified using cDNA or, asan alternative, genomic DNA as template and suitable oligonucleotideprimers, following standard PCR amplification techniques. The nucleicacid molecule amplified thus can be cloned into a suitable vector andcharacterized by means of DNA sequence analysis. Oligonucleotides, whichcorrespond to one of the nucleic acid molecules used in the process, canbe generated by standard synthesis methods, for example using anautomatic DNA synthesizer.

Nucleic acid molecules which are advantageously for the processaccording to the invention can be isolated based on their homology tothe nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein using the sequences or partthereof as or for the generation of a hybridization probe and followingstandard hybridization techniques under stringent hybridizationconditions. In this context, it is possible to use, for example,isolated one or more nucleic acid molecules of at least 15, 20, 25, 30,35, 40, 50, 60 or more nucleotides, preferably of at least 15, 20 or 25nucleotides in length which hybridize under stringent conditions withthe above-described nucleic acid molecules, in particular with thosewhich encompass a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule usedin the process of the invention or encoding a protein used in theinvention or of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention. Nucleic acidmolecules with 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides may also be used.

The term “homology” means that the respective nucleic acid molecules orthe encoded proteins are functionally and/or structurally equivalent.The nucleic acid molecules that are homologous to the nucleic acidmolecules described above and that are derivatives of said nucleic acidmolecules are, for example, variations of said nucleic acid moleculeswhich represent modifications having the same biological function, inparticular encoding proteins with the same or substantially the samebiological function. They may be naturally occurring variations, such assequences from other plant varieties or species, or mutations. Thesemutations may occur naturally or may be obtained by mutagenesistechniques. The allelic variations may be naturally occurring allelicvariants as well as synthetically produced or genetically engineeredvariants. Structurally equivalents can, for example, be identified bytesting the binding of said polypeptide to antibodies or computer basedpredictions. Structurally equivalents have the similar immunologicalcharacteristic, e.g. comprise similar epitopes.

By “hybridizing” it is meant that such nucleic acid molecules hybridizeunder conventional hybridization conditions, preferably under stringentconditions such as described by, e.g., Sambrook (“Molecular Cloning; ALaboratory Manual”, 2nd edition, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,Cold Spring Harbor, NY (1989)) or in “Current Protocols in MolecularBiology”, John Wiley & Sons, N.Y. (1989), chapter 6.3.1-6.3.6.)

According to the invention, DNA as well as RNA molecules of thecorresponding nucleic acid molecules of the invention can be used asprobes. Further, as template for the identification of functionalhomologues Northern blot assays as well as Southern blot assays can beperformed. The Northern blot assay advantageously provides furtherinformation about the expressed gene product: e.g. expression pattern,occurrence of processing steps, like splicing and capping, etc. TheSouthern blot assay provides additional information about thechromosomal localization and organization of the gene being related tothe nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

A preferred, non-limiting example of stringent hybridization conditionsare hybridizations in 6× sodium chloride/sodium citrate (=SSC) atapproximately 45° C., followed by one or more wash steps in 0.2×SSC,0.1% SDS at 50 to 65° C., for example at 50° C., 55° C. or 60° C. Theskilled worker knows that these hybridization conditions differ as afunction of the type of the nucleic acid and, for example when organicsolvents are present, with regard to the temperature and concentrationof the buffer. The temperature under “standard hybridization conditions”differs for example as a function of the type of the nucleic acidbetween 42° C. and 65° C., preferably between 45° C. and 50° C. in anaqueous buffer with a concentration of 0.1×, 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 3×, 4×or5×SSC (pH 7.2). If organic solvent(s) is/are present in theabove-mentioned buffer, for example 50% formamide, the temperature understandard conditions is approximately 40° C., 42° C. or 45° C. Thehybridization conditions for DNA:DNA hybrids are preferably for example0.1×SSC and 20° C., 25° C., 30° C., 35° C., 40° C. or 45° C., preferablybetween 30° C. and 45° C. The hybridization conditions for DNA:RNAhybrids are preferably for example 0.1×SSC and 30° C., 35° C., 40° C.,45° C., 50° C. or 55° C., preferably between 45° C. and 55° C. Theabove-mentioned hybridization temperatures are determined for examplefor a nucleic acid approximately 100 by (=base pairs) in length and aG+C content of 50% in the absence of formamide. The skilled worker knowsto determine the hybridization conditions required with the aid oftextbooks, for example the ones mentioned above, or from the followingtextbooks: Sambrook et al., “Molecular Cloning”, Cold Spring HarborLaboratory, 1989; Hames and Higgins (ed.), “Nucleic Acids Hybridization:A Practical Approach”, IRL Press at Oxford University Press, Oxford,1985; Brown (ed.), “Essential Molecular Biology: A Practical Approach”,IRL Press at Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1991.

A further example of one such stringent hybridization condition ishybridization at 4×SSC at 65° C., followed by a washing in 0.1×SSC at65° C. for one hour. Alternatively, an exemplary stringent hybridizationcondition is in 50% formamide, 4×SSC at 42° C. Further, the conditionsduring the wash step can be selected from the range of conditionsdelimited by low-stringency conditions (approximately 2×SSC at 50° C.)and high-stringency conditions (approximately 0.2×SSC at 50° C.,preferably at 65° C.) (20×SSC : 0.3 M sodium citrate, 3 M NaCl, pH 7.0).In addition, the temperature during the wash step can be raised fromlow-stringency conditions at room temperature, approximately 22° C., tohigher-stringency conditions at approximately 65° C. Both of theparameters salt concentration and temperature can be variedsimultaneously, or else one of the two parameters can be kept constantwhile only the other is varied. Denaturants, for example formamide orSDS, may also be employed during the hybridization. In the presence of50% formamide, hybridization is preferably effected at 42° C. Relevantfactors like 1) length of treatment, 2) salt conditions, 3) detergentconditions, 4) competitor DNAs, 5) temperature and 6) probe selectioncan be combined case by case so that not all possibilities can bementioned herein.

Thus, in a preferred embodiment, Northern blots are prehybridized withRothiHybri-Quick buffer (Roth, Karlsruhe) at 68° C. for 2 h.Hybridization with radioactive labeled probe is done overnight at 68° C.Subsequent washing steps are performed at 68° C. with 1×SSC. ForSouthern blot assays the membrane is prehybridized withRothi-Hybri-Quick buffer (Roth, Karlsruhe) at 68° C. for 2 h. Thehybridization with radioactive labeled probe is conducted over night at68° C. Subsequently the hybridization buffer is discarded and the filtershortly washed using 2×SSC; 0.1% SDS. After discarding the washingbuffer new 2×SSC; 0.1% SDS buffer is added and incubated at 68° C. for15 minutes. This washing step is performed twice followed by anadditional washing step using 1×SSC; 0.1% SDS at 68° C. for 10 min.

Some examples of conditions for DNA hybridization (Southern blot assays)and wash step are shown herein below:

(1) Hybridization conditions can be selected, for example, from thefollowing conditions:

-   -   (a) 4×SSC at 65° C.,    -   (b) 6×SSC at 45° C.,    -   (c) 6×SSC, 100 mg/ml denatured fragmented fish sperm DNA at 68°        C.,    -   (d) 6×SSC, 0.5% SDS, 100 mg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA at 68°        C.,    -   (e) 6×SSC, 0.5% SDS, 100 mg/ml denatured fragmented salmon sperm        DNA, 50% formamide at 42° C.,    -   (f) 50% formamide, 4×SSC at 42° C.,    -   (g) 50% (v/v) formamide, 0.1% bovine serum albumin, 0.1% Ficoll,        0.1% polyvinylpyrrolidone, 50 mM sodium phosphate buffer pH 6.5,        750 mM NaCl, 75 mM sodium citrate at 42° C.,    -   (h) 2× or 4×SSC at 50° C. (low-stringency condition), or    -   (i) 30 to 40% formamide, 2 x or 4×SSC at 42° C. (low-stringency        condition).        (2) Wash steps can be selected, for example, from the following        conditions:    -   (a) 0.015 M NaCl/0.0015 M sodium citrate/0.1% SDS at 50° C.,    -   (b) 0.1×SSC at 65° C.,    -   (c) 0.1×SSC, 0.5% SDS at 68° C.,    -   (d) 0.1×SSC, 0.5% SDS, 50% formamide at 42° C.,    -   (e) 0.2×SSC, 0.1% SDS at 42° C.,    -   (f) 2×SSC at 65° C. (low-stringency condition),

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNAsequences which hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 and 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions andwhich encode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production orthe increased production of the respective fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

Further, some applications have to be performed at low stringencyhybridization conditions, without any consequences for the specificityof the hybridization. For example, a Southern blot analysis of total DNAcould be probed with a nucleic acid molecule of the present inventionand washed at low stringency (55° C. in 2×SSPE, 0,1% SDS). Thehybridization analysis could reveal a simple pattern of only genesencoding polypeptides of the present invention or used in the process ofthe invention, e.g. having the herein-mentioned activity of conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. Afurther example of such low-stringent hybridization conditions is 4×SSCat 50° C. or hybridization with 30 to 40% formamide at 42° C. Suchmolecules comprise those which are fragments, analogues or derivativesof the polypeptide of the invention or used in the process of theinvention and differ, for example, by way of amino acid and/ornucleotide deletion(s), insertion(s), substitution (s), addition(s)and/or recombination (s) or any other modification(s) known in the arteither alone or in combination from the above-described amino acidsequences or their underlying nucleotide sequence(s). However, it ispreferred to use high stringency hybridization conditions.

Hybridization should advantageously be carried out with fragments of atleast 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 bp, advantageously at least 50,60, 70 or 80 bp, preferably at least 90, 100 or 110 bp. Most preferablyare fragments of at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 bp. Preferably are alsohybridizations with at least 100 by or 200 bp, very especiallypreferably at least 400 by in length. In an especially preferredembodiment, the hybridization should be carried out with the entirenucleic acid sequence with conditions described above.

The terms “fragment”, “fragment of a sequence” or “part of a sequence”mean a truncated sequence of the original sequence referred to. Thetruncated sequence (nucleic acid or protein sequence) can vary widely inlength; the minimum size being a sequence of sufficient size to providea sequence with at least a comparable function and/or activity of theoriginal sequence or molecule referred to, or hybridizing with thenucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the process of theinvention under stringent conditions, while the maximum size is notcritical. In some applications, the maximum size usually is notsubstantially greater than that required to provide the desired activityand/or function(s) of the original sequence.

Typically, the truncated amino acid sequence or molecule will range fromabout 5 to about 310 amino acids in length. More typically, however, thesequence will be a maximum of about 250 amino acids in length,preferably a maximum of about 200 or 100 amino acids. It is usuallydesirable to select sequences of at least about 10, 12 or 15 aminoacids, up to a maximum of about 20 or 25 amino acids.

The term “epitope” relates to specific immunoreactive sites within anantigen, also known as antigenic determinates. These epitopes can be alinear array of monomers in a polymeric composition—such as amino acidsin a protein—or consist of or comprise a more complex secondary ortertiary structure. Those of skill will recognize that immunogens (i.e.substances capable of eliciting an immune response) are antigens;however, some antigen, such as haptens, are not immunogens but may bemade immunogenic by coupling to a carrier molecule. The term “antigen”includes references to a substance to which an antibody can be generatedand/or to which the antibody is specifically immunoreactive.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an epitope of thepolypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of thepresent invention and conferring the production or the increasedproduction of the fine chemical as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

The term “one or several amino acids” relates to at least one amino acidbut not more than that number of amino acids, which would result in ahomology of below 50% identity. Preferably, the identity is more than70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%identity.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which is sufficientlycomplementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequences shown inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotide sequences shown inTable I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex.Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybridizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol, respectively, after increasingthe activity or an activity of a gene as shown in the respective line inTable I or of a gene product, e.g. as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, by for example in oneembodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as aplastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in anotherembodiment non-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical alpha-tocopherol,or gamma-tocopherol as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted, and optionally, the activity thereof isselected from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase, 3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, ABCtransporter permease subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein,adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,ankyrin repeat family protein, At1g29350-protein, ATP-binding componentof a transport system, b1163-protein, b1219-protein, b1234-protein,b1522-protein, b1921-protein, b2360-protein, b2548-protein,b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b3890-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbohydrate kinase, colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, cyclin D , DNApolymerase subunit, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, geranyltranstransferase,gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glyceroldehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycolate utilizationprotein, harpin-induced family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, lipopolysaccharide biosynthesisprotein, MADS box protein transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, monothiolglutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein, murein transglycosylase, N-(5′-phosphoribosyl) anthranilateisomerase, NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, O-antigen chain length determinant, phosphatidylserinedecarboxylase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphofructokinase,photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase,precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putativetransport system permease protein, pyruvate kinase, RNA-binding protein,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll1761-protein, slr1917-protein, small nuclear ribonucleo-protein ,ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threoninesynthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transportprotein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, ycl049c-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, yer106w-protein, ylr178c-protein,ypr170c-protein, and zinc finger protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical alpha-tocopherol,or gamma-tocopherol as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequences determined from thecloning of the present protein-according-to-the-invention-encoding geneallows for the generation of probes and primers designed for use inidentifying and/or cloning its homologues from other cell types andorganisms. The probe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurring mutantsthereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of invention can beused in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 7, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol its function as a probe extends tothe detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets,plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying capability or potential forsynthesis of the respective fine chemical alpha-tocopherol, orgamma-tocopherol. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to produce the finechemical alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol by using the nucleic acidof the invention or parts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of thenucleic acid of the invention in the non-human organism or a partthereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, in particular increasing theactivity as mentioned above or as described in the examples inmicroorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. For examplehaving the activity of a protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 7, column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 7, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereofby, for example in a embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

Portions of proteins encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention show preferably the above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

As mentioned herein, the term “biologically active portion” is intendedto include a portion, e.g., a domain/motif, that confers the productionor the increased production of the fine chemical as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof or has animmunological activity such that it binds to an antibody bindingspecifically to the polypeptide of the present invention or apolypeptide used in the process of the present invention for conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 7,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,but the functional homologs thereof.

In addition, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that DNAsequence polymorphisms that lead to changes in the amino acid sequencesmay exist within a population of the non-human organism of the presentinvention. Also these non-human organisms are encompassed by therespective non-human organism according to the invention.

As used herein, the terms “gene” and “recombinant gene” refer to nucleicacid molecules comprising an open reading frame encoding the polypeptideof the invention or comprising the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention or encoding the polypeptide used in the process of the presentinvention, preferably from a plant, especially a crop plant, or from amicroorganism useful for the method of the invention. Such geneticpolymorphism in the gene encoding the polypeptide of the invention orcomprising the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may exist amongindividuals within a population due to natural variation. Such naturalvariations can typically result in 1 to 5% variance in the nucleotidesequence of the gene. Any and all such nucleotide variations andresulting amino acid polymorphisms in genes encoding a polypeptide ofthe invention or comprising a the nucleic acid molecule of the inventionthat are the result of natural variation and that do not alter thefunctional activity as described are intended to be within the scope ofthe invention.

Nucleic acid molecules corresponding to natural variants of a nucleicacid molecule of the invention, which can also be a cDNA, can beisolated based on their homology to the nucleic acid molecules disclosedherein using the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or a portionthereof, as a hybridization probe according to standard hybridizationtechniques under stringent hybridization conditions.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule is preferablyat least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

The term “hybridizes under stringent conditions” is defined above. In anembodiment, the term “hybridizes under stringent conditions” is intendedto describe conditions for hybridization and washing under whichnucleotide sequences at least 30%, 40%, 50% or 65% identical to eachother typically remain hybridized to each other. Preferably, theconditions are such that sequences at least about 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90% or 95% or more identical to each other typically remain hybridizedto each other.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acidmolecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequencethat occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein). Preferably, thenucleic acid molecule encodes a natural protein having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereofafter increasing the expression or activity thereof or the activity of aprotein of the invention or used in the process of the invention, in anembodiment for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria, preferably in plastids, or,in another embodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression.

In addition to naturally-occurring variants of the sequences of thepolypeptide or nucleic acid molecule of the invention as well as of thepolypeptide or nucleic acid molecule used in the process of theinvention that may exist in the population, the skilled artisan willfurther appreciate that changes can be introduced by mutation into anucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, e.g.encoding the polypeptide of the invention or used in the process of thepresent invention, thereby leading to changes in the amino acid sequenceof the encoded said polypeptide, without altering the functional abilityof the polypeptide, preferably not decreasing said activity, preferablyincreasing said activity.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragments or homologs thereof.

With regard to the activity of a polypeptide a “non-essential” aminoacid residue is a residue that can be altered without altering theactivity of said polypeptide, whereas an “essential” amino acid residueis required for an activity as mentioned above, e.g. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical as comparedto a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. Other aminoacid residues, however, (e.g., those that are not conserved or onlysemi-conserved in the domain having said activity) may not be essentialfor activity and thus are likely to be amenable to alteration withoutaltering said activity.

Further, a person skilled in the art knows that the codon usage betweenorganisms can differ. In the enclosed sequence protocol according toWIPO ST 25 the respective donor organism codon usage “translation” isused.The person skilled in the art refore, he may adapt the codon usagein the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention to the usage ofthe organism or the cell compartment for example of the plastid ormitochondria in which the polynucleotide or polypeptide is expressed.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, but retain saidactivity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, after increasing its activityfor example in an embodiment by expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression. Preferably, the protein encoded by the nucleic acid moleculeis at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%identical to the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8.

To determine the-percentage identity (=homology, herein usedinterchangeably) of two amino acid sequences or of two nucleic acidmolecules, the sequences are written one underneath the other for anoptimal comparison (for example gaps may be inserted into the sequenceof a protein or of a nucleic acid in order to generate an optimalalignment with the other protein or the other nucleic acid). The aminoacids or nucleobases at the respective corresponding positions are thencompared. If a position in one sequence is occupied by the same aminoacid or the same nucleobase as the corresponding position in the othersequence, the molecules are homologous at this position. The-percentageidentity between the two sequences is a function of the number ofidentical positions shared by the sequences (i.e. %homology=identity=number of identical positions/total number ofpositions×100).

For the determination of the-percentage identity (=homology) of two ormore amino acid sequences or of two or more nucleic acid moleculesseveral computer software programs have been developed. The homology oftwo or more sequences can be calculated with for example the softwareFasta, which presently has been used in the version Fasta 3 (Pearson W.R. and Lipman D. J., PNAS 85, 2444 (1988); Pearson W. R., Methods inEnzymology 183, 63 (1990)). Another useful program for the calculationof homologies of different sequences is the standard blast program,which is included in the Biomax PEDANTTM software (Biomax, Munich,Federal Republic of Germany). This leads unfortunately sometimes tosuboptimal results since blast does not always include completesequences of the subject and the query. Nevertheless as this program isvery efficient it can be used for the comparison of a huge number ofsequences. The following settings are typically used for such acomparison of sequences: -p Program Name [String]; -d Database [String];default =nr; -i Query File [File In]; default=stdin; -e Expectationvalue (E) [Real]; default=10.0; -m alignment view options: 0 =pairwise;1=query-anchored showing identities; 2=query-anchored no identities;3=flat query-anchored, show identities; 4=flat query-anchored, noidentities; 5=query-anchored no identities and blunt ends; 6=flatquery-anchored, no identities and blunt ends; 7=XML Blast output;8=tabular; 9 tabular with comment lines [Integer]; default=0; -o BLASTreport Output File [File Out] Optional; default=stdout; -F Filter querysequence (DUST with blastn, SEG with others) [String]; default=T; -GCost to open a gap (zero invokes default behavior) [Integer]; default=0;-E Cost to extend a gap (zero invokes default behavior) [Integer];default=0; -X X dropoff value for gapped alignment (in bits) (zeroinvokes default behavior); blastn 30, megablast 20, tblastx 0, allothers 15 [Integer]; default=0; -I Show GI's in deflines [T/F];default=F; -q Penalty for a nucleotide mismatch (blastn only) [Integer];default=-3; -r Reward for a nucleotide match (blastn only) [Integer];default=1; -v Number of database sequences to show one-line descriptionsfor (V) [Integer]; default=500; -b Number of database sequence to showalignments for (B) [Integer]; default=250; -f Threshold for extendinghits, default if zero; blastp 11, blastn 0, blastx 12, tblastn 13;tblastx 13, megablast 0 [Integer]; default=0; -g Perfom gapped alignment(not available with tblastx) [T/F]; default=T; -Q Query Genetic code touse [Integer]; default=1; -D DB Genetic code (for tblast[nx] only)[Integer]; default=1; -a Number of processors to use [Integer];default=1; -O SeqAlign file [File Out] Optional; -J Believe the querydefline [T/F]; default=F; -M Matrix [String]; default=BLOSUM62; -W Wordsize, default if zero (blastn 11, megablast 28, all others 3) [Integer];default=0; -z Effective length of the database (use zero for the realsize) [Real]; default=0; -K Number of best hits from a region to keep(off by default, if used a value of 100 is recommended) [Integer];default=0; -P 0 for multiple hit, 1 for single hit [Integer]; default=0;-Y Effective length of the search space (use zero for the real size)[Real]; default=0; -S Query strands to search against database (forblast[nx], and tblastx); 3 is both, 1 is top, 2 is bottom [Integer];default=3; -T Produce HTML output [T/F]; default=F; -I Restrict searchof database to list of GI's [String] Optional; -U Use lower casefiltering of FASTA sequence [T/F] Optional; default=F; -y X dropoffvalue for ungapped extensions in bits (0.0 invokes default behavior);blastn 20, megablast 10, all others 7 [Real]; default =0.0; -Z X dropoffvalue for final gapped alignment in bits (0.0 invokes default behavior);blastn/megablast 50, tblastx 0, all others 25 [Integer]; default=0; -RPSI-TBLASTN checkpoint file [File In] Optional; -n MegaBlast search[T/F]; default=F; -L Location on query sequence [String] Optional; -AMultiple Hits window size, default if zero (blastn/megablast 0, allothers 40 [Integer]; default=0; -w Frame shift penalty (00F algorithmfor blastx) [Integer]; default=0; -t Length of the largest intronallowed in tblastn for linking HSPs (0 disables linking) [Integer];default=0.

Results of high quality are reached by using the algorithm of Needlemanand Wunsch or Smith and Waterman. Therefore programs based on saidalgorithms are preferred. Advantageously the comparisons of sequencescan be done with the program PileUp (J. Mol. Evolution., 25, 351 (1987),Higgins et al., CABIOS 5, 151 (1989)) or preferably with the programs“Gap” and “Needle”, which are both based on the algorithms of Needlemanand Wunsch (J. Mol. Biol. 48, 443 (1970)), and “BestFit”, which is basedon the algorithm of Smith and Waterman (Adv. Appl. Math. 2, 482 (1981)).“Gap” and “BestFit” are part of the GCG softwarepackage (GeneticsComputer Group, 575 Science Drive, Madison, Wis., USA 53711 (1991);Altschul et al., (Nucleic Acids Res. 25, 3389 (1997)), “Needle” is partof the The European Molecular Biology Open Software Suite (EMBOSS)(Trends in Genetics 16 (6), 276 (2000)). Therefore preferably thecalculations to determine the-percentages of sequence homology are donewith the programs “Gap” or “Needle” over the whole range of thesequences. The following standard adjustments for the comparison ofnucleic acid sequences were used for “Needle”: matrix: EDNAFULL,Gap_penalty: 10.0, Extend_penalty: 0.5. The following standardadjustments for the comparison of nucleic acid sequences were used for“Gap”: gap weight: 50, length weight: 3, average match: 10.000, averagemismatch: 0.000.

For example a sequence, which has 80% homology with sequence SEQ ID NO:1815 at the nucleic acid level is understood as meaning a sequencewhich, upon comparison with the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1815 by theabove-mentioned program “Needle” with the above-mentioned parameter set,has a 80% homology.

Homology between two polypeptides is understood as meaning the identityof the amino acid sequence over in each case the entire sequence lengthwhich is calculated by comparison with the aid of the above program“Needle” using Matrix: EBLOSUM62, Gap_penalty: 8.0, Extend_penalty: 2.0.

For example a sequence which has a 80% homology with sequence SEQ ID NO:1816 at the protein level is understood as meaning a sequence which,upon comparison with the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1816 by the above-mentionedprogram “Needle” with the above-mentioned parameter set, has a 80%homology.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.7, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8.

“Essentially the same properties” of a functional equivalent is aboveall understood as meaning that the functional equivalent has theabove-mentioned activity, by for example in an embodiment expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, or, in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression, while increasing the amount of protein,activity or function of said functional equivalent in an organism, e.g.a microorganism, a plant or plant tissue or animal tissue, plant oranimal cells or a part of the same.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

Preferably, conservative amino acid substitutions are made at one ormore predicted non-essential amino acid. A “conservative amino acidsubstitution” is one in which the amino acid is replaced with an aminoacid having a similar side chain. Families of amino acids having similarside chains have been defined in the art. These families include aminoacids with basic side chains (e.g. lysine, arginine, histidine), acidicside chains (e.g. aspartic acid, glutamic acid), uncharged polar sidechains (e.g. glycine, asparagine, glutamine, serine, threonine,tyrosine, cysteine), nonpolar side chains (e.g. alanine, valine,leucine, isoleucine, proline, phenylalanine, methionine, tryptophane),beta-branched side chains (e.g. threonine, valine, isoleucine) andaromatic side chains (e.g. tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophane,histidine).

Thus, a predicted non-essential amino acid in a polypeptide of theinvention or a polypeptide used in the process of the invention ispreferably replaced with another amino acid from the same family.Alternatively, in another embodiment, mutations can be introducedrandomly along all or part of a coding sequence of a nucleic acidmolecule of the invention or used in the process of the invention, suchas by saturation mutagenesis, and the resultant mutants can be screenedfor activity described herein to identify mutants that retain or evenhave increased activity, e.g. conferring the production or the increasedproduction of the fine chemical as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

Following mutagenesis of one of the sequences as shown herein, theencoded protein can be expressed recombinantly and the activity of theprotein can be determined using, for example, assays described herein(see Examples) or by measuring the resulting fine chemical production inan organism expressing the mutagenized form of the sequence incomparison to an organism expressing the original non-mutagenized formof the sequence.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these.

Allelic variants encompass in particular functional variants which canbe obtained by deletion, insertion or substitution of nucleotides fromthe sequences shown in the respective line, preferably in Table I,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or from thederived nucleic acid sequences, the intention being, however, that theenzymatic activity or the biological activity of the resulting proteinssynthesized is advantageously retained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleic acidmolecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides not shown inthe respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 7, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments or homologsthereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprises lessthan 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whoseactivity is essentially not reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%,20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild typebiological activity or enzymatic activity, advantageously, the activityis essentially not reduced in comparison with the activity of apolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7,columns 5 or 8 expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, orfragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA, single-strandedDNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence. Homologues of saidsequences are also understood as meaning derivatives, which comprisenoncoding regions such as, for example,

UTRs, introns, terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. Thepromoters upstream of the nucleotide sequences stated can be modified byone or more nucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s)without, however, interfering with the functionality or activity eitherof the promoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the3′-regulatory region such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions,which are far away from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that theactivity of the promoters is increased by modification of theirsequence, or that they are replaced completely by more active promoters,even promoters from heterologous organisms. Appropriate promoters areknown to the person skilled in the art and are mentioned herein below.

Accordingly, one embodiment of the invention relates to a host cell,which has been transformed stably or transiently with the vectoraccording to the invention or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention or the nucleic acid construct or the expression constructaccording to the invention.

Depending on the non-human host organism, the non-human organisms usedin the process according to the invention are cultured or grown in amanner with which the skilled worker is familiar.

As a rule, microorganisms are grown in a liquid medium comprising acarbon source, usually in the form of sugars, a nitrogen source, usuallyin the form of organic nitrogen sources such as yeast extract or saltssuch as ammonium sulfate, trace elements such as iron salts, manganesesalts, magnesium salts, and, if appropriate, vitamins, at temperaturesbetween 0° C. and 100° C., preferably between 10° C. and 60° C., whilepassing in oxygen. In the event the microorganism is anaerobe, no oxygenis blown through the culture medium. The pH value of the liquid nutrientmedium may be kept constant, that is to say regulated during theculturing phase, or not. The organisms may be cultured batch wise, semibatch wise or continuously. Nutrients may be provided at the beginningof the fermentation or fed in semi continuously or continuously.Advantageously microorganisms such as algae are grown under sunlight inopen ponds or in fermentors illuminated with a light intensity between10 to 2000 μmol×m⁻²×s⁻¹, preferred between 100 to 1000 μmol×m⁻²×s⁻¹,more preferred between 200 to 800 μmol×m⁻²×s⁻¹, most preferred between300 to 600 μmol×m⁻²×⁻¹. The cells are grown between several hours forexample 3 to 48 h and several days 1 to 20 days, preferably 2 to 10days. Algae as autotrophic organisms grow well in the presence of lightas energy source, inorganic hydrogen donors and CO₂ as sole carbonsource.

As a rule, plants used in the process according to the invention aregrown according to general knowledge of a skilled worker.

The fine chemical produced can be isolated from the non-human organismby methods with which the skilled worker is familiar. For example viaextraction, salt precipitation or chromatography, like ion-exchangechromatography. To this end, the non-human organisms, especially themicroorganism or the plant, may be disrupted beforehand. The processaccording to the invention can be conducted batch wise, semi batch wiseor continuously. A summary of known culture and isolation techniques canbe found in the textbook by Chmiel (“Bioprozeβtechnik 1, Einführung indie Bioverfahrenstechnik”, Gustav Fischer Verlag, Stuttgart, 1991)),Demain et al. (“Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology”, 2ndedition,ASM Press, Washington, D.C., 1999, ISBN 1-55581-128-0) or in thetextbook by Storhas (“Bioreaktoren und periphere Einrichtungen”, ViewegVerlag, Braunschweig/Wiesbaden, 1994)).

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptideencoded by the nucleic acid molecule according to the present invention,preferably conferring the production of or an increase in the finechemical content in an non-human organism or cell after generating orincreasing the expression or activity of said nucleic acid molecule,either in the cytosol or in an organelles such as a plastid ormitochondrion or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

The present invention also relates to a process for the production of apolypeptide according to the present invention, the polypeptide beingexpressed in a host cell according to the invention, preferably in amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or a part thereof, especially in atransgenic microorganism or a transgenic plant cell, plant or a partthereof.

In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule used in the process for theproduction of the polypeptide (FCRP) is derived from a microorganismsuch as a eukaryotic or prokaryotic microorganism, preferably from aeukaryotic microorganism, such as an algae or Saccharomyces cerevisiae;in an embodiment thereof this polypeptide is produced in anothermicroorganism or in another embodiment thereof this polypeptide isproduced in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof. In anotherembodiment, the nucleic acid molecule used in the process for theproduction of the polypeptide is derived from a plant, in an embodimentthereof the polypeptide is produced in a microorganism or in anotherembodiment thereof this polypeptide is produced in another plant, a partor cell thereof.

The skilled worker knows that protein and DNA expressed in differentnon-human organisms differ in many respects and properties, e. g. DNAmodulation and imprinting, such as methylation or post-translationalmodification, as for example glucosylation, phosphorylation,acetylation, myristoylation, ADP-ribosylation, farnesylation,carboxylation, sulfation, ubiquination, etc. though having the samecoding sequence. Preferably, the cellular expression control of thecorresponding protein differs accordingly in the control mechanismscontrolling the activity and expression of an endogenous protein oranother prokaryotic or eukaryotic protein. One major difference betweenproteins expressed in prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms is the amountand pattern of glycosylation. For example in E. coli there are noglycosylated proteins. Proteins expressed in yeasts have a high mannosecontent in the glycosylated proteins, whereas in plants theglycosylation pattern is complex.

The polypeptide (FCRP) of the present invention is preferably producedby recombinant DNA techniques. For example, a nucleic acid moleculeencoding the protein is cloned into a vector (as described above), thevector is introduced into a host cell (as described above) and saidpolypeptide is expressed in the host cell. Said polypeptide (FCRP) canthen be isolated from the cells by an appropriate purification schemeusing standard protein purification techniques. Alternative torecombinant expression, the polypeptide or peptide of the presentinvention can be synthesized chemically using standard peptide synthesistechniques.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof can be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelialcells), for example using the antibody of the present invention asdescribed below, in particular, an antibody against proteins having3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase, ABC transporterpermease subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, adenylatekinase, adenylosuccinate lyase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, ankyrinrepeat family protein, At1g29350-protein, ATP-binding component of atransport system, b1163-protein, b1219-protein, b1234-protein,b1522-protein, b1921-protein, b2360-protein, b2548-protein,b2613-protein, b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b3890-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbohydrate kinase, colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, cyclin D , DNApolymerase subunit, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, geranyltranstransferase,gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glyceroldehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycolate utilizationprotein, harpin-induced family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, lipopolysaccharide biosynthesisprotein, MADS box protein transcription factor, major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase, monothiolglutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein, murein transglycosylase, N-(5′-phosphoribosyl) anthranilateisomerase, NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase, NADP-dependent malicenzyme, O-antigen chain length determinant, phosphatidylserinedecarboxylase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , phosphofructokinase,photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase,precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase, putativetransport system permease protein, pyruvate kinase, RNA-binding protein,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll1761-protein, slr1917-protein, small nuclear ribonucleoprotein , ThiFfamily protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threoninesynthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transportprotein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, ycl049c-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, yer106w-protein, ylr178c-protein,ypr170c-protein, or zinc finger protein activity, respectively, or anantibody against polypeptides as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereofwhich can be produced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid ofthe present invention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of thisinvention (FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule of the invention or obtainable by a processof the invention. Said polypeptide confers preferably the aforementionedactivity, in particular, the polypeptide confers the generation or theincreased production of the fine chemical in a cell or an organism or apart thereof after generating or increasing the cellular activity, e.g.by generating or increasing the expression or the specific activity ofthe polypeptide.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 7, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 7, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 7, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 7, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 7, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 7, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishes overthe sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 7, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In one embodiment,said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over the sequence shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 and 8by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10,15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are more than 40, 50,or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide ofthe invention distinguishes from the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 and 8 by not more than80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. Inanother embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not consistof the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 7, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical alpha-tocopherol, orgamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism, especially a microorganism ora plant, or a part thereof, being encoded by the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention or used in the process of the invention and having asequence which distinguishes over the sequence as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8 by one ormore amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%,0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot comprise or consist of the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, saidpolypeptide of the present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%,99.9% or 99% identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide whichdiffers at least in one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%,preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptideshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5and 8 does not comprise a protein of the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 7, columns 5or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 7, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 7, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

The terms “protein” and “polypeptide” used in this application areinterchangeable. “Polypeptide” refers to a polymer of amino acids (aminoacid sequence) and does not refer to a specific length of the molecule.Thus peptides and oligopeptides are included within the definition ofpolypeptide. This term does also refer to or include post-translationalmodifications of the polypeptide, for example, glycosylations,acetylations, phosphorylations and the like. Included within thedefinition are, for example, polypeptides containing one or more analogsof an amino acid (including, for example, unnatural amino acids, etc.),polypeptides with substituted linkages, as well as other modificationsknown in the art, both naturally occurring and nonnaturally occurring.

Another aspect of the present invention pertains to isolated FCRP, orbiologically active portions thereof. An “isolated” or “purified”protein or biologically active portion thereof is substantially free ofcellular material when produced by recombinant DNA techniques orchemical precursors or other chemicals when chemically synthesized.

The language “substantially free of cellular material” includespreparations of the polypeptide of the invention in which the protein isseparated from cellular components of the cells in which it is naturallyor recombinantly produced. In an embodiment, the language “substantiallyfree of cellular material” includes preparations having less than about30% (by dry weight) of “contaminating protein”, more preferably lessthan about 20% of “contaminating protein”, still more preferably lessthan about 10% of “contaminating protein”, and most preferably less thanabout 5% “contaminating protein”. The term “contaminating protein”relates to polypeptides, which differ from the polypeptide in questionof the present invention. When the polypeptide of the present inventionor biologically active portion thereof is recombinantly produced, it isalso preferably substantially free of culture medium, i.e., culturemedium represents less than about 20%, more preferably less than about10%, and most preferably less than about 5% of the volume of the proteinpreparation. The language “substantially free of chemical precursors orother chemicals” includes preparations in which the polypeptide of thepresent invention is separated from chemical precursors or otherchemicals, which are involved in the synthesis of the protein. Thelanguage “substantially free of chemical precursors or other chemicals”includes preparations having less than about 30% (by dry weight) ofchemical precursors, other chemicals or other proteins, which differfrom the polypeptide in question. Other chemical precursors, otherchemicals or other proteins, which are not identical to the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, column 5 or 8, or fragments orhomologs thereof, are all collectively named as impurities. The term“chemical precursors” shall mean in the sense of the specificationchemical substances, which are intermediates of the biochemical pathwaywithin the organism or within the cell(s) of the non-human organism forexample glucose-6-phoshat, citrate, fumarate, homoserine etc. The term“other chemicals” shall mean in the sense of the specification chemicalsubstances, which are end products of the biochemical pathway within theorganism or within the cell(s) of the organism for example amino acidssuch as lysine, alanine etc; fatty acids such as linolenic acid,eicosapantaenoic acid etc, sugars such as glucose, mannose, ribose,desoxy ribose etc, vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B2 etc. and allother chemical substances of the cell. The term “other proteins” shallmean in the sense of the specification all other proteins, which are notidentical to the proteins mentioned in the respective line in Table II,columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereof. The fine chemicalpreparations advantageously shall have less than about 25% impurities,preferably less than about 20% impurities, still more preferably lessthan about 10% impurities, and most preferably less than about 5%impurities. In preferred embodiments, isolated proteins or biologicallyactive portions thereof lack contaminating proteins from the sameorganism from which the polypeptide of the present invention is derived.Typically, such proteins are produced by recombinant techniques.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 7, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.7, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 7, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

Typically, biologically (or immunologically) active portions of i.e.peptides are, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,50, 75, 100, 125, 150 or more amino acids in length; especially theycomprise a domain or motif with at least one activity or epitope of apolypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of thepresent invention. Moreover, other biologically active portions, inwhich other regions of the polypeptide are deleted, can be prepared byrecombinant techniques and evaluated for one or more of the activitiesdescribed herein.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.7, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 aminoacids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%,3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%, 2%, 3%4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7,column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acid moleculesand polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed such that theyield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desired compoundis improved.

This desired compound may be any natural product of the respectivenon-human organism, especially a microorganism or a plant, whichincludes the final products of biosynthesis pathways and intermediatesof naturally-occurring metabolic pathways, as well as molecules which donot naturally occur in the metabolism of said cells of said non-humanorganism, but which are produced by said cells of the invention.

The invention also provides chimeric or fusion proteins.

As used herein, a “chimeric protein” or “fusion protein” comprises apolypeptide of the present invention operatively linked to a polypeptidewhereby the latter does not confer on its own above-mentioned activity,in particular, which does not confer an increase of content of the finechemical in a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof, if itsactivity is increased.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, or usedin the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive protein orpolypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

Within the fusion protein, the term “operatively linked” is intended toindicate that the polypeptide of the invention or a polypeptide used inthe process of the invention and the “other polypeptide” or a partthereof are fused to each other so that both sequences fulfill theproposed function addicted to the sequence used. The “other polypeptide”can be fused to the N-terminus or C-terminus preferable to theC-terminus of the polypeptide of the invention or used in the process ofthe invention. For example, in one embodiment the fusion protein is aGST-LMRP fusion protein in which the sequences of the polypeptide of theinvention or the polypeptide used in the process of the invention arefused to the C-terminus of the GST sequences. Such fusion proteins canfacilitate the purification of recombinant polypeptides of the inventionor a polypeptide useful in the process of the invention.

In another preferred embodiment, the fusion protein is a polypeptide ofthe invention or a polypeptide used in the process of the inventioncontaining a heterologous signal sequence, preferably at its N-terminus.In certain host cells (e.g., mammalian host cells), expression and/orsecretion of a polypeptide of the invention or a polypeptide used in theprocess of the invention can be increased through use of a heterologoussignal sequence. As already mentioned above, targeting sequences, arerequired for targeting the gene product into specific cell compartment(for a review, see Kermode, Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) andreferences cited therein), for example into the vacuole, the nucleus,all types of plastids, such as amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts,the extracellular space, the mitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum,elaioplasts, peroxisomes, glycosomes, and other compartments of cells orextracellular. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context, are,in particular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-sequences whichare known by the person skilled in the art. For example, plastid ormitochondrial-transit-peptide- sequences enable the targeting of theexpression product into the plastids or the mitochondria, respectively,of a plant cell or the mitochondria of a microorganism. Targetingsequences are especially known for eukaryotic and to a lower extent forprokaryotic organisms and can advantageously be operable linked with thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention to achieve an expressionin one of said compartments or extracellular.

Preferably, a chimeric or fusion protein of the invention is produced bystandard recombinant DNA techniques. For example, DNA fragments codingfor the different polypeptide sequences are ligated together in-frame inaccordance with conventional techniques, for example by employingblunt-ended or stagger-ended termini for ligation, restriction enzymedigestion to provide for appropriate termini, filling-in of cohesiveends as appropriate, alkaline phosphatase treatment to avoid undesirablejoining, and enzymatic ligation. The fusion gene can be synthesized byconventional techniques including automated DNA synthesizers.Alternatively, PCR amplification of gene fragments can be carried outusing anchor primers, which give rise to complementary overhangs betweentwo consecutive gene fragments which can subsequently be annealed andreamplified to generate a chimeric gene sequence (see, for example,Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, eds. Ausubel et al. John Wiley &Sons (1992)). Moreover, many expression vectors are commerciallyavailable that already encode a fusion moiety (e.g., a GST polypeptide).The nucleic acid molecule of the invention can be cloned into such anexpression vector such that the fusion moiety is linked in-frame to theencoded protein.

Furthermore, folding simulations and computer redesign of structuralmotifs of the protein of the invention can be performed usingappropriate computer programs (Olszewski, Proteins 25, 286 (1996);Hoffman, Comput. Appl. Biosci. 11, 675 (1995)). Computer modeling ofprotein folding can be used for the conformational and energeticanalysis of detailed peptide and protein models (Monge, J. Mol. Biol.247, 995 (1995); Renouf, Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 376, 37 (1995)). Theappropriate programs can be used for the identification of interactivesites the polypeptide of the invention or polypeptides used in theprocess of the invention and its substrates or binding factors or otherinteracting proteins by computer assistant searches for complementarypeptide sequences (Fassina, Immunomethods 114 (1994)). This can be usedto identify motifs and domains of the polypeptides according to thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.Further appropriate computer systems for the design of protein andpeptides are described in the prior art, for example in Berry, Biochem.Soc. Trans. 22, 1033 (1994); Wodak, Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 501, 1 (1987);Pabo, Biochemistry 25, 5987 (1986). The results obtained from theabove-described computer analysis can be used for, e.g., the preparationof peptidomimetics of the protein of the invention or fragments thereof.Such pseudopeptide analogues of the natural amino acid sequence of theprotein may very efficiently mimic the parent protein (Benkirane, J.Biol. Chem. 271, 33218 (1996)). For example, the replacement of Gly-Glyin a protein of the present invention or a fragment thereof by theeasily available achiral omega-amino acid delta-amino valeric acidresults in the substitution of —CH₂CONHCH₂— by CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—, therebyproviding a replacement of an amido group by an ethylen group, and aconvenient strategy for constructing a peptidomimetic (Banerjee,Biopolymers 39, 769 (1996)).

Furthermore, a three-dimensional and/or crystallographic structure ofthe protein of the invention or used in the process of the presentinvention and the identification of motifs and/or interactive sites ofthe polypeptide of the invention or used in the process of the presentinvention and its substrates or binding factors can be used for thedesign of mutants with modulated binding or turnover activities. Forexample, the active center of the polypeptide of the present inventioncan be modeled and amino acids participating in the catalytic reactioncan be modulated to increase or decrease the binding of the substrate toactivate or improve the polypeptide. The identification of the activecenter, respective motifs and the amino acids involved in the catalyticreaction facilitates the screening for mutants having an increasedactivity.

Another embodiment of the invention relates to an antibody, which bindsspecifically to the polypeptide according to the invention or a portionthereof, i.e. specific fragments or epitopes of such a polypeptide.

The antibodies of the invention can be used to identify and isolate thepolypeptide according to the invention in any organism, preferablymicroorganism or plants. These antibodies can be monoclonal antibodies,polyclonal antibodies or synthetic antibodies as well as fragments ofantibodies, such as Fab, Fv or scFv fragments etc. Antibodies can bemade by many well-known methods (see, e.g. Harlow and Lane, “Antibodies;A Laboratory Manual”, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor,N.Y., (1988)). Briefly, purified antigen can be injected into an animalin an amount and in intervals sufficient to elicit an immune response.

Antibodies can either be purified directly, or spleen cells can beobtained from the animal. The cells can then be fused with an immortalcell line and screened for antibody secretion. The antibodies can beused to screen nucleic acid clone libraries for cells secreting theantigen. Those positive clones can then be sequenced. See, for example,Kelly et al., Bio/Technology 10, 163 (1992); Bebbington et al.,Bio/Technology 10, 169 (1992).

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol its function as a probe extends tothe detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets,plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying, advantageously increased,capability or potential for synthesis of the respective fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol.

Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemicalalpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol by using the respective antibodyof the invention as a probe to detect the amount of the polypeptideencoded by said nucleic acid molecule of the invention in a non-humanorganism in comparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

The phrases “selectively binds” and “specifically binds” with thepolypeptide refer to a binding reaction that is determinative of thepresence of the polypeptide in a heterogeneous population ofpolypeptides and other biologics. Thus, under designated immunoassayconditions, the specified antibodies bound to a particular polypeptidedo not bind in a significant amount to other polypeptides present in thesample. Selective binding of an antibody under such conditions mayrequire an antibody that is selected for its specificity for aparticular polypeptide. A variety of immunoassay formats may be used toselect antibodies that selectively bind with a particular polypeptide.For example, solid-phase ELISA immunoassays are routinely used to selectantibodies selectively immunoreactive with a polypeptide. See Harlow andLane, “Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring HarborPublications, New York, (1988), for a description of immunoassay formatsand conditions that could be used to determine selective binding.

In some instances, it is desirable to prepare monoclonal antibodies fromvarious hosts. A description of techniques for preparing such monoclonalantibodies may be found in Stites et al., eds., “Basic and ClinicalImmunology,” (Lange Medical Publications, Los Altos, Calif., FourthEdition) and references cited therein, and in Harlow and Lane,“Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring Harbor Publications, NewYork (1988).

Gene expression in non-human organism, like microorganism or plants,especially plants, is regulated by the interaction of proteintranscription factors with specific nucleotide sequences within theregulatory region of a gene. One example of transcription factors arepolypeptides that contain zinc finger (ZF) motifs. Each ZF module isapproximately 30 amino acids long and folds around a zinc ion. The DNArecognition domain of a ZF protein is an α-helical structure thatinserts into the major groove of the DNA double helix. The modulecontains three amino acids that bind to the DNA with each amino acidcontacting a single base pair in the target DNA sequence. ZF motifs arearranged in a modular repeating fashion to form a set of fingers thatrecognize a contiguous DNA sequence. For example, a three-fingered ZFmotif will recognize 9 bp of DNA. Hundreds of proteins have been shownto contain ZF motifs with between 2 and 37 ZF modules in each protein(Isalan M. et al., Biochemistry 37 (35), 12026 (1998); Moore M. et al.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 98 (4), 1432 (2001) and Moore M. et al.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 98 (4), 1437 (2001); U.S. Pat. No. 6,007,988and U.S. Pat. No. 6,013,453).

The regulatory region of a gene contains many short DNA sequences(cis-acting elements) that serve as recognition domains fortranscription factors, including ZF proteins. Similar recognitiondomains in different genes allow the coordinate expression of severalgenes encoding enzymes in a metabolic pathway by common transcriptionfactors. Variation in the recognition domains among members of a genefamily facilitates differences in gene expression within the same genefamily, for example, among tissues and stages of development and inresponse to environmental conditions.

Typical ZF proteins contain not only a DNA recognition domain but also afunctional domain that enables the ZF protein to activate or represstranscription of a specific gene. Experimentally, an activation domainhas been used to activate transcription of the target gene (U.S. Pat.No. 5,789,538 and patent application WO 95/19431), but it is alsopossible to link a transcription repressor domain to the ZF and therebyinhibit transcription (WO 00/47754 and WO 01/002019). It has beenreported that an enzymatic function such as nucleic acid cleavage can belinked to the ZF (WO 00/20622).

The invention provides a method that allows one skilled in the art toisolate the regulatory region of one or more FCRP encoding genes fromthe genome of a non-human organism, preferably a plant cell and todesign zinc finger transcription factors linked to a functional domainthat will interact with the regulatory region of the gene. Theinteraction of the zinc finger protein with the gene can be designed insuch a manner as to alter expression of the gene and preferably therebyto confer the production or the increased production of the finechemical as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof.

A further embodiment of the invention also relates to a method for thegeneration of a transgenic host or host cell, e.g. a eukaryotic orprokaryotic cell, preferably a transgenic microorganism, a transgenicplant cell or a transgenic plant tissue or a transgenic plant, whichcomprises introducing, into the plant cell, the plant or a part thereof, the nucleic acid molecule according to the invention, the nucleic acidconstruct according to the invention or the vector according to theinvention or the expression cassette according to the invention.

A further embodiment of the invention also relates to a method for thestable generation of a host or host cell, prokaryotic or eukaryoticcell, preferably a transgenic microorganism such as a transgenic algae,a transgenic plant cell or a transgenic plant or a transgenic partthereof, which comprises introducing, into the plant cell, the plant ora part thereof, the nucleic acid construct according to the invention,the vector according to the invention, the expression cassette accordingto the invention, or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, whereby the introduction of the nucleic acid molecule,nucleic acid construct, expression cassette and/or vector is in suchmanner that the transformants are stable during the propagation of thehost in respect of the introduced nucleic acid molecules, nucleic acidconstruct, expression cassette and/or vector.

A further embodiment of the invention also relates to a method for thetransient generation of a host or host cell, prokaryotic or eukaryoticcell, preferably a transgenic microorganism such as a transgenic algae,a transgenic plant cell or a transgenic plant or a transgenic partthereof, which comprises introducing, into the plant cell, the plant ora part thereof, the nucleic acid construct according to the invention,the vector according to the invention, the expression cassette accordingto the invention or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, whereby the introduced nucleic acid molecule, nucleic acidconstruct, expression cassette and/or vector is not integrated into thegenome of the host or host cell. Therefore the transformants are notstable during the propagation of the host in respect of the introducednucleic acid molecules, nucleic acid construct, expressions cassetteand/or vector.

In the process according to the invention, transgenic non-humanorganisms are also to be understood as meaning—if they take the form ofplants—plant cells, plant tissues, plant organs such as root, shoot,stem, seed, flower, tuber or leaf, or intact plants which are grown forthe production of the fine chemical.

Growing is to be understood as meaning for example culturing thetransgenic plant cells, plant tissue or plant organs on or in a nutrientmedium or the intact plant or part thereof on or in a substrate, forexample in hydroponic culture, potting compost or on a field soil.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the process, the nucleic acidmolecules can be expressed in single-celled plant cells (such as algae),see Falciatore et al., Marine

Biotechnology 1 (3), 239 (1999), and references cited therein, and plantcells from higher plants (for example spermatophytes such as crops).Examples of plant expression vectors encompass those which are describedin detail herein or in D. Becker, Plant Mol. Biol. 20,1195 (1992), M.WBevan, [Nucl. Acids Res. 12, 8711(1984), and in “Vectors for GeneTransfer in Higher Plants” in: Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineeringand Utilization, eds. S. D. Kung and R. Wu, Academic Press, 1993, pp.15-38]. An overview of binary vectors and their use is also found in R.Hellens, Trends in Plant Science,5 (10), 446 (2000).

Vector DNA can be introduced into prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells viaconventional transformation or transfection techniques. The terms“transformation” and “transfection” include conjugation and transductionand, as used in the present context, are intended to encompass amultiplicity of prior-art methods for introducing foreign nucleic acidmolecules (for example DNA) into a host cell, including calciumphosphate coprecipitation or calcium chloride coprecipitation,DEAE-dextran-mediated transfection, PEG-mediated transfection,lipofection, natural competence, chemically mediated transfer,electroporation or particle bombardment. Suitable methods for thetransformation or transfection of host cells, including plant cells, canbe found in Sambrook et al. (Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual.,2^(nd) Ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryPress, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989) and in other laboratory handbookssuch as Methods in Molecular Biology, 1995, Vol. 44, Agrobacteriumprotocols, eds. Gartland and Davey, Humana Press, Totowa, N.J.

The above-described methods for the transformation and, if desired,regeneration of plants from plant cells, plant tissues or parts of aplant are exploited for transient or stable transformation of plants.Suitable methods are the transformation of protoplasts bypolyethylene-glycol-induced DNA uptake, the biolistic method with thegene gun—known as the particle bombardment method—, electroporation, theincubation of dry embryos in DNA-containing solution, microinjection andthe Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer. The above-mentioned methodsare described for example in B. Jenes, Techniques for Gene Transfer, in:Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering and Utilization, edited by KungS.D. and Wu R., Academic Press, pp. 128-143 (1993) and in Potrykus,Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205 (1991). Theconstruct to be expressed is preferably cloned into a vector, which issuitable for transforming Agrobacterium tumefaciens, for example pBin19(Bevan, Nucl. Acids Res. 12, 8711 (1984)). Agrobacteria transformed withsuch a vector can then be used in the known manner for thetransformation of plants, in particular crop plants, such as, forexample, tobacco plants, for example by bathing scarified leaves or leafsegments in an agrobacterial solution and subsequently culturing them insuitable media. The transformation of plants with Agrobacteriumtumefaciens is described for example by Hofgen and Willmitzer in Nucl.Acid Res. 16, 9877 (1988) or known from, inter alia, White F.F.,“Vectors for Gene Transfer in Higher Plants” in Transgenic Plants, Vol.1, Engineering and Utilization, edited by Kung S. D. and Wu R., AcademicPress, 1993, pp. 15-38. Alternatively the construct to be expressed canbe cloned into vectors suitable for plastid transformation, as forexample described in WO 2004/029256, WO 20040/04445 or Dufourmantel etal., Plant Mol. Biol. 55, 479 (2004).

To select for the successful transfer of the nucleic acid molecule,vector or nucleic acid construct of the invention according to theinvention into a host organism, it is advantageous to use marker genesas have already been described above in detail. It is known of thestable or transient integration of nucleic acids into plant cells thatonly a minority of the cells takes up the foreign DNA and, if desired,integrates it into its genome, depending on the expression vector usedand the transfection technique used. To identify and select theseintegrants, a gene encoding for a selectable marker (as described above,for example resistance to antibiotics) is usually introduced into thehost cells together with the gene of interest. Preferred selectablemarkers in plants comprise those, which confer resistance to anherbicide such as glyphosate or gluphosinate. Other suitable markersare, for example, markers, which encode genes involved in biosyntheticpathways of, for example, sugars or amino acids, such asR-galactosidase, ura3 or ilv2. Markers, which encode genes such asluciferase, gfp or other fluorescence genes, are likewise suitable.These markers and the aforementioned markers can be used in mutants inwhich these genes are not functional since, for example, they have beendeleted by conventional methods. Furthermore, nucleic acid molecules,which encode a selectable marker, can be introduced into a host cell onthe same vector as those, which encode the polypeptides of the inventionor used in the process or else in a separate vector. Cells which havebeen transfected stably with the nucleic acid introduced can beidentified for example by selection (for example, cells which haveintegrated the selectable marker survive whereas the other cells die).

Since the marker genes, as a rule specifically the gene for resistanceto antibiotics and herbicides, are no longer required or are undesiredin the transgenic host cell once the nucleic acids have been introducedsuccessfully, the process according to the invention for introducing thenucleic acids advantageously employs techniques which enable theremoval, or excision, of these marker genes. One such a method is whatis known as cotransformation. The cotransformation method employs twovectors simultaneously for the transformation, one vector bearing thenucleic acid according to the invention and a second bearing the markergene(s). A large proportion of transformants receives or, in the case ofplants, comprises (up to 40% of the transformants and above), bothvectors. In case of transformation with Agrobacteria, the transformantsusually receive only a part of the vector, the sequence flanked by theT-DNA, which usually represents the expression cassette. The markergenes can subsequently be removed from the transformed plant byperforming crosses. In another method, marker genes integrated into atransposon are used for the transformation together with desired nucleicacid (known as the Ac/Ds technology). The transformants can be crossedwith a transposase resource or the transformants are transformed with anucleic acid construct conferring expression of a transposase,transiently or stable. In some cases (approx. 10%), the transposon jumpsout of the genome of the host cell once transformation has taken placesuccessfully and is lost. In a further number of cases, the transposonjumps to a different location. In these cases, the marker gene must beeliminated by performing crosses. In microbiology, techniques weredeveloped which make possible, or facilitate, the detection of suchevents. A further advantageous method relies on what are known asrecombination systems, whose advantage is that elimination by crossingcan be dispensed with. The best-known system of this type is what isknown as the Cre/lox system. Crel is a recombinase, which removes thesequences located between the loxP sequences. If the marker gene isintegrated between the loxP sequences, it is removed, oncetransformation has taken place successfully, by expression of therecombinase. Further recombination systems are the HI N/H IX, FLP/FRTand REP/STB system (Tribble et al., J. Biol. Chem., 275, 22255 (2000);Velmurugan et al., J. Cell Biol., 149, 553 (2000)). A site-specificintegration into the plant genome of the nucleic acid sequencesaccording to the invention is possible. Naturally, these methods canalso be applied to microorganisms such as yeast, fungi or bacteria. Alsomethods for the production of marker-free plastid transformants using atransiently cointegrated selection gene have been described for exampleby Koop et al., Nature Biotechology, 22 (2), 225 (2004).

Agrobacteria transformed with an expression vector according to theinvention may also be used in the manner known per se for thetransformation of plants such as experimental plants like Arabidopsis orcrop plants, such as, for example, cereals, maize, oats, rye, barley,wheat, soya, rice, cotton, sugarbeet, canola, sunflower, flax, hemp,potato, tobacco, tomato, carrot, bell peppers, oilseed rape, tapioca,cassava, arrow root, tagetes, alfalfa, lettuce and the various tree,nut, and grapevine species, in particular oil-containing crop plantssuch as soya, peanut, castor-oil plant, sunflower, maize, cotton, flax,oilseed rape, coconut, oil palm, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) orcocoa beans, or in particular crop plants, like cereals, maize, oats,rye, barley, wheat, soya, rice, cotton, sugarbeet, canola, sunflower,potato or oilseed rape, for example by bathing scarified leaves or leafsegments in an agrobacterial solution and subsequently growing them insuitable media.

In addition to the transformation of somatic cells, which then have tobe regenerated into intact plants, it is also possible to transform thecells of plant meristems and in particular those cells which developinto gametes. In this case, the transformed gametes follow the naturalplant development, giving rise to transgenic plants. Thus, for example,seeds of Arabidopsis are treated with agrobacteria and seeds areobtained from the developing plants of which a certain proportion istransformed and thus transgenic (Feldman K. A. and Marks M. D., Mol.Gen. Genet. 208, 274 (1987), Feldmann K . in: Koncz C., Chua N.-H. andShell J., eds., “Methods in Arabidopsis Research”, Word Scientific,Singapore, (1992) pp. 274-289). Alternative methods are based on therepeated removal of the influorescences and incubation of the excisionsite in the center of the rosette with transformed agrobacteria, wherebytransformed seeds can likewise be obtained at a later point in time(Chang, Plant J., 5, 551 (1994), Katavic, Mol. Gen. Genet. 245, 363(1994)). However, an especially effective method is the vacuuminfiltration method with its modifications such as the “floral dip”method. In the case of vacuum infiltration of Arabidopsis, intact plantsunder reduced pressure are treated with an agrobacterial suspension(Bechthold N., C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris Life Sci, 316, 1194 (1993)), whilein the case of the” floral dip” method the developing floral tissue isincubated briefly with a surfactanttreated agrobacterial suspension(Clough S. J., and Bent A. F., Plant J. 16, 735 (1998)). A certainproportion of transgenic seeds are harvested in both cases, and theseseeds can be distinguished from non-transgenic seeds by growing underthe above-described selective conditions. In addition the stabletransformation of plastids is of advantages because plastids areinherited maternally in most crops reducing or eliminating the risk oftransgene flow through pollen. The transformation of the chloroplastgenome is generally achieved by a process, which has been schematicallydisplayed in Klaus et al., (Nature Biotechnology 22 (2), 225 (2004)).Briefly the sequences to be transformed are cloned together with aselectable marker gene between flanking sequences homologous to thechloroplast genome. These homologous flanking sequences direct sitespecific integration into the plastome. Plastidal transformation hasbeen described for many different plant species and an overview can betaken from Bock R., J. Mol. Biol. 312 (3), 425 (2001) or Maliga P.,Trends Biotechnol. 21, 20 (2003). Further biotechnological progress hasrecently been reported in form of marker free plastid transformants,which can be produced by a transient cointegrated maker gene (Klaus etal., Nature Biotechnology 22 (2), 225 (2004)).

The genetically modified plant cells can be regenerated via all methodswith which the skilled worker is familiar. Suitable methods can be foundin the above-mentioned publications by Kung S. D. and Wu R., Potrykus orHofgen and Willmitzer.

Accordingly, the present invention thus also relates to a plant cellcomprising the nucleic acid construct according to the invention, theexpression cassette according to the invention, the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention or the vector according to theinvention, as well as a process to generate such a plant cell.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical alpha-tocopherol, orgamma-tocopherol in a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof,e.g. the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, the nucleic acidconstruct of the invention, the vector of the invention, the expressioncassette according to the invention, or a nucleic acid molecule encodingthe polypeptide of the invention, e.g. encoding a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 7, column 3. Due to the above-mentioned activity therespective fine chemical alpha-tocopherol, or gamma-tocopherol contentin a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, due tomodulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 7, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 7, column 3-like activity is increased inthe cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially in organellessuch as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in the cytosol. Examplesare described above in context with the process of the invention.

“Transgenic”, for example regarding a nucleic acid molecule, a nucleicacid construct, an expression cassette or a vector comprising saidnucleic acid molecule or a non-human organism transformed with saidnucleic acid molecule, nucleic acid construct, expression cassette orvector, refers to all those subjects originating by recombinant methodsin which either

-   -   a) the nucleic acid sequence, or    -   b) a genetic control sequence linked operably to the nucleic        acid sequence, for example a promoter, or    -   c) (a) and (b);

are not located in their natural genetic environment or have beenmodified by recombinant methods, an example of a modification being asubstitution, addition, deletion, inversion or insertion of one or morenucleotide residues. Natural genetic environment refers to the naturalchromosomal locus in the organism of origin, or to the presence in agenomic library. In the case of a genomic library, the natural geneticenvironment of the nucleic acid sequence is preferably retained, atleast in part. The environment flanks the nucleic acid sequence at leastat one side and has a sequence of at least 50 bp, preferably at least500 bp, especially preferably at least 1000 bp, very especiallypreferably at least 5000 bp, in length.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

Further, the plant cell, plant or a part thereof can also be transformedsuch that further enzymes and proteins are (over)expressed whichexpression supports an increase of the fine chemical.

However, transgenic also means that the nucleic acids according to theinvention are located at their natural position in the genome of anon-human organism, but that the sequence has been modified incomparison with the natural sequence and/or that the regulatorysequences of the natural sequences have been modified. Preferably,transgenic/recombinant is to be understood as meaning the transcriptionof the nucleic acids used in the process according to the inventionoccurs at a non-natural position in the genome, that is to say theexpression of the nucleic acids is homologous or, preferably,heterologous. This expression can be performed with transientlytransformed organism or with stably transformed organism.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of alpha-tocopherol,or gamma-tocopherol this can be in free form or bound to proteins. Finechemical(s) produced by this process can be harvested by harvesting thenon-human organisms either from the culture in which they grow or fromthe field. For example, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/orextraction, salt precipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of theplant parts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers andthe like.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a process forthe generation of a microorganism, comprising the introduction, into themicroorganism or parts thereof, of the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, or the expression cassette of the invention, or the vector ofthe invention or the nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates also to atransgenic microorganism comprising the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, or theexpression cassette of the invention, or the vector of the invention.Appropriate microorganisms have been described herein before undersource organism, preferred are in particular aforementioned strainssuitable for the production of fine chemicals.

In principle all microorganisms can be used as host organism especiallythe ones mentioned under source organism above. It is advantageous touse in the process of the invention transgenic microorganisms such asalgae selected from the group of the families Bacillariophyceae,Charophyceae, Chlorophyceae, Chrysophyceae, Craspedophyceae,Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Dinophyceae,Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae and its described speciesand strains. Examples for such algae are the following speciesIsochrysis galbana, Chaetoceros gracilis, Chaetoceros calcitrans,Tetraselmis suecica, Thalassiosira pseudonana, Pavlova lutheri,Isochrysis sp., Skeletonema costatum, Chroomonas salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Chaetoceros simplex, Chaetoceros muelleri, Nannochloropsissp., Cyclotella sp., Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Tetraselmis chui,Pavlova salina, Dicruteria sp., Tetraselmis levis, Dunaliella perva,Thalassiosira weissfloggii, Chlamydomonas sp., Chlorella vulgaris,Neochloris oleoabundans or Chlorella sp, which are only small overview.

The process of the invention is, when the host organisms aremicroorganisms, advantageously carried out at a temperature between 0°C. and 95° C., preferably between 10° C. and 85° C., particularlypreferably between 15° C. and 75° C., very particularly preferablybetween 15° C. and 45° C. The pH is advantageously kept at between pH 4and 12, preferably between pH 6 and 9, particularly preferably betweenpH 7 and 8, during this. The process of the invention can be operatedbatch wise, semi batch wise or continuously. A summary of knowncultivation methods is to be found in the textbook by Chmiel(Bioprozeβtechnik 1. Einführung in die Bioverfahrenstechnik (GustavFischer Verlag, Stuttgart, 1991)) or in the textbook by Storhas(Bioreaktoren and periphere Einrichtungen (Vieweg Verlag,Braunschweig/Wiesbaden, 1994)). The culture medium to be used must meetthe requirements of the respective strains in a suitable manner.Descriptions of culture media for various microorganisms are present inthe handbook “Manual of Methods for General Bacteriology” of theAmerican Society for Bacteriology (Washington D.C., USA, 1981) and foralgae in McLellan et al. (“Maintenance of algae and protozoa”, in“Maintenance of Microorganisms”, eds. Doyle A. and Kirsop B., London pp.183-208 (1991)), Provasoli et al. (“Artificial media for freshwateralgae: problems and suggestions”, in “The Ecology of Algae”, eds.Hartman R. T., Pymatunig Laboratory of Field Biology Special publication2, University of Pittsburgh, pp. 84-96 (1960)) or Starr R. C. (“Algalcultures-sources and methods of cultivation”, in “Photosynthesis Part A,Methods in Enzymology 23”, eds. San Pietro A., N.Y., pp 29-53 (1971)).These media, which can be employed according to the invention include,as described above, usually one or more carbon sources, nitrogensources, inorganic salts, vitamins and/or trace elements. Preferredcarbon sources are sugars such as mono-, di- or polysaccharides.Examples of very good carbon sources are glucose, fructose, mannose,galactose, ribose, sorbose, ribulose, lactose, maltose, sucrose,raffinose, starch or cellulose. Sugars can also be added to the mediavia complex compounds such as molasses, or other byproducts of sugarrefining. It may also be advantageous to add mixtures of various carbonsources. Other possible carbon sources are oils and fats such as, forexample, soybean oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil and/or coconut fat,fatty acids such as, for example, palmitic acid, stearic acid and/orlinoleic acid, alcohols and/or polyalcohols such as, for example,glycerol, methanol and/or ethanol and/or organic acids such as, forexample, acetic acid and/or lactic acid. Nitrogen sources are usuallyorganic or inorganic nitrogen compounds or materials, which containthese compounds. Examples of nitrogen sources include ammonia in liquidor gaseous form or ammonium salts such as ammonium sulfate, ammoniumchloride, ammonium phosphate, ammonium carbonate or ammonium nitrate,nitrates, urea, amino acids or complex nitrogen sources such as cornsteep liquor, soybean meal, soybean protein, yeast extract, meat extractand others. The nitrogen sources may be used singly or as a mixture.Inorganic salt compounds, which may be present in the media include thechloride, phosphorus or sulfate salts of calcium, magnesium, sodium,cobalt, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper and iron. For thecultivation of algae the so called soilwater media are preferred. Suchmedia are composed of soil extract, trace element solutions, filteredseawater, a nitrogen source and a buffer substance. Such culture mediaare well known by the skilled person and are available for example fromculture collections such as the culture collection of algae (SAG) at theUniversity of Gottingen, the Culture collection of algae in Coimbra,Portugal (ACOI) or the culture collection of algae (UTEX) in Tex., USA.

For preparing sulfur-containing amino acids, in particular methionine orcystein, it is possible to use as sulfur source inorganicsulfur-containing compounds such as, for example, sulfates, sulfites,dithionites, tetrathionates, thiosulfates, sulfides or else organicsulfur compounds such as mercaptans and thiols.

It is possible to use as phosphorus source phosphoric acid, potassiumdihydrogenphosphate or dipotassium hydrogenphosphate or thecorresponding sodium-containing salts. Chelating agents can be added tothe medium in order to keep the metal ions in solution. Particularlysuitable chelating agents include dihydroxyphenols such as catechol orprotocatechuate, or organic acids such as citric acid. The fermentationmedia employed according to the invention for cultivating microorganismsnormally also contain other growth factors such as vitamins or growthpromoters, which include, for example, biotin, riboflavin, thiamine,folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenate and pyridoxine. All mediacomponents are sterilized either by heat (1.5 bar and 121° C. for 20min) or by sterilizing filtration. The components can be sterilizedeither together or, if necessary, separately. All media components canbe present at the start of the cultivation or optionally be addedcontinuously or batch wise. The temperature of the culture is normallybetween 0° C. and 55° C., preferably at 10° C. to 30° C., and can bekept constant or changed during the experiment. The pH of the mediumshould be in the range from 3.5 to 8.5, preferably in the range between5 to 7. The pH for the cultivation can be controlled during thecultivation by adding basic compounds such as sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide, ammonia or aqueous ammonia or acidic compounds suchas phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid. Foaming can be controlled byemploying antifoams such as, for example, fatty acid polyglycol esters.In addition the stability of plasmids can be maintained by adding to themedium suitable substances having a selective effect, for exampleantibiotics, if the plasmids carry the genetic information to overcomethe selective effect. Aerobic conditions are maintained by introducingoxygen or oxygen-containing gas mixtures such as, for example, ambientair into the culture. The temperature of the culture is normally from20° C. to 45° C. and preferably from 25° C. to 40° C. The culture iscontinued until formation of the desired product is at a maximum. Thisaim is normally achieved within 10 hours to 160 hours.

The fermentation broths obtained in this way, normally have a dry mattercontent of 7.5 to 25% by weight. The fermentation broth can be processedfurther. Depending on requirements, the biomass can be removed entirelyor partly by separation methods, such as, for example, centrifugation,filtration, decantation or a combination of these methods, from thefermentation broth or left completely in it. The fermentation broth canthen be thickened or concentrated by known methods, such as, forexample, with the aid of a rotary evaporator, thin-film evaporator,falling film evaporator, by reverse osmosis or by nanofiltration. Thisconcentrated fermentation broth can then be worked up by freeze-drying,spray drying, spray granulation or by other processes.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method ofproducing a transgenic non-human organism, especially a microorganism ora plant, with a FCRP coding nucleic acid, wherein expression of thenucleic acid(s) in the microorganism or a plant confers the productionor the increased production of the fine chemical as compared to a wildtype non-human organism comprising: (a) transforming a non-human cellwith a vector comprising a FCRP encoding nucleic acid, and (b)generating from the non-human cell a transgenic non-human organism withproduction or enhanced production of the fine chemical.

The present invention relates also to a process according to the presentinvention whereby the produced fine chemical composition or the producedthe fine chemical is isolated.

In this manner, more than 50% by weight, advantageously more than 60% byweight, preferably more than 70% by weight, especially preferably morethan 80% by weight, very especially preferably more than 90% by weight,of the fine chemical produced in the process can be isolated. Theresulting fine chemical can, if appropriate, subsequently be furtherpurified, if desired mixed with other active ingredients such asvitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates, antibiotics and the like, and, ifappropriate, formulated.

However, it is also possible to purify the fine chemical producedfurther with methods known by a person skilled in the art, likeextraction, precipitation, crystallization etc. For this purpose, theproduct-containing composition is for example subjected to achromatography on a suitable resin, in which case the desired product orthe impurities are retained wholly or partly on the chromatographyresin. These chromatography steps can be repeated if necessary, usingthe same or different chromatography resins. The skilled worker isfamiliar with the choice of suitable chromatography resins and theirmost effective use. The purified product can be concentrated byfiltration or ultrafiltration and stored at a temperature at which thestability of the product is a maximum.

The identity and purity of the isolated compound(s) can be determined byprior art techniques. These include high performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry (MS),staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS, enzyme assay ormicrobiological assays. These analytical methods are summarized forexample in: Patek et al., Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60, 133 (1994),Malakhova et al., Biotekhnologiya 11, 27 (1996); Schmidt et al.,Bioprocess Engineer. 19, 67 (1998), Ullmann's Encyclopedia of IndustrialChemistry (1996) Vol. A27, VCH, Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp. 521-540, pp.540-547, pp. 559 566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587, Michal G., “BiochemicalPathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, John Wileyand Sons (1999); Fallon A. et al. “Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry”in “Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol.17 (1987).

The fine chemical of the invention can for example be analyzedadvantageously via HPLC or GC separation methods and detected by MS orMSMS methods. The unambiguous detection for the presence of the finechemical containing products can be obtained by analyzing recombinantorganisms using analytical standard methods: GC, GC-MS or TLC, asdescribed on several occasions by Christie and the references therein(1997, in: Advances on Lipid Methodology, Fourth Edition: Christie, OilyPress, Dundee, 119-169; 1998,Gaschromatographie-Massenspektrometrie-Verfahren [Gaschromatography/mass spectrometric methods], Lipide 33:343-353). Thematerial to be analyzed can be disrupted by sonication, grinding in aglass mill, liquid nitrogen and grinding, cooking, or via otherapplicable methods; see also Biotechnology of Vitamins, Pigments andGrowth Factors, Edited by Erik J. Vandamme, London, 1989, p.96 to 103.

The fine chemical obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value.

For example, in case of vitamins they can be used in combination witheach other or alone for the production of pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs,animal feeds or cosmetics. The respective fine chemical can then beprocessed further directly into foodstuffs or animal feeds or for otherapplications, for example according to the disclosures made in U.S. Pat.No. 6,399,059: Thermally stable enzyme composition and method ofpreparing the same, U.S. Pat. No. 6,361,800: Multivitamin and mineralsupplement , U.S. Pat. No. 6,348,200: Cosmetic composition, U.S. Pat.No. 6,338,854: Photoaging skin-care preparation and method of treatingwrinkled skin, U.S. Pat. No. 6,323,188: Treatment and prevention ofcardiovascular diseases, heart attack, and stroke, primary andsubsequent, with help of aspirin and certain vitamins, U.S. Pat. No.6,299,896: Multi-vitamin and mineral supplement, U.S. Pat. No.6,262,279: Preparation of tocopherols, U.S. Pat. No. 6,362,221:Compositions containing natural lycopene and natural tocopherol, US6,358,997: Tocopherol and tocotrienol compositions, U.S. Pat. No.6,344,573: Process for extraction and concentration of liposolublevitamins and provitamins, growth factors and animal and vegetablehormones from residues and by-products of industrialized animal andvegetable products, U.S. Pat. No. 6,242,227: Method of vitaminproduction, U.S. Pat. No. 6,207,187: Compositions based on tocopherols,U.S. Pat. No. 6,177,114: Refining of edible oil rich in naturalcarotenes and Vitamin E which are expressly incorporated herein byreference. The fermentation broth, fermentation products, plants orplant products can be purified as described in above mentionedapplications or by other methods known to the person skilled in the artand described herein below.

Accordingly, the present invention relates a method for the productionof a pharmaceuticals, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients or cosmeticscomprising the steps of the process according to the invention,including the isolation of the fine chemical produced or a compositionproduced comprising the fine chemical, and, if desired, formulating theproduct with a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier or formulating theproduct in a form acceptable for an application in agriculture orformulating the product in a form acceptable for an application as foodstuff, animal feed, nutrient or cosmetic. A further embodiment accordingto the invention is the use of the fine chemical produced in the processor of the transgenic non-human organisms in animal feeds, foodstuffs,medicines, food supplements, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

In yet another aspect, the invention also relates to harvestable partsand to propagation material of the transgenic plants according to theinvention which either contain transgenic plant cells expressing anucleic acid molecule according to the invention or which contains cellswhich show an increased cellular activity of the polypeptide of theinvention, e.g. an increased expression level or higher activity of thedescribed protein.

Harvestable parts can be in principle any useful parts of a plant, forexample, flowers, pollen, seedlings, tubers, leaves, stems, fruit,seeds, roots etc. Propagation material includes, for example, seeds,fruits, cuttings, seedlings, tubers, rootstocks etc. Preferred areseeds, fruits, seedlings or tubers as harvestable or propagationmaterial.

The invention furthermore relates to the use of the transgenic non-humanorganisms according to the invention and of the cells, cell cultures,parts—such as, for example, roots, leaves and the like as mentionedabove in the case of transgenic plant organisms—derived from them, andto transgenic propagation material such as seeds or fruits and the likeas mentioned above, for the production of foodstuffs or feeding stuffs,pharmaceuticals or fine chemicals.

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the vitamin E or its precursor2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol resp., in particular, of alpha- and/orgamma-tocopherol biosynthesis, the polypeptide of the invention or usedin the method of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the plant or plant tissue or the host cell of the invention,for the production of plant resistant to a herbicide inhibitingeventually the production of the fine chemical.

Furthermore preferred is a method for the recombinant production of finechemicals in non-human host organisms, wherein a non-human host organismis transformed with one of the above-described nucleic acid molecules ornucleic acid constructs, expression cassettes or vectors comprising oneor more nucleic acid molecules, wherein said nucleic acid moleculeparticipates in the biosynthesis of the desired fine chemical or encodesa polypeptide that catalyze the biosynthesis of the desired finechemical, the transformed non-human host organism is cultured, and thedesired fine chemical is isolated from the non-human organism and/orculture medium. In another embodiment s the additional production offurther amino acids, tocopherols and tocotrienols and/or carotenoids orcompositions comprising said compounds and/or of pharmaceuticals ispreferred. The transformed non-human host organisms are cultured and theproducts are recovered from the non-human host organisms and/or theculture medium by methods known to the skilled worker or the non-humanorganism itself serves as food or feed or food or feed supplement. Theproduction of pharmaceuticals such as, for example, antibodies orvaccines, is described by Hood E.E. et al., J, Curr. Opin. Biotechnol.10 (4), 382 (1999), Ma J.K., Vine N.D., Curr. Top. Microbiol. Immunol.236, 275 (1999).

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 7, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 7, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

Relaxed hybridization conditions are: After standard hybridizationprocedures washing steps can be performed at low to medium stringencyconditions usually with washing conditions of 40° -55° C. and saltconditions between 2×SSC and 0.2×SSC with 0.1% SDS in comparison tostringent washing conditions as e.g. 60° -68° C. with 0.1% SDS. Furtherexamples can be found in the references listed above for the stringenthybridization conditions. Usually washing steps are repeated withincreasing stringency and length until a useful signal to noise ratio isdetected and depend on many factors as the target, e.g. its purity,GC-content, size etc, the probe, e.g. its length, is it a RNA or a DNAprobe, salt conditions, washing or hybridization temperature, washing orhybridization time etc.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 7, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        7, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

The nucleic acid molecules identified can then be used for theproduction of the fine chemical in the same way as the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention. Accordingly, in one embodiment, thepresent invention relates to a process for the production of the finechemical, comprising (i) identifying a nucleic acid molecule accordingto aforementioned steps (a) to (f) or (a) to (e) and (ii) recovering thefree or bound fine chemical from a non-human organism having anincreased cellular activity of a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule compared to a wild type and/or the respective culture medium.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 7, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 7 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 7 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 7, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 7, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 7, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 7,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

In one embodiment, the expression level of the gene according to step(b) is increased.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a compound stimulating production of the fine chemicalin a non-human organism, especially a microorganism or a plant,comprising:

-   -   (a) contacting the microorganism or plant cells which express        the polypeptide of the present invention or its mRNA with a        candidate compound under appropriate conditions or in case of        plant cells under cell cultivation conditions;    -   (b) assaying the production of or an increase in expression of        said polypeptide or said mRNA;    -   (c) comparing the expression level to a standard response made        in the absence of said candidate compound; whereby, the        production of or an increased expression over the standard        indicates that the compound is stimulating production of the        fine chemical.

Furthermore, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to aprocess for the identification of a compound conferring the productionof or an increase in the fine chemical production in a non-humanorganism, especially a plant or microorganism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a cell or a part of a plant or a microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide according to the        invention or a nucleic acid molecule encoding said polypeptide        and a readout system capable of interacting with the polypeptide        under suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the        polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a        compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and        capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the        binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which        permit the expression of said readout system and the polypeptide        of the present invention or used in the process of the        invention; and    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

The screen for a gene product or an agonist conferring the production ofor an increase in the fine chemical can be performed by growth of anon-human organism for example a microorganism in the presence of growthreducing amounts of an inhibitor of the synthesis of the fine chemical.Better growth, e.g. higher dividing rate or high dry mass in comparisonto the control, e.g. with a gene product or an agonist conferring theproduction of or an increase in the fine chemical, under such conditionswould identify a gene or gene product or an agonist conferring theproduction of or an increase in fine chemical.

Said compound may be chemically synthesized or microbiologicallyproduced and/or comprised in, for example, samples, e.g., cell extractsfrom, e.g., plants, non-human animals or microorganisms, e.g. pathogens.Furthermore, said compound(s) may be known in the art but hitherto notknown to be capable of suppressing or activating the polypeptide of thepresent invention. The reaction mixture may be a cell free extract ormay comprise a cell or tissue culture. Suitable set ups for the methodof the invention are known to the person skilled in the art and are, forexample, generally described in Alberts et al., “Molecular Biology ofthe Cell”, third edition (1994), in particular Chapter 17. The compoundsmay be, e.g., added to the reaction mixture, culture medium, injectedinto the cell or sprayed onto the plant.

If a sample containing a compound is identified in the method of theinvention, then it is either possible to isolate the compound from theoriginal sample identified as containing the compound capable ofactivating or conferring the production of or an increase in the finechemical in a non-human organism or part thereof, or one can furthersubdivide the original sample, for example, if it consists of aplurality of different compounds, so as to reduce the number ofdifferent compounds per sample and repeat the method with thesubdivisions of the original sample. Depending on the complexity of thesamples, the steps described above can be performed several times,preferably until the sample identified according to the method of theinvention only comprises a limited number of or only one compound(s).Preferably said sample comprises compounds of similar chemical and/orphysical properties. Preferably, the compound identified according tothe above-described method or a respective “active” derivative thereofis further formulated in a form suitable for the application in plantbreeding or plant cell and tissue culture.

The compounds which can be tested and identified according to a methodof the invention may be expression libraries, e.g., cDNA expressionlibraries, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, antibodies, small organiccompounds, hormones, peptidomimetics, PNAs or the like (Milner, NatureMedicine 1, 879 (1995); Hupp, Cell 83, 237 (1995); Gibbs, Cell 79, 193(1994) and references cited supra). Said compounds can also befunctional derivatives or analogues of known inhibitors or activators.Methods for the preparation of chemical derivatives and analogues arewell known to those skilled in the art and are described in, forexample, Beilstein, Handbook of Organic Chemistry, Springer edition NewYork Inc., 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010 U.S.A. and OrganicSynthesis, Wiley, New York, USA. Furthermore, said derivatives andanalogues can be tested for their effects according to methods known inthe art. Furthermore, peptidomimetics and/or computer aided design ofappropriate derivatives and analogues can be used, for example,according to the methods described above. The non-human cell or tissuethat may be employed in the method of the invention preferably is anon-human host cell, plant cell or plant tissue of the inventiondescribed in the embodiments hereinbefore.

Thus, in a further embodiment the invention relates to a compoundobtained or identified according to the method for identifying anagonist of the invention said compound being an agonist of thepolypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of thepresent invention.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the present invention further relates toa compound identified by the method for identifying a compound of thepresent invention.

Said compound is, for example, a homolog of the polypeptide of thepresent invention. Homologs of the polypeptide of the present inventioncan be generated by mutagenesis, e.g., discrete point mutation ortruncation of the polypeptide of the present invention. As used herein,the term “homolog” refers to a variant form of the protein, which actsas an agonist of the activity of the polypeptide of the presentinvention. An agonist of said protein can retain substantially the same,or a subset, of the biological activities of the polypeptide of thepresent invention. In particular, said agonist confers the increase ofthe expression level of the polypeptide of the present invention and/orthe expression of said agonist in a non-human organisms or part thereofconfers the increase of free and/or bound fine chemical in the non-humanorganism or part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to an antibody specificallyrecognizing the compound or agonist of the present invention.

The invention also relates to a diagnostic composition comprising atleast one of the aforementioned nucleic acid molecules, expressioncassettes, vectors, proteins, antibodies or compounds of the inventionand optionally suitable means for detection.

The diagnostic composition of the present invention is suitable for theisolation of mRNA from a non-human cell and contacting the mRNA soobtained with a probe comprising a nucleic acid probe as described aboveunder hybridizing conditions, detecting the presence of mRNA hybridizedto the probe, and thereby detecting the expression of the protein in thenon-human cell. Further methods of detecting the presence of a proteinaccording to the present invention comprise immunotechniques well knownin the art, for example enzyme linked immunoadsorbent assay.Furthermore, it is possible to use the nucleic acid molecules accordingto the invention as molecular markers or primers in plant breeding.Suitable means for detection are well known to a person skilled in theart, e.g. buffers and solutions for hybridization assays, e.g. theafore-mentioned solutions and buffers, and further means for Southern-,Western-, Northern- etc. -blots, as e.g. described in Sambrook et al.are known. In one embodiment diagnostic compositions contain PCR primersdesigned to specifically detect the presence or the expression level ofthe nucleic acid molecule to be expressed or to be expressed on anenhanced level in the process of the invention, e.g. of the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention, or to discriminate between different variantsor alleles of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or nucleic acidmolecules the activity of which is to be increased in the process of theinvention.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a kit comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule, the vector, the host cell, the polypeptide,or the, viral nucleic acid molecule, antibody, plant cell, plant or partthereof, the harvestable part, the propagation material and/or thecompound and/or agonist identified according to the method of theinvention.

The compounds of the kit of the present invention may be packaged incontainers such as vials, optionally with/in buffers and/or solvents. Ifappropriate, one or more of the components of said kits might bepackaged in one and the same container or in different ones.Additionally or alternatively, one or more of said components might beadsorbed to a solid support, like a nitrocellulose filter, a glassplate, a chip, a nylon membrane or to the well of a micro titer plate.The kit can be used for any of the herein described methods andembodiments, e.g. for the production of the host cells, transgenicplants, pharmaceutical compositions, detection of homologous sequences,identification of agonists, as food or feed or as a supplement thereofor as supplement for the treating of plants, etc. Further, the kit cancomprise instructions for the use of the kit for any of saidembodiments. In one embodiment said kit comprises further a nucleic acidmolecule encoding one or more of the aforementioned protein, and/or anantibody, a vector, a host cell, a plant cell, a plant or a partthereof. In another embodiment said kit comprises PCR primers to detectand increase the nucleic acid molecule to be increased in the process ofthe invention, e.g. of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a method forthe production of a agricultural composition providing the nucleic acidmolecule, the vector, or antibody of the present invention, the viralnucleic acid of the invention, or the polypeptide of the invention, thecompound or agonist or comprising the steps of the method according tothe invention for the identification of said compound or agonist; andformulating the nucleic acid molecule, the vector, or antibody of thepresent invention, the viral nucleic acid of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention or the agonist, or compound identifiedaccording to the methods or processes of the present invention or withuse of the subject matters of the present invention in a form applicableas plant agricultural composition.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theproduction of “the fine chemical”-production supporting plant culturecomposition comprising the steps of the method of the present invention;and formulating the compound identified in a form acceptable asagricultural composition.

Under “acceptable as agricultural composition” is understood, that sucha composition optionally comprises auxiliaries which are customarilyused for formulating crop protection agents.

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more other vitamines.

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

These and other embodiments are disclosed and encompassed by thedescription and examples of the present invention. Further literatureconcerning any one of the methods, uses and compounds to be employed inaccordance with the present invention may be retrieved from publiclibraries, using for example electronic devices. For example the publicdatabase “Medline” may be utilized which is available on the Internet,for example under http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/medline.html.Further databases and addresses, such as http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/,http://www.infobiogen.fr/, http://www.fmi.ch/biology/researchtools.html, hftp://www.tigr.org/, are known to the person skilled in the artand can also be obtained using, e.g., http://www.lycos.com.

The present invention is illustrated by the examples, which follow. Thepresent examples illustrate the basic invention without being intendedas limiting the subject of the invention. The content of all of thereferences, patent applications, patents and published patentapplications cited in the present patent application is herewithincorporated by reference.

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical Vitamin E,alpha- or gamma-tocopherol in plant cells, plants or part thereof.Phenotypes thereto are associated with yield of plants (=yield relatedphenotypes). In accordance with the invention, therefore, the respectivegenes identified in Table I, wherein in column 7 alpha- orgamma-tocopherol are mentioned, especially the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, may be employed to enhance anyyield-related phenotype. Increased yield may be determined in fieldtrials of transgenic plants and suitable control plants. Alternatively,a transgene's ability to increase yield may be determined in a modelplant. An increased yield phenotype may be determined in the field testor in a model plant by measuring any one or any combination of thefollowing phenotypes, in comparison to a control plant: yield of dryharvestable parts of the plant, yield of dry aerial harvestable parts ofthe plant, yield of underground dry harvestable parts of the plant,yield of fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of aerialfresh weight harvestable parts of the plant yield of underground freshweight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of the plant's fruit (bothfresh and dried), grain dry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh and dry),and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture. Increased yield-related phenotypesmay also be measured to determine tolerance to abiotic environmentalstress. Abiotic stresses include drought, low temperature, salinity,osmotic stress, shade, high plant density, mechanical stresses, andoxidative stress, and yield-related phenotypes are encompassed bytolerance to such abiotic stresses. Additional phenotypes that can bemonitored to determine enhanced tolerance to abiotic environmentalstress include, without limitation, wilting; leaf browning; loss ofturgor, which results in drooping of leaves or needles stems, andflowers; drooping and/or shedding of leaves or needles; the leaves aregreen but leaf angled slightly toward the ground compared with controls;leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward; premature senescence of leavesor needles; loss of chlorophyll in leaves or needles and/or yellowing.Any of the yield-related phenotypes described above may be monitored infield tests or in model plants to demonstrate that a transgenic planthas increased tolerance to abiotic environmental stress. In accordancewith the invention, the respective genes identified in Table 1, in casein column 7 alpha- or gamma-tocopherol is indicated, especially thecoding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, may be employedto enhance tolerance to abiotic environmental stress in a plant meansthat the plant, when confronted with abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7 alpha- orgamma-tocopherol is indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 alpha- or gamma-tocopherolis mentioned, as compared with the bushel/acre yield from untreatedsoybeans or corn cultivated under the same conditions, is an improvedyield in accordance with the invention. The increased or improved yieldcan be achieved in the absence or presence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or freshweight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/ square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5-percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds. Increased yield includes higher fruit yields,higher seed yields, higher fresh matter production, and/or higher drymatter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant,increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

When the plant of the invention is a wheat plant increased yield forwheat plants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular forwheat varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of wheatrefers to an increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel perear, or increased ears per plant. Increased seed yield of wheat refersto an increased grain size or weight, an increased number of grains perspike, or an increased number of spikes per plant. Additionally or as analternative increased seed yield of wheat refers to an increased 1000grain weight, an increased length of spikes, or an increased number ofspikelets per spikes, or an increased number of spikes per square meter,or or an increased flag leaf area (flag leaf is the leaf directly belowthe spike).

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yieldrelated traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance, in particularincreased abiotic stress tolerance.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like. Theimprovement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can for examplebe manifested by improving or increasing a plant's tolerance againststress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application, abioticstress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions a plant istypically confronted with, including, but not limited to, drought(tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improved water useefficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (such asfreezing and chilling conditions), salinity, osmotic stress , shade,high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidative stress, and the like.The increased plant yield can also be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are sometimes also referred to as “environmentalstress”. The present invention does also contemplate solutions for thiskind of environmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency. For the purposes of the description of the presentinvention, the terms “enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhancedresistance to abiotic environmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance toenvironmental stress”, “improved adaptation to environmental stress” andother variations and expressions similar in its meaning are usedinterchangeably and refer, without limitation, to an improvement intolerance to one or more abiotic environmental stress(es) as describedherein and as compared to a corresponding origin or wild type plant or apart thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance and others. Studies of a plant'sresponse to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperature extremes arealso employed to determine the plant's tolerance or resistance toabiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is a parameter oftencorrelated with drought tolerance. In selecting traits for improvingcrops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growth would haveparticular merit in an irrigated agricultural system where the waterinput costs were high. An increase in growth without a correspondingjump in water use would have applicability to all agricultural systems.In many agricultural systems where water supply is not limiting, anincrease in growth, even if it came at the expense of an increase inwater use also increases yield. Drought stress means any environmentalstress which leads to a lack of water in plants or reduction of watersupply to plants, including a secondary stress by low temperature and/orsalt, and/or a primary stress during drought or heat, e.g. desiccationetc.

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance, intrinsic yield and/or another increasedyield-related trait, upon expression or over-expression. Accordingly,the present invention provides such genes in case in column 7 of therespective Table or alpha- or gamma-tocopherol is indicated. Inparticular, such genes are described in column 5 as well as in column 8of Tables I, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, in case alpha- or gamma-tocopherol are indicated incolumn 7 or the respective polypeptides are described in column 5 aswell as in column 8 of Table II, or homologs or fragments thereof, incase alpha- or gamma-tocopherol are indicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “alpha-tocopherol” or “gamma-tocopherol” is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table II, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table II, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “alpha-tocopherol” or “gamma-tocopherol” is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,improved nutrient use efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance,preferably an increased drought tolerance and/or low temperaturetolerance.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased drought tolerance as compared to the corresponding origin orthe wild type plant and methods for producing such transgenic plantswith increased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table“alpha-tocopherol” or “gamma-tocopherol” is indicated.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased stress tolerance against low temperatures and cold conditions(such as freezing and chilling conditions) as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “alpha-tocopherol” or “gamma-tocopherol” is indicated.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of:

-   -   alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase, 3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphatesynthase,        ABC transporter permease subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock        protein, adenylate kinase, adenylosuccinate lyase, amino-acid        acetyltransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein,        At1g29350-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system,        b1163-protein, b1219-protein, b1234-protein, b1522-protein,        b1921-protein, b2360-protein, b2548-protein, b2613-protein,        b2673-protein, b2812-protein, b3890-protein, b3989-protein,        b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, calcium-dependent        protein kinase, carbohydrate kinase, colanic acid biosynthesis        protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, cyclin D , DNA polymerase        subunit, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta,        geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, geranyltranstransferase,        gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase,        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol        dehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycolate        utilization protein, harpin-induced family protein, homocitrate        synthase, hydrolase, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit,        lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis protein, MADS box protein        transcription factor, major facilitator superfamily transporter        protein, malate dehydrogenase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol        glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, murein        transglycosylase, N-(5′-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase,        NAD-dependent epimerase/dehydratase, NADP-dependent malic        enzyme, O-antigen chain length determinant, phosphatidylserine        decarboxylase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , phosphofructokinase,        photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, polyphosphate kinase,        precorrin methylase, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,        putative transport system permease protein, pyruvate kinase,        RNA-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit, serine protease, sll1761-protein, slr1917-protein,        small nuclear ribonucleoprotein , ThiF family protein,        thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threonine synthase,        transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transport        protein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein,        ycl049c-protein, ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein,        yer106w-protein, ylr178c-protein, ypr170c-protein, and zinc        finger protein, in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol        and/or gamma-tocopherol or a composition comprising        alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol, whichcomprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.7, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.7;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        7, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 7; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of alpha-tocopherol and/or    gamma-tocopherol or a composition comprising alpha-tocopherol and/or    gamma-tocopherol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium    surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recoveringalpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;

(d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof, whichcomprise an increased activity or expression level of said polypeptidecompared to the selected non-human organism or the part thereof;

-   -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol produced by the        selected mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 7, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 7, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 7,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 7,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 7, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 7,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 7, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i), or a nucleic acid molecule        comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol production in anon-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of alpha-tocopherol and/or        gamma-tocopherol in a non-human organism or a part thereof and a        readout system capable of interacting with the polypeptide under        suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the        polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a        compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and        capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the        binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which        permit the expression of said readout system and of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of item 6        conferring an increase in the amount of alpha-tocopherol and/or        gamma-tocopherolin a non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inalpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of item as claimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of alpha-tocopherol and/orgamma-tocopherol.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 7, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 7, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof), in case        in column 7 alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol is        indicated,    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 7, in case in column 7        alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherolis indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        7, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7        alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 7, in case in        column 7 alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 7, in case in column 7        alpha-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 7, in case in column 7 alpha-tocopherol and/or        gamma-tocopherol is indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

EXAMPLES Example 1 Cloning of the Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column5 or 8 in Escherichia Coli

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5 or 8 were cloned into the plasmids pBR322 (Sutcliffe J. G.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 75, 3737 (1979)), pACYC 177 (Change andCohen, J. Bacteriol. 134, 1141 (1978)), plasmids of the pBS series(pBSSK+, pBSSK− and others; Stratagene, LaJolla, USA) or cosmids such asSuperCosi (Stratagene, LaJolla, USA) or Lorist6 (Gibson T. J., RosenthalA. and Waterson R. H., Gene 53, 283 (1987) for expression in E. coliusing known, well-established procedures (see, for example, J. Sambrooket al. “Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual”. Cold Spring HarborLaboratory Press (1989) or F. M. Ausubel et al., “Current Protocols inMolecular Biology”, John Wiley & Sons (1994)).

Example 2 DNA Sequencing and Computerized Functional Analysis

The DNA was sequenced by standard procedures, in particular the chaindetermination method, using AB1377 sequencers (see, for example,Fleischman R. D. et al., Science 269, 496 (1995)).

Example 3 In-Vivo and In-Vitro Mutagenesis

An in vivo mutagenesis of organisms such as Saccharomyces, Mortierella,Escherichia and others mentioned above, which are beneficial for theproduction of a fine chemical can be carried out by passing a plasmidDNA (or another vector DNA) containing the desired nucleic acid sequenceor nucleic acid sequences through E. coli and other microorganisms (forexample Bacillus spp. or yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae) whichare not capable of maintaining the integrity of its genetic information.Usual mutator strains have mutations in the genes for the DNA repairsystem (for example mutHLS, mutD, mutT and the like; for comparison, seeRupp W. D., “DNA repair mechanisms in Escherichia coli and Salmonella”,pp. 2277-2294, ASM, Washington (1996)]. The skilled worker knows thesestrains. The use of these strains is illustrated for example in GreenerA., and Callahan M., Strategies 7, 32 (1994).

In-vitro mutation methods such as increasing the spontaneous mutationrates by chemical or physical treatment are well known to the skilledperson. Mutagens like 5-bromo-uracil,N-methyl-N-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (=NTG), ethyl methanesulfonate(=EMS), hydroxylamine and/or nitrous acid are widely used as chemicalagents for random in-vitro mutagenesis. The most common physical methodfor mutagenesis is the treatment with UV irradiation. Another randommutagenesis technique is the error-prone PCR for introducing amino acidchanges into proteins. Mutations are deliberately introduced during PCRthrough the use of error-prone DNA polymerases and special reactionconditions known to a person skilled in the art. For this methodrandomized DNA sequences are cloned into expression vectors and theresulting mutant libraries screened for altered or improved proteinactivity as described below.

Site-directed mutagenesis method such as the introduction of desiredmutations with an M13 or phagemid vector and short oligonucleotidesprimers is a well-known approach for site-directed mutagenesis. The clouof this method involves cloning of the nucleic acid sequence of theinvention into an M13 or phagemid vector, which permits recovery ofsingle-stranded recombinant nucleic acid sequence. A mutagenicoligonucleotide primer is then designed whose sequence is perfectlycomplementary to nucleic acid sequence in the region to be mutated, butwith a single difference: at the intended mutation site it bears a basethat is complementary to the desired mutant nucleotide rather than theoriginal. The mutagenic oligonucleotide is then allowed to prime new DNAsynthesis to create a complementary full-length sequence containing thedesired mutation. Another site-directed mutagenesis method is the PCRmismatch primer mutagenesis method also known to the skilled person.Dpnl site-directed mutagenesis is a further known method as describedfor example in the Stratagene Quickchange™ site-directed mutagenesis kitprotocol. A huge number of other methods are also known and used incommon practice.

Positive mutation events can be selected by screening the organisms forthe production of the desired fine chemical.

Example 4 DNA transfer between Escherichia Coli, SaccharomycesCerevisiae and Mortierella Alpina

Shuttle vectors such as pYE22m, pPAC-ResQ, pClasper, pAUR224, pAMH10,pAML10, pAMT10, pAMU10, pGMH10, pGML10, pGMT10, pGMU10, pPGAL1, pPADH1,pTADH1, pTAex3, pNGA142, pHT3101 and derivatives thereof which allow thetransfer of nucleic acid sequences between Escherichia coli,Saccharomyces cerevisiae and/or Mortierella alpina are available to theskilled worker. An easy method to isolate such shuttle vectors isdisclosed by Soni R. and Murray J. A. H., Nucleic Acid Research, 20(21), 5852 (1992). If necessary such shuttle vectors can be constructedeasily using standard vectors for E. coli (Sambrook J. et al. “MolecularCloning: A Laboratory Manual”, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press(1989) or Ausubel F. M. et al. “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology”,John Wiley & Sons (1994)) and/or the aforementioned vectors, which havea replication origin for, and suitable marker from, Escherichia coli,Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Mortierella alpina added. Such replicationorigins are preferably taken from endogenous plasmids, which have beenisolated from species used in the inventive process. Genes, which areused in particular as transformation markers for these species are genesfor kanamycin resistance (such as those which originate from the Tn5 orTn 903 transposon) or for chloramphenicol resistance (Winnacker E.L.,“From Genes to Clones Introduction to Gene Technology”, VCH, Weinheim(1987)) or for other antibiotic resistance genes such as for G418,gentamycin, neomycin, hygromycin or tetracycline resistance.

Using standard methods, it is possible to clone a gene of interest intoone of the abovedescribed shuttle vectors and to introduce such hybridvectors into the microorganism strains used in the inventive process.The transformation of Saccharomyces can be achieved for example by LiCIor sheroplast transformation (Bishop et al., Mol. Cell. Biol., 6, 3401(1986), Sherman et al., “Methods in Yeasts in Genetics”, Cold SpringHarbor Lab. Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. (1982), Agatep et al., TechnicalTips Online 1998, 1:51: P01525 or Gietz et al., Methods Mol. Cell. Biol.5,255 (1995)) or electroporation (Delorme E., Appl. Environ. Microbiol.,55 (9), 2242 (1989)).

If the transformed sequence(s) is/are to be integrated advantageouslyinto the genome of the microorganism used in the inventive process forexample into the yeast or fungi genome, standard techniques known to theskilled worker also exist for this purpose. Solinger et al. (Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. U S A., 15, 8447 (2001)) and Freedman et al. (Genetics, 162,15 (2002)) teaches a homolog recombination system dependent on rad 50,rad51, rad54 and rad59 in yeasts. Vectors using this system forhomologous recombination are vectors derived from the Ylp series.Plasmid vectors derived for example from the 2p-Vector are known by theskilled worker and used for the expression in yeasts. Other preferredvectors are for example pART1, pCHY21 or pEVP11 as they have beendescribed by McLeod et al. (EMBO J., 6, 729 (1987)) and Hoffman et al.(Genes Dev. 5, 561 (1991)) or Russell et al. (J. Biol. Chem. 258, 143(1983)). Other beneficial yeast vectors are plasmids of the REP, REP-X,pYZ or RIP series.

Example 5 Determining the Expression of the Mutant/Transgenic Protein

The observations of the activity of a mutated, or transgenic, protein ina transformed host cell are based on the fact that the protein isexpressed in a similar manner and in a similar quantity as the wild-typeprotein. A suitable method for determining the transcription quantity ofthe mutant, or transgenic, gene (a sign for the amount of mRNA which isavailable for the translation of the gene product) is to carry out aNorthern blot (see, for example, Ausubel et al., “Current Protocols inMolecular Biology”, Wiley, New York (1988)), where a primer which isdesigned in such a way that it binds to the gene of interest is providedwith a detectable marker (usually a radioactive or chemiluminescentmarker) so that, when the total RNA of a culture of the organism isextracted, separated on a gel, applied to a stable matrix and incubatedwith this probe, the binding and quantity of the binding of the probeindicates the presence and also the amount of mRNA for this gene.Another method is a quantitative PCR. This information detects theextent to which the gene has been transcribed. Total cell RNA can beisolated for example from yeasts or E. coli by a variety of methods,which are known in the art, for example with the Ambion kit according tothe instructions of the manufacturer or as described in Edgington etal., Promega Notes Magazine Number 41, 14 (1993).

Standard techniques, such as Western blot, may be employed to determinethe presence or relative amount of protein translated from this mRNA(see, for example, Ausubel et al. “Current Protocols in MolecularBiology”, Wiley, New York (1988)). In this method, total cell proteinsare extracted, separated by gel electrophoresis, transferred to a matrixsuch as nitrocellulose and incubated with a probe, such as an antibody,which binds specifically to the desired protein. This probe is usuallyprovided directly or indirectly with a chemiluminescent or colorimetricmarker, which can be detected readily. The presence and the observedamount of marker indicate the presence and the amount of the soughtmutant protein in the cell. However, other methods are also known.

Example 6 Growth of Genetically Modified Organism: Media and CultureConditions

Genetically modified Yeast, Mortierella or Escherichia coli are grown insynthetic or natural growth media known by the skilled worker. A numberof different growth media for Yeast, Mortierella or Escherichia coli arewell known and widely available. A method for culturing Mortierella isdisclosed by Jang et al. (Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 41, 41 (2000)).Mortierella can be grown at 20° C. in a culture medium containing: 10g/l glucose, 5 g/l yeast extract at pH 6.5. Furthermore Jang et al.teaches a submerged basal medium containing 20 g/l soluble starch, 5 g/lBacto yeast extract, 10 g/l KNO3, 1 g/l KH2PO4, and 0.5 g/l MgSO₄.7H₂O,pH 6.5.

Said media, which can be used according to the invention usually consistof one or more carbon sources, nitrogen sources, inorganic salts,vitamins and trace elements. Preferred carbon sources are sugars such asmono-, di- or polysaccharides. Examples of very good carbon sources areglucose, fructose, mannose, galactose, ribose, sorbose, ribulose,lactose, maltose, sucrose, raffinose, starch or cellulose. Sugars mayalso be added to the media via complex compounds such as molasses orother by-products of sugar refining. It may also be advantageous to addmixtures of various carbon sources. Other possible carbon sources arealcohols and/or organic acids such as methanol, ethanol, acetic acid orlactic acid. Nitrogen sources are usually organic or inorganic nitrogencompounds or materials containing said compounds. Examples of nitrogensources include ammonia gas, aqueous ammonia solutions or ammonium saltssuch as NH₄Cl, or (NH4)2SO₄, NH₄OH, nitrates, urea, amino acids orcomplex nitrogen sources such as cornsteep liquor, soybean flour,soybean protein, yeast extract, meat extract and others. Mixtures of theabove nitrogen sources may be used advantageously.

Inorganic salt compounds, which may be included in the media comprisethe chloride, phosphorus or sulfate salts of calcium, magnesium, sodium,cobalt, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper and iron.Chelating agents may be added to the medium in order to keep the metalions in solution. Particularly suitable chelating agents includedihydroxyphenols such as catechol or protocatechulate or organic acidssuch as citric acid. The media usually also contain other growth factorssuch as vitamins or growth promoters, which include, for example,biotin, riboflavin, thiamine, folic acid, nicotinic acid, panthothenateand pyridoxine. Growth factors and salts are frequently derived fromcomplex media components such as yeast extract, molasses, cornsteepliquor and the like. The exact composition of the compounds used in themedia depends heavily on the particular experiment and is decided uponindividually for each specific case. Information on the optimization ofmedia can be found in the textbook “Applied Microbiol. Physiology, APractical Approach” (eds. Rhodes P. M., Stanbury P. F., IRL Press pp.53-73 (1997)). Growth media can also be obtained from commercialsuppliers, for example Standard 1 (Merck) or BHI (Brain heart infusion,DIFCO) and the like.

All media components are sterilized, either by heat (20 min at 1.5 barand 121° C.) or by filter sterilization. The components may besterilized either together or, if required, separately. All mediacomponents may be present at the start of the cultivation or addedcontinuously or batchwise, as desired.

The culture conditions are defined separately for each experiment. Thetemperature is normally between 15° C. and 45° C. and may be keptconstant or may be altered during the experiment.

The pH of the medium should be in the range from 5 to 8.5, preferablyaround 7.0, and can be maintained by adding buffers to the media. Anexample of a buffer for this purpose is a potassium phosphate buffer.Synthetic buffers such as MOPS, HEPES, ACES and the like may be used asan alternative or simultaneously. The culture pH value may also be keptconstant during the culture period by addition of, for example, NaOH orNH₄OH. If complex media components such as yeast extract are used,additional buffers are required less since many complex compounds have ahigh buffer capacity. When using a fermenter for the culture ofmicroorganisms, the pH value can also be regulated using gaseousammonia.

The incubation period is generally in a range of from several hours toseveral days. This time period is selected in such a way that themaximum amount of product accumulates in the fermentation broth. Thegrowth experiments, which are disclosed, can be carried out in amultiplicity of containers such as microtiter plates, glass tubes, glassflasks or glass or metal fermenters of various sizes. To screen a largenumber of clones, the microorganisms should be grown in microtiterplates, glass tubes or shake flasks, either using simple flasks orbaffle flasks. 100 ml shake flasks filled with 10% (based on the volume)of the growth medium required are preferably used. The flasks should beshaken on an orbital shaker (amplitude 25 mm) at a rate ranging from 100to 300 rpm. Evaporation losses can be reduced by maintaining a humidatmosphere; as an alternative, a mathematical correction should becarried out for the evaporation losses.

If genetically modified clones are examined, an unmodified controlclone, or a control clone, which contains the basic plasmid withoutinsertion, should also be included in the tests. If a transgenicsequence is expressed, a control clone should advantageously again beincluded in these tests. The medium is advantageously inoculated to anOD600 of 0.5 to 1.5 using cells which have been grown on agar plates,such as CM plates (10 g/l glucose, 2.5 g/l NaCl, 2 g/I urea, 10 g/lpolypeptone, 5 g/l yeast extract, 5 g/l meat extract, 22 g/l agar, pHvalue 6.8 established with 2M NaOH), which have been incubated at 30° C.The media are inoculated for example by addition of a liquid precultureof seed organism such as E. coli or S. cerevisiae.

Example 7 Growth of Genetically Modified Algae: Media and CultureConditions Growing Chlamydomonas:

Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is able to grow under various growthconditions. It is a unicellular alga. The cells of Chlamydomonasreinhardtii can be normally cultured autotrophically in the mediamentioned below. Cells of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii can be cultivated at25° C. under cool-white fluorescence light at 10,000 lux (120 μmol m²s¹photosynthetically active radiation) as described by Ghirardi et al.,Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. 63, 141 (1997) or Semin et al., Plant.Physiol., 131, 1756 (2003).

Chlamydomonas Growth Medium:

1 l growth medium is prepared by adding the following volumes of thestock solutions as mentioned below:

1 ml solution A, 5 ml solution B, 1 ml solution C, 1 ml solution D, 3 mlsolution E, 3 ml solution F, 1 ml solution G, 1 ml solution H.

A) Trace elements solution:   1 g/l H₃BO₃   1 g/l ZnSO₄ × 7 H₂O  0.3 g/lMnSO₄ × H₂O  0.2 g/l CoCl₂ × 6 H₂O  0.2 g/l Na₂MoO₄ × 2 H₂O 0.04 g/lCuSO₄ B) Na Citrate solution:  10% w/v Na citrate × 2 H₂O C) Ironsolution:   1% w/v FeCl₃ × 6 H₂O D) Calcium solution: 5.3% w/v CaCl₂ ×H₂O E) Magnesium solution:  10% w/v MgSO₄ × 7 H₂O F) Ammonium solution: 10% w/v NH₄NO₃ G) Potassium solution:  10% w/v KH₂PO₄ H) Dipotassiumsolution  10% w/v K₂HPO₄

Bristol's Soil Extract Medium:

Soil extract medium can generally be used for the growth of axenic andxenic algae cultures. The soil extract is prepared by adding a teaspoonof dry garden soil and a pinch of CaCO₃ to 200 ml distilled water andsteaming said solution for approximately 2 h on two consecutive days.Afterwards the supernatant is decanted and added to the desired medium.

To 940 ml bristol's solution 40 ml of soil extract medium is added.

Bristol's Solution:

To 940 ml of distilled water, the following stock solutions are added:

10 ml NaNO₃  (25 g/l) 10 ml CaCl₂ × 2 H₂O (2.5 g/l) 10 ml MgSO₄ × 7 H₂O(7.5 g/l) 10 ml K₂HPO₄ (7.5 g/l) 10 ml KH₂PO₄ (17.5 g/l)  10 ml NaCl(2.5 g/l)Amplification and Cloning of DNA from Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii:

The DNA can be amplified by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) fromChlamydomonas reinhardtii by the method of Howitt Crispin A.(BioTechniques 21, 32 (1996)).

Fine Chemical Production in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii:

The fine chemical production can be analysed as mentioned above. Theproteins and nucleic acids can be analyzed as mentioned below.

Example 8 In-Vitro Analysis of the Function of the Proteins Encoded bythe Transformed Sequences

The determination of the activities and kinetic parameters of enzymes iswell known in the art. Experiments for determining the activity of aspecific modified enzyme must be adapted to the specific activity of thewild-enzyme type, which is well within the capabilities of the skilledworker. Overviews of enzymes in general and specific details regardingthe structure, kinetics, principles, methods, applications and examplesfor the determination of many enzyme activities can be found for examplein the following literature: Dixon M. and Webb E. C.: “Enzymes”,Longmans, London (1979); Fersht “Enzyme Structure and Mechanism”,Freeman, New York(1985); Walsh “Enzymatic Reaction Mechanisms” Freeman,San Francisco (1979); Price N. C., Stevens L., “Fundamentals ofEnzymology” Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford (1982); Boyer P. D. (ed.), “TheEnzymes”, 3rd ed. Academic Press, New York (1983); Bisswanger H.,“Enzymkinetik”, 2^(nd) ed. VCH, Weinheim (1994); Bergmeyer H.U.,Bergmeyer J., GraRl M., (eds.) “Methods of Enzymatic Analysis”, 3rd rd.Vol. 1-XII, Verlag Chemie: Weinheim (1983-1986); and “Ullmann'sEncyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry” Vol. A9, “Enzymes”, VCH, Weinheim,pp. 352-363 (1987).

Example 9 Analysis of the Effect of the Nucleic Acid Molecule on theProduction of the Fine Chemical

The effect of the genetic modification in plants, fungi, algae, ciliateson the production of a fine chemical can be determined by growing themodified microorganisms for example Chlamydomonas reinhardtii undersuitable conditions (such as those described above) and analyzing themedium and/or the cellular components for the increased production ofthe fine chemical. Such analytical techniques are well known to theskilled worker and encompass spectroscopy, thinlayer chromatography,various types of staining methods, enzymatic and microbiological methodsand analytical chromatography such as high-performance liquidchromatography (see, for example, “Ullmann Encyclopedia of IndustrialChemistry”, Vol. A2, pp. 89-90 and pp. 443-613, V C H, Weinheim (1985);Fallon A. et al., “Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry” in “LaboratoryTechniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol. 17 (1987); Rehmet al. “Biotechnology”, Vol. 3, Chapter III: “Product recovery andpurification”, pp. 469-714, VCH: Weinheim (1993); Belter P. A. et al.“Bioseparations: downstream processing for Biotechnology”, John Wileyand Sons (1988); Kennedy J. F. and Cabral J. M. S., “Recovery processesfor biological Materials”, John Wiley and Sons(1992); Shaeiwitzand J.A., Henry J. D., “Biochemical Separations” in “Ullmann's Encyclopedia ofIndustrial Chemistry”, Vol. B3; chapter 11, pp. 1-27, VCH, Weinheim(1988); and Dechow, “Separation and purification techniques inbiotechnology”, Noyes Publications (1989)).

In addition to the determination of the fermentation end product, othercomponents of the metabolic pathways which are used for the productionof the desired compound, such as intermediates and by-products, may alsobe analyzed in order to determine the total productivity of theorganism, the yield and/or production efficiency of the compound. Theanalytical methods encompass determining the amounts of nutrients in themedium (for example sugars, hydrocarbons, nitrogen sources, phosphateand other ions), determining biomass composition and growth, analyzingthe production of ordinary metabolites from biosynthetic pathways andmeasuring gases generated during the fermentation. Standard methods forthese are described in “Applied Microbial Physiology” A PracticalApproach, Rhodes P. M. and Stanbury P. F., eds. IRL Press, pp. 103-129;131-163 and 165-192, and the references cited therein.

Example 10 Purification of a Fine Chemical e.g. Vitamin E, like Alpha-,Beta-, or Gamma-Tocopherol or its Precursor 2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinol

The unambiguous detection for the presence of vitamin E, like alpha-,beta-, or gamma-tocopherol, or its precursor 2,3-dimethyl-5-phytylquinolcan be obtained by analyzing recombinant organisms using analyticalstandard methods: GC, GC-MS or TLC, as described (1997, in: Advances onLipid Methodology, Fourth Edition: Christie, Oily Press, Dundee,119-169; 1998, Gaschromatographie-Massenspektrometrie-Verfahren [Gaschromatography/mass spectrometric methods], Lipide 33:343-353).

The total vitamin E produced in the organism for example in yeasts usedin the inventive process can be analysed for example according to thefollowing procedure:

The material such as yeasts, E. coli or plants to be analyzed can bedisrupted by sonication, grinding in a glass mill, liquid nitrogen andgrinding or via other applicable methods.

Plant material is initially homogenized mechanically by comminuting in apestle and mortar to make it more amenable to extraction.

A typical sample pretreatment consists of a total lipid extraction usingsuch polar organic solvents as acetone or alcohols as methanol, orethers, saponification , partition between phases, seperation ofnon-polar epiphase from more polar hypophasic derivatives andchromatography.

In order to avoid oxidation, the resulting extracts can be analyzedimmediate after the extraction with the aid of a Waters Allience 2690HPLC system. Tocopherols and vitamin E is separated on a reverse phasecolumn (ProntoSil 200-3-C30, Bischoff) with a mobile phase of 100%methanol, and identified by means of a standard (Merck). Thefluorescence of the substances (excitation 295 nm, emission 320 nm),which is detected with the aid of a Jasco FP 920 fluorescence detector,can serve as detection system.

If required and desired, further chromatography steps with a suitableresin may follow. Advantageously, the vitamin E, like alpha-, beta-, orgamma-tocopherol, or its precursor 2,3-dimethyl-5phytylquinol, can befurther purified with a so-called RTH PLC. As eluent acetonitrile/wateror chloroform/acetonitrile mixtures can be used. If necessary, thesechromatography steps may be repeated, using identical or otherchromatography resins. The skilled worker is familiar with the selectionof suitable chromatography resin and the most effective use for aparticular molecule to be purified.

Example 11 Cloning of the Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5 or 8for the Expression in Plants Example 11a PCR Amplification of theSequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23iiii) reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 113598, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and theORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 113632 and a second primer consistingof the adaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO:113633 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7081, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7261 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7262 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 12140, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12336 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12337 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1815, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 2361 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 2362 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6510,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6670 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6671 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Brassica napus SEQ ID NO: 15532, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 16150 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 16151 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 10811, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 11207 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11208 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Physcomytrella patens SEQ ID NO: 45757,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 45791 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 45792 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c. Table c showing binary vectors used in Example 11

TABLE c Overview of the different vectors used for cloning the ORFs;showing their SEQ ID NOs (column A), their vector names (column B), thepromoters they contain for expression of the ORFs (column C), ifpresent, the additional artificial targeting sequence (column D), theadapter sequence (column E), the expression type conferred by thepromoter mentioned in column B (column F) and the figure number (columnG). B C D E A Vector Promoter Target Adapter F G Seq ID Name NameSequence Sequence Expression Type FIG. 30 pMTX0270p Super Colic nontargeted constitutive 6 expression preferentially in green tissues 31pMTX155 Big35S Resgen non targeted constitutive 7 expressionpreferentially in green tissues 32 VC- Super FNR Resgen plastidictargeted constitutive 3 MME354- expression preferentially 1QCZ in greentissues 34 VC- Super IVD Resgen mitochondric targeted 8 MME356-constitutive expression 1QCZ preferentially in green tissues 36 VC- USPResgen non targeted expression 9 MME301- preferentially in seeds 1QCZ 37pMTX461korrp USP FNR Resgen plastidic targeted expression 10preferentially in seeds 39 VC- USP IVD Resgen mitochondric targeted 11MME462- expression preferentially 1QCZ in seeds 41 VC- Super Colic nontargeted constitutive 1 MME220- expression preferentially 1qcz in greentissues 42 VC- Super FNR Colic plastidic targeted constitutive 4 MME432-expression preferentially 1qcz in green tissues 44 VC- Super IVD Colicmitochondric targeted 12 MME431- constitutive expression 1qczpreferentially in green tissues 46 VC- PcUbi Colic non targetedconstitutive 2 MME221- expression preferentially 1qcz in green tissues47 pMTX447korr PcUbi FNR Colic plastidic targeted constitutive 13expression preferentially in green tissues 49 VC- PcUbi IVD Colicmitochondric targeted 14 MME445- constitutive expression 1qczpreferentially in green tissues 51 VC- USP Colic non targeted expression15 MME289- preferentially in seeds 1qcz 52 VC- USP FNR Colic plastidictargeted expression 16 MME464- preferentially in 1qcz seeds 54 VC- USPIVD Colic mitochondric targeted 17 MME465- expression in preferentially1qcz seeds 56 VC- Super Resgen non targeted constitutive 5 MME489-expression preferentially 1QCZ in green tissues

In column C PcUbi refers to the PcUbi promoter (Kawalleck et al., Plant.Molecular Biology, 21, 673 (1993)) also named p-PcUBI in table d, Superto the Super promoter (Ni et al,. Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995), WO95/14098) also named p-Super in table d, Big35S to the enhanced 35Spromoter (Comai et al., Plant Mol Biol 15, 373-383 (1990) and USP to theUSP promoter (Bumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet. 225(3):459-67 (1991)) alsnamed p-USP in table d.

Example 11 b Construction of Binary Vectors for Non-Targeted Expressionof Proteins

“Non-targeted” expression in this context means, that no additionaltargeting sequences were added to the ORF to be expressed.

For non-targeted expression the binary vectors used for cloning wereVC-MME220-1 qcz SEQ ID NO 41 (FIG. 1), VC-MME221-1qcz SEQ ID NO 46 (FIG.2), and VC-MME489-1QCZ SEQ ID NO: 56 (FIG. 5), respectively. The binaryvectors used for cloning the targeting sequence were VC-MME489-1QCZ SEQID NO: 56 (FIG. 5) and pMTX0270p SEQ ID NO 30 (FIG. 6), respectively.Other useful binary vectors are known to the skilled worker; an overviewof binary vectors and their use can be found in Hellens R., MullineauxP. and Klee H. (Trends in Plant Science, 5 (10), 446 (2000)). Suchvectors have to be equally equipped with appropriate promoters andtargeting sequences.

Example 11c Construction of Binary Vectors for Plastidic-TargetedExpression of Proteins

For construction of a vector for plastid-targeted expression inpreferential green tissues or preferential in seeds, the plastidictargeting sequence of the gene FNR from Spinacia oleracea was amplified.In order to amplify the targeting sequence, genomic DNA was extractedfrom leaves of 4 weeks old S. oleracea plants (DNeasy Plant Mini Kit,Qiagen, Hilden). The gDNA was used as the template for a PCR.

To enable cloning of the transit sequence into the vector VC-MME489-1QCZand VC-MME301 1QCZ an EcoRl restriction enzyme recognition sequence wasadded to both the forward and reverse primers, whereas for cloning inthe vectors pMTX0270p, VC-MME220-1 qcz, VCMME 221-1qcz andVC-MME289-1qcz a Pmel restriction enzyme recognition sequence was addedto the forward primer and a Ncol site was added to the reverse primer.

FNR5EcoResgen ATA GAA TTC GCA TAA ACT TAT CTT CAT AGT TGC CSEQ ID NO: 24 FNR3EcoResgen ATA GAA TTC AGA GGC GAT CTG GGC CCTSEQ ID NO: 25 FNR5PmeColicATA GTT TAA ACG CAT AAA CTT ATC TTC ATA GTT GCC SEQ ID NO: 26FNR3NcoColic ATA CCA TGG AAG AGC AAG AGG CGA TCT GGG CCC T SEQ ID NO: 27

The resulting sequence SEQ ID NO: 28 amplified from genomic spinach DNA,comprised a 511TR (bp 1-165), and the coding region (bp 166-273 and351-419). The coding sequence is interrupted by an intronic sequencefrom by 274 to by 350:

(SEQ ID NO: 28)gcataaacttatcttcatagttgccactccaatttgctccttgaatctcctccacccaatacataatccactcctccatcacccacttcactactaaatcaaacttaactctgtttttctctctcctcctttcatttcttattcttccaatcatcgtactccgccatgaccaccgctgtcaccgccgctgtttctttcccctctaccaaaaccacctctctctccgcccgaagctcctccgtcatttcccctgacaaaatcagctacaaaaaggtgattcccaatttcactgtgttttttattaataatttgttattttgatgatgagatgattaatttgggtgctgcaggttcctttgtactacaggaatgtatctgcaactgggaaaatgggacccatcagggcccagatcgcctct

The PCR fragment derived with the primers FNR5EcoResgen andFNR3EcoResgen was digested with EcoRI and ligated in the vectorsVC-MME489-1QCZ and VC-MME301-1QCZ, that had also been digested withEcoRl. The correct orientation of the FNR targeting sequence was testedby sequencing. The vector generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME354-1 QCZ and pMTX461 korrp, respectively.

The PCR fragment derived with the primers FNR5PmeColic and FNR3NcoColicwas digested with Pmel and Ncol and ligated in the vectors pMTX0270p,VC-MME220-1qcz, VC-MME221 1qcz and VC-MME289-1qcz that had been digestedwith Smal and Ncol. The vectors generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME432-1 qcz, VC-MME464-1 qcz and pMTX447korr, respectively.

For plastidic-targeted constitutive expression in preferentially greentissues an artifical promoter A(ocs)3AmasPmas promoter (Super promoter))(Ni et al, Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995), WO 95/14098) was used in contextof the vector VC-MME354-1QCZ for ORFs from Saccharomyces cerevisiae aswell as Arabidopsis thaliana and in context of the vector VC-MME432-1qcz for ORFs from Escherichia coli as well as Arabidopsis thaliana,resulting in each case in an “inframe” fusion of the FNR targetingsequence with the ORFs.

For plastidic-targeted expression in preferentially seeds the USPpromoter (Baumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet. 225(3):459-67 (1991)) was usedin context of either the vector pMTX461 korrp for ORFs fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or in context of the vector VC-MME464-1 qcz forORFs from Escherichia coli, resulting in each case in an “in-frame”fusion of the FNR targeting sequence with the ORFs.

For plastidic-targeted constitutive expression in preferentially greentissues and seeds the PcUbi promoter was used in context of the vectorpMTX447korr for ORFs from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus,Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa,Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays, resulting in each case in an“in-frame” fusion of the FNR targeting sequence with the ORFs.

Example 11d Construction of Binary Vectors for Mitochondric-TargetedExpression of Proteins

Amplification of the mitochondrial targeting sequence of the gene IVDfrom Arabidopsis thaliana and construction of vector formitochondrial-targeted expression in preferential green tissues orpreferential in seeds.

In order to amplify the targeting sequence of the IVD gene from A.thaliana, genomic DNA was extracted from leaves of A. thaliana plants(DNeasy Plant Mini Kit, Qiagen, Hilden). The gDNA was used as thetemplate for a PCR.

To enable cloning of the transit sequence into the vectors VC-MME489-1QCZ and VC-MME-301-1QCZ an EcoRI restriction enzyme recognition sequencewas added to both the forward and reverse primers, whereas for cloningin the vectors VC-MME220-1qcz, VC-MME-221-1qcz and VC-MME289-1qcz a Pmelrestriction enzyme recognition sequence was added to the forward primerand a Ncol site was added to the reverse primer.

IVD5EcoResgen ATA GAA TTC ATG CAG AGG TTT TTC TCC GC SEQ ID NO: 57IVD3EcoResgen ATA GAA TTC CGA AGA ACG AGA AGA GAA AG SEQ ID NO: 58IVD5PmeColic ATA GTT TAA ACA TGC AGA GGT TTT TCT CCG C SEQ ID NO: 59IVD3NcoColic ATA CCA TGG AAG AGC AAA GGA GAG ACG AAG AAC GAGSEQ ID NO: 60

The resulting sequence (SEQ ID NO: 61) amplified from genomic A.thaliana DNA with IVD5EcoResgen and IVD3EcoResgen comprised 81 bp:

(SEQ ID NO: 61) atgcagaggtttttctccgccagatcgattctcggttacgccgtcaagacgcggaggaggtctttctcttctcgttcttcg

The resulting sequence (SEQ ID NO: 62) amplified from genomic A.thaliana DNA with IVD5PmeColic and IVD3NcoColic comprised 89 bp:

(SEQ ID NO: 62) atgcagaggtttttctccgccagatcgattctcggttacgccgtcaagacgcggaggaggtctttctcttctcgttcttcgtctctcct

The PCR fragment derived with the primers IVD5EcoResgen andIVD3EcoResgen was digested with EcoRl and ligated in the vectorsVC-MME489-1QCZ and VC-MME301-1QCZ that had also been digested withEcoRl. The correct orientation of the IVD targeting sequence was testedby sequencing. The vectors generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME356-1 QCZ and VC-MME462-1 QCZ, respectively.

The PCR fragment derived with the primers IVD5PmeColic and IVD3NcoColicwas digested with Pmel and Ncol and ligated in the vectorsVC-MME220-1qcz, VC-MME221-1qcz and VC-MME289-1qcz that had been digestedwith Smal and Ncol. The vectors generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME431-1qcz, VC-MME465-1qcz and VC-MME445-1qcz, respectively.

For mitochondrial-targeted constitutive expression in preferentiallygreen tissues an artificial promoter A(ocs)3AmasPmas promoter (Superpromoter) (Ni et al, Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995), WO 95/14098) was usedin context of the vector VC-MME356-1 QCZ for ORFs from Saccharomycescerevisiae and in context of the vector VC-MME431-1qcz for ORFs fromEscherichia coli, resulting in each case in an “in-frame” fusion betweenthe IVD sequence and the respective ORFs.

For mitochondrial-targeted constitutive expression in preferentiallyseeds the USP promoter (Bäumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet. 225 (3), 459(1991)) was used in context of the vector VC-MME462-1QCZ for ORFs fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae and in context of the vector VC-MME465-1qcz forORFs from Escherichia coli, resulting in each case in an “in-frame”fusion between the IVD sequence and the respective ORFs.

For mitochondrial-targeted constitutive expression in preferentiallygreen tissues and seeds the

PcUbi promoter was used in context of the vector VC-MME445-1 qcz forORFs from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp.,Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens, or Zeamays, resulting in each case in an “in-frame” fusion between the IVDsequence and the respective ORFs.

Other useful binary vectors are known to the skilled worker; an overviewof binary vectors and their use can be found in Hellens R., MullineauxP. and Klee H., (Trends in Plant Science, 5 (10), 446 (2000)). Suchvectors have to be equally equipped with appropriate promoters andtargeting sequences.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7081 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus,Glycine max or Physcomitrella patens the vector DNA was treated with therestriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following the standard protocol (MBIFermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 113598 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 66274 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7081.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C./1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C./1 seconds, then 4-10° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion.

The amplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of TaqDNA polymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows: 1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94°C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case 15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at 72° C., followed by 1 cycle of10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C. Several colonies were checked, butonly one colony for which a PCR product of the expected size wasdetected was used in the following steps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Example 11f Generation of Transgenic Plants which Express Sequences asShown in Table I, Preferably Column 5

1-5 ng of the plasmid DNA isolated was transformed by electroporation ortransformation into competent cells of Agrobacterium tumefaciens, ofstrain GV 3101 pMP90 (Koncz and Schell, Mol. Gen. Gent. 204, 383(1986)). Thereafter, complete medium (YEP) was added and the mixture wastransferred into a fresh reaction vessel for 3 hours at 28° C.Thereafter, all of the reaction mixture was plated onto YEP agar platessupplemented with the respective antibiotics, e.g. rifampicine (0.1mg/ml), gentamycine (0.025 mg/ml and kanamycin (0.05 mg/ml) andincubated for 48 hours at 28° C.

The agrobacteria that contains the plasmid construct were then used forthe transformation of plants.

A colony was picked from the agar plate with the aid of a pipette tipand taken up in 3 ml of liquid TB medium, which also contained suitableantibiotics as described above. The preculture was grown for 48 hours at28° C. and 120 rpm.

400 ml of LB medium containing the same antibiotics as above were usedfor the main culture. The preculture was transferred into the mainculture. It was grown for 18 hours at 28° C. and 120 rpm. Aftercentrifugation at 4 000 rpm, the pellet was resuspended in infiltrationmedium (MS medium, 10% sucrose).

In order to grow the plants for the transformation, dishes (Piki Saat80, green, provided with a screen bottom, 30×20×4.5 cm, fromWiesauplast, Kunststofftechnik, Germany) were half-filled with a GS 90substrate (standard soil, Werkverband E.V., Germany). The dishes werewatered overnight with 0.05% Proplant solution (Chimac-Apriphar,Belgium). A. thaliana C24 seeds (Nottingham Arabidopsis Stock Centre,UK; NASC Stock N906) were scattered over the dish, approximately 1 000seeds per dish. The dishes were covered with a hood and placed in thestratification facility (8 h, 110 μmol m⁻²s⁻¹, 22° C.; 16 h, dark, 6°C.). After 5 days, the dishes were placed into the short-day controlledenvironment chamber (8 h, 130 μmol m⁻²s⁻¹, 22° C.; 16 h, dark, 20° C.),where they remained for approximately 10 days until the first trueleaves had formed.

The seedlings were transferred into pots containing the same substrate(Teku pots, 7 cm, LC series, manufactured by Poppelmann GmbH & Co,Germany). Five plants were pricked out into each pot. The pots were thenreturned into the short-day controlled environment chamber for the plantto continue growing.

After 10 days, the plants were transferred into the greenhouse cabinet(supplementary illumination, 16 h, 340 μmol m⁻²s⁻¹, 22° C.; 8 h, dark,20° C.), where they were allowed to grow for further 17 days.

For the transformation, 6-week-old Arabidopsis plants, which had juststarted flowering were immersed for 10 seconds into the above-describedagrobacterial suspension which had previously been treated with 10 μlSilwett L77 (Crompton S. A., Osi Specialties, Switzerland). The methodin question is described by Clough J. C. and Bent A. F. (Plant J. 16,735 (1998)).

The plants were subsequently placed for 18 hours into a humid chamber.Thereafter, the pots were returned to the greenhouse for the plants tocontinue growing. The plants remained in the greenhouse for another 10weeks until the seeds were ready for harvesting.

Depending on the tolerance marker used for the selection of thetransformed plants the harvested seeds were planted in the greenhouseand subjected to a spray selection or else first sterilized and thengrown on agar plates supplemented with the respective selection agent.Since the vector contained the bar gene as the tolerance marker,plantlets were sprayed four times at an interval of 2 to 3 days with0.02% BASTA® and transformed plants were allowed to set seeds.

The seeds of the transgenic A. thaliana plants were stored in thefreezer (at −20° C.).

Example 11g Plant Culture (Arabidopsis) for Bioanalytical Analyses

For the bioanalytical analyses of the transgenic plants, the latter weregrown uniformly a specific culture facility. To this end the GS-90substrate as the compost mixture was introduced into the potting machine(Laible System GmbH, Singen, Germany) and filled into the pots.Thereafter, 35 pots were combined in one dish and treated with Previcur.For the treatment, 25 ml of Previcur were taken up in 10 l of tap water.This amount was sufficient for the treatment of approximately 200 pots.The pots were placed into the Previcur solution and additionallyirrigated overhead with tap water without Previcur. They were usedwithin four days.

For the sowing, the seeds, which had been stored in the refrigerator (at−20° C.), were removed from the Eppendorf tubes with the aid of atoothpick and transferred into the pots with the compost. In total,approximately 5 to 12 seeds were distributed in the middle of the pot.

After the seeds had been sown, the dishes with the pots were coveredwith matching plastic hood and placed into the stratification chamberfor 4 days in the dark at 4° C. The humidity was approximately 90%.After the stratification, the test plants were grown for 22 to 23 daysat a 16-h-light, 8-h-dark rhythm at 20° C., an atmospheric humidity of60% and a CO2 concentration of approximately 400 ppm. The light sourcesused were Powerstar HQI-T 250 W/D Daylight lamps from Osram, whichgenerate a light resembling the solar color spectrum with a lightintensity of approximately 220 E/m2/s−1.

Selection of transgenic plants was depending on the use resistancemarker. In case of the bar gene as the resistance marker plantlets weresprayed three times at days 8-10 after sowing with 0.02% BASTA®,(Glufosinate ammonium;) Bayer CropScience, Germany, Leverkusen .Theresistance plants were thinned when they had reached the age of 14 days.The plants, which had grown best in the center of the pot wereconsidered the target plants. All the remaining plants were removedcarefully with the aid of metal tweezers and discarded.

During their growth, the plants received overhead irrigation withdistilled water (onto the compost) and bottom irrigation into theplacement grooves. Once the grown plants had reached the age of 23 days,they were harvested. In case their seeds are desired these had beenharvested 10 to 12 weeks after sowing (once they are ripe).

Example 11h Metabolic Analysis of Transformed Plants

The modifications identified in accordance with the invention, in thecontent of above-described metabolites, were identified by the followingprocedure.

a) sampling and Storage of the Samples

Sampling was performed directly in the controlled-environment chamber.The plants, or respective parts thereof, like leafs, were cut usingsmall laboratory scissors, rapidly weighed on laboratory scales,transferred into a pre-cooled extraction thimble and placed into analuminum rack cooled by liquid nitrogen. If required, the extractionthimbles can be stored in the freezer at −80° C. The time elapsingbetween cutting the plant/plant parts to freezing it in liquid nitrogenamounted to not more than 10 to 20 seconds.

b) Lyophilization

During the experiment, care was taken that the plants either remained inthe deep-frozen state (temperatures <−40° C.) or were freed from waterby lyophilization until the first contact with solvents.

The aluminum rack with the plant samples in the extraction thimbles wasplaced into the precooled (−40° C.) lyophilization facility. The initialtemperature during the main drying phase was −35° C. and the pressurewas 0.120 mbar. During the drying phase, the parameters were alteredfollowing a pressure and temperature program. The final temperatureafter 12 hours was +30° C. and the final pressure was 0.001 to 0.004mbar. After the vacuum pump and the refrigerating machine had beenswitched off, the system was flushed with air (dried via a drying tube)or argon.

c) Extraction Extraction of Arabidopsis Green Tissue:

Immediately after the lyophilization apparatus had been flushed, theextraction thimbles with the lyophilized plant material were transferredinto the 5 ml extraction cartridges of the ASE device (AcceleratedSolvent Extractor ASE 200 with Solvent Controller and AutoASE software(DIONEX)).

The 24 sample positions of an ASE device (Accelerated Solvent ExtractorASE 200 with Solvent

Controller and AutoASE software (DIONEX)) were filled with plantsamples, including some samples for testing quality control.

The polar substances were extracted with approximately 10 ml ofmethanol/water (80/20, v/v) at T=70° C. and p=140 bar, 5 minutesheating-up phase, 1 minute static extraction. The more lipophilicsubstances were extracted with approximately 10 ml ofmethanol/dichloromethane (40/60, v/v) at T=70° C. and p=140 bar, 5minute heating-up phase, 1 minute static extraction. The two solventmixtures were extracted into the same glass tubes (centrifuge tubes, 50ml, equipped with screw cap and pierceable septum for the ASE (DIONEX)).

The solution was treated with commercial available internal standards,such as ribitol, L-glycine-2,2-d2, L-alanine-2,3,3,3-d4, methionine-d3,Arginine_(13C), Tryptophan-d5, and α-methylglucopyranoside and methylnonadecanoate, methyl undecanoate, methyl tridecanoate, methylpentadecanoate, methyl nonacosanoate

The total extract was treated with 8 ml of water. The solid residue ofthe plant sample and the extraction thimbles were discarded.

The extract was shaken and then centrifuged for 5 to 10 minutes at atleast 1400 g in order to accelerate phase separation. 1 ml of thesupernatant methanol/water phase (“polar phase”, colorless) was removedfor the further GC analysis, and 1 ml was removed for the LC analysis.The remainder of the methanol/water phase was discarded. 0.5 ml of theorganic phase (“lipid phase”, dark green) was removed for the further GCanalysis and 0.5 ml was removed for the LC analysis. All the portionsremoved were evaporated to dryness using the IR Dancer infrared vacuumevaporator (Hettich). The maximum temperature during the evaporationprocess did not exceed 40° C. Pressure in the apparatus was not lessthan 10 mbar.

Extraction of Arabidopsis Seeds:

3 mg of Arabidopsis seeds are transferred into a 1.2-mL-stainless steelgrinding jar and ground and extracted with a mixture of 770 μL methanoland 290 μL water. A solution containing commercially available standardsubstances (ribitol, L-glycine-2,2-d2, L-alanine-2,3,3,3-d4,methionine-methyl-d3, tryptophane-d5, Arginine 13C615N4, Pep3(Boc-Ala-Gly-Gly-Gly-OH) and amethylglucopyranoside) is added asinternal standard. The extraction is performed using a stainless steelball and a ball mill (Retsch MM 200, Retsch, Germany) operated at 30 Hzfor 3 minutes. After centrifugation at 6000 rpm for 5 min 800 μL of theextraction solvent is transferred into a 2-mL-reaction tube (Eppendorf).

A solution of commercially available internal standard substances(Coenzyme Q1, Coenzyme Q2, Coenzyme Q4, and methyl nonadecanoate,undecanoic acid, tridecanoic acid, pentadecanoic acid, methylnonacosanoate) is added as internal standard. For the extraction oflipophilic metabolites, 640 μL methylene chloride and 170 μL methanolare added and the sample is extracted in a ball mill operated at 30 Hzfor 3 minutes. After centrifugation at 6000 rpm for 5 min 800 μL of theextraction solvent is transferred and combined with the extract of thefirst extraction step. After the addition of 400 μL of water and acentrifugation step to ensure proper separation of the organic andaqueous layer, two aliquots of 500 μL of the aqueous top layer (polarphase) are taken for GC and LC analysis, respectively.

Two aliquots of 100 μL of the organic bottom layer (lipid phase) aretake for GC and LC analysis, respectively.

All the portions removed were evaporated to dryness using the IR Dancerinfrared vacuum evaporator (Hettich). The maximum temperature during theevaporation process did not exceed 40° C. Pressure in the apparatus wasnot less than 10 mbar.

Extraction of Rice or Corn Seed Material:

20 rice or corn kernels are homogenized with a 50-mL-stainless steelgrinding jar and ground with a stainless steel grinding ball using aball mill (Retsch MM 200, Retsch, Germany) operated at 30 Hz for 3minutes. The ground samples are lyophilized over night The initialtemperature during the main drying phase was −35° C. and the pressurewas 0.120 mbar. During the drying phase, the parameters were alteredfollowing a pressure and temperature program. The final temperatureafter 12 hours was +30° C. and the final pressure was 0.001 to 0.004mbar. After the vacuum pump and the refrigerating machine had beenswitched off, the system was flushed with air (dried via a drying tube)or argon.

50 mg of the lyophilized kernel material are weighed into glass fibreextraction thimbles and extracted and further processed as described forthe Extraction of Arabidopsis green tissue.

d) Processing the Lipid and Polar Phase for the LC/MS or LC/MS/MSAnalysis The lipid extract, which had been evaporated to dryness wastaken up in mobile phase. The polar extract, which had been evaporatedto dryness was taken up in mobile phase.

LC-MS Analysis:

The LC part was carried out on a commercially available LCMS system fromAgilent Technologies, USA. For polar extracts 10 μl are injected intothe system at a flow rate of 200μl/min. The separation column (ReversedPhase C18) was maintained at 15° C. during chromatography. For lipidextracts 5 pl are injected into the system at a flow rate of 200 μl/min.The separation column (Reversed Phase C18) was maintained at 30° C. HPLCwas performed with gradient elution.

The mass spectrometric analysis was performed on an Applied BiosystemsAPI 4000 triple quadrupole instrument with turbo ion spray source. Forpolar extracts the instrument measured in negative ion mode in MRM-modeand fullscan mode from 100-1000 amu. For lipid extracts the instrumentmeasured in positive ion mode in MRM-mode fullscan mode from 100-1000amu. MS analysis is described in more detail in patent publicationnumber WO 03/073464 (Walk and Dostler).

e) Derivatization of the Lipid and Polar Phase for the GC/MS Analysis

Derivatization of the lipid phase for the GC/MS analysis: For thetransmethanolysis, a mixture of 140 μl of chloroform, 37 μl ofhydrochloric acid (37% by weight HCl in water), 320 μl of methanol and20 μl of toluene was added to the evaporated extract of the lipid phase.The vessel was sealed tightly and heated for 2 hours at 100° C., withshaking. The solution was subsequently evaporated to dryness. Theresidue was dried completely.

The methoximation of the carbonyl groups was carried out by reactionwith methoxyamine hydrochloride (5 mg/ml in pyridine, 100 μl for 1.5hours at 60° C.) in a tightly sealed vessel. 20 μl of a solution ofodd-numbered, straight-chain fatty acids (solution of each 0.3 mg/mL offatty acids from 7 to 25 carbon atoms and each 0.6 mg/mL of fatty acidswith 27, 29 and 31 carbon atoms in 3/7 (v/v) pyridine/toluene) wereadded as time standards. Finally, the derivatization with 100 μl ofN-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA) was carriedout for 30 minutes at 60° C., again in the tightly sealed vessel. Thefinal volume before injection into the GC was 220 pl.

Derivatization of the Polar Phase for the GC/MS Analysis:

The methoximation of the carbonyl groups was carried out by reactionwith methoxyamine hydrochloride (5 mg/ml in pyridine, 50 pl for 1.5hours at 60° C.) in a tightly sealed vessel. 10 pl of a solution ofodd-numbered, straight-chain fatty acids (solution of each 0.3 mg/mL offatty acids from 7 to 25 carbon atoms and each 0.6 mg/mL of fatty acidswith 27, 29 and 31 carbon atoms in 3/7 (v/v) pyridine/toluene) wereadded as time standards. Finally, the derivatization with 50 pl ofN-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA) was carriedout for 30 minutes at 60° C., again in the tightly sealed vessel. Thefinal volume before injection into the GC was 110 μl.

f) GC-MS Analysis

The GC-MS systems consisted of an Agilent 6890 GC coupled to an Agilent5973 MSD. The autosamplers were CompiPal or GCPal from CTC. For theanalysis usual commercial capillary separation columns (30 m×0.25mm×0.25 μm) with different poly-methyl-siloxane stationary phasescontaining 0% up to 35% of aromatic moieties, depending on the analysedsample materials and fractions from the phase separation step, were used(for example: DB-1ms, HP-5ms, DB-XLB, DB-35ms, Agilent Technologies). Upto 1 μL of the final volume was injected splitless and the oventemperature program was started at 70° C. and ended at 340° C. withdifferent heating rates depending on the sample material and fractionfrom the phase separation step in order to achieve a sufficientchromatographic separation and number of scans within each analyte peak.Usual GC-MS standard conditions, for example constant flow with nominal1 to 1.7 ml/min. and helium as the mobile phase gas were used.Ionisation was done by electron impact with 70 eV, scanning within a m/zrange from 15 to 600 with scan rates from 2.5 to 3 scans/sec andstandard tune conditions.

g) Analysis of the Various Plant Samples

The samples were measured in individual series of 20 to 21 plant or seedsamples each (also referred to as sequences), each sequence containingat least 5 wild-type plants or seed samples as controls. Seed sampleswere from individual plants. The peak area of each analyte was dividedby the peak area of the respective internal standard. The data werestandardized for the fresh weight established for the plant or seedsample, respectively. The values calculated thus were related to thewild-type control group by being divided by the mean of thecorresponding data of the wild-type control group of the same sequence.The values obtained were referred to as ratio_by_WT, they are comparablebetween sequences and indicate how much the analyte concentration in themutant differs in relation to the wild-type control. Appropriatecontrols were done before to proof that the vector and transformationprocedure itself has no significant influence on the metaboliccomposition of the plants. Therefore the described changes in comparisonwith wild types were caused by the introduced gene constructs. At least3-5 independent lines were analyzed in two independent experiments foreach construct.

The results of the different plant analyses can be seen from the Tabled.

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max15532 plastidic 51340801_CANOLA a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 65 15532plastidic 51340801_CANOLA g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 38 134 16883plastidic 59582753_SOYBEAN a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 120 17901non-targ At1g29350 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 40 88 18070 non-targAt1g43850 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 55 134 18235 non-targ At1g48260g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 66 160 18869 non-targ At1g61950 g-tocoARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 91 19419 non-targ At1g72770 a-toco ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 63 133 108727 non-targ At2g42830 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC36 55 21159 non-targ At2g47880 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 87 232 21497plastidic At3g04050 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 74 160 21902 non-targAt3g04710 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 64 22015 non-targ At3g06270a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 56 56 22249 non-targ At3g08710 a-tocoARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 140 22611 non-targ At3g11650 a-toco ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 40 67 22611 non-targ At3g11650 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43300 1815 non-targ At3g23000 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 60 223 2573non-targ At3g62930 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 63 110 2935 non-targAt3g62950 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 77 155 109717 non-targ At4g09960a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 154 23482 non-targ At4g15660 a-tocoARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 139 23482 non-targ At4g15660 g-toco ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 38 81 3279 non-targ At4g15670 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53364 23844 non-targ At4g15690 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 125 68849non-targ At4g26080 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 99 24311 non-targAt4g34160 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 200 4348 non-targ At4g35310a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 91 195 4348 non-targ At4g35310 g-tocoARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 69 192 70006 non-targ At5g60110 a-toco ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 58 69 70006 non-targ At5g60110 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 48108 5493 non-targ At5g64920 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 75 110651non-targ Avin- g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 66 DRAFT_3107 29286non-targ Avin- g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53 89 DRAFT_3209 111155non-targ Avin- a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 38 DRAFT_3577 102941non-targ Avin- a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 68 DRAFT_4847 6510 non-targAvin- a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 145 201 DRAFT_5103 6510 non-targ Avin-g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 40 237 DRAFT_5103 74729 non-targ Avin- g-tocoARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 243 DRAFT_6679 34889 plastidic B0004 g-tocoARA_LEAF p-Super LC 75 443 35482 non-targ B0124 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 38 103 35482 non-targ B0124 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 175 277 7081non-targ B0161 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 98 238 111340 non-targ B0421a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 42 44 7333 non-targ B0449 g-toco ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 42 248 75286 plastidic B0754 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-USP LC 35 687917 non-targ B0898 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 76 379 37394 non-targB1163 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 56 111910 non-targ B1183 g-tocoARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 45 112072 non-targ B1219 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 51 98 112111 non-targ B1234 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 57 77774non-targ B1479 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 79 7947 non-targ B1522g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 51 301 38300 non-targ B1597 a-toco ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 50 302 7992 non-targ B1601 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 11279056 non-targ B1897 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 153 112169 non-targB1921 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 46 84 79217 non-targ B2027 g-tocoARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 203 112193 non-targ B2043 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 38 60 39219 non-targ B2360 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 48 93 99898non-targ B2546 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 87 40637 non-targ B2548g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 100 40665 non-targ B2613 g-toco ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 39 100 9244 non-targ B2673 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 5580756 non-targ B2701 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 49 174 40795 non-targB2812 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 34 83 81576 non-targ B2818 a-tocoARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 39 81576 non-targ B2818 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 33 153 112216 non-targ B2977 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 42 53 112380plastidic B3194 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 25 26 112606 non-targ B3790g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 61 112634 non-targ B3890 a-toco ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 67 290 44223 non-targ B3945 a-toco ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 31 5644372 non-targ B3989 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 55 120 44372 non-targB3989 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 102 10740 non-targ B4029 g-tocoARA_LEAF p-Super LC 38 244 106532 non-targ B4050 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 27 39 94542 non-targ B4056 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 55 45321non-targ B4256 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 69 93 45321 non-targ B4256g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 61 132 45394 non-targ B4321 a-toco ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 39 72 45394 non-targ B4321 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 97 24845757 non-targ C_pp004096192r g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 147 10811non-targ GM02LC12622 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 105 10811 non-targGM02LC12622 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 204 84198 non-targ GM02LC21368g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 48 185 49828 non-targ Sll0290 a-toco ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 27 49 112661 mitochondrial Sll0745 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC33 76 53189 non-targ Sll1185 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 28 42 55379non-targ Sll1761 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 68 85808 mitochondrialSll1815 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 45 86540 mitochondrial Slr0239a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 46 87397 plastidic Slr0721 a-toco ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 60 125 87397 plastidic Slr0721 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43268 57235 plastidic Slr0739 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 45 82 57235plastidic Slr0739 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 91 144 58590 non-targSlr1420 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 50 58731 plastidic Slr1739 g-tocoARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 77 203 58823 plastidic Slr1755 a-toco ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 37 81 12140 plastidic Slr1791 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 3358 113038 plastidic Slr1917 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 70 113038plastidic Slr1917 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 144 540 12698 non-targTTC0019 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 129 12698 non-targ TTC0019 g-tocoARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 264 61723 non-targ TTC1193 g-toco ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 88 166 62079 non-targ TTC1386 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52132 62079 non-targ TTC1386 g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 38 171 12974non-targ TTC1550 a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 86 106 88879 plastidicYbr249c a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 76 142 88879 plastidic Ybr249c g-tocoARA_LEAF p-Super LC 51 168 113220 plastidic Ycl049c g-toco ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 57 92 113224 plastidic Ydl131w a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 66285 113313 plastidic Ydl235c a-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 55 199 89973plastidic Ydr007w g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 70 140 113330 plastidicYdr035w g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 106 90103 plastidic Ydr183w g-tocoARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 105 63803 plastidic Yer106w g-toco ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 34 302 113598 non-targ Yer112w g-toco ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 51252 113636 plastidic Ygr170w a-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 62 66274non-targ Yjr153w g-toco ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 89 115 66715 plastidicYlr178c g-toco ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 62 67190 plastidic Ylr359w a-tocoARA_LEAF p-Super GC 54 78 113647 plastidic Ypr170c a-toco ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 59 73

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in-percent) in comparison to the wild type (ratio_by_WT, givenas-percent increase).

The term “non-targ” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “non-targeted”. The term “a-toco” in Table d, Column 4 which showsthe metabolite means “alpha-tocopherol”.

The term “g-toco” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metabolite means“gamma-tocopherol”.

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

Example 12 Engineering Arabidopsis Plants with an Increased Productionof a Fine Chemical by (Over)Expressing a FCRP-Protein Encoded by a Genefrom Saccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa usingTissue-Specific and/or Stress Inducible Promoters

Transgenic Arabidopsis plants are created as in example 11 to expressthe FCRP under the control of a tissue-specific and/or stress induciblepromoter.

T2 generation plants are produced and are grown under standardconditions. The fine chemical production is determined after a totaltime of 29 to 30 days starting with the sowing. The transgenicArabidopsis plant produces more fine chemical then non-transgeniccontrol plants.

Example 13 Engineering Alfalfa Plants with an Increased Production of aFine Chemical by (Over)Expressing a FCRP-Protein Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

A regenerating clone of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is transformed usingthe method of (McKersie et al., Plant Physiol 119, 839 (1999)).Regeneration and transformation of alfalfa is genotype dependent andtherefore a regenerating plant is required. Methods to obtainregenerating plants have been described. For example, these can beselected from the cultivar Rangelander (Agriculture Canada) or any othercommercial alfalfa variety as described by Brown D. C. W. and AtanassovA. (Plant Cell Tissue Organ Culture 4, 111 (1985)). Alternatively, theRA3 variety (University of Wisconsin) is selected for use in tissueculture (Walker et al., Am. J. Bot. 65, 654 (1978)).

Petiole explants are cocultivated with an overnight culture ofAgrobacterium tumefaciens C58C1 pMP90 (McKersie et al., Plant Physiol119, 839 (1999)) or LBA4404 containing a binary vector. Many differentbinary vector systems have been described for plant transformation (e.g.G. An, in “Agrobacterium Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology”, Vol.44, pp. 47-62, Gartland K. M. A. and Davey M. R., eds. Humana Press,Totowa, N.J.). Many are based on the vector pBIN19 described by Bevan(Nucleic Acid Research. 12, 8711 (1984)) that includes a plant geneexpression cassette flanked by the left and right border sequences fromthe Ti plasmid of Agrobacterium tumefaciens. A plant gene expressioncassette consists of at least two genes—a selection marker gene and aplant promoter regulating the transcription of the cDNA or genomic DNAof the trait gene. Various selection marker genes can be used includingthe Arabidopsis gene encoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 5,7673,666 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,225,105).Similarly, various promoters can be used to regulate the trait gene thatprovides constitutive, developmental, tissue or environmental regulationof gene transcription. In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBankAccession numbers M59930 and X16673) is used to provide constitutiveexpression of the trait gene.

The explants are cocultivated for 3 days in the dark on SH inductionmedium containing 288 mg/ L Pro, 53 mg/ L thioproline, 4.35 g/L K_(2SO)₄, and 100 μm acetosyringinone. The explants are washed in half-strengthMurashige-Skoog medium (Murashige and Skoog, 1962) and plated on thesame SH induction medium without acetosyringinone but with a suitableselection agent and suitable antibiotic to inhibit Agrobacterium growth.After several weeks, somatic embryos are transferred to BOi2Ydevelopment medium containing no growth regulators, no antibiotics, and50 g/L sucrose. Somatic embryos are subsequently germinated onhalf-strength Murashige-Skoog medium. Rooted seedlings are transplantedinto pots and grown in a greenhouse.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as describedabove.

Example 14 Engineering Ryegrass Plants with an Increased Production ofFine Chemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Seeds of several different ryegrass varieties may be used as explantsources for transformation, including the commercial variety Gunneavailable from Svalof Weibull seed company or the variety Affinity.Seeds are surface-sterilized sequentially with 1% Tween-20 for 1 minute,100% bleach for 60 minutes, 3 rinses with 5 minutes each with deionizedand distilled H2O, and then germinated for 3-4 days on moist, sterilefilter paper in the dark. Seedlings are further sterilized for 1 minutewith 1% Tween-20, 5 minutes with 75% bleach, and rinsed 3 times withdouble distilled H₂O, 5 min each.

Surface-sterilized seeds are placed on the callus induction mediumcontaining Murashige and Skoog basal salts and vitamins, 20 g/L sucrose,150 mg/L asparagine, 500 mg/L casein hydrolysate, 3 g/L Phytagel, 10mg/L BAP, and 5 mg/L dicamba. Plates are incubated in the dark at 25° C.for 4 weeks for seed germination and embryogenic callus induction.

After 4 weeks on the callus induction medium, the shoots and roots ofthe seedlings are trimmed away, the callus is transferred to freshmedia, maintained in culture for another 4 weeks, and then transferredto MSO medium in light for 2 weeks. Several pieces of callus (11-17weeks old) are either strained through a 10 mesh sieve and put ontocallus induction medium, or cultured in 100 ml of liquid ryegrass callusinduction media (same medium as for callus induction with agar) in a 250ml flask. The flask is wrapped in foil and shaken at 175 rpm in the darkat 23° C. for 1 week. Sieving the liquid culture with a 40-mesh sievecollected the cells. The fraction collected on the sieve is plated andcultured on solid ryegrass callus induction medium for 1 week in thedark at 25° C. The callus is then transferred to and cultured on MSmedium containing 1% sucrose for 2 weeks.

Transformation can be accomplished with either Agrobacterium of withparticle bombardment methods. An expression vector is created containinga constitutive plant promoter and the cDNA of the gene in a pUC vector.The plasmid DNA is prepared from E. coli cells using with

Qiagen kit according to manufacturer's instruction. Approximately 2 g ofembryogenic callus is spread in the center of a sterile filter paper ina Petri dish. An aliquot of liquid MSO with 10 g/L sucrose is added tothe filter paper. Gold particles (1.0 pm in size) are coated withplasmid DNA according to method of Sanford et al., 1993 and delivered tothe embryogenic callus with the following parameters: 500 pg particlesand 2 pg DNA per shot, 1300 psi and a target distance of 8.5 cm fromstopping plate to plate of callus and 1 shot per plate of callus.

After the bombardment, calli are transferred back to the fresh callusdevelopment medium and maintained in the dark at room temperature for a1-week period. The callus is then transferred to growth conditions inthe light at 25° C. to initiate embryo differentiation with theappropriate selection agent, e.g. 250 nM Arsenal, 5 mg/L PPT or 50 mg/Lkanamycin. Shoots resistant to the selection agent are appearing andonce rooted are transferred to soil.

Samples of the primary transgenic plants (T0) are analyzed by PCR toconfirm the presence of T-DNA. These results are confirmed by Southernhybridization in which DNA is electrophoresed on a 1% agarose gel andtransferred to a positively charged nylon membrane (Roche Diagnostics).The PCR DIG Probe Synthesis Kit (Roche Diagnostics) is used to prepare adigoxigeninlabelled probe by PCR, and used as recommended by themanufacturer.

Transgenic T0 ryegrass plants are propagated vegetatively by excisingtillers. The transplanted tillers are maintained in the greenhouse for 2months until well established. The shoots are defoliated and allowed togrow for 2 weeks.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as described aboveto determine the fine chemical content.

Example 15 Engineering Soybean Plants with an Increased Production ofFine Chemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Soybean is transformed according to the following modification of themethod described in the Texas A & M U.S. Pat. No. 5,164,310. Severalcommercial soybean varieties are amenable to transformation by thismethod. The cultivar Jack (available from the Illinois Seed Foundation)is commonly used for transformation. Seeds are sterilized by immersionin 70% (v/v) ethanol for 6 min and in 25% commercial bleach (NaOCI)supplemented with 0.1% (v/v) Tween for 20 min, followed by rinsing 4times with sterile double distilled water. Seven-day seedlings arepropagated by removing the radicle, hypocotyl and one cotyledon fromeach seedling. Then, the epicotyl with one cotyledon is transferred tofresh germination media in petri dishes and incubated at 25° C. under a16-h photoperiod (approx. 100 μmol m⁻²s−1) for three weeks. Axillarynodes (approx. 4 mm in length) were cut from 3-4 week-old plants.Axillary nodes are excised and incubated in Agrobacterium LBA4404culture.

Many different binary vector systems have been described for planttransformation (e.g. An G., in Agrobacterium Protocols. Methods inMolecular Biology Vol. 44, pp. 47-62, Gartland K.M.A. and Davey M. R.eds. Humana Press, Totowa, N.Jersey.). Many are based on the vectorpBIN19 described by Bevan (Nucleic Acid Research. 12, 8711 (1984)) thatincludes a plant gene expression cassette flanked by the left and rightborder sequences from the Ti plasmid of Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Aplant gene expression cassette consists of at least two genes—aselection marker gene and a plant promoter regulating the transcriptionof the cDNA or genomic DNA of the trait gene. Various selection markergenes can be used including the Arabidopsis gene encoding a mutatedacetohydroxy acid synthase (AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 5,7673,666 andU.S. Pat. No. 6,225,105). Similarly, various promoters can be used toregulate the trait gene to provide constitutive, developmental, tissueor environmental regulation of gene transcription. In this example, the34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 and X16673) can be usedto provide constitutive expression of the trait gene.

After the co-cultivation treatment, the explants are washed andtransferred to selection media supplemented with 500 mg/L timentin.Shoots are excised and placed on a shoot elongation medium. Shootslonger than 1 cm are placed on rooting medium for two to four weeksprior to transplanting to soil.

The primary transgenic plants (TO) are analyzed by PCR to confirm thepresence of T-DNA.

These results are confirmed by Southern hybridization in which DNA iselectrophoresed on a 1% agarose gel and transferred to a positivelycharged nylon membrane (Roche Diagnostics). The PCR DIG Probe SynthesisKit (Roche Diagnostics) is used to prepare a digoxigeninlabelled probeby PCR, and used as recommended by the manufacturer.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as describedabove.

Example 16 Engineering Rapeseed/Canola Plants with an IncreasedProduction of Fine Chemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by aGene from Saccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli,Azotobacter Vinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens,Arabidopsis. Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or OryzaSativa

Cotyledonary petioles and hypocotyls of 5-6 day-old young seedlings areused as explants for tissue culture and transformed according to Babicet al. (Plant Cell Rep 17, 183 (1998)). The commercial cultivar Westar(Agriculture Canada) is the standard variety used for transformation,but other varieties can be used.

Agrobacterium tumefaciens LBA4404 containing a binary vector can be usedfor canola transformation. Many different binary vector systems havebeen described for plant transformation (e.g. An G., in AgrobacteriumProtocols. Methods in Molecular Biology Vol. 44, p. 47-62, Gartland K.M. A. and Davey M. R. eds. Humana Press, Totowa, N.J.). Many are basedon the vector pBIN19 described by Bevan (Nucleic Acid Research. 12,8711(1984)) that includes a plant gene expression cassette flanked bythe left and right border sequences from the Ti plasmid of Agrobacteriumtumefaciens. A plant gene expression cassette consists of at least twogenes—a selection marker gene and a plant promoter regulating thetranscription of the cDNA or genomic DNA of the trait gene. Variousselection marker genes can be used including the Arabidopsis geneencoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase (AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat.No. 5,7673,666 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,225,105). Similarly, variouspromoters can be used to regulate the trait gene to provideconstitutive, developmental, tissue or environmental regulation of genetranscription. In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accessionnumbers M59930 and X16673) can be used to provide constitutiveexpression of the trait gene.

Canola seeds are surface-sterilized in 70% ethanol for 2 min., and thenin 30% Clorox with a drop of Tween-20 for 10 min, followed by threerinses with sterilized distilled water. Seeds are then germinated invitro 5 days on half strength MS medium without hormones, 1% sucrose,0.7% Phytagar at 23° C., 16 h light. The cotyledon petiole explants withthe cotyledon attached are excised from the in vitro seedlings, andinoculated with Agrobacterium by dipping the cut end of the petioleexplant into the bacterial suspension. The explants are then culturedfor 2 days on MSBAP-3 medium containing 3 mg/L BAP, 3% sucrose, 0.7%Phytagar at 23° C., 16 h light. After two days of co-cultivation withAgrobacterium, the petiole explants are transferred to MSBAP-3 mediumcontaining 3 mg/L BAP, cefotaxime, carbenicillin, or timentin (300 mg/L)for 7 days, and then cultured on MSBAP-3 medium with cefotaxime,carbenicillin, or timentin and selection agent until shoot regeneration.When the shoots were 5-10 mm in length, they are cut and transferred toshoot elongation medium (MSBAP-0.5, containing 0.5 mg/L BAP). Shoots ofabout 2 cm in length are transferred to the rooting medium (MSO) forroot induction.

Samples of the primary transgenic plants (TO) are analyzed by PCR toconfirm the presence of T-DNA. These results are confirmed by Southernhybridization in which DNA is electrophoresed on a 1% agarose gel andtransferred to a positively charged nylon membrane (Roche Diagnostics).The PCR DIG Probe Synthesis Kit (Roche Diagnostics) is used to prepare adigoxigeninlabelled probe by PCR, and used as recommended by themanufacturer.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as describedabove.

Example 17 Engineering Corn Plants with an Increased Production of FineChemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Transformation of maize (Zea Mays L.) is performed with a modificationof the method described by Ishida et al. (Nature Biotech 14745 (1996)).Transformation is genotype-dependent in corn and only specific genotypesare amenable to transformation and regeneration. The inbred line A188(University of Minnesota) or hybrids with A188 as a parent are goodsources of donor material for transformation (Fromm et al., Biotech 8,833 (1990)), but other genotypes can be used successfully as well. Earsare harvested from corn plants at approximately 11 days afterpollination (DAP) when the length of immature embryos is about 1 to 1.2mm. Immature embryos are co-cultivated with Agrobacterium tumefaciensthat carry “super binary” vectors and transgenic plants are recoveredthrough organogenesis. The super binary vector system of Japan Tobaccois described in WO patents WO 94/00977 and WO 95/06722. Vectors wereconstructed as described. Various selection marker genes can be usedincluding the maize gene encoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 6,025,541). Similarly, various promoterscan be used to regulate the trait gene to provide constitutive,developmental, tissue or environmental regulation of gene transcription.In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 andX16673) was used to provide constitutive expression of the trait gene.

Excised embryos are grown on callus induction medium, then maizeregeneration medium, containing imidazolinone as a selection agent. ThePetri plates are incubated in the light at 25° C. for 2-3 weeks, oruntil shoots develop. The green shoots are transferred from each embryoto maize rooting medium and incubated at 25° C. for 2-3 weeks, untilroots develop. The rooted shoots are transplanted to soil in thegreenhouse. T1 seeds are produced from plants that exhibit tolerance tothe imidazolinone herbicides and which are PCR positive for thetransgenes.

The T1 transgenic plants are then evaluated for their fine chemicalproducted as described above. The T1 generation of single locusinsertions of the T-DNA will segregate for the transgene in a 3:1 ratio.Those progeny containing one or two copies of the transgene are tolerantregarding the imidazolinone herbicide, and exhibit an increased finechemical production then those progeny lacking the transgenes.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown, processed and evaluatedfor their fine chemical produced in analogy as described above.Homozygous T2 plants exhibited similar phenotypes. Hybrid plants (F1progeny) of homozygous transgenic plants and non-transgenic plants alsoexhibited enhanced fine chemical production.

Example 18 Engineering Wheat Plants with an Increased Production of FineChemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Transformation of wheat is performed with the method described by Ishidaet al. (Nature Biotech. 14745 (1996)). The cultivar Bobwhite (availablefrom CYMMIT, Mexico) is commonly used in transformation. Immatureembryos are co-cultivated with Agrobacterium tumefaciens that carry“super binary” vectors, and transgenic plants are recovered throughorganogenesis. The super binary vector system of Japan Tobacco isdescribed in WO patents WO 94/00977 and WO 95/06722. Vectors wereconstructed as described. Various selection marker genes can be usedincluding the maize gene encoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 6,025,541). Similarly, various promoterscan be used to regulate the trait gene to provide constitutive,developmental, tissue or environmental regulation of gene transcription.In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 andX16673) was used to provide constitutive expression of the trait gene.

After incubation with Agrobacterium, the embryos are grown on callusinduction medium, then regeneration medium, containing imidazolinone asa selection agent. The Petri plates are incubated in the light at 25° C.for 2-3 weeks, or until shoots develop. The green shoots are transferredfrom each embryo to rooting medium and incubated at 25° C. for 2-3weeks, until roots develop. The rooted shoots are transplanted to soilin the greenhouse. T1 seeds are produced from plants that exhibittolerance to the imidazolinone herbicides and which are PCR positive forthe transgenes.

The T1 transgenic plants are then evaluated for their enhancedproduction of fine chemical according to the methods described in theprevious examples. The T1 generation of single locus insertions of theT-DNA will segregate for the transgene in a 3:1 ratio. Those progenycontaining one or two copies of the transgene are tolerant regarding theimidazolinone herbicide, and exhibit an enhanced production of finechemical then those progeny lacking the transgenes. Homozygous T2 plantsexhibited similar phenotypes.

Example 19 Engineering Rice Plants with an Increased Production of FineChemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

The Agrobacterium containing the expression vector of the invention isused to transform Oryza sativa plants. Mature dry seeds of the ricejaponica cultivar Nipponbare are dehusked. Sterilization is carried outby incubating for one minute in 70% ethanol, followed by 30 minutes in0.2% HgCl₂, followed by a 6 times 15 minutes can beh with steriledistilled water. The sterile seeds are then germinated on a mediumcontaining 2,4-D (callus induction medium). After incubation in the darkfor four weeks, embryogenic, scutellum-derived calli are excised andpropagated on the same medium. After two weeks, the calli are multipliedor propagated by subculture on the same medium for another 2 weeks.Embryogenic callus pieces are sub-cultured on fresh medium 3 days beforeco-cultivation (to boost cell division activity).

Agrobacterium strain LBA4404 containing the expression vector of theinvention is used for cocultivation. Agrobacterium is inoculated on ABmedium with the appropriate antibiotics and cultured for 3 days at 28°C. The bacteria are then collected and suspended in liquidco-cultivation medium to a density (0D600) of about 1. The suspension isthen transferred to a Petri dish and the calli immersed in thesuspension for 15 minutes. The callus tissues are then blotted dry on afilter paper and transferred to solidified, co-cultivation medium andincubated for 3 days in the dark at 25° C. Co-cultivated calli are grownon 2,4-D-containing medium for 4 weeks in the dark at 28° C. in thepresence of a selection agent. During this period, rapidly growingresistant callus islands developed. After transfer of this material to aregeneration medium and incubation in the light, the embryogenicpotential is released and shoots developed in the next four to fiveweeks. Shoots are excised from the calli and incubated for 2 to 3 weekson an auxin-containing medium from which they are transferred to soil.Hardened shoots are grown under high humidity and short days in agreenhouse.

Approximately 35 independent TO rice transformants are generated for oneconstruct. The primary transformants are transferred from a tissueculture chamber to a greenhouse. After a quantitative PCR analysis toverify copy number of the T-DNA insert, only single copy transgenicplants that exhibit tolerance to the selection agent are kept forharvest of T1 seed. Seeds are then harvested three to five months aftertransplanting. The method yielded single locus transformants at a rateof over 50% (Aldemita and Hodges1996, Chan et al. 1993, Hiei et al.1994).

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown, processed and evaluatedfor their fine chemical produced in analogy as described above

Example 20 Identification of Identical and Heterologous Genes

Gene sequences can be used to identify identical or heterologous genesfrom cDNA or genomic libraries. Identical genes (e. g. full-length cDNAclones) can be isolated via nucleic acid hybridization using for examplecDNA libraries. Depending on the abundance of the gene of interest,100,000 up to 1,000,000 recombinant bacteriophages are plated andtransferred to nylon membranes. After denaturation with alkali, DNA isimmobilized on the membrane by e. g. UV cross linking. Hybridization iscarried out at high stringency conditions. In aqueous solution,hybridization and washing is performed at an ionic strength of 1 M NaCland a temperature of 68° C. Hybridization probes are generated by e.g.radioactive (32P) nick transcription labeling (High Prime, Roche,Mannheim, Germany). Signals are detected by autoradiography.

Partially identical or heterologous genes that are related but notidentical can be identified in a manner analogous to the above-describedprocedure using low stringency hybridization and washing conditions. Foraqueous hybridization, the ionic strength is normally kept at 1 M NaClwhile the temperature is progressively lowered from 68 to 42° C.

Isolation of gene sequences with homology (or sequenceidentity/similarity) only in a distinct domain of (for example 10-20amino acids) can be carried out by using synthetic radio labeledoligonucleotide probes. Radiolabeled oligonucleotides are prepared byphosphorylation of the 5-prime end of two complementary oligonucleotideswith T4 polynucleotide kinase. The complementary oligonucleotides areannealed and ligated to form concatemers. The double strandedconcatemers are than radiolabeled by, for example, nick transcription.Hybridization is normally performed at low stringency conditions usinghigh oligonucleotide concentrations.

Oligonucleotide Hybridization Solution:

-   6×SSC-   0.01 M sodium phosphate-   1 mM EDTA (pH 8)-   0.5% SDS-   100 μg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA-   0.1% nonfat dried milk

During hybridization, temperature is lowered stepwise to 5-10° C. belowthe estimated oligonucleotide Tm or down to room temperature followed bywashing steps and autoradiography.

Washing is performed with low stringency such as 3 washing steps using4×SSC. Further details are described by Sambrook J. et al., 1989,“Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryPress or Ausubel F.M. et al., 1994, “Current Protocols in MolecularBiology,” John Wiley & Sons.

Example 21 Identification of Identical Genes by Screening ExpressionLibraries with Antibodies

c-DNA clones can be used to produce recombinant polypeptide for examplein E. coli (e.g. Qiagen QlAexpress pQE system). Recombinant polypeptidesare then normally affinity purified via Ni-NTA affinity chromatography(Qiagen). Recombinant polypeptides are then used to produce specificantibodies for example by using standard techniques for rabbitimmunization. Antibodies are affinity purified using a Ni-NTA columnsaturated with the recombinant antigen as described by Gu et al.,BioTechniques 17, 257 (1994). The antibody can than be used to screenexpression cDNA libraries to identify identical or heterologous genesvia an immunological screening (Sambrook J., et al., “Molecular Cloning:A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 1989, orAusubel F. M. et al., “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology”, JohnWiley & Sons, 1994,).

FIGURES

FIG. 1. Vector VC-MME220-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 41) used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression.

FIG. 2. Vector VC-MME221-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 46) used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression.

FIG. 3. Vector VC-MME354-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 32) used for cloning gene ofinterest for plastidic targeted expression.

FIG. 4. Vector VC-MME432-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 42) used for cloning gene ofinterest for plastidic targeted expression.

FIG. 5. Vector VC-MME489-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 56) used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression and cloning of a targetingsequence.

FIG. 6. Vector pMTX0270p (SEQ ID NO: 30) used for cloning of a targetingsequence.

FIG. 7. Vector pMTX155 (SEQ ID NO: 31) used for used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression.

FIG. 8. Vector VC-MME356-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 34) used for mitochondrictargeted expression.

FIG. 9. Vector VC-MME301-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 36) used for non-targetedexpression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 10. Vector pMTX461korrp (SEQ ID NO: 37) used for plastidic targetedexpression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 11. Vector VC-MME462-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 39) used for mitochondrictargeted expression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 12. Vector VC-MME431-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 44) used for mitochondrictargeted expression.

FIG. 13. Vector pMTX447korr (SEQ ID NO: 47) used for plastidic targetedexpression.

FIG. 14. Vector VC-MME445-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 49) used for mitochondrictargeted expression.

FIG. 15. Vector VC-MME289-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 51) used for non targetedexpression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 16. Vector VC-MME464-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 52) used for plastidictargeted expression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 17. Vector VC-MME465-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 54) used for mitochondrictargeted expression in preferentially seeds.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.8.8.] to [0514.1.8.8.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical linoleic acid as defined below and correspondingembodiments as described herein as follows.

The present invention relates to a process for the production of finechemical in a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof.The invention furthermore relates to nucleic acid molecules,polypeptides, nucleic acid constructs, vectors, antibodies, host cells,plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material, plants,microorganisms as well as agricultural compositions and to their use.

Fatty acids are the building blocks of triglycerides, phospholipids,lipids, oils and fats. Some of the fatty acids such as linoleic orlinolenic acid are “essential” because the human body is not able tosynthesize them but needs them, so humans must ingest them through thediet. The human body can synthesize other fatty acids therefore they arenot labeled as “essential”. Nevertheless very often the amount ofproduction of for example fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid(=EPA, C20:5Δ^(5,8,11,14,17))or docosahexaenoic acid (=DHA,C22:6Δ_(4,7,10,13,16,19)) in the body is not sufficient for an optimalbody function. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (=PU FA) that mean fattyacids, which have more than 1 double bond in the carbon chain aredivided into families depending on where their end-most double bond islocated. There are two main subtypes of fatty acids: the omega-3 andomega-6 fatty acids. The Omega 3′s are those with their endmost doublebond 3 carbons from their methyl end. The Omega-6′s are those with theirendmost double bond 6 carbons from their methyl end. Linoleic acid (anomega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3) are the only true“essential” fatty acids. Both are used inside the body as startingmaterial to synthesize others such as EPA or DHA.

Fatty acids and triglycerides have numerous applications in the food andfeed industry, in cosmetics and in the drug sector. Depending on whetherthey are free saturated or unsaturated fatty acids or bound , e.g. inform of triglycerides with an increased content of saturated orunsaturated fatty acids, they are suitable for the most variedapplications; thus, for example, polyunsaturated fatty acids (=PUFAs)are added to infant formula to increase its nutritional value. Thevarious fatty acids and triglycerides are mainly obtained frommicroorganisms such as fungi, from animals such as fish or fromoil-producing plants including phytoplankton and algae, such as soybean,oilseed rape, sunflower and others, where they are usually obtained inthe form of their triacylglycerides.

In principal microorganisms such as Mortierella or oil producing plantssuch as soybean, rapeseed or sunflower, or algae such as Crytocodiniumor Phaeodactylum are common sources for oils containing PUFAs, wherethey are usually obtained in the form of their triacylglycerides.Alternatively, they are obtained advantageously from animals, such asfish. The free fatty acids are prepared advantageously by hydrolysiswith a strong base such as potassium or sodium hydroxide. Higher polyunsaturated fatty acids such as DHA, EPA, ARA, Di-homo-γ-linoleic acid(C20:3Δ^(8,11,14)) or Docosapentaenoic acid (=DPA,C22:5Δ^(7,10,13,16,19))are rare or not produced by oil producing plantssuch as soybean, rapeseed, safflower or sunflower. Natural sources forsaid fatty acids are fish for example herring, salmon, sardine, redfish,eel, carp, trout, halibut, mackerel, pike-perch or tuna, or algae.

Whether oils with unsaturated or with saturated fatty acids arepreferred depends on the intended purpose; thus, for example, lipidswith unsaturated fatty acids, specifically polyunsaturated fatty acids,are preferred in human nutrition since they have a positive effect onthe cholesterol level in the blood and thus on the possibility of heartdisease. They are used in a variety of dietetic foodstuffs ormedicaments. In addition PUFAs are commonly used in food, feed and inthe cosmetic industry. Polyunsaturated ω-3- and/or ω-6-fatty acids arean important part of animal feed and human food. Because of the commoncomposition of human food polyunsaturated ω-3-fatty acids, which are anessential component of fish oil, should be added to the food to increasethe nutritional value of the food; thus, for example, polyunsaturatedfatty acids such as DHA or EPA are added as mentioned above to infantformula to increase its nutritional value. The true essential fattyacids linoleic and linolenic fatty acid have a lot of positive effectsin the human body such as a positive effect on healthy heart, arteriesand skin. They bring for example relieve from eczema, diabeticneuropathy or PMS and cyclical breast pain.

Polyunsaturated ω-3- and ω-6-fatty acids are for example precursor of afamily of paracrine hormones called eicosanoids such as prostaglandinswhich are products of the metabolism of dihomo-γ-linoleic acid, ARA orEPA. Eicosanoids are involved in the regulation of lipolysis, theinitiation of inflammatory responses, the regulation of bloodcirculation and pressure and other central functions of the body.Eicosanoids comprise prostaglandins, leukotrienes, thromboxanes, andprostacyclins. ω-3-fatty acids seem to prevent artherosclerosis andcardiovascular diseases primarily by regulating the levels of differenteicosanoids. Other Eicosanoids are the thromboxanes and leukotrienes,which are products of the metabolism of ARA or EPA.

On account of their positive properties there has been no shortage ofattempts in the past to make available genes which participate in thesynthesis of fatty acids or triglycerides for the production of oils invarious organisms having a modified content of unsaturated fatty acids.

Methods of recombinant DNA technology have also been used for some yearsto improve the oil content in microorganisms or plants by amplifyingindividual fatty acid biosynthesis genes and investigating the effect onfatty acid production. For example in WO 91/13972 a Δ-9-desaturase isdescribed, which is involved in the synthesis of polyunsaturated fattyacids. In WO 93/11245 a A-15-desaturase and in WO 94/11516 aΔ-12-desaturase is claimed. Other desaturases are described, forexample, in WO 95/18222 or Huang et al., Lipids 34, 649 (1999). To date,however, the various desaturases have been only inadequatelycharacterized biochemically since the enzymes in the form ofmembrane-bound proteins are isolable and characterizable only with verygreat difficulty (Wang et al., Plant Physiol. Biochem. 26, 777 (1988)).Generally, membrane-bound desaturases are characterized by introductioninto a suitable organism, which is then investigated for enzyme activityby means of analysis of starting materials and products. With regard tothe effectiveness of the expression of desaturases and their effect onthe formation of polyunsaturated fatty acids it may be noted thatthrough expression of desaturases and elongases as described to dateonly low contents of poly-unsaturated fatty acids/lipids have beenachieved. Therefore, an alternative and more effective pathway withhigher product yield is desirable. Beside the desaturases mentionedabove several other genes have been described to modify the accumulationof fatty acid, for example in WO 2007/087815.

As described above, the essential fatty acids are necessary for humansand many mammals, for example for livestock. In a study of middle-agedmen disclosed by Finnish researchers (International Journal of Cancer,Sep. 1, 2004), high intake of linoleic acid seemed to lower the risk ofprostate and other cancers. In another publication the positiveinfluence on stroke is disclosed (Umemura et al., Stroke 33, 2086(2002)).

Improving the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is an importanttask of the food-and-feed industry. This is necessary since, forexample, certain fatty acids E, which occur in plants are limited withregard to the supply of mammals. Especially advantageous for the qualityof foodstuffs and animal feeds is an as balanced as possible fatty acidprofile since a great excess of of certain fatty acids likeomega-3-fatty acids above a specific concentration in the food has nofurther positive effect unless the omega-3-fatty acid content is inbalance to the omega-6-fatty acid content of the diet. A furtherincrease in quality is only possible via addition of further fattyacids, which are limiting under these conditions. The targeted additionof the limiting fatty acid in form of synthetic products must be carriedout with extreme caution in order to avoid fatty acid imbalance.

To ensure a high quality of foods and animal feeds, it is thereforenecessary to add a plurality of fatty acids in a balanced manner to suitthe respective organism. Accordingly, there is still a great demand fornew and more suitable genes, which encode enzymes or regulators, whichparticipate in the biosynthesis of fatty acids and make it possible toproduce certain fatty acids specifically on an industrial scale withoutunwanted byproducts being formed. In the selection of genes forbiosynthesis or regulation two characteristics above all areparticularly important. On the one hand, there is as ever a need forimproved processes for obtaining the highest possible contents of fattyacids and on the other hand as less as possible byproducts should beproduced in the production process.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is one of thefatty acids , which are most frequently limiting.

It was now found that this object is achieved by providing the processaccording to the invention described herein and the embodimentscharacterized herein as well as in the claims.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: linoleic acid, or, in other words, of the “fine chemical”or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.8.8] to [0514.1.8.8] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 8of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.8.8] to[0514.1.8.8]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.8.8] to [0514.1.8.8] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of paragraphs or sections [0014.1.8.8] and[0015.1.8.8], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.8.8] to[0514.1.8.8], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.8.8] and [0015.1.8.8].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “linoleic acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 8 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “linoleic acid”. In one embodiment, the termlinoleic acid or the term “fine chemical” mean in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.8.8] to [0514.1.8.8] at least onechemical compound with an activity of the above mentioned linoleic acid,respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.8.8] to [0514.1.8.8] linoleic acid, itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means linoleic acidin free form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats. In a preferred embodiment “linoleic acid” means linoleic acid infree form.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” or “the respective finechemical” mean in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.8.8] to[0514.1.8.8] linoleic acid and/or tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats of linoleic acid, and/or its salts, ester, thioester or linoleicacid in free form or bound to other compounds such as triglycerides,glycolipids, phospholipids etc.ln a preferred embodiment, the term “thefine chemical” means linoleic acid., in free form or its salts or boundto triglycerides. Triglycerides, lipids, oils, fats or lipid mixturethereof shall mean any triglyceride, lipid, oil and/or fat containingany bound or free linoleic acid for example sphingolipids,phosphoglycerides, lipids, glycolipids such as glycosphingolipids,phospholipids such as phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine,phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylinositol ordiphosphatidylglycerol, or as monoacylglyceride, diacylglyceride ortriacylglyceride or other fatty acid esters such as acetyl-Coenzym Athioester, which contain further saturated or unsaturated fatty acids inthe fatty acid molecule.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” and the term “therespective fine chemical” mean at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the above-mentioned fine chemical. Further, the term “incontext of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.8.8] to [0514.1.8.8]” as usedherein means that for any of said paragraphs [0014.1.8.8] to[0514.1.8.8] the term “the fine chemical” is understood to follow thedefinition of section [0014.1.8.8] or section [0015.1.8.8],independently whether it refers to any other paragraph or not andwhether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in an othercontext.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.8.8] to[0514.1.8.8], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.8.8].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising linoleicacid, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of outer membrane receptor protein        precursor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1470-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2682-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AAS bifunctional protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of xanthine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2909-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotriesterase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport        system permease protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC38418-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic acid decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fatty acid desaturase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0490-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycin cleavage system protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate-semialdehyde        dehydrogenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR104C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aconitate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPase epsilon subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 8; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of    -   (a1) or    -   (a2); in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of linoleic acid or a composition comprising        linoleic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 8, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        8, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 8; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

The term “increasing or generating of the expression of” may also beinterchanged by the term “overexpressing”.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 8. In another preferred embodimentthereof said nucleic acid molecule confers a generation or an increaseof the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a partthereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism orpart thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 8, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase, AAS bifunctional protein, ABC transporter permease protein,acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase,aromatic acid decarboxylase, aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase,At1g19800-protein, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit,b0801-protein, b1330-protein, b1470-protein, b1670-protein,b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2682-protein,b2849-protein, b2909-protein, beta-hydroxylase, carbamoylphosphatesynthase subunit, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase, DnaJ-like chaperone,electron transport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein,fatty acid desaturase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin,fumarate hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycin cleavage system protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase,lipoprotein precursor, membrane transport protein, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multipleantibiotic resistance protein, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, phosphotriesterase,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permeaseprotein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator protein,tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0490-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, ydr507c-protein, or YGR104C-protein, which respectivelyencode a protein comprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidsequence as shown in Table I, application no. 8, column 5 or 8,(preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, which respectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or afragment thereof, and/or which respectively can be amplified with theprimer set shown in Table III, application no. 8, column 8, are alsoreferred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrierprotein]synthase, AAS bifunctional protein, ABC transporter permease protein,acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase,aromatic acid decarboxylase, aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase,At1g19800-protein, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit,b0801-protein, b1330-protein, b1470-protein, b1670-protein,b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2682-protein,b2849-protein, b2909-protein, beta-hydroxylase, carbamoyl-phosphatesynthase subunit, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase, DnaJ-like chaperone,electron transport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein,fatty acid desaturase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin,fumarate hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycin cleavage system protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase,lipoprotein precursor, membrane transport protein, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multipleantibiotic resistance protein, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, phosphotriesterase,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permeaseprotein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator protein,tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0490-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, ydr507c-protein, or YGR104C-protein, the respectiveprotein comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more respectivenucleic acid sequences as shown in Table I, application no. 8, column 5or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or fragmentthereof, the respective protein comprising a respective polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or a homolog orfragment thereof, the respective protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence as shown in Table IV,application no. 8, column 8, and/or the respective protein comprising atleast one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 8,column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical Related Protein” or“FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of linoleic acid, by increasing or generating one or moreactivities, especially selected from the group consisting of3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AASbifunctional protein, ABC transporter permease protein, acid shockprotein, aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic aciddecarboxylase, aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, At1g19800-protein,At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0801-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein, b2909-protein,beta-hydroxylase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit,cationtransporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, CTP synthetase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transportcomplex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, fatty aciddesaturase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, fumaratehydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycin cleavage system protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase,lipoprotein precursor, membrane transport protein, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multipleantibiotic resistance protein, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, phosphotriesterase,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permeaseprotein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator protein,tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0490-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, ydr507c-protein, and YGR104C-protein, which is conferredby one or more FCRPs or the gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, forexample by the gene product of a nucleic acid sequences comprising apolynucleotide selected from the group as shown in Table I, applicationno. 8, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins eachcomprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more nucleic acid sequencesselected from the group as shown in Table I, application no. 8, column 5or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or afragment thereof, or by one or more protein(s) each comprising apolypeptide selected from the group as depicted in Table II, applicationno. 8, column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or a protein comprising asequence corresponding to the consensus sequence or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8.

As mentioned, the process for the production of the fine chemicalaccording to the present invention, in particular showing a generationor an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organismor a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-humanorganism or part thereof, can be mediated by one or more FCRP-genes orFCPRs.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g.

by generating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in thecell or a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selectedfrom the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional protein, ABCtransporter permease protein, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase,arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, At1g19800-protein,At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0801-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein, b2909-protein,beta-hydroxylase, carbamoylphosphate synthase subunit,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, CTP synthetase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transportcomplex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, fatty aciddesaturase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, fumaratehydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycin cleavage system protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase,lipoprotein precursor, membrane transport protein, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multipleantibiotic resistance protein, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, phosphotriesterase,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permeaseprotein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator protein,tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0490-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, ydr507c-protein, and YGR104C-protein, for example of therespective polypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 8,column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respectivepolypeptide comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequences as shown in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8, or therespective polypeptide comprising at least one polypeptide motif asdepicted in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a outer membrane        receptor protein precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1470-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2682-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AAS bifunctional        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a xanthine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2909-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotriesterase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC38418-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic acid        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fatty acid        desaturase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0490-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycin cleavage        system protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR104C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aconitate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATPase epsilon        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 8; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof; non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of linoleic acid, or a composition comprising        linoleic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betahydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of outer membrane receptor protein        precursor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1470-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2682-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AAS bifunctional protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of xanthine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2909-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotriesterase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport        system permease protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC38418-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic acid decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fatty acid desaturase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0490-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycin cleavage system protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate-semialdehyde        dehydrogenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR104C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aconitate hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPase epsilon subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 8, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 8; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 8, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 8; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of linoleic acid, or a composition comprising        linoleic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a outer membrane        receptor protein precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1470-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2682-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AAS bifunctional        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a xanthine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2909-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotriesterase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC38418-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic acid        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fatty acid        desaturase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0490-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycin cleavage        system protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR104C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aconitate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATPase epsilon        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linoleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 8; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of linoleic acid, or a composition comprising        linoleic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 8.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 8.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 8.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment of the present invention the process furthercomprises the step of recovering the fine chemical, which is synthesizedby the organism from the organism and/or from the culture medium usedfor the growth or maintenance of the organism.

For the purposes of the present invention, as a rule the plural isintended to encompass the singular and vice versa, unless otherwisespecified.

Comprises/comprising and grammatical variations thereof when used inthis specification are to be taken to specify the presence of statedfeatures, integers, steps or components or groups thereof, but not topreclude the presence or addition of one or more other features,integers, steps, components or groups thereof.

The term “Table I” used in this specification is to be taken to specifythe content of Table I A and Table I B. The term “Table II” used in thisspecification is to be taken to specify the content of Table II A andTable II B. The term “Table I A” used in this specification is to betaken to specify the content of Table I A. The term “Table I B” used inthis specification is to be taken to specify the content of Table I B.The term “Table II A” used in this specification is to be taken tospecify the content of Table II A. The term “Table II B” used in thisspecification is to be taken to specify the content of Table II B. Inone preferred embodiment, the term “Table I” means Table I B. In onepreferred embodiment, the term “Table II” means Table II B.

In a line of Table I related nucleic acid molecules are listed. Incolumn 3 the locus name, often also referred to as gene name, is given,in column 5 the lead sequence ID No. thereto and in column 8 thesequence ID No. of homologues thereof. In the corresponding line ofTable II the respective polypeptides are listed. In column 3 the proteinname is given (which is according to the common understanding of theskilled person in the art usually used for the gene as well as thepolypeptide and therefore identical with the gene name/locus name), incolumn 5 the (corresponding) lead sequence ID No. thereto and in column8 the (corresponding) sequence ID No. of homologues thereof.

In Tables I and II in column 4 information is given from which organismthe lead sequence according to column 5 has been identified, in column 7information is given which fine chemical is generated or increased, andin an especial embodiment in column 6 information is given aboutnon-targeted expression or expression in plastids or mitochondria.Tables III and IV are arranged accordingly whereby in column 8 of TableIII primers are listed which can be used to amplify the sequence of thecorresponding lead sequence indicated in column 5 of the same line andwhereby in column 8 of Table IV consensus and pattern sequences arelisted which are shared by the lead sequence as indicated in column 5 ofthe same line and their homologs listed in the same line in Table IIcolumn 8. How the consensus and pattern sequences are determinedisdescribed lateron in the application in more detail.

The terms “increase”, “raise”, “extend”, “enhance”, “improve” and“amplify” as well as the grammatical versions thereof relate to acorresponding change of a property in a non-human organism, a part of anorganism such as a tissue, seed, root, leave, flower, pollen etc. or ina cell and are interchangeable. Preferably, the overall activity in thevolume is increased or enhanced in cases if the increase or enhancementis related to the increase or enhancement of an activity of a geneproduct, independent whether the amount of gene product or the specificactivity of the gene product or both is increased or enhanced or whetherthe amount, stability or translation efficacy of the nucleic acidsequence or gene encoding for the gene product is increased or enhanced.

Under “change of a property” it is understood that the activity,expression level or amount of a gene product or the metabolite contentis changed in a specific volume relative to a corresponding volume of acontrol, reference or wild type, including the de novo creation of theactivity or expression.

The term “increase” may be directed to a change of said property in thesubject of the present invention or only in a part thereof, for example,the change can be found in a compartment of a cell, like an organelle,or in a part of an non-human organism, like plant tissue, plant seed,plant root, pollen, leave, flower etc. but is not detectable in theoverall subject, i.e. complete cell or plant, if tested.

Accordingly, the term “increase” means that the specific activity of apolypeptide or the amount of a compound or of a metabolite, e.g. of apolypeptide, a nucleic acid molecule or an encoding mRNA or DNA or thefine chemical, can be increased in a volume.

The term “increase” includes that a compound or an activity isintroduced into a cell or a subcellular compartment or organelle de novoor that the compound or the activity has not been detectable before, inother words it is “generated”.

Accordingly, in the following, the term “increasing” also comprises theterm “generating” or “stimulating”. The increased activity manifestsitself in an increase of the fine chemical.

The terms “wild type”, “control” or “reference” are exchangeable and canbe a cell or a part of a non-human organism such as an organelle like achloroplast or a tissue, or a non-human organism, in particular amicroorganism or a plant, which was not modified or treated according tothe herein described process according to the invention. Accordingly,the cell or a part of a non-human organism such as an organelle like achloroplast or a tissue, or an organism, in particular a microorganismor a plant used as wild type, control or reference corresponds to thecell, non-human organism, microorganism, plant, or a part thereof, asmuch as possible and is in any other property but in the result of theprocess of the invention as identical to the subject matter of theinvention as possible. Thus, the wild type, control or reference istreated identically or as identical as possible, saying that onlyconditions or properties might be different which do not influence thequality of the tested property.

Preferably, any comparison is carried out under analogous conditions.The term “analogous conditions” means that all conditions such as, forexample, culture or growing conditions (such as soil, nutrient, watercontent of the soil, temperature, humidity or surrounding air), or assayconditions (such as buffer composition, temperature, substrates,pathogen strain, concentrations and the like) are kept identical betweenthe experiments to be compared.

The “reference”, “control” or “wild type” is preferably a subject, e.g.an organelle, a cell, a tissue, an organism, in particular amicroorganism or a plant, which was not modified or treated according tothe herein described process of the invention and is in any otherproperty as similar to the subject matter of the invention as possible.The reference, control or wild type is in its genome, transcriptome,proteome or metabolome as similar as possible to the subject of thepresent invention. Preferably, the term “reference-”, “control-” or“wild type-”-organelle, -cell, -tissue or -organism, in particular amicroorganism or a plant, relates to an organelle, cell, tissue ororganism, in particular a microorganism or a plant, which is nearlygenetically identical to the organelle, cell, tissue or organism, inparticular a microorganism or plant, or a part thereof, of the presentinvention, preferably 95%, more preferred are 98%, even more preferredare 99.00%, in particular 99.10%, 99.30%, 99.50%, 99.70%, 99.90%,99.99%, 99.999% or more. Most preferable the “reference”, “control”, or“wild type” is a subject, e.g. an organelle, a cell, a tissue, anorganism, in particular a microorganism or a plant, which is geneticallyidentical to the organism, in particular plant, cell, a tissue ororganelle used according to the process of the invention except that theresponsible or activity conferring nucleic acid molecules or the geneproduct encoded by them are amended, manipulated, exchanged orintroduced according to the inventive process.

In case, a control, reference or wild type differing from the subject ofthe present invention only by not being subject of the process of theinvention can not be provided, a control, reference or wild type can bea non-human organism in which the cause for the modulation of anactivity conferring the generation/increase of the fine chemical orexpression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention as describedherein has been switched back or off, e.g. by knocking out theexpression of responsible gene product, e.g. by antisense inhibition, byinactivation of an activator or agonist, by activation of an inhibitoror antagonist, by inhibition through adding inhibitory antibodies, byadding active compounds as e.g. hormones, by introducing negativedominant mutants, etc. A gene production can for example be knocked outby introducing inactivating point mutations, which lead to an enzymaticactivity inhibition or a destabilization or an inhibition of the abilityto bind to cofactors etc.

Accordingly, preferred reference subject is the starting subject of thepresent process of the invention. Preferably, the reference and thesubject matter of the invention are compared after standardization andnormalization, e.g. to the amount of total RNA, DNA, or protein oractivity or expression of reference genes, like housekeeping genes, suchas ubiquitin, actin or ribosomal proteins.

In accordance with the invention, the term “non-human organism” asunderstood herein relates always to an organism with the exception of ahuman being, in particular to an animal or a plant or a microorganism.Further, the term “animal” as understood herein relates always to anon-human animal. Preferably the term “non-human organism” shall mean amicroorganism, in particular those containing plastids, such as algae,or a plant or the like.

As used herein, “plant” is meant to include not only a whole plant butalso a part thereof i.e., one or more cells, tissues, including forexample, leaves, stems, shoots, roots, flowers, fruits, seeds andpollen.

The term “organelle” according to the invention shall mean for example“mitochondrion” or “plastid”. The term “plastid” according to theinvention is intended to include vahous forms of plastids includingproplastids, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, gerontoplasts, leucoplasts,amyloplasts, elaioplasts and etioplasts, preferably chloroplasts. Theyall have as a common ancestor the aforementioned proplasts.

Unless otherwise specified, the terms “polynucleotides”, “nucleic acid”and “nucleic acid molecule” are interchangeable in the present context.Unless otherwise specified, the terms “peptide”, “polypeptide” and“protein” are interchangeably in the present context. The term“sequence” may relate to polynucleotides, nucleic acids, nucleic acidmolecules, peptides, polypeptides and proteins, depending on the contextin which the term “sequence” is used. The terms “gene(s)”,“polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”, “nucleotide sequence”, or“nucleic acid molecule(s)” as used herein refer to a polymeric form ofnucleotides of any length, either ribonucleotides ordeoxyribonucleotides. The terms refer only to the primary structure ofthe molecule.

Thus, the terms “gene(s)”, “polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”,“nucleotide sequence”, or “nucleic acid molecule(s)” as used hereininclude double- and single-stranded DNA and/or RNA. They also includeknown types of modifications, for example, methylation, “caps”,substitutions of one or more of the naturally occurring nucleotides withan analog. Preferably, the DNA or RNA sequence comprises a codingsequence encoding the herein defined polypeptide.

A “coding sequence” is a nucleotide sequence, which is transcribed intoa RNA, e.g. a regulatory RNA, such as a miRNA, a ta-siRNA, cosuppressionmolecule, an RNAi, a ribozyme, etc. or preferably into a mRNA which istranslated into a polypeptide when placed under the control ofappropriate regulatory sequences. The boundaries of the coding sequenceare determined by a translation start codon at the 5′-terminus and atranslation stop codon at the 3′-terminus. A coding sequence caninclude, but is not limited to mRNA, cDNA, recombinant nucleotidesequences or genomic DNA, while introns may be present as well undercertain circumstances. The terms “coding sequence” and “coding region”are interchangeable in the present context.

As used in the present context a nucleic acid molecule may alsoencompass the untranslated sequence located at the 3′ and/or at the 5′end of the coding gene region, for example at least 500, preferably 200,especially preferably 100, nucleotides of the sequence upstream of the5′ end of the coding region and/or at least 100, preferably 50,especially preferably 20, nucleotides of the sequence downstream of the3′ end of the coding gene region. In the event for example theantisense, RNAi, snRNA, dsRNA, siRNA, miRNA, ta-siRNA, cosuppressionmolecule, ribozyme etc. technology is used coding regions as well as the5′- and/or 3′-regions can advantageously be used.

However, it is often advantageous only to choose the coding region of anucleic acid sequence for cloning and expression purposes. Except as nototherwise specified in the sequence listing according to WI PO Standard25 for a respective CDS usually the coding region of a nucleic acidmolecule is depicted at numeric identifier <222>, whereby the codingregion starts at the position given by the first number (given inbrackets) and ends at the position given by the second number (given inbrackets) and thereafter under numeric identifier <400>the respectivesequence is disclosed.

Unless otherwise specified, the term “polypeptide” refers to a polymerof amino acids (amino acid sequence) and does not refer to a specificlength of the molecule. Thus, peptides and oligopeptides are includedwithin the definition of polypeptide. This term does also refer to orinclude post-translational modifications of the polypeptide, forexample, glycosylations, acetylations, phosphorylations and the like.Included within the definition are, for example, polypeptides containingone or more analogs of an amino acid (including, for example, unnaturalamino acids, etc.), polypeptides with substituted linkages, as well asother modifications known in the art, both naturally occurring andnon-naturally occurring. The terms “protein” and “polypeptide” used inthis application are interchangeable.

The term “recovering” means the isolation of the fine chemical indifferent purities, that means on the one hand harvesting of thebiological material, which contains the fine chemical without furtherpurification and on the other hand purities of the fine chemical between5% and 100% purity, preferred purities are in the range of 10% and 99%.In one embodiment, the purities are at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or 99%.

A “transit peptide” is an amino acid sequence, whose encoding nucleicacid sequence is translated together with the corresponding structuralgene. That means the transit peptide is an integral part of thetranslated protein and forms an amino terminal extension of the protein.Both are translated as so called “preprotein”. In general the transitpeptide is cleaved off from the preprotein during or just after importof the protein into the correct cell organelle such as a plastid ormitochondrion to yield the mature protein. The transit peptide ensurescorrect localization of the mature protein by facilitating the transportof proteins through intracellular membranes. In principle the nucleicacid sequence encoding a transit peptide can be isolated from everyorganism such as microorganisms such as algae or plants containingplastids, preferably chloroplasts, or mitochondria. Preferred nucleicacid sequences encoding a transit peptide are derived from a nucleicacid sequence encoding a protein finally resided in the plastid ormitochondria, respectively, and stemming from an organism selected fromthe group consisting of the genera:

Acetabularia, Arabidopsis, Brassica, Capsicum, Chlamydomonas, Cucurbita,Dunaliella, Euglena, Flaveria, Glycine, Helianthus, Hordeum, Lemna,Lolium, Lycopersion, Malus, Medicago, Mesembryanthemum, Nicotiana,Oenotherea, Oryza, Petunia, Phaseolus, Physcomitrella, Pinus, Pisum,Raphanus, Silene, Sinapis, Solanum, Spinacea, Stevia, Synechococcus,Triticum and Zea.

Advantageously plastidial transit peptides, which are beneficially usedin an embodiment of the process of the present invention, are derivedfrom the nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein selected from thegroup consisting of ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase,5-enolpyruvyl-shikimate-3-phosphate synthase, acetolactate synthase,chloroplast ribosomal protein CS17, Cs protein, ferredoxin,plastocyanin, ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase activase, tryptophansynthase, acyl carrier protein, plastid chaperonin-60, cytochrome c552,22-kDA heat shock protein, 33-kDa Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 1,ATP synthase γ subunit, ATP synthase δ subunit, chlorophyll-a/b-bindingproteinII-1, Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 2, Oxygen-evolvingenhancer protein 3, photosystem I: P21, photosystem I: P28, photosystemI: P30, photosystem I: P35, photosystem I: P37, glycerol-3-phosphateacyltransferases, chlorophyll a/b binding protein, CAB2 protein,hydroxymethyl-bilane synthase, pyruvate-orthophosphate dikinase, CAB3protein, plastid ferritin, ferritin, early light-inducible protein,glutamate-1-semialdehyde aminotransferase, protochlorophyllidereductase, starch-granule-bound amylase synthase, light-harvestingchlorophyll a/b-binding protein of photosystem II, major pollen allergenLol p 5a, plastid CIpB ATP-dependent protease, superoxide dismutase,ferredoxin NADP oxidoreductase, 28-kDa ribonucleoprotein, 31-kDaribonucleoprotein, 33-kDa ribonucleoprotein, acetolactate synthase, ATPsynthase CFO subunit 1, ATP synthase CFO subunit 2, ATP synthase CFOsubunit 3, ATP synthase CFO subunit 4, cytochrome f, ADP-glucosepyrophosphorylase, glutamine synthase, glutamine synthase 2, carbonicanhydrase, GapA protein, heat-shock-protein hsp21, phosphatetranslocator, plastid CIpA ATP-dependent protease, plastid ribosomalprotein CL24, plastid ribosomal protein CL9, plastid ribosomal proteinPsCL18, plastid ribosomal protein PsCL25, DAHP synthase, starchphosphorylase, root acyl carrier protein II, betaine-aldehydedehydrogenase, GapB protein, glutamine synthetase 2,phosphoribulokinase, nitrite reductase, ribosomal protein L12, ribosomalprotein L13, ribosomal protein L21, ribosomal protein L35, ribosomalprotein L40, triose phosphate-3-phosphoglyerate-phosphate translocator,ferredoxin-dependent glutamate synthase, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, NADP-dependent malic enzyme and NADP-malatedehydrogenase.

More preferred the nucleic acid sequence encoding a plastidal transitpeptide is derived from a nucleic acid sequence encoding a proteinfinally resided in the plastid and stemming from an organism selectedfrom the group consisting of the species:

Acetabularia mediterranea, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica campestris,Brassica napus, Capsicum annuum, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Cucurbitamoschata, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliella tertiolecta, Euglena gracilis,Flaveria trinervia, Glycine max, Helianthus annuus, Hordeum vulgare,Lemna gibba, Lolium perenne, Lycopersion esculentum, Malus domestica,Medicago falcata, Medicago sativa, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum,Nicotiana plumbaginifolia, Nicotiana sylvestris, Nicotiana tabacum,Oenotherea hookeri, Oryza sativa, Petunia hybrida, Phaseolus vulgaris,Physcomitrella patens, Pinus tunbergii, Pisum sativum, Raphanus sativus,Silene pratensis, Sinapis alba, Solanum tuberosum, Spinacea oleracea,Stevia rebaudiana, Synechococcus, Synechocystis, Triticum aestivum andZea mays.

Even more preferred nucleic acid sequences are encoding plastidaltransit peptides as disclosed by von Heijne et al. (Plant MolecularBiology Reporter, 9 (2), 104 (1991)), which are hereby incorporated byreference. Table a shows some examples of the transit peptide sequencesdisclosed by von Heijne et al. According to the disclosure of theinvention especially in the examples the skilled worker is able to linkother nucleic acid sequences disclosed by von Heijne et al. to therespective nucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, columns 5 or 8,preferably the respective coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof. Most preferred nucleic acid sequences encodingtransit peptides are derived from the genus Spinacia such as chloroplast30S ribosomal protein PSrp-1, root acyl carrier protein II, acyl carrierprotein, ATP synthase: γ subunit, ATP synthase: δ subunit, cytochrom f,ferredoxin I, ferredoxin NADP oxidoreductase (=FNR), nitrite reductase,phosphoribulokinase, plastocyanin or carbonic anhydrase. The skilledworker will recognize that various other nucleic acid sequences encodingtransit peptides can easily isolated from plastid-localized proteins,which are expressed from nuclear genes as precursors and are thentargeted to plastids. Such transit peptides encoding sequences can beused for the construction of other expression constructs. The transitpeptides advantageously used in the inventive process and which are partof the inventive nucleic acid sequences and proteins are typically 20 to120 amino acids, preferably 25 to 110, 30 to 100 or 35 to 90 aminoacids, more preferably 40 to 85 amino acids and most preferably 45 to 80amino acids in length and function post-translationally to direct theprotein to the plastid, preferably to the chloroplast. The nucleic acidsequences encoding such transit peptides are localized upstream ofnucleic acid sequence encoding the mature protein. For the correctmolecular joining of the transit peptide encoding nucleic acid and thenucleic acid encoding the protein to be targeted it is sometimesnecessary to introduce additional base pairs at the joining position,which form restriction enzyme recognition sequences useful for themolecular joining of the different nucleic acid molecules. Thisprocedure might lead to very few additional amino acids at theN-terminal of the mature imported protein, which usually and preferablydo not interfere with the protein function. In any case, the additionalbase pairs at the joining position which form restriction enzymerecognition sequences have to be chosen with care, in order to avoid theformation of stop codons or codons which encode amino acids with astrong influence on protein folding, like e.g. proline. It is preferredthat such additional codons encode small n.d. structural flexible aminoacids such as glycine or alanine.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

Other plastid transit peptides are disclosed by Schmidt et al. (J. Biol.Chem. 268 (36), 27447 (1993)), Della-Cioppa et al. (Plant. Physiol. 84,965 (1987)), de Castro Silva Filho et al. (Plant Mol. Biol. 30, 769(1996)), Zhao et al. (J. Biol. Chem. 270 (11), 6081 (1995)), Römer etal. (Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 196 (3), 1414 (1993)), Keegstra etal. (Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Mol. Biol. 40, 471 (1989)), Lubbenet al. (Photosynthesis Res. 17, 173 (1988)) and Lawrence et al. (J.Biol. Chem. 272, (33), 20357 (1997)), Cho et al. (Planta 224, 598(2006)), Lucia et al. (Transgenic R. 17 (4), 529 (2008)), Murayama etal. (Planta 225 (5), 1193 (2007)). A general review about targeting isdisclosed by Allison R. Kermode in Critical Reviews in Plant Science 15(4), 285 (1996).

Favored plastidal transit peptide sequences, which are used in anembodiment of the inventive process and which form part of the inventivenucleic acid sequences are generally enriched in hydroxylated amino acidresidues (serine and threonine), with these two residues generallyconstituting 20-35% of the total. They often have an amino-terminalregion empty of Gly, Pro, and charged residues. Furthermore they have anumber of small hydrophobic amino acids such as valine and alanine andgenerally acidic amino acids are lacking. In addition they generallyhave a middle region rich in Ser, Thr, Lys and Arg. Overall they havevery often a net positive charge.

Advantageously mitochondrial transit peptides, which are beneficiallyused in an embodiment of the process of the present invention, arederived from the nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein selected fromthe group consisting of 22 kDA heat shock protein; 70 kDA heat shockprotein; 83 kDA heat shock protein; 40S ribosomal protein S19; 50Sribosomal protein L15; ribosomal protein L29; 22 kDA PSST protein ofcomplex I; 2-oxoacid dehydrogenase family protein; 2-oxoglutarate/malatetranslocator; 3methyl-2-oxobutanoate hydroxymethyltransferase;3-Methylcrotonyl-coenzyme A carboxylase (MCCase); 7,8-Dihydropteroatesynthase (DHPS)/6-hydroxymethyl-7,8-dihydropterine pyrophosphokinase(HPPK); aconitate hydratase; acyl carrier protein (ACP); ADP/ATPtranslocase; alanyl-tRNA synthetase; alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH);alternative oxidase (AOX); aminoacyl-tRNA ligase; asparateaminotransferase; ATP synthase alpha subunit; ATP synthase beta subunit;ATP synthase delta subunit; ATP synthase epsilon subunit; ATP synthasegamma subunit; ATP-dependent Clp protease-proteolytic subunit;Chaperonin 60-CPN60; Chaperonin 60 (2)-CPN60-2; Chaperonin60(1)-CPN60-1; citrate synthase; cytochrome b-c1 complex subunit RieskeFeS Protein; cytochrome c reductase-processing peptidase subunit II;dihydrolipoamide S-acetyltransferase; farnesyl-diphosphate synthase 1;formate dehydrogenase; fumarate hydratase; gamma carbonic anhydraseprotein (gammaCA); gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 1 (gammaCAL1);gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 2 (gammaCAL2); gamma-aminobutyricacid transaminase (GABA-T); glutathione reductase (GR); glycinedecarboxylase subunit H; glycine decarboxylase subunit L; glycinedecarboxylase subunit P; glycine decarboxylase subunit T; isovaleryl-CoAdehydrogenase (IVD); lipoamide dehydrogenase; malate oxidoreductase;manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn)SOD; methylmalonate-semialdehydedehydrogenase; mitochondrial-processing peptidase beta subunit (MPP);mitochondrialprocessing peptidase subunit alpha (MPP);monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR; NAD dependent isocitratedehydrogenase; NAD dependent malate dehydrogenase; NAD-dependent malicenzyme; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 59 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malicenzyme 62 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 65 kDa isoform; NADHubiquinone oxidoreductase 29 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase18 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 20 kDa subunit;NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 23 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinoneoxidoreductase 75 kDa subunit; NADP dependent isocitrate dehydrogenase;NADP dependent malate dehydrogenase; nucleoside diphosphate kinase;nucleoside diphosphate kinase III; o-acetylserine (thiol) lyase (OAS-TL); propionyl-CoA carboxylase; protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase; pyruvatedehydrogenase E1 component subunit alpha; serine acetyltransferase(SAT); serine hydroxymethyltransferase; succinate dehydrogenase (SDH);succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH); succinyl-CoA ligase(GDP-forming) alpha-chain; succinyl-CoA ligase [GDP-forming] subunitbeta; thiosulfate sulfurtransferase; threonyl-tRNA synthetase;trans-2-enoyl-CoA reductase; translocase inner membrane (TIM);translocase outer membrane (TOM); tRNA synthetase class I and ubiquinolcytochrome C oxidoreductase complex.

More preferred the nucleic acid sequence encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide is derived from a nucleic acid sequence encoding aprotein finally resided in the mitochondrion and stemming from anorganism selected from the group consisting of the species:

Acetabularia mediterranea, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica campestris,Brassica napus, Capsicum annuum, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii,CururbitaCucurbita moschata, Daucus carota, Dunaliella salina,Dunaliella tertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Flaveria trinervia, Glycinemax, Helianthus annuus, Hordeum vulgare, Lactuca sativa, Lemna gibba,Lolium perenne, Lycopersion esculentum, Malus domestica, Medicagofalcata, Medicago sativa, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, Nicotianaplumbaginifolia, Nicotiana sylvestris, Nicotiana tabacum, Oenothereahookeri, Oryza sativa, Petunia hybrida, Phaseolus vulgaris,Physcomitrella patens, Pinus tunbergii, Pisum sativum, Pyrus pyrifolia,Raphanus sativus, Saccharum officinarum, Silene pratensis, Sinapis alba,Solanum tuberosum, Spinacea oleracea, Stevia rebaudiana, Synechococcus,Synechocystis, Triticum aestivum and Zea mays.

Even more preferred nucleic acid sequences are encoding mitochondrialtransit peptides as disclosed by White and Scandalios (Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci., 86 (10), 3534 (1989)), Cho et al (Plant Physiol. 149, 745 (2009)),Chatre et al (Journal of Experimental Botany, 60 (3), 741 (2009)),Murayama et al (Planta 225 (5), 1193 (2007) and Manzano et al (2006) ,which are hereby incorporated by reference. Table b shows some examplesof the transit peptide sequences disclosed by White and Scandalios(1989), Cho et al (2009), Chatre et al (2009), Murayama et al (2007) andManzano et al (2006), Glaser et al (Plant Mol Biol. 38 (1-2), 311 (1998)and Huang et al (Plant Phys. 150, 1272 (2009)). According to thedisclosure of the invention especially in the examples the skilledworker is able to link other nucleic acid sequences disclosed by Glaseret al (Plant Mol Biol. 38 (1-2), 311 (1998)) and Huang et al (PlantPhys. 150, 1272 (2009)) to the respective nucleic acid sequences shownin Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Most preferred nucleic acid sequencesencoding transit peptides are derived from the genus Arabidopsisthaliana such as mitochondrial malate oxidoreductase, manganesesuperoxide dismutase (Mn)SOD, translocase inner membrane (TIM),translocase outer membrane (TOM), ATP synthase alpha subunit, ATPsynthase beta subunit, ATP synthase gamma subunit, ATP synthase deltasubunit, ATP synthase epsilon subunit, ADP/ATP translocase, aconitatehydratase and isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase (IVD). The skilled workerwill recognize that various other nucleic acid sequences encodingtransit peptides can easily isolated from mitochondrion-localizedproteins, which are expressed from nuclear genes as precursors and arethen targeted to mitochondria. Such transit peptides encoding sequencescan be used for the construction of other expression constructs. Thetransit peptides advantageously used in the inventive process and whichare part of the inventive nucleic acid sequences and proteins aretypically 20 to 120 amino acids, preferably 25 to 110, 30 to 100 or 35to 90 amino acids, more preferably 40 to 85 amino acids and mostpreferably 45 to 80 amino acids in length and functionpost-translationally to direct the protein to the mitochondrion. Thenucleic acid sequences encoding such transit peptides are localizedupstream of nucleic acid sequence encoding the mature protein. For thecorrect molecular joining of the transit peptide encoding nucleic acidand the nucleic acid encoding the protein to be targeted it is sometimesnecessary to introduce additional base pairs at the joining position,which forms restriction enzyme recognition sequences useful for themolecular joining of the different nucleic acid molecules. Thisprocedure might lead to very few additional amino acids at theN-terminal of the mature imported protein, which usually and preferablydo not interfere with the protein function. In any case, the additionalbase pairs at the joining position which forms restriction enzymerecognition sequences have to be chosen with care, in order to avoid theformation of stop codons or codons which encode amino acids with astrong influence on protein folding, like e.g. proline. It is preferredthat such additional codons encode small n.d. structural flexible aminoacids such as glycine or alanine.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For the avoidance ofdoubt, the term “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” are interchangeable.)

Other mitochondric transit peptides are disclosed by Cho et al. (PlantPhysiol. 149, 745 (2009)), Gnanasambandam et al. (Functional PlantBiology 35(2), 166, (2008)), Subbaiah et al. (J. Biol.Chem. 281 (23),15625 (2006)), Murcha et al. (Plant Physiol. 138, 2134 (2005)), Chatreet al. (Journal of Experimental Botany, 60 (3), 741 (2009)), Millar andHeazlewood (Plant Physiol. 131, 443 (2003)), White and Scandalios (Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci., 86 (10), 3534 (1989)), Laloi et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci., 98 (24), 14144 (2001)), Barranco-Medina et al. (Plant Physiol. andBiochem. 45, 729 (2007)), Olejnik et al. (FEBS J. 274 (18), 4877(2007)), Fabre et al. (Plant Cell and Env. 30 (5), 617 (2007)), Murayamaet al. (Planta 225 (5), 1193 (2007)), Bathgate et al. (Eur. J. Biochem.183, 303 (1989)), Winning et al. (Plant J. 2, 763 (1992)), Murcha et al.(Plant Physiol. 143, 199 (2007)), Lehnerer et al. (Botanica Acta, 107,306 (1994)), Kimura et al. (J. Biol. Chem. 265 (11), 6079 (1990)), Yanget al. (Plant Mol. Biol., 62, 951 (2006)).

Favored mitochondric transit peptide sequences, which are used in anembodiment of the inventive process and which form part of the inventivenucleic acid sequences are generally enriched in hydroxylated amino acidresidues (serine and threonine), with these two residues generallyconstituting 20-35% of the total. They often have an amino-terminalregion empty of Gly, Pro, and charged residues. Furthermore they have anumber of small hydrophobic amino acids such as valine and alanine andgenerally acidic amino acids are lacking.

In addition they generally have a middle region rich in Ser, Thr, Lysand Arg. Overall they have very often a net positive charge.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequences ofan range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the three aminoacids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is aware of thefact that there is not a need for such short sequences in the expressionof the genes.

TABLE AExamples of plastidal transit peptides disclosed by von Heijne et al.Trans SEQ  Pep Organism Transit Peptide ID NO. Reference  1 AcetabulariaMASIMMNKSVVLSKECAKPLATPK  1 Mol. Gen. mediterraneaVTLNKRGFATTIATKNREMMVWQP Genet. 218, FNNKMFETFSFLPP 445(1989)  2Arabidopsis MAASLQSTATFLQSAKIATAPSRG  2 EMBO J. 8, thalianaSSHLRSTQAVGKSFGLETSSARLT 3187 CSFQSDFKDFTGKCSDAVKIAGFA (1989)LATSALVVSGASAEGAPK  3 Arabidopsis MAQVSRICNGVQNPSLICNLSKSS  3 Mol. Gen.thaliana QRKSPLSVSLKTQQHPRAYPISSS Genet. 210, WGLKKSGMTLIGSELRPLKVMSSV437 (1987) STAEKASEIVLQPIREISGLIKLP  4 ArabidopsisMAAATTTTTTSSSISFSTKPSPSS  4 Plant thaliana SKSPLPISRFSLPFSLNPNKSSSSPhysiol. 85, SRRRGIKSSSP SS ISAVLNTTTNV 1110 TTTPSPTKPTKPETF ISRFAPDQP(1987) RKGA  5 Arabidopsis MITSSLTCSLQALKLSSPFAHGST  5 J. Biol. thalianaPLSSLSKPNSFPNHRMPALVPV Chem. 265, 2763 (1990)  6 ArabidopsisMASLLGTSSSAIWASPSLSSPSSK  6 EMBO J. thaliana PSSSPICFRPGKLFGSKLNAGIQI9,1337 RPKKNRSRYHVSVMNVATEINSTE (1990) QVVGKFDSKKSARPVYPFAAI  7Arabidopsis MASTALSSAIVGTSFIRRSPAPISL  7 Plant thalianaRSLPSANTQSLFGLKSGTARGG Physiol. 93, RVVAM 572 (1990)  8 ArabidopsisMAASTMALSSPAFAGKAVNLSPAA  8 Nucl. Acids thaliana SEVLGSGRVTNRKTVRes. 14, 4051 (1986)  9 Arabidopsis MAAITSATVTIPSFTGLKLAVSSK  9 Gene 65,thaliana PKTLSTISRSSSATRAPPKLALKS 59 (1988) SLKDFGVIAVATAASIVLAGNAMAMEVLLGSDDGSLAFVPSEFT 10 Arabidopsis MAAAVSTVGAINRAPLSLNGSGSG 10Nucl. Acids thaliana AVSAPASTFLGKKVVTVSRFAQSN Res. 17,KKSNGSFKVLAVKEDKQTDGDRWR 2871 GLAYDTSDDQIDI (1989) 11 ArabidopsisMkSSMLSSTAWTSPAQATMVAPF 11 Plant Mol. thaliana TGLKSSASFPVTRKANNDITSITSBiol. 11, NGGRVSC 745 (1988) 12 Arabidopsis MAASGTSATFRASVSSAPSSSSQL 12Proc. Natl. thaliana THLKSPFKAVKY TPLPS SRSKSSS Acad. Sci.FSVSCTIAKDPPVLMAAGSDPALW USA 86, QRPDSFGRFGKFGGKYVPE 4604 (1989) 13Brassica MSTTFCSSVCMQATSLAATTRISF 13 Nucl. Acids campestrisQKPALVSTTNLSFNLRRSIPTRFS Res. 15, ISCAAKPETVEKVSKIVKKQLSLK 7197 DDQKVVAE(1987) 14 Brassica MATTFSASVSMQATSLATTTRISF 14 Eur. J. Bio- napusQKPVLVSNHGRTNLSFNLSRTRLSISC chem. 174, 287 (1988) 15 ChlamydomonasMQALSSRVNIAAKPQRAQRLVVRA 15 Plant Mol. reinhardtii EEVKAAPKKEVGPKRGSLVKBiol. 12, 463 (1989) 16 Cucurbita  MAELIQDKESAQSAATAAAASSGY 16FEBS Lett. moschata ERRNEPAHSRKFLEVRSEEELLSCIKK 238, 424 (1988) 17Spinacea  MSTINGCLTSISPSRTQLKNTSTL 17 J. Biol. oleraceaRPTFIANSRVNPSSSVPPSLIRNQ Chem. 265, PVFAAPAPIITPTL 5414 (1990) 18Spinacea  MTTAVTAAVSFPSTKTTSLSARCS 18 Curr. oleraceaSVISPDKISYKKVPLYYRNVSATG Genet. 13, KMGPIRAQIASDVEAPPPAPAKVEKMS517 (1988) 19 Spinacea  MTTAVTAAVSFPSTKTTSLSARSS 19 oleraceaSVISPDKISYKKVPLYYRNVSATG KMGPIRA

TABLE b Examples of mitochondric transit peptides disclosed by White andScandalios (1989); Cho et al (2009); Chatre et al (2008);Murayama et al (2007); Manzano et al (2006): Trans SEQ Pep OrganismTransit Peptide ID NO. Reference 20 Zea maysMALRTLASKKVLSFPFGGAGRPLAAAAS 63 Proc. Nat. ARGV Acad.Sci. 86, 3534(1989) 21 Oryza sativa MGKAAAVGTAVVVAAAVGVAVVLA 64 Plant Physiol149, 745 (2009) 22 Oryza sativa MGKGTVVGTAVVVCAAAAAAVGVAVVVS 65 PlantPhysiol 149, 745 (2009) 23 Arabidosis MIITTHKRDINLLVLQLGAALAVSFAGF 66J. Exp. Bot. thaliana LFARFRKNTKR 60 (3), 741 (2009) 24 Oryza sativaMAAAAISHLRRGAPRHARALYLSTR- 67 Planta 225 RFSSSSAAGVAPLAAVAASARR-(5), 1193 LLSTSVDSGASSGESYKPPLFDPF- (2007) RAASLASSAPPLESPPIEELPDDA-TPPPEEEPGLPAPEKDPVATACQHE- LEGLKAVETVRSRKESTEEKEAWSL- LGRSVVSYCGTA 25Arabidosis MSVSCCCRNLGKTIKKAIPSHHLHL- 68 Plant Mol. thalianaRSLGGSLYRRRIQSSSMETDLKS Bio. 61, 195 (2006)

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced and expressedin plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respectiveline in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated, or aredirectly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if for thenucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6 theterm “mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

For expression a person skilled in the art is familiar with differentmethods to introduce the nucleic acid sequences into differentorganelles, such as the preferred plastids or mitochondria. Such methodsare for example disclosed by Pal Maiga (Annu. Rev. Plant Biol. 55, 289,(2004)), Evans T. (WO 2004/040973), McBride K.E. et al. (U.S. Pat. No.5,455,818), Daniell H. et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 5,932,479 and U.S. Pat. No.5,693,507) and Straub J. M. et al. (US 6,781,033). A preferred method isthe transformation of microspore-derived hypocotyl or cotyledonarytissue (which are green and thus contain numerous plastids) leaf tissueand afterwards the regeneration of shoots from said transformed plantmaterial on selective medium. As methods for the transformationbombarding of the plant material or the use of independently replicatingshuttle vectors are well known by the skilled worker. But also aPEG-mediated transformation of plastids or Agrobacterium transformationwith binary vectors are possible. Useful markers for the transformationof plastids are positive selection markers for example thechloramphenicol-, streptomycin-, kanamycin-, neomycin-, amikamycin-,spectinomycin-, triazine- and/or lincomycin-resistance genes. Asadditional markers named in the literature often as secondary markers,genes coding for the resistance against herbicides such asphosphinothricin (=glufosinate, BASTA™, Liberty™, encoded by the bargene), glyphosate (=N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, Roundup Ready™, encodedby the 5-enolpyruvylshikimaete-3-phosphate synthase gene=epsps),sulfonylurea (e.g. =Staple™, encoded by the acetolactate synthase gene),imidazolinone (=IMI, e.g. imazethapyr, imazamox, Clearfield™, encoded bythe acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) gene, also known as acetolactatesynthase (ALS) gene) or bromoxynil (=Buctril™, encoded by the oxy gene)or genes coding for antibiotics such as hygromycin or G418 are usefulfor further selection. Such secondary markers are useful in the casewhen most genome copies are transformed. In addition negative selectionmarkers such as the bacterial cytosine deaminase (encoded by the codAgene) are also useful for the transformation of organelles, especiallyplastids.

Thus, in one embodiment, an activity disclosed herein as being conferredby a polypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated by linking thepolypeptide disclosed in respective line in Table II, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a polypeptide conferring the same said activitywith a targeting signal as herein described, if in the respective linein column 6 of Table II the term “plastidic” is listed for saidpolypeptide. For example, the polypeptide described can be linked to thetargeting signal shown in Table a.

Accordingly, in the method of the invention for producing a transgenicplant with increased fine chemical production as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type plant, comprisingtransforming a non-human organism, preferably a plant cell, a plant or apart thereof, with the mentioned nucleic acid molecule, said nucleicacid molecule selected from said mentioned group encodes for apolypeptide conferring said activity being linked to a targeting signalas mentioned herein, e.g. as mentioned in Table a, e.g. if in therespective line in column 6 of Table II the term “plastidic” is listedfor the encoded polypeptide.

To increase the possibility of identification of transformants it ispossible to use reporter genes other then the aforementioned resistancegenes or in addition to said genes. Reporter genes are for exampleβ-galactosidase-, β-glucuronidase-(GUS), alkaline phosphatase- and/orgreen-fluorescent protein-genes (GFP).

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 8,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 8 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence.

The genes, which should be expressed in the plant or plant cells, aresplit into nucleic acid fragments, which are introduced into differentcompartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus, the plastids and/ormitochondria. Additionally plant cells are described in which thechloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNA encoding afragment of a protein used in the inventive process such that theribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 8, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

In another embodiment, an activity disclosed herein as being conferredby a polypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II is increasedor generated by linking the polypeptide disclosed in the respective linein Table II or a polypeptide conferring the same said activity with antargeting signal as herein described, if in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table II the term “mitochondrial” is listed for saidpolypeptide. For example, the polypeptide described can be linked to thetargeting signal shown in Table b.

In these cases the respective organelle is a mitochondrion. However, theremarks made regarding the plastids are applicable in analogy.

In another embodiment, an activity disclosed herein as being conferredby a polypeptide shown in Table II is increased or generated by thepolypeptide disclosed in the respective line in Table II or apolypeptide conferring the same said activity without linking saidpolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II to a targetingsignal, if in the respective line in column 6 of Table II the term“non-targeted” is listed for said polypeptide.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“non-targeted” shall indicate, that the nucleic acid of the invention isexpressed without the addition of a “non-natural transit peptideencoding sequence”. A “non-natural transit peptide encoding sequence” isa sequence which is not a natural part of a nucleic acid of theinvention, e.g. of the nucleic acids depicted in the respective line inTable I column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, but which is rather added by molecularmanipulation steps as for example described in the example under“plastid targeted expression”. However, the terms “non-targeted” shallnot exclude a targeted localization to any cell compartment for theproducts of the inventive nucleic acid sequences by their naturallyoccurring sequence properties within the background of the transgenicorganism. The subcellular location of the mature polypeptide derivedfrom the enclosed sequences can be predicted by a skilled person for theorganism (plant) by using software tools like TargetP (Emanuelsson etal., J. Mol. Biol. 300, 1005 (2000)), ChloroP (Emanuelsson et al.,Protein Science 8, 978 (1999)) or other predictive software tools(Emanuelsson et al., Nature Protocols 2, 953 (2007)).

Preferably, the process according to the invention further comprises thestep of recovering the fine chemical, which is synthesized by theorganism from the organism and/or from the culture medium used for thegrowth or maintenance of the organism. The term “recovering” means theisolation of the fine chemical in different purities, that means on theone hand harvesting of the biological material, which contains the finechemical without further purification and on the other hand purities ofthe fine chemical between 5% and 100% purity, preferred purities are inthe range of 10% and 99%. In one embodiment, the purities are at least20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or 99%.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicallinoleic acid leads to an enhanced production of the respective finechemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%,30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, morepreferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of therespective fine chemical linoleic acid in comparison to the wild-type asdefined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of the activityof a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 8, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or theircombination can be achieved by joining the protein to a respectivetransit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial”is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in linoleic acid,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein linoleic acid,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of achlorophyllase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113652, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113651, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113651 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113652, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity chlorophyllase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 24-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt1g19800-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19800,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17638, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17638, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g19800-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 29-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 79-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g36580, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 113715, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113714, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113714 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113715, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 19-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt2g45420-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g45420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1624, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1623 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1624, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At2g45420-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 42-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 30-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g20910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22922, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CCAAT-binding transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 29-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the linoleicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 30-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g09960, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 109718, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 109717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.109718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 32-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 57-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 23-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4102 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity glutaredoxin isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 39-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 42-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g59220, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1788,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114084, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114083, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114083 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114084, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2010, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114199, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.114198, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.114198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 114199, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitytranscriptional regulator protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, partitularly in arange of 15 to 38-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abeta-hydroxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 29-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 44-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ThiF familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3577,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 111156, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 111155 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.111156, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ThiF family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinaseA, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 36-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membranetransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.7687, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0801-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0801, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 75808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75807, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 75807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75808,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b0801-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-oxoacyl-[acylcarrier-protein] synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1095, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114553, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.114552, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114552 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 114553, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 46-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a outermembrane receptor protein precursor, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1102, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114980, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.114979, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114979 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 114980, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity outer membranereceptor protein precursor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization. For example, an increase ofthe linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15to 21-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1330-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1330, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38227, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38226 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38227,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1330-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 40-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1470-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1470, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115057, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115056, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1470-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Fe—S subunitof oxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1589,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78155, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78154 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.78155, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 33-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acid shockprotein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 35-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumaratehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1611, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115065, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115064, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115064 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115065, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fumarate hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 33-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electrontransport complex protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1627,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38346, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38345 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.38346, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity electron transport complex protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 25-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1670-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1670-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 33-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1837-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1837, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78954, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78953 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78954,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1837-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2032-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 74-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2043,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112194, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112193 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112194, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity colanic acid biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 27-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2099-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2099, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115596, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115595 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115596, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2099-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 31-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2107-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2107, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39003, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39003,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2107-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABCtransporter permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2178, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 40-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 24 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ethanolamineutilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2439,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ethanolamine utilization protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 34-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2474-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2474-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2613-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2613-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 48-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2682-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2682, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115656, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115655, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2682-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 23-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2790, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 115720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 115719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115720, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the linoleicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 25-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AASbifunctional protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2836,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115792, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115791, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115791 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115792, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity AAS bifunctional protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2849-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2849, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81981, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81981,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2849-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 40-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a xanthinedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2866, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115865, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115864, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115864 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115865, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity xanthine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 20-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2909-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2909, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 41007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41006, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 41006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41007,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2909-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 28-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphotriesterase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3379,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116111, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116110, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116110 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116111, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphotriesterase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B3451, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.116173, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 116172, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 116172 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 116173, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 32-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonineefflux protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3823, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine efflux protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 42-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3845,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 100676, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 100675 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.100676, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 11 to 29-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aGM02LC38418-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC38418,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116313, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116312, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116312 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116313, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity GM02LC38418-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 23-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll1032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1032,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.85724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll1032-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. For example,an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 16 to 22-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, or if the activityof the polypeptide Sll1056, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52661,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 52660, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.52660 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52661, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 40-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTPsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1443, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53879, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53878 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53879,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthetase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. For example,an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 15 to 33-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acarbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1498, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95048, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 95047 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95048, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycarbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acoproporphyrinogen III oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen III oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14to 29-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acationtransporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14to 22-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a tryptophansynthase alpha chain, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0966,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 87656, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.87656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity tryptophan synthase alpha chain isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 43-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aromatic aciddecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1099, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 116342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity aromatic acid decarboxylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 44-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1250, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116461, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116460 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 116461, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphate importATP-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase of thelinoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to29-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of agamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1269, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58059, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58058,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58058 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58059, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitygamma-glutamyltranspeptidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization. For example, an increase ofthe linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18to 24-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a argininedecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1312, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58325, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58324 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58325,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fatty aciddesaturase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1350, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 116714, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116713, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116713 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116714, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fatty acid desaturase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 29-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC0490-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0490,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116849, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116848, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116848 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116849, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity TTC0490-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization.

For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ametal-dependent hydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity metal-dependenthydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 98-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multipleantibiotic resistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC1193, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity multipleantibiotic resistance protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization. For example, an increase ofthe linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17to 22-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycincleavage system protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yal044c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116949, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116948, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116948 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116949, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glycin cleavage system protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization. For example, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 29-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl159w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 14276, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14275, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14275 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14276, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aaspartatesemialdehyde dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydr158w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 117353, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.117352, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.117352 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 117353, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityaspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 38-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydr507c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr507c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90166, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90165 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90166, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr507c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYGR104C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygr104c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 117483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 117482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.117483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YGR104C-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 19-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DnaJ-likechaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yj1073w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64965, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DnaJ-like chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 21-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aconitatehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr304c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 66773, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66772, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66772 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66773, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aconitate hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a molecularchaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl064c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 117496, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117495, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 117495 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.117496, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity molecular chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 25-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATPaseepsilon subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl271w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 118213, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118212, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 118212 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.118213, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ATPase epsilon subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linoleic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 8, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linoleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

In an embodiment of the invention, a protein or polypeptide has the“activity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,column 3” if its de novo activity, or its increased expression directlyor indirectly leads to an increase in the fine chemical level in theorganism or a part thereof, preferably in a cell of said organism, andthe protein has the above-mentioned activities of a protein as shown inthe respective line in Table II, column 3. Throughout the specificationthe activity or preferably the biological activity of such a protein orpolypeptide or an nucleic acid molecule or sequence encoding suchprotein or polypeptide is identical or similar if it still has thebiological or enzymatic activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, column 3, or which has at least 10% of the originalbiological or enzymatic activity, preferably at least 20%, 30%, 40%,50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or 99% in comparison to a protein as shownin Table II, column 3.

A series of mechanisms exists via which a modification of a protein,e.g. the polypeptide of the invention can directly or indirectly affectthe yield, production and/or production efficiency of the fine chemical.

For example, the molecule number or the specific activity of thepolypeptide or the nucleic acid molecule may be increased. Largeramounts of the fine chemical can be produced if the polypeptide or thenucleic acid of the invention is expressed de novo in an organismlacking the activity of said protein, preferably the nucleic acidmolecules as mentioned in the respective line in Table I, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, alone or, if desired in combination with a transit peptide forexample as mentioned in Table a or b, respectively, or in anotherembodiment by introducing said nucleic acid molecules into an organelle,such as a plastid, in the transgenic organism. However, it is alsopossible to modify the expression of the gene which is naturally presentin the organisms, for example by integrating a nucleic acid sequence,encoding an organelle targeting sequence in front (5 prime) of thecoding sequence, leading to a functional preprotein, which is directedfor example to the organelle.

This also applies analogously to the combined increased expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or its gene productwith that of further enzymes or regulators of the fine chemicalbiosynthesis pathways, e.g. which are useful for the synthesis of thefine chemicals.

The increase or modulation according to this invention can beconstitutive, e.g. due to a stable permanent transgenic expression or toa stable mutation in the corresponding endogenous gene encoding thenucleic acid molecule of the invention or to a modulation of theexpression or of the behaviour of a gene conferring the expression ofthe polypeptide of the invention, or transient, e.g. due to a transienttransformation or temporary addition of a modulafor such as an agonistor antagonist or inducible, e.g. after transformation with a inducibleconstruct carrying the nucleic acid molecule of the invention undercontrol of an inducible promoter and adding the inducer, e.g.tetracycline or as described herein below.

The increase in activity of the polypeptide amounts in a cell, anorganelle, an organ or a non-human organism or a part thereof preferablyto at least 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 150% or 200%,250% or more in comparison to the control, reference or wild type.

In an embodiment the increase in activity of the polypeptide amounts inan organelle such as a plastid or a mitochondrion. In another embodimentthe increase in activity of the polypeptide amounts in the cytoplasm. Inanother embodiment the increase in activity of the polypeptide amountsin the cytosol.

In the context of the application the term “cytoplasm” defines thecompartment of the cell to which the protein is directed by the hostcell without the addition of artificial targeting sequences, which arenaturally not part of the protein.

In the context of the application the term “cytosol” defines the fluidof the cell between the plasma membrane and the organelles; that meansthat the organelles as well as the nucleus are not part of the cytosol.

The specific activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention or of the polypeptide of the presentinvention can be tested as described in the examples. In particular, theexpression of a protein in question in a cell, e.g. a plant cell or amicroorganism and the detection of an increase the fine chemical levelin comparison to a control is an easy test and can be performed asdescribed in the state of the art.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of chlorophyllase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “chlorophyllase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g19670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g19670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chlorophyllase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “chlorophyllase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113651, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At1g19800-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At1g19800-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g19800, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19800-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19800-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g36580 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g36580, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g36580, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g36580, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g36580, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113714, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g45420 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At2g45420-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At2g45420-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g45420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At2g45420-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At2g45420-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1623, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g20910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of CCAAT-binding transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g20910, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linoleic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g09960 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g09960, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g09960, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.109717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1788 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 8, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 8, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114083, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2010 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 8, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator protein”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 8, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 114198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 8, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 8, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 8, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 8, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3577 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 8, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of ThiF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ThiF family protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 8, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ThiF family protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ThiF family protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.111155, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 8, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “recombinase A”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 8, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 8, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 8, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “membrane transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0801 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0801-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0801-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0801, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0801, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0801, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0801, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0801-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0801-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1095 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1095, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1095, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1095, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1095, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 114552, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linoleic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1102 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of outer membrane receptor protein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “outer membrane receptor protein precursor”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1102, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1102, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1102, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1102, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “outer membrane receptor protein precursor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 114979, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linoleic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1330 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1330-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1330-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1330, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1330-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1330-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1470 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1470-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1470-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1470, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1470, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1470, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1470, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1470-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1470-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1589 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1589, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1611 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of fumarate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “fumarate hydratase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1611, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1611, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1611, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1611, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115064, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1627 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of electron transport complex protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “electron transport complex protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1627, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transport complex protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transport complexprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linoleic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1837 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1837-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1837-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1837, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1837-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1837-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2043 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of colanic acid biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2043, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2043, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2043, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2043, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2099 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2099-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2099-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2099, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2099, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2099, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2099-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2099-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115595, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2107 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2107-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2107, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ABC transporter permease protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2474-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2613-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2682 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2682-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2682-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2682, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2682, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2682, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2682-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2682-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2836 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AAS bifunctional protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “AAS bifunctional protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2836, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2836, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2836, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2836, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AAS bifunctional protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “AAS bifunctional protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115791, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2849 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2849-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2849-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2849, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2849-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2849-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2866 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of xanthine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “xanthine dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2866, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2866, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2866, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2866, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “xanthine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “xanthine dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115864, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2909 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2909-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2909-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2909, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2909, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2909, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2909, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2909-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2909-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41006,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3379 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphotriesterase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphotriesterase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3379, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3379, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3379, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3379, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphotriesterase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphotriesterase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.116110, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3451 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport systempermease protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3451, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3451, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3451, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3451, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transportsystem permease protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 116172, preferably the codingregion thereof, conferred the production of or the increase in linoleicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3823 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine efflux protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine efflux protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3823, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine efflux protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine efflux protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3845, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.100675, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC38418 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC38418-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “GM02LC38418-protein”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC38418, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC38418, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC38418, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 8, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC38418, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC38418-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC38418-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.116312, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1032 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll1032-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1032, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll1032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1056 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthasesubunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1056, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1056, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1056, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidinesynthase subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52660, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in linoleic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1443 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CTP synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CTP synthetase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1443, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CTP synthetase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1498 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1498, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “carbamoylphosphate synthasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linoleic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0966 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of tryptophan synthase alpha chain.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0966, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0966, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0966, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0966, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1099 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of aromatic acid decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aromatic acid decarboxylase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1099, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1099, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1099, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aromatic acid decarboxylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “aromatic acid decarboxylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 116341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1250 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphate import ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1250, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1250, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 116460, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linoleic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1269 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1269, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1269, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1269, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1269, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gammaglutamyltranspeptidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58058, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1312 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of arginine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “arginine decarboxylase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58324, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1350 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of fatty acid desaturase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “fatty acid desaturase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1350, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1350, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1350, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fatty acid desaturase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fatty acid desaturase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.116713, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0490 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC0490-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “TTC0490-protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0490, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0490, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0490, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0490, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC0490-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC0490-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.116848, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”,especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linoleic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yal044c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycin cleavage system protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycin cleavage system protein”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yal044c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal044c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal044c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yal044c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycin cleavage system protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycin cleavage system protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 116948, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl159w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl159w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl159w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl159w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl159w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14275,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr158w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr158w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr158w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr158w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr158w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 117352, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr507c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydr507c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ydr507c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr507c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr507c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr507c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr507c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr104c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of YGR104C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YGR104C-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygr104c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr104c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr104c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygr104c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YGR104C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YGR104C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.117482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “DnaJ-like chaperone”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yj1073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr304c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of aconitate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aconitate hydratase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr304c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr304c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr304c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ylr304c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aconitate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aconitate hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66772, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl064c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of molecular chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “molecular chaperone”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ynl064c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YnI064c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl064c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ynl064c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “molecular chaperone”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.117495, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl271w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.8, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ATPase epsilon subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATPase epsilon subunit”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypl271w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 8, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl271w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl271w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 8,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypl271w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATPase epsilon subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ATPase epsilon subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.118212, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 8,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linoleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 8, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 8, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 8, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linoleic acid compared with the wildtype control.

It was further observed that increasing or generating the activity of aFCRP gene shown in Table d, e.g. a nucleic acid molecule derived fromthe coding region of the nucleic acid molecule shown in Table d in A.thaliana conferred the production of or the increase in fine chemical,compared with the wild type control. Thus, in one embodiment, a nucleicacid molecule, preferably the coding region thereof, indicated in Tabled or its homolog as indicated in the respective line in Table I or theexpression product is used in the method of the present invention togenerate or to increase the production of fine chemical in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant, compared with the wild typecontrol.

In this context, the fine chemical amount in a cell, in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a microorganism or a part thereof, isincreased by 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%,100%, 120, 150% or 200% or more.

The fine chemical can be contained in the organism either in its freeform and/or bound, e.g. in triglycerides, phospholipids, lipids, oilsand/or fatsor mixtures thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, theamount of the free form in a cell, in a non-human organism, like a plantor a microorganism or part thereof, is increased by 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%,20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 120, 150% or 200% or more.Accordingly, in another embodiment, the amount of the bound finechemical in a cell, in a non-human organism, like a plant or amicroorganism or part thereof, is increased byl %, 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%,30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 120, 150% or 200% or more.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical linoleic acid, upon targeting to the plastidsor mitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has the structure ofthe respective polypeptide described herein, in particular of thepolypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 8, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

Owing to the biological activity of the proteins which are used in theprocess according to the invention and which are encoded by nucleic acidmolecules according to the invention, it is possible to producecompositions comprising the fine chemical, i.e. an increased amount ofthe fine chemical free or bound, e.g. in triglyceride,phospholipid,lipid, oil and/or fat compositions. Depending on the choiceof the non-human organism used for the process according to the presentinvention, for example a microorganism or a plant, compositions ormixtures comprising the fine chemical can be produced.

The term “expression” refers to the transcription and/or translation ofa codogenic gene segment or gene. As a rule, the resulting product is anmRNA or a protein. However, expression products can also includefunctional RNAs such as, for example, antisense, nucleic acids, tRNAs,snRNAs, rRNAs, RNAi, siRNA, ribozymes etc. Expression may be systemic,local or temporal, for example limited to certain cell types, tissuesorgans or organelles or time periods.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional        protein, ABC transporter permease protein, acid shock protein,        aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid        decarboxylase, aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase,        At1g19800-protein, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit,        b0801-protein, b1330-protein, b1470-protein, b1670-protein,        b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,        b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2682-protein,        b2849-protein, b2909-protein, beta-hydroxylase,        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, cation-transporting        ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor, chlorophyllase,        colanic acid biosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen III        oxidase, CTP synthetase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport        complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, fatty acid        desaturase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, fumarate        hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, glucose-6-phosphate        1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycin cleavage system protein,        GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase,        lipoprotein precursor, membrane transport protein,        metal-dependent hydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol        glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, outer        membrane receptor protein precursor, oxidoreductase, phosphate        import ATP-binding protein, phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit, phosphotriesterase, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, sll1032-protein,        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein, ThiF        family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,        transcription factor, transcriptional regulator protein,        tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0490-protein, xanthine        dehydrogenase, ydr507c-protein, and YGR104C-protein, or of a        polypeptide as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        and conferring the production of or an increase in linoleic        acid, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in linoleic acid, respectively;        and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned linoleic acid        generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a linoleic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a linoleic acid increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8,        columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding one or        more exogenous inducing factors to the non-human organism or        parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a linoleic acid increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a linoleic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a linoleic acid; increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        by adding positive expression or removing negative expression        elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used to either        introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants the 35S        enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor elements form        regulatory regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used        to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to activity of        positive elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced        in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be        identified in which the positive elements have be integrated        near to a gene of the invention, the expression of which is        thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced linoleic acid production, respectively;        and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        linoleic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondrial” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a linoleic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective        line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a linoleic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective        line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of linoleic acid, respectively, afterincreasing the expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide,non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria,preferably plastids, or having the activity of a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increase oflinoleic acid, respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastidsand/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

In general, the amount of mRNA or polypeptide in a cell or a compartmentof a non-human organism correlates with the amount of encoded proteinand thus with the overall activity of the encoded protein in saidvolume. Said correlation is not always linear, the activity in thevolume is dependent on the stability of the molecules, the degradationof the molecules or the presence of activating or inhibiting co-factors.Further, product and educt inhibitions of enzymes are well known anddescribed in Textbooks, e.g. Stryer, Biochemistry or Zinser et al.“Enzyminhibitoren”/Enzyme inhibitors”.

The activity of the above-mentioned proteins and/or polypeptide encodedby the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention can be increasedin various ways. For example, the activity in an organism or in a partthereof, like a cell or in an organelle of the cell, is increased forexample via targeting of the nucleic acid sequence or the encoded geneproduct to an organelle such as plastids or mitochondria, preferentiallyto plastids, and/or increasing the gene product number, e.g. byincreasing the expression rate, like introducing a stronger promoter, orby increasing the stability of the mRNA expressed, thus increasing thetranslation rate, and/or increasing the stability of the gene product,thus reducing the proteins decayed. Further, the activity or turnover ofenzymes can be influenced in such a way that a reduction or increase ofthe reaction rate or a modification (reduction or increase) of theaffinity to the substrate results, is reached. A mutation in thecatalytic centre of an polypeptide of the invention, e.g. as enzyme, canmodulate the turn over rate of the enzyme, e.g. an exchange of an aminoacid in the catalytic center can lead to an increased activity of theenzyme, or the deletion of regulator binding sites can reduce a negativeregulation like a feedback inhibition (or a substrate inhibition, if thesubstrate level is also increased). The specific activity of an enzymeof the present invention can be increased such that the turn over rateis increased or the binding of a co-factor is improved. Improving thestability of the encoding mRNA or the protein can also increase theactivity of a gene product. The stimulation of the activity is alsounder the scope of the term “increased activity”.

Moreover, the regulation of the above-mentioned nucleic acid sequencesmay be modified so that gene expression is increased. This can beachieved advantageously by means of heterologous regulatory sequences orby modifying, for example mutating, the natural regulatory sequenceswhich are present. The advantageous methods may also be combined witheach other.

In general, an activity of a gene product in a non-human organism orpart thereof, in particular in a plant cell or organelle of a plantcell, a plant, or a plant or a part thereof or in a microorganism can beincreased by increasing the amount of the specific encoding mRNA or thecorresponding protein in said organism or part thereof. “Amount ofprotein or mRNA” is understood as meaning the molecule number ofpolypeptides or mRNA molecules in an organism, a tissue, a cell or acell compartment. “Increase” in the amount of a protein means thequantitative increase of the molecule number of said protein in anon-human organism, a cell or a cell compartment, such as an organellelike a plastid or mitochondrion, or part thereof for example by one ofthe methods described herein below—in comparison to a wild type, controlor reference.

The increase in molecule number amounts preferably to at least 1%, 5%,10%, 20%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100%, 150%, 200% or more. However, a de novoexpression is also regarded as subject of the present invention.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or aprecursor or an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or canbe caused by introducing said subjects into an organism, transient orstable. Such an increase can be reached by the introduction of theinventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein into an organism,transient or stable. Furthermore such an increase can be reached by theintroduction of the inventive nucleic acid sequence, preferably thecoding region thereof, or the encoded protein in the correct cellcompartment, for example into organelles, such as plastids ormitochondria, either by transformation and/or targeting.

In one embodiment the increase in the amount of the fine chemical in thenon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. in a cell, an organ, anorganelle etc., is achieved by increasing the endogenous level of thepolypeptide of the invention. Accordingly, in an embodiment of thepresent invention, the present invention relates to a process whereinthe gene copy number of a gene encoding the polynucleotide or nucleicacid molecule of the invention is increased. Further, the endogenouslevel of the polypeptide of the invention can for example be increasedby modifying the transcriptional or translational regulation of thepolypeptide.

In one embodiment the amount of the fine chemical in the non-humanorganism or part thereof can be increase by targeted or randommutagenesis of the endogenous genes of the invention. For examplehomologous recombination can be used to either introduce positiveregulatory elements like for plants the 35S enhancer into the promoteror to remove repressor elements form regulatory regions. In additiongene conversion like methods described by Kochevenko and Willmitzer(Plant Physiol. 132 (1), 174 (2003)) and citations therein can be usedto disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to activity of positiveregulatory elements.

Furthermore positive elements can be randomly introduced in (plant)genomes by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be screenedfor, in which the positive elements has be integrated near to a gene ofthe invention, the expression of which is thereby enhanced. Theactivation of plant genes by random integrations of enhancer elementshas been described by Hayashi et al. (Science 258,1350 (1992)) or Weigelet al. (Plant Physiol. 122, 1003 (2000)) and others citated therein.Reverse genetic strategies to identify insertions (which eventuallycarrying the activation elements) near in genes of interest have beendescribed for various cases e.g. Krysan et al. (Plant Cell 11, 2283(1999)); Sessions et al. (Plant Cell 14, 2985 (2002)); Young et al.(Plant Physiol. 125, 513 (2001)); Koprek et al. (Plant J. 24, 253(2000)); Jeon et al.(Plant J. 22, 561 (2000)); Tissier et al., (PlantCell 11, 1841 (1999)); Speulmann et al. (Plant Cell 11, 1853 (1999)).Briefly, material from all plants of a large T-DNA or transposonmutagenized plant population is harvested and genomic DNA prepared. Thenthe genomic DNA is pooled following specific architectures as describedfor example in Krysan et al. (Plant Cell 11, 2283 (1999)). Pools ofgenomics DNAs are then screened by specific multiplex PCR reactionsdetecting the combination of the insertional mutagen (e.g. T-DNA orTransposon) and the gene of interest. Therefore PCR reactions are run onthe DNA pools with specific combinations of T-DNA or transposon borderprimers and gene specific primers. General rules for primer design canagain be taken from Krysan et al. (Plant Cell 11, 2283 (1999)).Rescreening of lower levels DNA pools lead to the identification ofindividual plants in which the gene of interest is disrupted by theinsertional mutagen.

The enhancement of positive regulatory elements or the disruption orweaking of negative regulatory elements can also be achieved throughcommon mutagenesis techniques: The production of chemically or radiationmutated populations is a common technique and known to the skilledworker. Methods for plants are described by Koorneef et al. 1982 and thecitations therein and by Lightner and Caspar in “Methods in MolecularBiology” Vol. 82. These techniques usually induce point mutations thatcan be identified in any known gene using methods such as TILLING(Colbert et al., Plant Physiol.126 (2), 480 (2001)). One can alsoenvisage to introduce nucleic acids sequences, encoding organelle- ,suchas plastidal- or mitochondrial-targeting signals, like for examplepresent in Table a or Table b, respectively, by homologous recombinationor other methods of site specific integration, into the genome in thatway, that an endogenous gene is functionally fused to the targetingsequence and the protein is redirected to the plastids or mitochondria,respectively. Eventually the integration can also occur randomly and thedesired fusion event is selected for.

Accordingly, the expression level can be increased if the endogenousgenes encoding a polypeptide conferring an increased expression of thepolypeptide of the present invention, in particular genes comprising thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention, are modified viahomologous recombination, Tilling approaches or gene conversion. It isalso possible to add as mentioned herein targeting sequences to theinventive nucleic acid sequences.

Regulatory sequences, preferably in addition to a targeting sequence orpart thereof (if present), can be operatively linked to the codingregion of an endogenous nucleic acid and control its transcription andtranslation or the stability or decay of the encoding mRNA or theexpressed protein. In order to modify and control the expression,promoter, UTRs, splicing sites, processing signals, polyadenylationsites, terminators, enhancers, repressors, post transcriptional orposttranslational modification sites can be changed, added or amended.For example, the activation of plant genes by random integrations ofenhancer elements has been described by Hayashi et al. (Science 258,1350 (1992)) or Weigel et al. (Plant Physiol. 122, 1003 (2000)) andothers citated therein. For example, the expression level of theendogenous protein can be modulated by replacing the endogenous promoterwith a stronger transgenic promoter or by replacing the endogenous 3′UTRwith a 3′UTR, which provides more stability without amending the codingregion. Further, the transcriptional regulation can be modulated byintroduction of an artificial transcription factor as described in theexamples. Alternative promoters, terminators and UTR are describedbelow.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical linoleic acid, respectively, by increase of expression oractivity in the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in anorganelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, can also be increased byintroducing a synthetic transcription factor, which binds close to thecoding region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

In one further embodiment of the process according to the invention,organisms are used in which one of the above-mentioned genes, or one ofthe above-mentioned nucleic acids, is mutated in a way that the activityof the encoded gene products is less influenced by cellular factors, ornot at all, in comparison with the unmutated proteins. For example, wellknown regulation mechanisms of enzymic activity are substrate inhibitionor feed back regulation mechanisms. Ways and techniques for theintroduction of substitution, deletions and additions of one or morebases, nucleotides or amino acids of a corresponding sequence aredescribed herein below in the corresponding paragraphs and thereferences listed there, e.g. in Sambrook et al., Molecular Cloning,Cold Spring Habour, N.Y., 1989. The person skilled in the art will beable to identify regulation domains and binding sites of regulators bycomparing the sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention or the expression product thereof with the state of the art bycomputer software means which comprise algorithms for the identifying ofbinding sites and regulation domains or by introducing into a nucleicacid molecule or in a protein systematically mutations and assaying forthose mutations which will lead to an increased specify activity or anincreased activity per volume, in particular per cell.

It can therefore be advantageous to express in a non-human organism anucleic acid molecule of the invention or a polypeptide of the inventionderived from a evolutionary distantly related organism, as e.g. using aprokaryotic gene in a eukaryotic host, as in these cases the regulationmechanism of the host cell may not weaken the activity (cellular orspecific) of the gene or its expression product.

In another embodiment it can be advantageous to express in a non-humanorganism a nucleic acid molecule of the invention or a polypeptide ofthe invention in a compartment by the use of a respective targetingsequence, in which it is naturally not expressed, as in these cases theregulation mechanism of the host cell may not weaken the activity(cellular or specific) of the gene or its expression product.

The mutation is introduced in such a way that the production of the finechemical is not adversely affected by e.g. undesired mutations.

Less influence on the regulation of a gene or its gene product isunderstood as meaning a reduced regulation of the enzymatic orbiological activity leading to an increased specific or cellularactivity of the gene or its product. An increase of the enzymaticactivity is understood as meaning an enzymatic or biological activity,which is increased by at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60% or 70% incomparison with the starting organism. This leads to an increasedproductivity of the desired fine chemical(s).

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) linoleic acidand if desired other fatty acids, and/or other metabolites, in free orbound form.

In another embodiment the composition comprises further higher amountsof metabolites positively affecting or lower amounts of metabolitesnegatively affecting the nutrition or health of animals or humansprovided with said compositions or non-human organisms of the inventionor parts thereof. Likewise, the number or activity of further geneswhich are required for the import or export of nutrients or metabolites,including amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins etc. or its precursors,required for the cell's biosynthesis of the fine chemical may beincreased so that the concentration of necessary or relevant precursors,cofactors or intermediates within the cell(s) or within thecorresponding storage compartments is increased. Owing to the increasedor novel generated activity of the polypeptide of the invention or owingto the increased number of nucleic acid sequences of the inventionand/or to the modulation of further genes which are involved in thebiosynthesis of the fine chemical, e.g. by increasing the activity ofenzymes synthesizing precursors or by destroying the activity of one ormore genes which are involved in the breakdown of the fine chemical, itis possible to increase the yield, production and/or productionefficiency of the fine chemical in the host organism, such as plants ormicroorganisms.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 3 or of a        polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical linoleic acid,        respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said fine chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound fatty acids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

After the above-described increasing (which as defined above alsoencompasses the generating of an activity in a non-human organism, i.e.a de novo activity), for example after the introduction and theexpression of the nucleic acid molecules of the invention or describedin the methods or processes according to the invention, the organismaccording to the invention, advantageously, a microorganism, a non-humananimal, a plant, plant or animal tissue or plant or animal cell, isgrown and subsequently harvested.

Suitable non-human organisms or host organisms (transgenic organism) forthe nucleic acid molecule used according to the invention and for theinventive process, the nucleic acid construct or the vector (both asdescribed below) are, in principle, all organisms which are capable ofsynthesizing the fine chemical, and which are suitable for theactivation, introduction or stimulation of recombinant genes. Exampleswhich may be mentioned are transgenic plants, transgenic microorganismssuch as fungi, bacteria, yeasts, alga or diatom preferably alga.Preferred organisms are those which are naturally capable ofsynthesizing the fine chemical in substantial amounts, like fungi,yeasts, bacteria or plants preferably alga and plants.

In the event that the transgenic non-human organism is a microorganism,such as a eukaryotic organism, for example a fungus, an alga, diatom ora yeast, in particular a fungus, alga, diatom or yeast selected from thefamilies Tuberculariaceae, Adelotheciaceae, Dinophyceae, Ditrichaceae orPrasinophyceae. Preferred non-human organisms are microorganisms such asgreen algae or plants. After the growing phase, the organisms can beharvested.

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound fatty acids and/or other metabolites.

The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

Fatty Acids are isolated from the harvested biomass in a manner knownper se, for example by extraction and, where appropriate, furtherchemical or physical purification processes such as, for example,precipitation methods, crystallography, thermal separation methods suchas rectification methods or physical separation methods such as, forexample, chromatography. Especially extraction methods using plantmaterials are described by Cahoon et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 96(22), 12935 (1999)) or Browse et al., Analytic Biochemistry 152,141(1986)).

Preferred microorganisms are selected from the group consisting ofCharophyceae such as the genera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Charaglobularis, Chara vulgaris, Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as thegenera Acrosiphonia, Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis,Trichosolen, Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa,Avrainvillea, Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda,Penicillus, Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania,Udotea, Derbesia, Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus,Chaetonema, Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia,Draparnaldiopsis, Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia,Internoretia, Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella,Pringsheimiella, Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon,Pseudopringsheimia, Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium,Thamniochaete, Ulvella, Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium,Ankyra, Characium, Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca,Bracteacoccus Chlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila,Schroederia, Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia,Coccomyxa, Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, Lola Pithophora RhizocloniumChaetosphaeridium, Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora,Polychaetophora, Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia,Batophora, Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix,Raphidonema, Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata or Ostreococcus tauri.

Preferred plants are monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants,preferably selected from the group consisting of Anacardiaceae such asthe genera Pistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium e.g. the species Pistaciavera [pistachios, Pistazie], Mangifer indica [Mango] or Anacardiumoccidentale [Cashew]; Asteraceae such as the genera Calendula,Carthamus, Centaurea, Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus, Lactuca, Locusta,Tagetes, Valeriana e.g. the species Calendula officinalis [Marigold],Carthamus tinctorius [safflower], Centaurea cyanus [cornflower],Cichorium intybus [blue daisy], Cynara scolymus [Artichoke], Helianthusannus [sunflower], Lactuca sativa, Lactuca crispa, Lactuca esculenta,Lactuca scariola L. ssp. sativa, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrate,Lactuca scariola L. var. integrifolia, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana,Locusta communis, Valeriana locusta [lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tageteserecta or Tagetes tenuifolia [Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the generaDaucus e.g. the species Daucus carota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as thegenera Corylus e.g. the species Corylus avellana or Corylus colurna[hazelnut]; Boraginaceae such as the genera Borago e.g. the speciesBorago officinalis [borage]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica,Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g. the species Brassica napus,Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape, turnip rape], Sinapis arvensisBrassica juncea, Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var.crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassicasinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard], Brassica oleracea [fodderbeet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceae such as the genera Anana,Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus, Ananas ananas or Bromeliacomosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as the genera Carica e.g. thespecies Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae such as the genera Cannabise.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp], Convolvulaceae such as thegenera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the species Ipomoea batatus, Ipomoeapandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus, Ipomoeafastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba or Convolvulus panduratus[sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato], Chenopodiaceae such asthe genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var.altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgarisvar. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva or Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as the genera Cucubita e.g.the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo orCucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceae such as the generaElaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive]; Ericaceae such as thegenera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia, Kalmia angustifolia,Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmia occidentalis, Cistuschamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel, broad-leafed laurel,calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpine laurel, bog laurel,western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceae such as the generaManihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the species Manihot utilissima,Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil, Manihot dulcis,Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta [manihot,arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean, CastorOil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceae suchas the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga, Pithecolobium,Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus, Soja e.g. thespecies Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea], Albiziaberteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acacia berteriana,Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana, Cathormionberteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans, Pithecellobiumberterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobium berterianum,Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu, Albizia nemu,Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosa speciosa, Sericanrdajulibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla, Albizia lebbek,Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa [bastard logwood,silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa, Medicago falcata,Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean], Dolichos soja, Glycinegracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Soja hispida; Geraniaceaesuch as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g. the species Cocosnucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois [coconut];Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the species Saccharumofficinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Wallia e.g. thespecies Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglans sieboldiana,Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans californica,Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans major,Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra [walnut, black walnut,common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut, butternut, black walnut];Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Laurus e.g. the species laurelLaurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweet bay], Persea americanaPersea americana, Persea gratissima or Persea persea [avocado];Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. the species Arachis hypogaea[peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum, Adenolinum e.g. the speciesLinum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linumangustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum,Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne,Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linum pratense or Linum trigynum [flax,linseed]; Lythrarieae such as the genera Punica e.g. the species Punicagranatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceae such as the genera Gossypium e.g. thespecies Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense,Gossypium herbaceum or Gossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as thegenera Musa e.g. the species Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musaparadisiaca, Musa spp. [banana]; Onagraceae such as the generaCamissonia, Oenothera e.g. the species Oenothera biennis or Camissoniabrevipes [primrose, evening primrose]; Palmae such as the genera Elacise.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oil plam]; Papaveraceae such as thegenera Papaver e.g. the species Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas,Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, shirleypoppies, field poppy, long-headed poppy, long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceaesuch as the genera Sesamum e.g. the species Sesamum indicum [sesame];Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe, Peperomia, Steffensiae.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piper angustifolium,Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum, Piper nigrum,Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata, Peperomiaelongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata. [Cayenne pepper, wildpepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the speciesHordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum,Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon, Hordeumhexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum[barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley, meadow barley],Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avenafatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor, Sorghumhalepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare, Andropogon drummondii,Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghum aethiopicum, Sorghumarundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum, Sorghum dochna,Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense, Sorghumlanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea].

Particular preferred plants are monocotyledonous or dicotyledonousplants selected from the group consisting of Asteraceae such as thegenera Helianthus, Tagetes e.g. the species Helianthus annus[sunflower], Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta or Tagetes tenuifolia[Marigold]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica, Arabadopsis e.g.the species Brassica napus, Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape,turnip rape] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Fabaceae such as the generaGlycine e.g. the species Glycine max [soybean] or Soja hispida; Linaceaesuch as the genera Linum e.g. the species Linum usitatissimum, [flax,linseed]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the species Hordeum vulgare [barley], Secalecereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avena fatuavar. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor [Sorghum, millet],Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize], Triticumaestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum, Triticummacha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, bread wheat, commonwheat]; Solanaceae such as the genera Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. thespecies Solanum tuberosum [potato], Lycopersicon esculentum,Lycopersicon lycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifoliumor Solanum lycopersicum [tomato]; Gramineae such as the genera Saccharume.g. the species Saccharum officinarum or Helianthus annus [sunflower]or Chenopodiaceae such as the genera Beta, i.e. Beta vulgaris var.esculents [sugar beet].

All above-mentioned organisms can be used as host organisms and/or canbe used as donor organism.

The invention is not limited to specific nucleic acids, specificpolypeptides, specific cell types, specific host cells, specificconditions or specific methods etc. as such, but may vary and numerousmodifications and variations therein will be apparent to those skilledin the art. It is also to be understood that the terminology used hereinis for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is notintended to be limiting.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 8, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 8,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) ;    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 8.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 8 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8 or in Table II B, application no. 8,        column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8 or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 8, column 8        or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, in column 5 or        in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8 or in Table I B column        8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 8, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 8, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 8, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 8, column 5 or 8,        or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 8, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 8, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 8.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 8, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In one embodiment the invention relates to the aforementioned nucleicacid molecules, which can be isolated advantageously from yeast, fungi,viruses, algae, bacteria, for example from Charophyceae such as thegenera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Chara globularis, Chara vulgaris,Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as the genera Acrosiphonia,Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis, Trichosolen,Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa, Avrainvillea,Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda, Penicillus,Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania, Udotea, Derbesia,Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus, Chaetonema,Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia, Draparnaldiopsis,Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia, Internoretia,Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella, Pringsheimiella,Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon, Pseudopringsheimia,Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium, Thamniochaete, Ulvella,Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium, Ankyra, Characium,Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca, BracteacoccusChlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila, Schroederia,Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia, Coccomyxa,Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, Lola Pithophora RhizocloniumChaetosphaeridium, Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora,Polychaetophora, Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia,Batophora, Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix,Raphidonema, Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata, Ostreococcus tauri,especially such as Acetobacter (subgen. Acetobacter) aceti;Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans; Acinetobacter sp.; Actinobacillus sp;Aeromonas salmonicida; Agrobacterium tumefaciens; Aquifex aeolicus;Arcanobacterium pyogenes; Aster yellows phytoplasma; Bacillus sp.;Bifidobacterium sp.; Borrelia burgdorferi; Brevibacterium linens;Brucella melitensis; Buchnera sp.; Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens;Campylobacter jejuni; Caulobacter crescentus; Chlamydia sp.;Chlamydophila sp.; Chlorobium limicola; Citrobacter rodentium;Clostridium sp.; Comamonas testosteroni; Corynebacterium sp.; Coxiellaburnetii; Deinococcus radiodurans; Dichelobacter nodosus; Edwardsiellaictaluri; Enterobacter sp.; Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae; E. coli;Flavobacterium sp.; Francisella tularensis; Frankia sp. Cpl1;Fusobacterium nucleatum; Geobacillus stearothermophilus; Gluconobacteroxydans; Haemophilus sp.; Helicobacter pylori; Klebsiella pneumoniae;Lactobacillus sp.; Lactococcus lactis; Listeria sp.; Mannheimiahaemolytica; Mesorhizobium loti; Methylophaga thalassica; Microcystisaeruginosa; Microscilla sp. PRE1; Moraxella sp. TA144; Mycobacteriumsp.; Mycoplasma sp.; Neisseria sp.; Nitrosomonas sp.; Nostoc sp. PCC7120; Novosphingobium aromaticivorans; Oenococcus oeni; Pantoea citrea;Pasteurella multocida; Pediococcus pentosaceus; Phormidium foveolarum;Phytoplasma sp.; Plectonema boryanum; Prevotella ruminicola;Propionibacterium sp.; Proteus vulgaris; Pseudomonas sp.; Ralstonia sp.;Rhizobium sp.; Rhodococcus equi; Rhodothermus marinus; Rickettsia sp.;Riemerella anatipestifer; Ruminococcus flavefaciens; Salmonella sp.;Selenomonas ruminantium; Serratia entomophila; Shigella sp.;Sinorhizobium meliloti; Staphylococcus sp.; Streptococcus sp.;Streptomyces sp.; Synechococcus sp.; Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803;Thermotoga maritima; Treponema sp.; Ureaplasma urealyticum; Vibriocholerae; Vibrio parahaemolyticus; Xylella fastidiosa; Yersinia sp.;Zymomonas mobilis, preferably Salmonella sp. or E. coli, preferably fromyeasts such as from the genera Saccharomyces, Pichia, Candida,Hansenula, Torulopsis or Schizosaccharomyces, or from plants, such asmonocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants, preferably selected from thegroup consisting of Anacardiaceae such as the genera Pistacia,Mangifera, Anacardium e.g. the species Pistacia vera [pistachios,Pistazie], Mangifer indica [Mango] or Anacardium occidentale [Cashew];Asteraceae such as the genera Calendula, Carthamus, Centaurea,Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus, Lactuca, Locusta, Tagetes, Valeriana e.g.the species Calendula officinalis [Marigold], Carthamus tinctorius[safflower], Centaurea cyanus [cornflower], Cichorium intybus [bluedaisy], Cynara scolymus [Artichoke], Helianthus annus [sunflower],Lactuca sativa, Lactuca crispa, Lactuca esculenta, Lactuca scariola L.ssp. sativa, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrata, Lactuca scariola L.var. integrifolia, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana, Locusta communis,Valeriana locusta [lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta or Tagetestenuifolia [Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the genera Daucus e.g. thespecies Daucus carota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as the genera Coryluse.g. the species Corylus avellana or Corylus colurna [hazelnut];Boraginaceae such as the genera Borago e.g. the species Boragoofficinalis [borage]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica,Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g. the species Brassica napus,Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape, turnip rape], Sinapis arvensisBrassica juncea, Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var.crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassicasinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard], Brassica oleracea [fodderbeet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceae such as the genera Anana,Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus, Ananas ananas or Bromeliacomosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as the genera Carica e.g. thespecies Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae such as the genera Cannabise.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp], Convolvulaceae such as thegenera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the species Ipomoea batatus, Ipomoeapandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus, Ipomoeafastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba or Convolvulus panduratus[sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato], Chenopodiaceae such asthe genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var.altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgarisvar. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva or Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as the genera Cucubita e.g.the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo orCucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceae such as the generaElaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive]; Ericaceae such as thegenera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia, Kalmia angustifolia,Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmia occidentalis, Cistuschamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel, broad-leafed laurel,calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpine laurel, bog laurel,western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceae such as the generaManihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the species Manihot utilissima,Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil, Manihot dulcis,Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta [manihot,arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean, CastorOil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceae suchas the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga, Pithecolobium,Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus, Soja e.g. thespecies Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea], Albiziaberteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acacia berteriana,Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana, Cathormionberteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans, Pithecellobiumberterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobium berterianum,Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu, Albizia nemu,Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosa speciosa, Sericanrdajulibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla, Albizia lebbek,Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa [bastard logwood,silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa, Medicago falcata,Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean], Dolichos soja, Glycinegracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Soja hispida; Geraniaceaesuch as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g. the species Cocosnucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois [coconut];Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the species Saccharumofficinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Wallia e.g. thespecies Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglans sieboldiana,Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans californica,Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans major,Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra [walnut, black walnut,common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut, butternut, black walnut];Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Laurus e.g. the species laurelLaurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweet bay], Persea americanaPersea americana, Persea gratissima or Persea persea [avocado];Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. the species Arachis hypogaea[peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum, Adenolinum e.g. the speciesLinum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linumangustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum,Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne,Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linum pratense or Linum trigynum [flax,linseed]; Lythrarieae such as the genera Punica e.g. the species Punicagranatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceae such as the genera Gossypium e.g. thespecies Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense,Gossypium herbaceum or Gossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as thegenera Musa e.g. the species Musa nana, Musa acuminate, Musaparadisiaca, Musa spp. [banana]; Onagraceae such as the generaCamissonia, Oenothera e.g. the species Oenothera biennis or Camissoniabrevipes [primrose, evening primrose]; Palmae such as the genera Elacise.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oil plam]; Papaveraceae such as thegenera Papaver e.g. the species Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas,Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, shirleypoppies, field poppy, longheaded poppy, long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceaesuch as the genera Sesamum e.g. the species Sesamum indicum [sesame];Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe, Peperomia, Steffensiae.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piper angustifolium,Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum, Piper nigrum,Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata, Peperomiaelongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata. [Cayenne pepper, wildpepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the speciesHordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum,Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon, Hordeumhexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum[barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley, meadow barley],Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avenafatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor, Sorghumhalepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare, Andropogon drummondii,Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghum aethiopicum, Sorghumarundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum, Sorghum dochna,Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense, Sorghumlanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea]; especially A.thaliana, maize, wheat, rye, oat, triticale, rice, barley, soybean,peanut, cotton, borage, sunflower, sugar cane, sugar beet, linseed,primrose, rapeseed, canola and turnip rape, manihot, pepper, sunflower,tagetes, solanaceous plant such as potato, tobacco, eggplant and tomato,Vicia species, pea, alfalfa, bushy plants such as coffee, cacao, tea,Salix species, trees such as oil palm, coconut, perennial grass, such asryegrass and fescue, and forage crops, such as alfalfa and clover andfrom spruce, pine or fir for example.

More preferably said nucleic acid molecules can be isolated from S.cerevisiae, E. coli, Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus orSynechocystis sp. or plants, preferably Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassicanapus, Glycine max, Zea mays, Gossypium or Oryza sativa.

The FCRPs of the present invention are preferably produced byrecombinant DNA techniques. For example, a nucleic acid moleculeencoding the protein is cloned into an expression vector, for exampleinto a binary vector, the expression vector is introduced into a hostcell, for example into cells of the Arabidopsis thaliana wild type NASCN906 or any other plant cell as described above and/or below and/or inthe examples, and the FCRP is expressed in said host cell.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the respective FCRP islocalized after expression as indicated in column 6 of Table II, e.g.non-targeted, mitochondrial or plastidic.

In an embodiment of the present invention the FCRP is preferablyproduced in an compartment of the cell, e.g. in an organelle, forexample in plastids or mitochondria. Ways of introducing nucleic acidsinto organelles, for example into plastids or mitochondria, andproducing proteins in this compartment are known to the person skilledin the art.

The respective nucleic acid sequence according to the inventionmentioned above is advantageously functionally joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide, in such a manner that a preproteinis translated, which is able to direct the polypeptide to the organellesuch as to plastids or mitochondria. In another preferred embodiment thenucleic acids according to the invention mentioned above isadvantageously functionally joined to a promoter region functional inplastids or mitochondria like for example the RNA operon promoter fusedto the 5′ UTR of the rbcL gene and in another preferred embodimentjoined to a plastome sequences homologous to the integration sites.Example for useful integration sites are the trnV-rps12/7 (Skidar etal., Plant Cell Rep. 18, 20 (1998), and other reports), thr rbvL-aacDsite (Svab et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90, 913 (1993)), thetrnl-trnA site (De Cosa et al., Nat. Biotech. 19, 71 (2001)), therps7-ndhB site (Hou et al., Transgenic Res. 12, 111 (2003)) and thendhF-trnL site Zhang et al., Plant Physiol. 127, 131 (2001c)).

The nucleic acid sequence coding for the transit peptide isadvantageously derived from a nucleic acid sequence encoding a proteinfinally resided in the plastids or mitochondria and is stemming from anorganism selected from the group consisting of the genera Acetabularia,Arabidopsis, Brassica, Capsicum, Chlamydomonas, Cucurbita, Daucus,Dunaliella, Euglena, Flaveria, Glycine, Helianthus, Hordeum, Lactua,Lemna, Lolium, Lycopersion, Malus, Meticago, Mesembryanthemum,Nicotiana, Oenotherea, Oryza, Petúnia, Phaseolus, Physcomitrella, Pinus,Pisum, Pyrus, Raphanus, Saccharum, Silene, Sinapis, Solanum, Spinacea,Stevia, Synechococcus,Triticum and Zea.

Preferably the plastidal transit peptide is derived from the nucleicacid sequence encoding a protein selected from the group consisting ofribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase,5-enolpyruvyl-shikimate-3-phosphate synthase, acetolactate synthase,chloroplast ribosomal protein CS17, Cs protein, ferredoxin,plastocyanin, ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase activase, tryptophansynthase, acyl carrier protein, plastid chaperonin-60, cytochrome c552,22-kDA heat shock protein, 33-kDa Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 1,ATP synthase γ subunit, ATP synthase δ subunit, chlorophyll-a/b-bindingproteinll-1, Oxygen-evolving enhancer protein 2, Oxygen-evolvingenhancer protein 3, photosystem I: P21, photosystem I: P28, photosystemI: P30, photosystem I: P35, photosystem I: P37, glycerol-3-phosphateacyltransferases, chlorophyll a/b binding protein, CAB2 protein,hydroxymethyl-bilane synthase, pyruvate-orthophosphate dikinase, CAB3protein, plastid ferritin, ferritin, early light-inducible protein,glutamate-1semialdehyde aminotransferase, protochlorophyllide reductase,starch-granule-bound amylase synthase, light-harvesting chlorophylla/b-binding protein of photosystem II, major pollen allergen Lol p 5a,plastid CIpB ATP-dependent protease, superoxide dismutase, ferredoxinNADP oxidoreductase, 28-kDa ribonucleoprotein, 31-kDa ribonucleoprotein,33-kDa ribonucleoprotein, acetolactate synthase, ATP synthase CFOsubunit 1, ATP synthase CFO subunit 2, ATP synthase CFO subunit 3, ATPsynthase CFO subunit 4, cytochrome f, ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase,glutamine synthase, glutamine synthase 2, carbonic anhydrase, GapAprotein, heatshock-protein hsp21, phosphate translocator, plastid CIpAATP-dependent protease, plastid ribosomal protein CL24, plastidribosomal protein CL9, plastid ribosomal protein PsCL18, plastidribosomal protein PsCL25, DAHP synthase, starch phosphorylase, root acylcarrier protein II, betaine-aldehyde dehydrogenase, GapB protein,glutamine synthetase 2, phosphoribulokinase, nitrite reductase,ribosomal protein L12, ribosomal protein L13, ribosomal protein L21,ribosomal protein L35, ribosomal protein L40, triosephosphate-3-phosphoglyerate-phosphate translocator, ferredoxin-dependentglutamate synthase, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase,NADP-dependent malic enzyme and NADP-malate dehydrogenase. In anembodiment the plastome sequences are preferential derived from theplastome of the target organisms themselves and are advantegouslyderived from one of the following intergration sites: trnV-rps12/7(Skidar et al., Plant Cell Rep. 18, 20 (1998) and other reports),rbvLaacD (Svab et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90, 913 (1993)),trnl-trnA (De Cosa et al., Nat. Biotech. 19, 71 (2001)), rps7-ndhB (Houet al., Transgenic Res. 12, 111 (2003)) or ndhF-trnL site Zhang et al.,Plant Physiol. 127, 131 (2001c)).

Advantageously the mitochondrial transit peptide is derived from thenucleic acid sequence encoding a protein selected from the groupconsisting of

22 kDA heat shock protein; 70 kDA heat shock protein; 83 kDA heat shockprotein; 40S ribosomal protein S19; 50S ribosomal protein L15; ribosomalprotein L29; 22 kDA PSST protein of complex I; 2-oxoacid dehydrogenasefamily protein; 2-oxoglutarate/malate translocator;3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate hydroxymethyltransferase;3-Methylcrotonyl-coenzyme A carboxylase (MCCase); 7,8-Dihydropteroatesynthase (DHPS)/6-hydroxymethyl-7,8-dihydropterine pyrophosphokinase(HPPK); aconitate hydratase; acyl carrier protein (ACP); ADP/ATPtranslocase; alanyl-tRNA synthetase; alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH);alternative oxidase (AOX); aminoacyl-tRNA ligase; asparateaminotransferase; ATP synthase alpha subunit; ATP synthase beta subunit;ATP synthase delta subunit; ATP synthase epsilon subunit; ATP synthasegamma subunit; ATP-dependent Clp protease-proteolytic subunit;Chaperonin 60—- CPN60; Chaperonin 60 (2)—CPN60-2; Chaperonin60(1)—CPN60-1; citrate synthase; cytochrome b-c1 complex subunit RieskeFeS Protein; cytochrome c reductase-processing peptidase subunit II;dihydrolipoamide S-acetyltransferase; farnesyl-diphosphate synthase 1;formate dehydrogenase; fumarate hydratase; gamma carbonic anhydraseprotein (gammaCA); gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 1 (gammaCAL1);gamma carbonic anhydrase-like protein 2 (gammaCAL2); gamma-aminobutyricacid transaminase (GABA-T); glutathione reductase (GR); glycinedecarboxylase subunit H; glycine decarboxylase subunit L; glycinedecarboxylase subunit P; glycine decarboxylase subunit T; isovaleryl-CoAdehydrogenase (IVD); lipoamide dehydrogenase; malate oxidoreductase;manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn)SOD; methylmalonate-semialdehydedehydrogenase; mitochondrial-processing peptidase beta subunit (MPP);mitochondrial-processing peptidase subunit alpha (MPP);monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR); NAD dependent isocitratedehydrogenase; NAD dependent malate dehydrogenase; NAD-dependent malicenzyme; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 59 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malicenzyme 62 kDa isoform; NAD-dependent malic enzyme 65 kDa isoform; NADHubiquinone oxidoreductase 29 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase18 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 20 kDa subunit;NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 23 kDa subunit; NADH-ubiquinoneoxidoreductase 75 kDa subunit; NADP dependent isocitrate dehydrogenase;NADP dependent malate dehydrogenase; nucleoside diphosphate kinase;nucleoside diphosphate kinase III; o-acetylserine (thiol) lyase(OAS-TL); propionyl-CoA carboxylase; protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase;pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 component subunit alpha; serineacetyltransferase (SAT); serine hydroxymethyltransferase; succinatedehydrogenase (SDH); succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH);succinyl-CoA ligase (GDP-forming) alpha-chain; succinyl-CoA ligase[GDP-forming] subunit beta; thiosulfate sulfurtransferase; threonyl-tRNAsynthetase; trans-2-enoyl-CoA reductase; translocase inner membrane(TIM); translocase outer membrane (TOM); tRNA synthetase class I andubiquinol cytochrome C oxidoreductase complex.

Further transit peptides and details thereto have been described above.

In another embodiment of the present invention the FCRP is producedwithout further targeting signal (e.g. as mentioned herein), e.g. in thecytoplasm of the cell. Ways of producing proteins without artificialtargeting are known to the person skilled in the art.

The nucleic acid sequences used in the process are advantageouslyintroduced in a nucleic acid construct, preferably an expressioncassette, which makes possible the expression of the nucleic acidmolecules in a non-human organism, advantageously a plant or amicroorganism such as an algae, advantageously non-targeted or in anorganelle, like plastids or mitochondria , respectively, of thosenon-human organisms.

Accordingly, the invention also relates to a nucleic acid construct,preferably to an expression construct, comprising the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention functionally linked to one or moreregulatory elements or signals.

As described herein, the nucleic acid construct can also comprisefurther genes, which are to be introduced into the non-human organismsor cells. It is possible and advantageous to introduce into, and expressin, the host organisms regulatory genes such as genes for inductors,repressors or enzymes, which, owing to their biological or enzymaticactivity, engage in the regulation of one or more genes of therespective biosynthetic pathway. These genes can be of heterologous orhomologous origin. Moreover, further biosynthesis genes mayadvantageously be present, or else these genes may be located on one ormore further nucleic acid constructs. Genes, which are advantageouslyemployed as further biosynthesis genes are genes of the fatty acidmetabolism, amino acid metabolism, of glycolysis, of the tricarboxylicacid metabolism or their combinations. As described herein, regulatorsequences or factors can have a positive effect on preferably the geneexpression of the genes introduced, thus increasing it. Thus, anenhancement of the regulator elements may advantageously take place atthe transcriptional level by using strong transcription signals such aspromoters and/or enhancers. In addition, however, an enhancement oftranslation is also possible, for example by increasing mRNA stabilityor by inserting a translation enhancer sequence.

In principle, the nucleic acid construct can comprise the hereindescribed regulator sequences and further sequences relevant for theexpression of the comprised genes. Thus, the nucleic acid construct ofthe invention can be used as expression cassette and thus can be useddirectly for introduction into the plant, or else they may be introducedinto a vector. Accordingly in one embodiment the nucleic acid constructis an expression cassette comprising a microorganism promoter or amicroorganism terminator or both, beneath the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention. In another embodiment the expressioncassette encompasses a plant promoter or a plant terminator or both,beneath the nucleic acid molecule according to the invention. In anotherembodiment the expression cassette encompasses sequences fortranscription by organelle RNA polymerases, beneath the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention. In another embodiment an expressioncassette encompasses a nucleic acid molecule encoding for a transitpeptide, beneath the gene according to the invention.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant the sequentialarrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator, optionally otherregulatory elements and optionally targeting sequences in such a waythat each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequence can fulfill itsfunction in the expression of the encoding sequence in due manner. Inone embodiment the sequences preferred for operable linkage aretargeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization in organelles,like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequences for ensuringsubcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in thenucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may also be employed aswell as translation promoters such as the 5′ lead sequence in tobaccomosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

As an example, a nucleic acid construct, like an expression cassettemay, for example, contain a constitutive promoter or a tissue-specificpromoter (preferably the USP or napin promoter), the gene to beexpressed and a ER retention signal. For the ER retention signal theKDEL amino acid sequence (lysine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, leucine)or the KKX amino acid sequence (lysine-lysine-X-stop, wherein X meansevery other known amino acid) is preferably employed.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 8.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 8 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    8, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 8, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,    in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present    invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at    least in one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%,    preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide    shown in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8 and does not    encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 8, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment,    the protein encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 2    (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not    consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application    no. 8, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further    embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least 30%,    40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence    depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 8, column 5 or 8    but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or    95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 8, column 5 or 8.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 8.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 8 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 8, in the same line as of the respective nu oleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113651, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113714, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114083, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114552, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114979, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114979,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114979 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114979 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114979 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115064, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115791, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115864, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41006, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41006,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41006 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41006 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41006 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116110, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116110,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116110 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116110 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116110 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116172, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116172,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116172 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116172 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116172 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116312, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52660, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58058, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116713, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116848, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116848,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116848 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116848 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116848 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116948, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116948,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116948 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116948 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116948 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117352, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117352,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117352 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117352 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117352 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66772, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117495, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118212, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 8, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 8, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 8, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventioncomprises the following steps:

-   -   (a) introducing of a nucleic acid construct comprising the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention (and if desired, in        combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit        peptide) or used in the process of the invention or encoding the        polypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of        the invention; or    -   (b) introducing of a nucleic acid molecule, including regulatory        sequences and/or factors (and if desired, in combination with        the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit peptide), which        expression increases the expression of the nucleic acid molecule        of the invention or used in the process of the invention or        encoding the polypeptide of the present invention or used in the        process of the invention; in a cell, or a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably in a plant, plant cell or a        microorganism, preferably in the organelles such as the plastids        or mitochondria thereof, or preferably non-targeted, or    -   (c) introducing an expression cassette as mentioned above, and    -   (d) expressing of the gene product encoded by the nucleic acid        construct or the nucleic acid molecule (and if desired, in        combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit        peptide) or expression cassette mentioned under (a), (b) or (c)        in the cell or the non-human organism or part thereof.

For expression in a host organism, for example a plant, the expressioncassette is advantageously inserted into a vector such as by way ofexample a plasmid, a phage or other DNA which allows optimal expressionof the genes in the host organism. Examples of suitable plasmids are: inE. coli pLG338, pACYC184, pBR series such as e.g. pBR322, pUC seriessuch as pUC18 or pUC19, M113mp series, pKC30, pRep4, pHS1, pHS2,pPLc236, pMBL24, μLG200, pUR290, pIN-111113-B1, λgt11 or pBdCI; inStreptomyces pIJ101, pIJ364, pIJ702 or pIJ361; in Bacillus pUB110, pC194or pBD214; in Corynebacterium pSA77 or pAJ667; in fungi pALS1, pl L2 orpBB116; other advantageous fungal vectors are described by Romanos M. A.et al., Yeast 8, 423 (1992) and by van den Hondel C. A. M. J. J. et al.[(1991) “Heterologous gene expression in filamentous fungi”] as well asin “More Gene Manipulations” in “Fungi” in Bennet J. W. & Lasure L. L.,eds., pp. 396-428, Academic Press, San Diego, and in “Gene transfersystems and vector development for filamentous fungi” [van den Hondel C.A. M. J. J. & Punt P. J. (1991) in: Applied Molecular Genetics of Fungi,Peberdy J. F. et al., eds., pp. 1-28, Cambridge University Press:Cambridge]. Examples of advantageous yeast vectors are 2pM, pAG-1, YEp6,YEp13 or pEMBLYe23. Examples of algal or plant plasmids are pLGV23,pGHlac+, pBIN19, pAK2004, pVKH or pDH51 (see Schmidt R., Willmitzer L.,Plant Cell Rep. 7, 583 (1988)). The vectors identified above orderivatives of the vectors identified above are a small selection of thepossible plasmids. Further plasmids are well known to those skilled inthe art and may be found, for example, in “Cloning Vectors” (Eds. P. H.Pouwels et al., Elsevier, Amsterdam-New York-Oxford, 1985, ISBN 0 444904018). Suitable plant vectors are described inter alia in “Methods inPlant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology” (CRC Press, Ch. 6/7, pp.71-119). Advantageous vectors are known as shuttle vectors or binaryvectors which replicate in E. coli and Agrobacterium. Examples forbinary vectors are pBIN19, pBI101, pBinAR, pGPTV, pCAMBIA, pBIB-HYG,pBecks, pGreen or pPZP (Hajukiewicz P. et al., Plant Mol. Biol. 25, 989(1994), and Hellens et al, Trends in Plant Science 5, 446 (2000)).

In a further embodiment of the vector the expression cassette accordingto the invention may also advantageously be introduced into theorganisms in the form of a linear DNA and be integrated into the genomeof the host organism by way of heterologous or homologous recombination.This linear DNA may be composed of a linearized plasmid or only of theexpression cassette as vector or the respective nucleic acid sequences(if desired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respectivetransit peptide) according to the invention.

In a further advantageous embodiment the nucleic acid sequence (ifdesired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding a respectivetransit peptide) according to the invention can also be introduced intoan organism on its own.

If in addition to the nucleic acid sequence according to the invention(and if desired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding arespective transit peptide) further genes are to be introduced into theorganism, all genes altogether with a marker in a single vector or eachsingle gene with a marker in a vector can be introduced into theorganism, whereby the different vectors can be introduced simultaneouslyor successively.

The vector advantageously contains at least one copy of the nucleic acidsequences according to the invention (and if desired, in combinationwith the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit peptide) or of theexpression cassette (=gene construct) according to the invention.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.8.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 8, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 8.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 8, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 8 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 8.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 8 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 8 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 8, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 8, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        8, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        8, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 8, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.8.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 8, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 8.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 8, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 8.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 8.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 8 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 8 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector, especially an expressionvector, comprising a FCRP encoding nucleic acid as described above,wherein expression of the vector or FCRP encoding nucleic acid,respectively in a host cell results in the production of a therespective fine chemical, preferably in an increased production of therespective fine chemical, as compared to a wild type of the host cell.

As used herein, the term “vector” refers to a nucleic acid moleculecapable of transporting another nucleic acid which has been linkedthereto. One type of vector is a “plasmid”, which refers to a circulardouble stranded DNA loop into which additional DNA segments can beligated. Another type of vector is a viral vector, wherein additionalDNA segments can be ligated into the viral genome. Further types ofvectors can be linearized nucleic acid sequences, such as transposons,which are pieces of DNA which can copy and insert themselves. There havebeen two types of transposons found: simple transposons, known asInsertion Sequences and composite transposons, which can have severalgenes as well as the genes that are required for transposition. Certainvectors are capable of autonomous replication in a host cell into whichthey are introduced (e.g. bacterial vectors having a bacterial origin ofreplication and episomal mammalian vectors). Other vectors (e.g.non-episomal mammalian vectors) are integrated into the genome of a hostcell or an organelle upon introduction into the host cell, and therebyare replicated along with the host or organelle genome. Moreover,certain vectors are capable of directing the expression of genes towhich they are operatively linked. Such vectors are referred to hereinas “expression vectors.” In general, expression vectors of utility inrecombinant DNA techniques are often in the form of plasmids. In thepresent specification, “plasmid” and “vector” can be usedinterchangeably as the plasmid is the most commonly used form of vector.However, the invention is intended to include other forms of expressionvectors, such as viral vectors (e.g., replication defectiveretroviruses, adenoviruses, and adeno-associated viruses), which exertsimilar functions.

The term vector furthermore encompasses other vectors known to thoseskilled in the art such as by way of example phages, viruses such asSV40, CMV, baculovirus, adenovirus, transposons, IS elements, phasmids,phagemids, cosmids, linear or circular DNA. These vectors can bereplicated autonomously in the host organism or be chromosomallyreplicated, chromosomal replication being preferred.

The recombinant expression vectors of the invention comprise a nucleicacid molecule of the invention in a form suitable for expression of thenucleic acid molecule in a host cell, which means that the recombinantexpression vectors include one or more regulatory sequences, selected onthe basis of the host cells to be used for expression, and, if desired atargeting sequence, which are operatively linked to the nucleic acidsequence to be expressed. As used herein with respect to a recombinantexpression vector, “operatively linked” is intended to mean that thenucleotide sequence of interest is linked to the regulatorysequence(s)/targeting sequence in a manner which allows for expressionof the nucleotide sequence in such way that the predicted functionassigned to the nucleic sequence is fulfilled (e.g. in an in vitrotranscription/translation system or in a host cell when the vector isintroduced into the host cell). The term “regulatory sequence” isintended to include promoters, enhancers, and other expression controlelements (e.g. polyadenylation signals). Such regulatory sequences aredescribed, for example, in Goeddel “Gene Expression Technology: Methodsin Enzymology 185”, Academic Press, San Diego, Calif. (1990), and Gruberand Crosby, in: Methods in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology,eds. Glick and Thompson, Chapter 7, 89-108, CRC Press; Boca Raton, Fla.,including the references therein. Regulatory sequences include thosethat direct constitutive expression of a nucleotide sequence in manytypes of host cells and those that direct expression of the nucleotidesequence only in certain host cells or under certain conditions. It willbe appreciated by those skilled in the art that the design of theexpression vector can depend on such factors as the choice of the hostcell to be transformed, the level of expression of polypeptide desired,etc. The term “regulatory sequence” is to be considered as beingencompassed by the term “regulatory signal”. The expression vectors ofthe invention can be introduced into host cells to thereby producepolypeptides or peptides, including fusion polypeptides or peptides,encoded by nucleic acid molecules as described herein (e.g., fusionpolypeptides, FCRPs etc.).

In another embodiment the recombinant expression vectors of theinvention can be designed specifically for expression of thepolypeptides of the invention in plant cells.

For example, FCRP genes can be expressed in plant cells (see R. Schmidt,L. Willmitzer, Plant Cell Rep. 7, 583 (1988); Plant Molecular Biologyand Biotechnology, C Press, Boca Raton, Fla., Chapter 6/7, p. 71-119(1993); F. F. White, B. Jenes et al., Techniques for Gene Transfer, in:Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering and Utilization, eds. Kung and WuR., 128-43, Academic Press: 1993; Potrykus, Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol.Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205 (1991) and references cited therein).Suitable host cells are discussed further in Goeddel, “Gene ExpressionTechnology: Methods in Enzymology 185”, Academic Press: San Diego,Calif. (1990). By way of example the plant expression cassette can beinstalled in the pRT transformation vector ((a) Toepfer et al., MethodsEnzymol. 217, 66 (1993), (b) Toepfer et al., Nucl. Acids. Res. 15, 5890(1987)). Alternatively, the recombinant expression vector can betranscribed and translated in vitro, for example using T7 promoterregulatory sequences and T7 polymerase.

Expression vectors employed in prokaryotes frequently make use ofinducible systems with and without fusion proteins or fusionoligopeptides, wherein these fusions can ensue in both N-terminal andC-terminal manner or in other useful domains of a protein. Such fusionvectors usually have the following purposes: 1) to increase the RNAexpression rate; 2) to increase the achievable protein synthesis rate;3) to increase the solubility of the protein; 4) or to simplifypurification by means of a binding sequence usable for affinitychromatography. Proteolytic cleavage points are also frequentlyintroduced via fusion proteins, which allow cleavage of a portion of thefusion protein and purification. Such recognition sequences forproteases are recognized, e.g. factor Xa, thrombin and enterokinase.

Typical advantageous fusion and expression vectors are pGEX (PharmaciaBiotech Inc; D. B. Smith and K. S. Johnson, Gene 67, 31 (1988)), pMAL(New England Biolabs, Beverly, Mass.) and pRIT5 (Pharmacia, Piscataway,N.J.) which contains glutathione S-transferase (GST), maltose bindingprotein or protein A.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the coding sequence for thepolypeptide of the invention is cloned into a pGEX expression vector tocreate a vector encoding a fusion polypeptide comprising, from theN-terminus to the C-terminus, GST-thrombin cleavage site-X polypeptide.The fusion polypeptide can be purified by affinity chromatography usingglutathione-agarose resin. Recombinant FCRP unfused to GST can berecovered by cleavage of the fusion polypeptide with thrombin. Otherexamples of E. coli expression vectors are pTrc (Amann et al., Gene 69,301 (1988)) and pET vectors (Studier et al., “Gene ExpressionTechnology: Methods in Enzymology 185”, Academic Press, San Diego,Calif. (1990) 60-89; Stratagene, Amsterdam, The Netherlands).

Target gene expression from the pTrc vector relies on host RNApolymerase transcription from a hybrid trp-lac fusion promoter. Targetgene expression from the pET 11d vector relies on transcription from aT7 gn10-lac fusion promoter mediated by a co-expressed viral RNApolymerase (T7 gn1). This viral polymerase is supplied by host strainsBL21(DE3) or HMS174(DE3) from a resident I prophage harboring a T7 gn1gene under the transcriptional control of the lacUV 5 promoter.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, the FCRPs areexpressed in plants and plant cells such as unicellular plant cells(e.g. algae) (see Falciatore et al., Marine Biotechnology 1 (3), 239(1999) and references therein) and plant cells from higher plants (e.g.,the spermatophytes, such as crop plants), for example to regenerateplants from the plant cells. A nucleic acid molecule coding for FCRP asdepicted in Table II, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,(and, if desired, in combination with the nucleic acid encoding arespective transit peptide) may be “introduced” into a plant cell by anymeans, including transfection, transformation or transduction,electroporation, particle bombardment, agroinfection, and the like.

One transformation method known to those of skill in the art is thedipping of a flowering plant into an Agrobacteria solution, wherein theAgrobacteria contains the nucleic acid of the invention, followed bybreeding of the transformed gametes.

Other suitable methods for transforming or transfecting host cellsincluding plant cells can be found in Sambrook et al., “MolecularCloning: A Laboratory Manual”. 2nd ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989, andother laboratory manuals such as “Methods in Molecular Biology”, 1995,Vol. 44, Agrobacterium protocols, ed: Gartland and Davey, Humana Press,Totowa, New Jersey. As generated or increased production of the finechemical is generally wished to be inherited into a wide variety ofmonocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants, preferably plants like maize,wheat, rye, oat, triticale, rice, barley, sugar cane, soybean, peanut,cotton, rapeseed and canola, manihot, pepper, sunflower and tagetes,sugar beet, solanaceous plants like potato, tobacco, eggplant, andtomato, Vicia species, pea, alfalfa, bushy plants (coffee, cacao, tea),Salix species, trees (oil palm, coconut), perennial grasses, and foragecrops, these crop plants are also preferred target plants for a geneticengineering as one further embodiment of the present invention. Foragecrops include, but are not limited to Wheatgrass, Canarygrass,Bromegrass, Wildrye Grass, Bluegrass, Orchardgrass, Alfalfa, Salfoin,Birdsfoot Trefoil, Alsike Clover, Red Clover and Sweet Clover.

In one embodiment of the present invention, transfection of a nucleicacid molecule coding for FCRP e.g. as depicted in Table II column 5 or8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, (and, if desired, in combinationwith the nucleic acid encoding a respective transit peptide) into aplant is achieved by Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer. Agrobacteriummediated plant transformation can be performed using for example theGV3101(pMP90) (Koncz and Schell, Mol. Gen. Genet. 204, 383 (1986)) orLBA4404 (Clontech) Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain. Transformation canbe performed by standard transformation and regeneration techniques(Deblaere et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 13, 4777 (1994), Gelvin, B. Stantonand Robert A. Schilperoort, Plant Molecular Biology Manual, 2nded.—Dordrecht : Kluwer Academic Publ., 1995.—in Sect., Ringbuc ZentraleSignatur: BT11-P ISBN 0-7923-2731-4; Bernard R. Glick., John E.Thompson, “Methods in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology”, BocaRaton: CRC Press, 1993 p. 360, ISBN 0-8493-5164-2). For example,rapeseed can be transformed via cotyledon or hypocotyl transformation(Moloney et al., Plant Cell Report 8, 238 (1989); De Block et al., PlantPhysiol. 91, 694 (1989)). Use of antibiotics for Agrobacterium and plantselection depends on the binary vector and the Agrobacterium strain usedfor transformation. Rapeseed selection is normally performed usingkanamycin as selectable plant marker. Agrobacterium mediated genetransfer to flax can be performed using, for example, a techniquedescribed by Mlynarova et al., Plant Cell Report 13, 282 (1994).Additionally, transformation of soybean can be performed using forexample a technique described in European Patent No. 424 047, U.S. Pat.No. 5,322,783, European Patent No. 397 687, U.S. Pat. No. 5,376,543 orU.S. Pat. No. 5,169,770. Transformation of maize can be achieved byparticle bombardment, polyethylene glycol mediated DNA uptake or via thesilicon carbide fiber technique. (See, for example, Freeling and Walbot“The maize handbook” Springer Verlag: New York (1993) ISBN 3-540-97826-7). A specific example of maize transformation is found in U.S.Pat. No. 5,990,387, and a specific example of wheat transformation canbe found in PCT Application No. WO 93/07256. Examples for ricetransformation can be found e.g. in EP 1 728 418 or EP 897 013.

According to the present invention, the introduced nucleic acid moleculecoding for FCRP e.g. as depicted in Table II, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, may be maintained in the plant cellstably if it is incorporated into a non-chromosomal autonomous repliconor integrated into the plant chromosomes or organelle genome.Alternatively, the introduced FCRP may be present on anextra-chromosomal non-replicating vector and be transiently expressed ortransiently active.

Whether present in an extra-chromosomal non-replicating vector or avector that is integrated into a chromosome, the nucleic acid moleculecoding for FCRP as depicted in Table II, column 5 or 8, a homolog or afragment thereof, preferably resides in a non-human organism expressioncassette, preferably a microorganism expression cassette or a plantexpression cassette. A plant expression cassette preferably containsregulatory sequences capable of driving gene expression in plant cellsthat are operatively linked so that each sequence can fulfill itsfunction, for example, termination of transcription by polyadenylationsignals. Preferred polyadenylation signals are those originating fromAgrobacterium tumefaciens t-DNA such as the gene 3 known as octopinesynthase of the Ti-plasmid pTiACH5 (Gielen et al., EMBO J. 3, 835(1984)) or functional equivalents thereof but also all other terminatorsfunctionally active in plants are suitable. As plant gene expression isvery often not limited on transcriptional levels, a plant expressioncassette preferably contains other operatively linked sequences liketranslational enhancers such as the overdrive-sequence containing the5″-untranslated leader sequence from tobacco mosaic virus enhancing thepolypeptide per RNA ratio (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Research 15, 8693(1987)). Examples of plant expression vectors include those detailed in:D. Becker et al., Plant Mol. Biol. 20, 1195 (1992); and M. W. Bevan,Nucl. Acid. Res. 12, 8711 (1984); and “Vectors for Gene Transfer inHigher Plants” in: Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering andUtilization, eds. Kung and Wu R., Academic Press, 1993, S. 15-38.“Transformation” is defined herein as a process for introducing DNA intoa non-human organism, preferably a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, like a plant cell or plant tissue. In an embodiment thetransformation is performed with heterologous DNA. In another embodimentthe transformation is performed with “additional” homologous DNA.Transformation may occur under natural or artificial conditions usingvarious methods well known in the art. Transformation may rely on anyknown method for the insertion of (foreign, additional) nucleic acidsequences into a prokaryotic or eukaryotic host cell. The method isselected based on the host cell being transformed and may include, butis not limited to, viral infection, electroporation, lipofection, andparticle bombardment. Such “transformed” cells include stablytransformed cells in which the inserted DNA is capable of replicationeither as an autonomously replicating plasmid or as part of the hostchromosome. They also include cells which transiently express theinserted DNA or RNA for limited periods of time. Transformed plantcells, plant tissue, or plants are understood to encompass not only theend product of a transformation process, but also transgenic progenythereof.

The terms “transformed,” “transgenic,” and “recombinant” refer to a hostorganism such as a microorganism, e.g. a bacterium, or a plant intowhich a nucleic acid molecule has been introduced. In an embodiment theintroduced nucleic acid molecule is heterogenous. In another embodimentthe introduced DNA is homologous. The nucleic acid molecule can bestably integrated into the genome of the host or the nucleic acidmolecule can also be present as an extra-chromosomal molecule. Such anextra-chromosomal molecule can be autoreplicating. A “non-transformed”,“non-transgenic” or “non-recombinant” host refers to a wild-typeorganism, e.g. a bacterium or plant, which does not contain theheterologous nucleic acid molecule or the additional homologous nucleicacid molecule.

In an embodiment a “transgenic plant”, as used herein, refers to a plantwhich contains a nucleotide sequence inserted into either its nucleargenome or organelle genome. In an embodiment the introduced nucleic acidmolecule is heterogenous. In another embodiment the introduced DNA ishomologous. In each case it encompasses further the offspringgenerations i.e. the Ti-, T2- and consecutively generations or BC1-,BC2- and consecutively generation as well as crossbreeds thereof withnon-transgenic or other transgenic plants, as long as it contains saidnucleic acid sequence.

The host organism (=transgenic organism) advantageously contains atleast one copy of the nucleic acid in addition according to theinvention and/or of the nucleic acid construct in addition according tothe invention.

In principle all non-human organism can be used as host organism. In anembodiment the transgenic non-human organism or cell is a prokaryoticorganism. In an embodiment the transgenic non-human organism or cell isan eukaryotic organism, like an alga, a non-human animal or a plant, inparticular an algae or a plant. Preferred transgenic plants aremonocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants, preferably, for example,selected from the families Aceraceae, Anacardiaceae, Apiaceae,Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Cactaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Euphorbiaceae,Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Papaveraceae, Rosaceae, Salicaceae,Solanaceae, Arecaceae, Bromeliaceae, Cyperaceae, lridaceae, Liliaceae,Orchidaceae, Gentianaceae, Labiaceae, Magnoliaceae, Ranunculaceae,Carifolaceae, Rubiaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Ericaceae,Polygonaceae, Violaceae, Juncaceae or Poaceae and preferably from aplant selected from the group of the families Apiaceae, Asteraceae,Brassicaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Fabaceae, Papaveraceae, Rosaceae,Solanaceae, Liliaceae or Poaceae. Preferred are crop plants such asplants advantageously selected from the group of the genus peanut,oilseed rape, canola, sunflower, safflower, olive, sesame, hazelnut,almond, avocado, bay, pumpkin/squash, linseed, soya, pistachio, borage,maize, wheat, rye, oats, sorghum and millet, triticale, rice, barley,sugarcane, cotton, cassava, potato, sugarbeet, egg plant, alfalfa, andperennial grasses and forage plants, oil palm, vegetables (brassicas,root vegetables, tuber vegetables, pod vegetables, fruiting vegetables,onion vegetables, leafy vegetables and stem vegetables), buckwheat,Jerusalem artichoke, broad bean, vetches, lentil, dwarf bean, lupin,clover and lucerne for mentioning only some of them.

In one embodiment of the invention transgenic plants are selected fromthe group comprising monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants,preferably cereals, soybean, rapeseed (including oil seed rape,especially canola and winter oil seed rape), cotton, sugarcane andpotato, especially corn, soy, rapeseed (including oil seed rape,especially canola and winter oil seed rape), cotton, wheat and rice.

In one embodiment, the transgenic plant is a crop plant, in particular atransgenic plant belonging to e.g. Anacardium occidentale, Calendulaofficinalis, Carthamus tinctorius, Cichorium intybus, Cynara scolymus,Helianthus annus, Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta, Tagetes tenuifolia;Daucus carota; Corylus avellana, Corylus colurna, Borago officinalis;Brassica napus, Brassica rapa ssp., Sinapis arvensis Brassica juncea,Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var. crispifolia, Brassicajuncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassica sinapioides, Melanosinapiscommunis, Brassica oleracea, Arabidopsis thaliana, Anana comosus, Ananasananas, Bromelia comosa, Carica papaya, Cannabis sative, Ipomoeabatatus, Ipomoea pandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus,Ipomoea fastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba, Convolvuluspanduratus, Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var. altissima, Beta vulgarisvar. vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgaris var. perennis, Beta vulgarisvar. conditiva, Beta vulgaris var. esculenta, Cucurbita maxima,Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata, Olea europaea,Manihot utilissima, Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot., Manihot aipil,Manihot dulcis, Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta,Ricinus communis, Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile, Medicagosativa, Medicago falcata, Medicago varia, Glycine max Dolichos soja,Glycine gracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max, Soja hispida, Glycinemax, Cocos nucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides, Oleum cocoas, Laurusnobilis, Persea americana, Arachis hypogaea, Linum usitatissimum, Linumhumile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linum angustifolium, Linumcatharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum, Adenolinum grandiflorum,Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne, Linum perenne var.lewisii, Linum pratense, Linum trigynum, Punica granatum, Gossypiumhirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium herbaceum,Gossypium thurberi, Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musa paradisiaca, Musaspp., Elaeis guineensis, Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas, Papaverdubium, Sesamum indicum, Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piperangustifolium, Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum,Piper nigrum, Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata,Peperomia elongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata, Hordeumvulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum, Hordeumdistichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon., Hordeum hexastichum,Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum, Avena sativa,Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avena fatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida,Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumvulgare, Andropogon drummondii, Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghumaethiopicum, Sorghum arundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum,Sorghum dochna, Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense,Sorghum lanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum, Zea mays,Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare, Cofea spp., Coffeaarabica, Coffea canephora, Coffea liberica, Capsicum annuum, Capsicumannuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum annuum,Nicotiana tabacum, Solanum tuberosum, Solanum melongena, Lycopersiconesculentum, Lycopersicon lycopersicum., Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanumintegrifolium, Solanum lycopersicum Theobroma cacao, Panicum virgatum orCamellia sinensis.

In another embodiment, the transgenic plant belongs to monocotyledonousor dicotyledonous plants, preferably to Anacardiaceae such as the generaPistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium e.g. the species Pistacia vera[pistachios, Pistazie], Mangifer indica [Mango] or Anacardiumoccidentale [Cashew]; Asteraceae such as the genera Calendula,Carthamus, Centaurea, Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus, Lactuca, Locusta,Tagetes, Valeriana e.g. the species Calendula officinalis [Marigold],Carthamus tinctorius [safflower], Centaurea cyanus [cornflower],Cichorium intybus [blue daisy], Cynara scolymus [Artichoke], Helianthusannus [sunflower], Lactuca sativa, Lactuca crispa, Lactuca esculenta,Lactuca scariola L. ssp. sativa, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrate,Lactuca scariola L. var. integrifolia, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana,Locusta communis, Valeriana locusta [lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tageteserecta or Tagetes tenuifolia [Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the generaDaucus e.g. the species Daucus carota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as thegenera Corylus e.g. the species Corylus avellana or Corylus colurna[hazelnut]; Boraginaceae such as the genera Borago e.g. the speciesBorago officinalis [borage]; Brassicaceae such as the genera Brassica,Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g. the species Brassica napus,Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape, turnip rape], Sinapis arvensisBrassica juncea, Brassica juncea var. juncea, Brassica juncea var.crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa, Brassica nigra, Brassicasinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard], Brassica oleracea [fodderbeet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceae such as the genera Anana,Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus, Ananas ananas or Bromeliacomosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as the genera Carica e.g. thespecies Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae such as the genera Cannabise.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp], Convolvulaceae such as thegenera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the species Ipomoea batatus, Ipomoeapandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulus tiliaceus, Ipomoeafastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba or Convolvulus panduratus[sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato], Chenopodiaceae such asthe genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris, Beta vulgaris var.altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Beta maritima, Beta vulgarisvar. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva or Beta vulgaris var.esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as the genera Cucubita e.g.the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita pepo orCucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceae such as the generaElaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive]; Ericaceae such as thegenera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia, Kalmia angustifolia,Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmia occidentalis, Cistuschamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel, broad-leafed laurel,calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpine laurel, bog laurel,western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceae such as the generaManihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the species Manihot utilissima,Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil, Manihot dulcis,Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta [manihot,arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean, CastorOil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceae suchas the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga, Pithecolobium,Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus, Soja e.g. thespecies Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea], Albiziaberteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acacia berteriana,Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana, Cathormionberteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans, Pithecellobiumberterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobium berterianum,Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu, Albizia nemu,Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosa speciosa, Sericanrdajulibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla, Albizia lebbek,Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa [bastard logwood,silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa, Medicago falcata,Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean], Dolichos soja, Glycinegracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Soja hispida; Geraniaceaesuch as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g. the species Cocosnucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois [coconut];Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the species Saccharumofficinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Wallia e.g. thespecies Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglans sieboldiana,Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans californica,Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans major,Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra [walnut, black walnut,common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut, butternut, black walnut];Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Laurus e.g. the species laurelLaurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweet bay], Persea americanaPersea americana, Persea gratissima or Persea persea [avocado];Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. the species Arachis hypogaea[peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum, Adenolinum e.g. the speciesLinum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linum austriacum, Linum bienne, Linumangustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linum flavum, Linum grandiflorum,Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii, Linum narbonense, Linum perenne,Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linum pratense or Linum trigynum [flax,linseed]; Lythrarieae such as the genera Punica e.g. the species Punicagranatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceae such as the genera Gossypium e.g. thespecies Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense,Gossypium herbaceum or Gossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as thegenera Musa e.g. the species Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musaparadisiaca, Musa spp. [banana]; Onagraceae such as the generaCamissonia, Oenothera e.g. the species Oenothera biennis or Camissoniabrevipes [primrose, evening primrose]; Palmae such as the genera Elacise.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oil plam]; Papaveraceae such as thegenera Papaver e.g. the species Papaver orientale, Papaver rhoeas,Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, shirleypoppies, field poppy, long-headed poppy, long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceaesuch as the genera Sesamum e.g. the species Sesamum indicum [sesame];Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe, Peperomia, Steffensiae.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago, Piper angustifolium,Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piper longum, Piper nigrum,Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artanthe elongata, Peperomiaelongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata. [Cayenne pepper, wildpepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum, Secale, Avena, Sorghum,Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea, Triticum e.g. the speciesHordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum secalinum,Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum hexastichon., Hordeumhexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Hordeum secalinum[barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley, meadow barley],Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avena byzantina, Avenafatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghum bicolor, Sorghumhalepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare, Andropogon drummondii,Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghum aethiopicum, Sorghumarundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum, Sorghum dochna,Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense, Sorghumlanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea].

In another embodiment of the invention the transgenic non-human organismis a transgenic microorganism like selected from the group consisting ofCharophyceae such as the genera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Charaglobularis, Chara vulgaris, Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as thegenera Acrosiphonia, Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis,Trichosolen, Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa,Avrainvillea, Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda,Penicillus, Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania,Udotea, Derbesia, Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus,Chaetonema, Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia,Draparnaldiopsis, Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia,Internoretia, Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella,Pringsheimiella, Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon,Pseudopringsheimia, Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium,Thamniochaete, Ulvella, Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium,Ankyra, Characium, Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca,Bracteacoccus Chlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila,Schroederia, Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia,Coccomyxa, Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis, Ventricaria, Basicladia,Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, Lola Pithophora RhizocloniumChaetosphaeridium, Conochaete, Coleochaete, Oligochaetophora,Polychaetophora, Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira, Protococcus, Acetabularia,Batophora, Bornetella, Dasycladus, Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix,Raphidonema, Microspora, Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola,Rosenvingiella, Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis,Siphonocladus, Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon,Dictyosphaeria, Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea,Malleochloris, Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon,Palmophyllum, Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis,Chaetopeltis, Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora,Schizochlamys, Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium,Leptosira, Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia,Geminella, Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus,Ulothrix, Uronema, Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha,Percursaria, Ulva, Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas,Chlamydomonas, Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium,Fortiella, Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma,Pyramichlamys, Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis,Sphenochloris, Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus,Stephanosphaera, Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas,Thoracomonas, Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum,Eudorina, Gonium, Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata or Ostreococcus tauri.

Other useful organism are prokaryotic host organism, which may be usefulfor the cloning of the desired nucleic acid constructs or vectors suchas the genera Escherichia, for example the species Escherichia coli, inparticular E. coli K12 and its described strains or Agrobacterium, forexample Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

The introduction of the nucleic acids according to the invention, theexpression cassette or the vector into the non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant, can in principle be done by all of the methodsknown to those skilled in the art. The introduction of the nucleic acidsequences gives rise to recombinant or transgenic organisms.

After the introduction of the nucleic acid, nucleic acid construct,expression cassette or vector, and the expression thereof the transgenicorganism or cell is advantageously cultured and subsequently harvested.

Unless otherwise specified, the terms “polynucleotides”, “nucleic acid”and “nucleic acid molecule” as used herein are interchangeably. Unlessotherwise specified, the terms “peptide”, “polypeptide” and “protein”are interchangeably in the present context. The term “sequence” mayrelate to polynucleotides, nucleic acids, nucleic acid molecules,peptides, polypeptides and proteins, depending on the context in whichthe term “sequence” is used. The terms “gene(s)”, “polynucleotide”,“nucleic acid sequence”, “nucleotide sequence”, or “nucleic acidmolecule(s)” as used herein refers to a polymeric form of nucleotides ofany length, either ribonucleotides or deoxyribonucleotides. The termsrefer only to the primary structure of the molecule.

Thus, the terms “gene(s)”, “polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”,“nucleotide sequence”, or “nucleic acid molecule(s)” as used hereininclude double- and single-stranded DNA and RNA. They also include knowntypes of modifications, for example, methylation, “caps”, substitutionsof one or more of the naturally occurring nucleotides with an analog.Preferably, the DNA or RNA sequence of the invention comprises a codingsequence encoding the herein defined polypeptide.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional protein, ABCtransporter permease protein, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase,arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, At1g19800-protein,At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0801-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein, b2909-protein,beta-hydroxylase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, CTP synthetase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transportcomplex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, fatty aciddesaturase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, fumaratehydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycin cleavage system protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase,lipoprotein precursor, membrane transport protein, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multipleantibiotic resistance protein, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, phosphotriesterase,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permeaseprotein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator protein,tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0490-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, ydr507c-protein, and YGR104C-protein are also called“FCRP genes”.

A “coding sequence” is a nucleotide sequence, which is transcribed intomRNA and/or translated into a polypeptide when placed under the controlof appropriate regulatory sequences. The boundaries of the codingsequence are determined by a translation start codon at the 5′-terminusand a translation stop codon at the 3′-terminus. The triplets taa, tgaand tag represent the (usual) stop codons which are interchangeable. Acoding sequence can include, but is not limited to mRNA, cDNA,recombinant nucleotide sequences or genomic DNA, while introns may bepresent as well under certain circumstances.

To introduce a nucleic acid molecule into a nucleic acid construct, e.g.as part of an expression cassette, the codogenic gene segment isadvantageously subjected to an amplification and ligation reaction inthe manner known by a skilled person. It is preferred to follow aprocedure similar to the protocol for the Pfu DNA polymerase or aPfu/Taq DNA polymerase mixture. The primers are selected according tothe sequence to be amplified. The primers should expediently be chosenin such a way that the amplificate comprise the codogenic sequence fromthe start to the stop codon. After the amplification, the amplificate isexpediently analyzed. For example, the analysis may consider quality andquantity and be carried out following separation by gel electrophoresis.Thereafter, the amplificate can be purified following a standardprotocol (for example Qiagen). An aliquot of the purified amplificate isthen available for the subsequent cloning step. The skilled workergenerally knows suitable cloning vectors.

They include, in particular, vectors which are capable of replication ineasy to handle cloning systems like as bacterial, yeast or insect cellbased (e.g. baculovirus expression) systems, that is to say especiallyvectors which ensure efficient cloning in E. coli, and which makepossible the stable transformation of plants. Vectors, which must bementioned, in particular are various binary and cointegrated vectorsystems, which are suitable for the T-DNA-mediated transformation. Suchvector systems are generally characterized in that they contain at leastthe vir genes, which are required for the Agrobacterium-mediatedtransformation, and the T-DNA border sequences.

In general, vector systems preferably also comprise furthercisregulatory regions such as promoters and terminators and/or selectionmarkers by means of which suitably transformed organisms can beidentified. While vir genes and T-DNA sequences are located on the samevector in the case of cointegrated vector systems, binary systems arebased on at least two vectors, one of which bears vir genes, but noT-DNA, while a second one bears T-DNA, but no vir gene. Owing to thisfact, the last-mentioned vectors are relatively small, easy tomanipulate and capable of replication in E. coli and in Agrobacterium.These binary vectors include vectors from the series pBIB-HYG, pPZP,pBecks, pGreen. Those which are preferably used in accordance with theinvention are Bin19, pBI101, pBinAR, pGPTV and pCAMBIA. An overview ofbinary vectors and their use is given by Hellens et al, Trends in PlantScience 5, 446-451 (2000). In case of a targeted expression the vectorsare preferably modified in such a manner, that they already contain thenucleic acid coding for the transit peptide and that the nuleic acids ofthe invention, preferentially the nucleic acid sequences encoding thepolypeptides shown in the respective line in Table II, column 5 or 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, can be cloned 3″prime to the transitpeptide encoding sequence, leading to a functional preprotein, which isdirected to the intended compartment, like plastids or mitochondria, andwhich means that the mature protein fulfills its biological activity.

For a vector preparation, vectors may first be linearized usingrestriction endonuclease(s) and then be modified enzymatically in asuitable manner. Thereafter, the vector is purified, and an aliquot isemployed in the cloning step. In the cloning step, the enzymecleavedand, if required, purified amplificate is cloned together with similarlyprepared vector fragments, using ligase. In this context, a specificnucleic acid construct, or vector or plasmid construct, may have one orelse more codogenic gene segments. The codogenic gene segments in theseconstructs are preferably linked operably to regulatory sequences. Theregulatory sequences include, in particular, plant sequences like theabove-described promoters and terminators. The constructs canadvantageously be propagated stably in microorganisms, in particularEscherichia coli and/or Agrobacterium tumefaciens, under selectiveconditions and enable the transfer of homologous or heterologous DNAinto non-human organisms, like plants or other microorganisms. Inaccordance with a particular embodiment, the constructs are based onbinary vectors (overview of a binary vector: Hellens et al., 2000). As arule, they contain prokaryotic regulatory sequences, such as replicationorigin and selection markers, for the multiplication in microorganismssuch as Escherichia coli and Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Vectors canfurther contain agrobacterial T-DNA sequences for the transfer of DNAinto plant genomes or other eukaryotic regulatory sequences for transferinto other eukaryotic cells, e.g. Saccharomyces sp. or other prokaryoticregulatory sequences for the transfer into other prokaryotic cells, e.g.Corynebacterium sp. or Bacillus sp. For the transformation of plants,the right border sequence, which comprises approximately 25 base pairs,of the total agrobacterial T-DNA sequence is advantageously included.Usually, the plant transformation vector constructs according to theinvention contain T-DNA sequences both from the right and from the leftborder region, which contain expedient recognition sites forsite-specific acting enzymes, which, in turn, are encoded by some of thevir genes.

Alternatively the nuleic acids of the invention are cloned into vectors,which are designed for the direct transformation of organelles such asfor example plastids. Generally such vectors additionally carry aspecific resistance gene (as mentioned above), like the spectomycinresistance gene (aad) under control of a plastid regulatory sequence andtwo adjacent plastome sequences of the target organism, which mediatedthe directed insertion of the sequences of interest, e.g. the resistancegene and the expression cassette, into the plastidal genome throughhomologous recombination. As transformation can be achieved by particlebombardment or other physical or chemical methods e.g. PEG treatment ormicroinjection, the vectors do not need to contain the elementsnecessary for agrobacterial T-DNA transfer (see below).

In order to introduce, into a plant, the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention or used in the process according to the invention, it hasproved advantageous first to transfer them into an intermediate host,for example a bacterium or a eukaryotic unicellular cell. Thetransformation into E. coli, which can be carried out in a manner knownper se, for example by means of heat shock or electroporation, hasproved itself expedient in this context. Thus, the transformed E. colicolonies can be analyzed for their cloning efficiency. This can becarried out with the aid of a PCR. Here, not only the identity, but alsothe integrity, of the plasmid construct can be verified with the aid ofa defined colony number by subjecting an aliquot of the colonies to saidPCR. As a rule, universal primers which are derived from vectorsequences are used for this purpose, it being possible, for example, fora forward primer to be arranged upstream of the start ATG and a reverseprimer to be arranged downstream of the stop codon of the codogenic genesegment. The amplificates are separated by electrophoresis and assessedwith regard to quantity and quality.

The nucleic acid constructs, which are optionally verified, aresubsequently used for the transformation of the plants or other hosts,e.g. other eukaryotic cells or other prokaryotic cells. To this end, itmay first be necessary to obtain the constructs from the intermediatehost. For example, the constructs may be obtained as plasmids frombacterial hosts by a method similar to conventional plasmid isolation.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the processaccording to the invention can also be introduced into modified viralvectors like baculovirus vectors for expression in insect cells or plantviral vectors like tobacco mosaic virus or potato virus X-based vectors.Approaches leading to the expression of proteins from the modified viralgenome including the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process according to the invention involve for example theinoculation of tobacco plants with infectious RNA transcribed in vitrofrom a cDNA copy of the recombinant viral genome. Another approachutilizes the transfection of whole plants from wounds inoculated withAgrobacterium tumefaciens containing cDNA copies of recombinantplus-sense RNA viruses. Different vectors and virus are known to theskilled worker for expression in different target e.g. productionplants.

A large number of methods for the transformation of plants are known.Since, in accordance with the invention, a stable integration ofheterologous or additional homologous DNA into the genome of plants isadvantageous, the T-DNA-mediated transformation has proved expedient inparticular. For this purpose, it is first necessary to transformsuitable vehicles, in particular agrobacteria, with a codogenic genesegment or the corresponding plasmid construct comprising the nucleicacid molecule of the invention or an expression cassette according tothe invention. This can be carried out in a manner known per se. Forexample, said nucleic acid construct of the invention, like saidexpression cassette or said plasmid construct, which has been generatedin accordance with what has been detailed above, can be transformed intocompetent agrobacteria by means of electroporation or heat shock. Inprinciple, one must differentiate between the formation of cointegratedvectors on the one hand and the transformation with binary vectors onthe other hand. In the case of the first alternative, the constructs,which comprise the codogenic gene segment or the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention have no T-DNA sequences, but the formation of thecointegrated vectors or constructs takes place in the agrobacteria byhomologous recombination of the construct with T-DNA. The T-DNA ispresent in the agrobacteria in the form of Ti or Ri plasmids in whichexogenous DNA has expediently replaced the oncogenes. If binary vectorsare used, they can be transferred to agrobacteria either by bacterialconjugation or by direct transfer. These agrobacteria expedientlyalready comprise the vector bearing the vir genes (currently referred toas helper Ti (Ri) plasmid). As mentioned before the stable integrationof the heterologous (or additional homologous) nucleic acids into theplastidial genome may also be advantageously.

One or more markers may expediently also be used together with thenucleic acid construct, like the expression cassette, or the vector ofthe invention and, if plants or plant cells shall be transformedtogether with the T-DNA, with the aid of which the isolation orselection of transformed organisms, such as agrobacteria or transformedplant cells, is possible. These marker genes enable the identificationof a successful transfer of the nucleic acid molecules according to theinvention via a series of different principles, for example via visualidentification with the aid of fluorescence, luminescence or in thewavelength range of light which is discernible for the human eye, by aresistance to herbicides or antibiotics, via what are known as nutritivemarkers (auxotrophism markers) or antinutritive markers, via enzymeassays or via phytohormones. Examples of such markers which may bementioned are GFP (=green fluorescent protein); the luciferin/luceferasesystem, the [3-galactosidase with its colored substrates, for exampleX-Gal, the herbicide resistances to, for example, imidazolinone,glyphosate, phosphinothricin or sulfonylurea, the antibiotic resistancesto, for example, bleomycin, hygromycin, streptomycin, kanamycin,tetracyclin, chloramphenicol, ampicillin, gentamycin, geneticin (G418),spectinomycin or blasticidin, to mention only a few, nutritive markerssuch as the utilization of mannose or xylose, or antinutritive markerssuch as the resistance to 2-deoxyglucose. This list is a small number ofpossible markers. The skilled worker is very familiar with such markers.Different markers are preferred, depending on the organism and theselection method. In case of plastidal transformation methods othermarker genes known to a person skilled in the art may be used, but alsothe ones mentioned above, preferably e.g. the spectomycin resistancegene (aadA).

As a rule, it is desired that the plant nucleic acid constructs, plantexpression cassettes, are flanked by T-DNA at one or both sides of thecodogenic gene segment. This is particularly useful when bacteria of thespecies Agrobacterium tumefaciens or Agrobacterium rhizogenes are usedfor the transformation. A method, which is preferred in accordance withthe invention, is the transformation with the aid of Agrobacteriumtumefaciens. However, biolistic methods may also be used advantageouslyfor introducing the sequences in the process according to the invention,and the introduction by means of PEG is also possible. The transformedagrobacteria can be grown in the manner known per se and are thusavailable for the expedient transformation of the plants. The plants orplant parts to be transformed are grown or provided in the customarymanner. The transformed agrobacteria are subsequently allowed to act onthe plants or plant parts until a sufficient transformation rate isreached. Allowing the agrobacteria to act on the plants or plant partscan take different forms. For example, a culture of morphogenic plantcells or tissue may be used. After the T-DNA transfer, the bacteria are,as a rule, eliminated by antibiotics, and the regeneration of planttissue is induced. This is done in particular using suitable planthormones in order to initially induce callus formation and then topromote shoot development.

Plant cells, plant tissues etc. may be transformed transient or stable.An advantageous transformation method is the transformation in planta.To this end, it is possible, for example, to allow the agrobacteria toact on plant seeds or to inoculate the plant meristem with agrobacteria.It has proved particularly expedient in accordance with the invention toallow a suspension of transformed agrobacteria to act on the intactplant or at least the flower primordia. The plant is subsequently grownon until the seeds of the treated plant are obtained (Clough and Bent,Plant J. 16, 735 (1998)). To select transformed plants, the plantmaterial obtained in the transformation is, as a rule, subjected toselective conditions so that transformed plants can be distinguishedfrom untransformed plants. For example, the seeds obtained in theabove-described manner can be planted and, after an initial growingperiod, subjected to a suitable selection by spraying. A furtherpossibility consists in growing the seeds, if appropriate aftersterilization, on agar plates using a suitable selection agent so thatonly the transformed seeds can grow into plants. Further advantageoustransformation methods, in particular for plants, are known to theskilled worker and are described herein.

Further advantageous and suitable methods are protoplast transformationby poly(ethylene glycol)-induced DNA uptake, the “biolistic” methodusing the gene cannon—referred to as the particle bombardment method,electroporation, the incubation of dry embryos in DNA solution,microinjection and gene transfer mediated by Agrobacterium. Said methodsare described by way of example in Jenes B. et al., Techniques for GeneTransfer, in: Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering and Utilization,eds. Kung S. D. and Wu R., Academic Press (1993) 128-143 and inPotrykus, Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205 (1991)).The nucleic acids or the construct, e.g. the expression cassette, to beexpressed is preferably cloned into a vector, which is suitable fortransforming Agrobacterium tumefaciens, for example pBin19 (Bevan etal., Nucl. Acids Res. 12, 8711 (1984)). Agrobacteria transformed by anexpression vector according to the invention may likewise be used inknown manner for the transformation of plants such as test plants likeArabidopsis or crop plants such as cereal crops, corn, oats, rye,barley, wheat, soybean, rice, cotton, sugar beet, canola, sunflower,flax, hemp, potatoes, tobacco, tomatoes, carrots, paprika, oilseed rape,tapioca, cassava, arrowroot, tagetes, alfalfa, lettuce and the varioustree, nut and vine species, in particular oil-containing crop plantssuch as soybean, peanut, castor oil plant, sunflower, corn, cotton,flax, oilseed rape, coconut, oil palm, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)or cocoa bean, or in particular corn, wheat, soybean, rice, cotton andcanola, e.g. by bathing bruised leaves or chopped leaves in anagrobacterial solution and then culturing them in suitable media. Thetransformation of plants by means of Agrobacterium tumefaciens isdescribed, for example, by Höfgen and Willmitzer in Nucl. Acid Res. 16,9877 (1988) or is known inter alia from White F. F., “Vectors for GeneTransfer in Higher Plants”; in Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineeringand Utilization, eds. Kung S. D. and Wu R., Academic Press, 1993, pp.15-38. For the transformation of plastids physical methods likePEG-treatment (O'Neil et al., Plant Journal. 3, 729 (1993), Golds etal., BioTechnology 11, 95 (1993)), microinjection (Knoblauch et al.,Nat. Biotech. 17, 906 (1999)) or biolistics (Svab et al., Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. USA 90, 8526 (1990)) are preferred. Such transformationmethods are especially useful for the direct transformation of plastidsand are well known to the skilled worker.

The expression of the nucleic acid molecules used in the processaccording the present invention may be desired alone or in combinationwith other genes or nucleic acid molecules. Multiple nucleic acidmolecules conferring the expression of advantageous genes can beintroduced via the simultaneous transformation of several individualsuitable nucleic acid constructs, i.e. expression constructs, or,preferably, by combining several expression cassettes on one construct.It is also possible to transform the recipient non-human organismsstepwise with several vectors which in each case comprises a singleexpression cassette or several expression cassettes.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 8,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective fatty acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the fatty acid metabolism, inparticular in fatty acid synthesis, especially genes coding for proteinsselected from the group of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase(s), acyl-ACP [=acylcarrier protein] desaturase(s), acyl-ACP thioesterase(s), fatty acidacyltransferase(s), acyl- CoA: lysophospholipid acyltransferases, fattyacid synthase(s) , fatty acid hydroxylase(s), acetyl-coenzyme Acarboxylase(s), acyl-coenzyme A oxidase(s), fatty acid desaturase(s),fatty acid acetylenases, lipoxygenases, triacylglycerol lipases, alleneoxide synthases, hydroperoxide lyases or fatty acid elongase(s),Δ4-desaturases, Δ5-desaturases, Δ6-desaturases, Δ8-desaturases,Δ9-desaturases, Δ12-desaturases, Δ15-desaturases, Δ12- andΔ15-desaturases, ω-3-desaturases, Δ6-elongases, Δ9-elongases orΔ5-elongases in the cytosol or in an organelle, like plastids ormitochondria.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the process of the invention,the non-human organisms used in the process are those in whichsimultaneously in addition a fine chemical degrading protein isattenuated, in particular by reducing the rate of expression of thecorresponding gene.

In another embodiment of the process of the invention, the non-humanorganisms used in the process are those in which simultaneously inaddition at least one of the aforementioned nucleic acids or of theaforementioned genes is mutated in such a way that the enzymatic orbiological activity of the corresponding fine chemical degrading proteinis partially reduced or completely blocked. A reduction in the enzymaticor biological activity means an enzymatic or biological activity, whichis reduced by at least 10%, advantageously at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70% or more, compared with the starting organism.

If it is intended to transform the host cell, in particular the plantcell, with several constructs, expression cassettes or vectors, themarker of a preceding transformation must be removed or a further markeremployed in a following transformation. The markers can be removed fromthe host cell, in particular the plant cell, as described herein belowvia methods with which the skilled worker is familiar. These methods maybe not used for multiple transformed host cell only but also for singletransformed host cells. In particular plants without a marker, inparticular without resistance to antibiotics, are an especiallypreferred embodiment of the present invention.

In the process according to the invention, the nucleic acid moleculesused in the process according to the invention are advantageously linkedoperably to one or more regulatory signals in order to increase geneexpression. These regulatory sequences are intended to enable thespecific expression of the genes and the expression of protein.Depending on the host organism for example plant or microorganism, thismay mean, for example, that the gene is expressed and/or overexpressedafter induction only, or that it is expressed and/or overexpressedconstitutively. These regulatory sequences are, for example, sequencesto which the inductors or repressors bind and which thus regulate theexpression of the nucleic acid. In addition to these novel regulatorysequences, or instead of these sequences, the natural regulation ofthese sequences may still be present before the actual structural genesand, if appropriate, may have been genetically modified so that thenatural regulation has been switched off and gene expression has beenincreased. However, the nucleic acid construct of the invention suitableas expression cassette (=expression construct=gene construct) can alsobe simpler in construction, that is to say no additional regulatorysignals have been inserted before the nu oleic acid molecule or thehomolog or fragment thereof, and the natural promoter together with itsregulation has not been removed. Instead, the natural regulatorysequence has been mutated in such a way that regulation no longer takesplace and/or gene expression is increased. These modified promoters canalso be introduced on their own before the natural gene in the form ofpart sequences (=promoter with parts of the nucleic acid sequencesaccording to the invention) in order to increase the activity. Moreover,the gene construct can advantageously also comprise one or more of whatare known as enhancer sequences in operable linkage with the promoter,and these enable an increased expression of the nucleic acid sequence.Also, it is possible to insert additional advantageous sequences at the3′ end of the DNA sequences, such as, for example, further regulatoryelements or terminators. In another preferred embodiment, the natural orcreated expression cassette is further modified in such a manner, that anucleic acid sequence encoding a transit peptide is functionallyintroduced between the regulatory and the coding region such, that afunctionally preprotein is expressed, which is targeted to theorganelles such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably the plastids.

The nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins according to theinvention and nucleic acid molecules, which encode other polypeptidesmay be present in one nucleic acid construct, expression cassette orvector or in respective several ones. Advantageously, only one copy ofthe nucleic acid molecule of the invention or its encoding genes ispresent in the nucleic acid construct, expression cassette or vector.Several vectors, nucleic acid construct, or expression cassettes can beexpressed together in the host organism. The nucleic acid molecule, thenucleic acid construct or the expression cassette according to theinvention can be inserted in a vector and be present in the cell in afree form. If a stable transformation is preferred, a vector is used,which is stably duplicated over several generations or which is elseinserted into the genome. In the case of plants, integration into thegenome of e.g. plastids or mitochondria or, in particular, into thenuclear genome may have taken place. For the insertion of more than onegene in the host genome the genes to be expressed are present togetherin one gene construct, for example in above-described vectors bearing aplurality of genes.

As a rule, regulatory sequences for the expression rate of a gene arelocated upstream (5′), within, and/or downstream (3′) relative to thecoding sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or anothercodogenic gene segment. They control in particular transcription and/ortranslation and/or the transcript stability. The expression level isdependent on the conjunction of further cellular regulatory systems,such as the protein biosynthesis and degradation systems of the cell.

Regulatory sequences include transcription and translation regulatingsequences or signals, e.g. sequences located upstream (5′), whichconcern in particular the regulation of transcription or translationinitiation, such as promoters or start codons, and sequences locateddownstream (3′), which concern in particular the regulation oftranscription or translation termination and transcript stability, suchas polyadenylation signals or stop codons. Regulatory sequences can alsobe present in transcribed coding regions as well in transcribednon-coding regions, e.g. in introns, as for example splicing sites,promoters for the regulation of expression of the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention in a cell and which can be employed are, inprinciple, all those which are capable of stimulating the transcriptionof genes in the organisms in question, such as microorganisms or plants.Suitable promoters, which are functional in these non-human organismsare generally known. They may take the form of constitutive or induciblepromoters. Suitable promoters can enable the development- and/ortissue-specific expression in multi-cell eukaryotes; thus, leaf-, root-,flower-, seed-, stomata-, tuber-, fruit- or pollen-specific promotersmay advantageously be used in plants. Furthermore in case of directtransformation of organelles such as plastids, promoters recognized bythe plastid RNA-polymerases such as the plastid encoded Escherichiacoli-like RNA polymerase or the nuclear encoded plastid RNA polymerasemay advantageously be used.

The regulatory sequences or factors can, as described above, have apositive effect on, the expression of the genes introduced, thusincreasing their expression. Thus, an enhancement of the expression canadvantageously take place at the transcriptional level by using strongtranscription signals such as strong promoters and/or strong enhancers.In addition, enhancement of expression on the translational level isalso possible, for example by introducing translation enhancersequences, e.g., the omega-enhancer e.g. improving the ribosomal bindingto the transcript, or by increasing the stability of the mRNA, e.g. byreplacing the 3′UTR coding region by a region encoding a 3′UTR known asconferring an high stability of the transcript or by stabilization ofthe transcript through the elimination of transcript instability, sothat the mRNA molecule is translated more often than the wild type. Forexample in plants AU-rich elements (AREs) and DST (downstream) elementsdestabilized transcripts. Mutagenesis studies have demonstrated thatresidues within two of the conserved domains, the ATAGAT and the GTAregions, are necessary for instability function. Therefore removal ormutation of such elements would obviously lead to more stabletranscripts, higher transcript rates and higher protein activity.Translation enhancers are also the “overdrive sequence”, which comprisesthe tobacco mosaic virus 5′-untranslated leader sequence and whichincreases the protein/RNA ratio (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Research 15,8693 (1987)).

Enhancers are generally defined as cis active elements, which canstimulate gene transcription independent of position and orientation.Different enhancers have been identified in plants, which can eitherstimulate transcription constitutively or tissue or stimuli specific.Well known examples for constitutive enhancers are the enhancer from the35S promoter (Odell et al., Nature 313, 810 (1985)) or the ocs enhancer(Fromm et al., Plant Cell 1, 977 (1989)). Other examples are the G-Boxmotif tetramer which confers high-level constitutive expression indicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants (Ishige et al., Plant Journal18, 443 (1999)) or the petE, a NT-rich sequence which act asquantitative enhancers of gene expression in transgenic tobacco andpotato plants (Sandhu et al., Plant Mol Biol. 37 (5), 885 (1998)).Beside that, a large variety of cis-active elements have been describedwhich contribute to specific expression pattern, like organ specificexpression or induced expression in response to biotic or abioticstress. Examples are elements, which provide pathogen or wound-inducedexpression (Rushton, Plant Cell 14, 749 (2002)) or guard cell-specificexpression (Plesch, Plant Journal 28, 455 (2001)).

Advantageous regulatory sequences for the expression of the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention in microorganisms are present forexample in promoters such as the cos, tac, rha, trp, tet, trp-tet, Ipp,lac, lpp-lac, laclq-, T7, T5, T3, gal, trc, ara, SP6, Λ-PR or Λ-PLpromoter, which are advantageously used in Gram-negative bacteria.Further advantageous regulatory sequences are present for example in theGram-positive promoters amy, dnaK, xylS and SPO2, in the yeast or fungalpromoters ADC1, MFα, AC, P-60, UASH, MCB, PHO, CYC1, GAPDH, TEF, rp28,ADH. Promoters, which are particularly advantageous, are constitutive,tissue or compartment specific or inducible promoters. In general,“promoter” is understood as meaning, in the present context, aregulatory sequence in a nucleic acid molecule, which mediates theexpression of a coding sequence segment of a nucleic acid molecule. Ingeneral, the promoter is located upstream to the coding sequencesegment. Some elements, for example expression-enhancing elements suchas enhancer may, however, also be located downstream or even in thetranscribed region.

In principle it is possible to use all natural promoters with theirregulation sequences like those named above for the expression cassetteaccording to the invention and the method according to the invention.Also, synthetic promoters may advantageously be used, eitheradditionally or alone, for example synthetic promoters mediatingseed-specific expression such as described in, for example, WO 99/16890.In the preparation of an expression cassette various DNA fragments canbe manipulated in order to obtain a nucleotide sequence, which usefullyreads in the correct direction and is equipped with a correct readingframe. To connect the DNA fragments (=nucleic acids according to theinvention) to one another adaptors or linkers may be attached to thefragments. The promoter and the terminator regions can usefully beprovided in the transcription direction with a linker or polylinkercontaining one or more restriction points for the insertion of thissequence. Generally, the linker has 1 to 10, mostly 1 to 8, preferably 2to 6, restriction points. In general the size of the linker inside theregulatory region is less than 100 bp, frequently less than 60 bp, butat least 5 bp. The promoter may be both native or homologous as well asforeign or heterologous to the host non-human organism, for example tothe host plant. In the 5′-3′ transcription direction the expressioncassette contains the promoter, a nucleic acid molecule which is shownin the respective line in Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion, a homolog or a fragment thereof, and a region for transcriptiontermination. Different termination regions can be exchanged for oneanother in any desired fashion.

As described above, the transcription of the genes introduced shouldadvantageously be terminated by suitable terminators at the 3′ end ofthe genes introduced (behind the stop codon). A terminator, which may beused for this purpose is, for example, the OCS1 terminator, the nos3terminator or the 35S terminator. As is the case with the promoters,different terminator sequences should be used for each gene in caseseveral genes are introduced. Terminators, which are useful inmicroorganisms are for example the fimA terminator, txn terminator ortrp terminator. Such terminators can be rho-dependent orrho-independent.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 8, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 8, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 8, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the

Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

In order to ensure the stable integration, into the transgenic plant, ofnucleic acid molecules used in the process according to the invention incombination with further genes, especially biosynthesis genes, over aplurality of generations, it may be advantageous to express each of therespective coding regions used in the process under the control of itsown, preferably unique, promoter.

The nucleic acid construct is advantageously constructed in such a waythat a promoter is followed by a suitable cleavage site for insertion ofthe nucleic acid to be expressed, advantageously in a polylinker,followed, if appropriate, by a terminator located behind the polylinker.If appropriate, this order is repeated several times so that severalgenes are combined in one construct and thus can be introduced into thetransgenic plant in order to be expressed.

The sequence is advantageously repeated up to three times. For theexpression, the nucleic acid sequences are inserted via theabove-mentioned suitable cleavage site, for example in the polylinkerbehind the promoter. It is advantageous for each nucleic acid sequenceto have its own promoter and, if appropriate, its own terminator, asmentioned above. However, it is also possible to insert several nucleicacid sequences behind a promoter and, if appropriate, before aterminator if a polycistronic transcription is possible in the host ortarget cells. In this context, the insertion site, or the sequence ofthe nucleic acid molecules inserted, in the nucleic acid construct isnot decisive, that is to say a nucleic acid molecule can be inserted inthe first or last position in the cassette without this having asubstantial effect on the expression. However, it is also possible touse only one promoter type in the construct.

Accordingly, in a preferred embodiment, the nucleic acid constructaccording to the invention confers expression of the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention, and, optionally further genes, in a plant andcomprises one or more plant regulatory elements. Said nucleic acidconstruct according to the invention advantageously encompasses beneaththe nucleic acid molecule of the invention a plant promoter or a plantterminator or a plant promoter and a plant terminator. In anotherembodiment said nucleic acid construct according to the inventionadvantageously encompasses beneath the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention a microorganism promoter or a microorganism terminator or amicroorganism promoter and a microorganism terminator.

A “plant” promoter comprises regulatory elements, which mediate theexpression of a coding sequence segment in plant cells. The plantpromoter can originate from a plant cell, e.g. from the plant, which istransformed with the nucleic acid construct, expression cassette, orvector as described herein. However, a plant promoter does not need tobe of plant origin, but may originate from viruses or microorganisms, inparticular for example from viruses which attack plant cells. This alsoapplies to other plant regulatory signals, for example in plantterminators. The term plant promoter shall also encompass organelle,especially plastidal promoters.

A nucleic acid construct suitable for plant expression preferablycomprises regulatory elements which are capable of controlling theexpression of genes in plant cells and which are operably linked so thateach sequence can fulfill its function. Accordingly, the nucleic acidconstruct can also comprise transcription terminators. Examples fortranscriptional termination are polyadenylation signals. Preferredpolyadenylation signals are those which originate from Agrobacteriumtumefaciens T-DNA, such as the gene 3 of the Ti plasmid pTiACH5, whichis known as octopine synthase (Gielen et al., EMBO J. 3, 835 (1984)) orfunctional equivalents thereof, but all the other terminators which arefunctionally active in plants are also suitable.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

For expression in plants, the nucleic acid molecule must, as describedabove, be linked operably to or comprise a suitable promoter whichexpresses the gene at the right point in time and in a cell- ortissue-specific manner. Usable promoters are constitutive promoters(Benfey et al., EMBO J. 8, 2195 (1989)), such as those which originatefrom plant viruses, such as 35S CAMV (Franck et al., Cell 21, 285(1980)), 19S CaMV (see also U.S. Pat. No. 5,352,605 and WO 84/02913),34S FMV (Sanger et al., Plant. Mol. Biol., 14, 433 (1990)), the parsleyubiquitin promoter, or plant promoters such as the Rubisco small subunitpromoter described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,962,028 or the plant promotersPRP1 (Ward et al., Plant. Mol. Biol. 22 (1993)), SSU, PGEL1, OCS(Leisner, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 85 (5), 2553 (1988)), lib4, usp,mas (Comai, Plant Mol. Biol. 15 (3), 373 (1990)), STLS1, ScBV (Schenk,Plant Mol. Biol. 39 (6),1221 (1999)), B33, SAD1 or SAD2 (flax promoters,Jain et al., Crop Science, 39 (6), 1696 (1999)) or nos (Shaw et al.,Nucleic Acids Res. 12 (20), 7831 (1984)). Stable, constitutiveexpression of the proteins according to the invention into a plant canbe advantageous. However, inducible expression of the polypeptide of theinvention may be advantageous, if, for example, a late expression beforethe harvest is of advantage.

The expression of plant genes can also be facilitated as described abovevia a chemical inducible promoter (for a review, see Gatz, Annu. Rev.Plant Physiol. Plant Mol. Biol. 48, 89 (1997)). Chemically induciblepromoters are particularly suitable when it is desired to express thegene in a time-specific manner. Examples of such promoters are asalicylic acid inducible promoter (WO 95/19443), a benzenesulfonamideinducible promoter (EP 388 186), and abscisic acid-inducible promoter(EP 335 528), a tetracyclin-inducible promoter (Gatz et al., Plant J. 2,397 (1992)), a cyclohexanol- or ethanol-inducible promoter (WO 93/21334)or others as described herein.

Other suitable promoters are those which react to biotic or abioticstress conditions, for example the pathogen-induced PRP1 gene promoter(Ward et al., Plant. Mol. Biol. 22, 361 (1993)), the auxin-inducedGH3-promotor (Liu et al., Plant Cell 6, 645 (1994)), thecold/dehydration/ABA-induced Cor15A-promoter (Baker et al., Plant Mol.Biol. 24, 701 (1994)), the cold/drought/salt/ABA/wound-induced Cor78promoter (Ishitani et al., Plant Cell 9, 1935 (1997),Yamaguchi-Shinozaki and Shinozaki, Plant Cell 6, 251 (1994)), thecold/dehydration-induced Rci2A-promoter (Capel et al., Plant Physiol.115, 569 (1997)), the drought/salt-induced Rd22-promoter(Yamaguchi-Shinozaki and Shinozaki, Mol. Gen. Genet. 238, 17 (1993)),the salt-induced RD29A-promoter (Yamaguchi-Shinozalei et al., Mol. Gen.Genet. 236, 331 (1993)), the salt-induced ARSK1-root promoter (Hwang andGoodman, Plant J. 8, 37 (1995), the salt-induced PtxA-root promoter(GenBank accession X67427), the tomato heat-inducible hsp80 promoter(U.S. Pat. No. 5,187,267), the potato chill-inducible alpha-amylasepromoter (WO 96/12814) or the wound-inducible pinl I promoter (EP-A-0375 091) or others as described herein.

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovulepreferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuberpreferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of fatty acids takes place, like in seed cells,such as endosperm cells and cells of the developing embryo. Seedpromoters are preferentially expressed during seed development and/orgermination. For example, seed preferred promoters can beembryo-preferred, endosperm preferred and seed coat-preferred (seeThompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)). Examples of seed preferredpromoters include, but are not limited to, cellulose synthase (celA),Cim1, gamma-zein, globulin 1, maize 19 kD zein (cZ19B1), and the like.Other suitable promoters are the oilseed rape napin gene promoter (U.S.Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USP promoter (Baeumlein et al., MolGen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), the Arabidopsis oleosin promoter (WO98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgaris phaseolin promoter (U.S. Pat. No.5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter (WO 91/13980), the bean arc5promoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or the Legumin B4 promoter (LeB4)(Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233 (1992)), and promoterswhich bring about the seed-specific expression in monocotyledonousplants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and the like.Advantageous seed-specific promoters are the sucrose binding proteinpromoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napin promoter.Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barley lpt2 or lpt1gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and the promoters describedin WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordein gene, the riceglutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamin gene, the wheatgliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zein gene, the oatglutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the rye secalin gene).Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 and Aleurain (U.S. Pat.No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,530,149), glycinin(soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (soya) (JP06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962), isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape)(U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or a-amylase (barley) (EP 781 8499. Otherpromoters which are available for the expression of genes in plants areleaf-specific promoters such as those described in DE-A 19 644 478 orlightregulated promoters such as, for example, the pea petE promoter.

Further suitable plant promoters are the cytosolic FBPase promoter orthe potato ST-LSI promoter (Stockhaus et al., EMBO J. 8, 2445 (1989)),the Glycine max phosphoribosylpyrophosphate amidotransferase promoter(GenBank Accession No. U87999) or the noduline-specific promoterdescribed in EP 249 676.

Promoters, which are particularly suitable, are those which bring aboutplastid-specific expression. Suitable promoters such as the viral RNApolymerase promoter are described in WO 95/16783 and WO 97/06250, andthe Arabidopsis clpP promoter, which is described in WO 99/46394.

Promoters, which are used for the strong expression of heterologoussequences as well as additional homologous sequences in as many tissuesas possible, in particular also in leaves, are, in addition to severalof the above-mentioned viral and bacterial promoters, preferably, plantpromoters of actin or ubiquitin genes such as, for example, the riceactin1 promoter. Further examples of constitutive plant promoters arethe sugarbeet V-ATPase promoters (WO 01/14572). Examples of syntheticconstitutive promoters are the Super promoter (WO 95/14098) andpromoters derived from G-boxes (WO 94/12015). If appropriate, chemicalinducible promoters may furthermore also be used, as described in EP 388186, EP 335 528, WO 97/06268.

Promoters, which are particularly suitable, are e.g. the super-promoter(Ni et al., Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995)), the ubiquitin promoter (Calliset al., J. Biol. Chem., 265, 12486 (1990); U.S. Pat. No. 5,510,474; U.S.Pat. No. 6,020,190; Kawalleck et al., Plant. Molecular Biology, 21, 673(1993)) or the 34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 andX16673). Promoters useful in the expression cassettes of the inventioninclude, but are not limited to, the major chlorophyll a/b bindingprotein promoter, histone promoters, the Ap3 promoter, the 6-conglycinpromoter, the napin promoter, the soybean lectin promoter, the maize15kD zein promoter, the 22kD zein promoter, the 27kD zein promoter, theg-zein promoter, the waxy, shrunken 1, shrunken 2 and bronze promoters,the Zm13 promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,086,169), the maize polygalacturonasepromoters (PG) (U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,412,085 and 5,545,546), and the SGB6promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,470,359), the rice cyclophilin promoter(Buchholz et al., Plant Mol. Biol.25 (5), 837 (1994)), the glutelin(rice) promoter (Takaiwa et al., Mol. Gen. Genet. 208, 15 (1986),Takaiwa et al., FEBS letts. 221, 43 (1987), the rice prolamin NRP33promoter and the rice aglobulin Glb-1 promoter (Wu et al., Plant cellPhysiology 39 (8), 885 (1998),as well as synthetic or other naturalpromoters.

As already mentioned herein, further regulatory sequences, which may beexpedient, if appropriate, also include sequences, which target thetransport and/or the localization of the expression products. Sequences,which must be mentioned in this context are, in particular, thesignal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequences which are knownper se.

For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encoding sequences enable thetargeting of the expression product into the plastids of a plant cell.

One embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method forgenerating a vector, which comprises the insertion of the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention or the expression cassette accordingto the invention into a nucleic acid molecule to give the vector. Thevector can, for example, be introduced in to a cell, e.g. amicroorganism or a plant cell, a plant or a part therof, as describedherein for the nucleic acid construct, or below under transformation ortransfection or shown in the examples. A transient or stabletransformation of the host or target cell is possible, however, a stabletransformation is preferred. The vector according to the invention ispreferably a vector, which is suitable for expressing the polypeptideaccording to the invention in a microorganism or a plant cell, a plantor a part thereof. The method can thus also encompass one or more stepsfor integrating regulatory signals into the vector, in particularsignals, which mediate the expression in microorganisms or plant cells,plants or respective parts thereof.

Accordingly, the present invention also relates to a vector comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule characterized herein as part of a nucleic acidconstruct suitable for expression in plants and/or microorganisms or thenucleic acid molecule according to the invention.

The advantageous vectors of the invention comprise the nucleic acidmolecules which encode proteins according to the invention, nucleic acidmolecules which are used in the process, or nucleic acid constructsuitable for plant expression or for microorganism expression comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules used, or expression cassettes according tothe invention, either alone or in combination with further genes such asthe biosynthesis or regulatory genes of the fine chemical metabolisme.g. with the genes mentioned herein above.

The recombinant expression vectors which are advantageously used in theprocess comprise the nucleic acid molecules according to the inventionor the nucleic acid construct according to the invention, or theexpression cassettes according to the invention, in a form which issuitable for expressing, in a host cell, the nucleic acid moleculesaccording to the invention or described herein. Accordingly, therecombinant expression vectors in addition may comprise one or moreregulatory signals selected on the basis of the host cells to be usedfor the expression, in operable linkage with the nucleic acid sequenceto be expressed. Furthermore, if desired, in addition the vector cancomprise plastome sequences of the recipient organism to facilitateintegration into the plastidal genome by homologous recombination asmentioned above.

The recombinant expression vectors used can be designed specifically forthe expression, in prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic cells, of nucleic acidmolecules used in the process. This is advantageous since intermediatesteps of the vector construction are frequently carried out inmicroorganisms for the sake of simplicity. For example, the genesaccording to the invention and other genes can be expressed in bacterialcells, insect cells (using baculovirus expression vectors), yeast cellsand other fungal cells (Romanos, Yeast 8, 423 (1992); van den Hondel, in“More Gene Manipulations in Fungi”, ed. Bennet J. W., Lasure L. L., pp.396-428, Academic Press, San Diego (1991); van den Hondel C. A. M. J.J., in “Applied Molecular Genetics of Fungi”, ed. Peberdy J. F. et al.,pp. 1-28, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge(1991)), algae(Falciatore et al., Marine Biotechnology.1 (3), 239 (1999)) usingvectors and following a transformation method as described in WO98/01572, and preferably in cells of multi-celled plants (see Schmidt R.and Willmitzer L., Plant Cell Rep. 7, 583 (1988); “Plant MolecularBiology and Biotechnology”, C Press, Boca Raton, Fla., chapter 6/7,pp.71-119 (1993); White F. F., in “Transgenic Plants”, Bd. 1,Engineering and Utilization, ed. Kung and Wu R., Academic Press, 128-43(1993); Potrykus, Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205(1991) (and references cited therein)). Suitable host cells arefurthermore discussed in Goeddel, “Gene Expression Technology: Methodsin Enzymology 185”, Academic Press, San Diego, Calif. (1990). As analternative, the sequence of the recombinant expression vector can betranscribed and translated in vitro, for example using T7promoter-regulatory sequences and T7 polymerase.

In the event it is necessary proteins can be expressed in prokaryotesusing vectors comprising constitutive or inducible promoters, whichcontrol the expression of fusion proteins or nonfusion proteins asmentioned above.

Other vectors which are suitable in prokaryotic organisms are known tothe skilled worker; these vectors are for example in E. coli pLG338,pACYC184, the pBR series, such as pBR322, the pUC series such as pUC18or pUC19, the M113mp series, pKC30, pRep4, pHS1, pHS2, pPLc236, pMBL24,μLG200, pUR290, pIN-III-B1, lambda-gt11 or pBdCI, in StreptomycespIJ101, pIJ364, pIJ702 or pIJ361, in Bacillus pUB110, pC194 or pBD214,in Corynebacterium pSA77 or pAJ667.

In a further embodiment, the expression vector is a yeast expressionvector. Examples of vectors for expression in the yeasts S. cerevisiaeencompass pYeDesaturasec1 (Baldari et al., Embo J. 6, 229 (1987)), pMFa(Kurjan and Herskowitz, Cell 30, 933 (1982)), pJRY88 (Schultz et al.,Gene 54, 113(1987)) and pYES2 (Invitrogen Corporation, San Diego,Calif.). Vectors and methods for the construction of vectors which aresuitable for use in other fungi, such as the filamentous fungi,encompass those which are described in detail in: van den Hondel C. A.M. J. J.in “Applied Molecular Genetics of Fungi”, Peberdy J. F., ed.,pp. 1-28, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (1991); or van denHondel C. A. M. J. J. in “More Gene Manipulations in Fungi”, Bennet J.W. & Lasure L. L., ed., pp. 396-428, Academic Press, San Diego (1991).Examples of other suitable yeast vectors are 2alphaM, pAG-1, YEp6, YEp13or pEMBLYe 23.

Further vectors, which may be mentioned by way of example, are pALS1, plL2 or pBB116 in fungi or pLGV23, pGHlac+, pBIN19, pAK2004 or pDH51 inplants.

As an alternative, the nucleic acid sequences can be expressed in insectcells using baculovirus expression vectors. Baculovirus vectors, whichare available for expressing proteins in cultured insect cells (forexample Sf9 cells) encompass the pAc series (Smith et al., Mol. CellBiol. 3, 2156 (1983)) and the pVL series (Lucklow and Summers, Virology170, 31 (1989)).

The above-mentioned vectors are only a small overview of potentiallysuitable vectors. Further plasmids are known to the skilled worker andare described, for example, in “Cloning Vectors” (ed. Pouwels P. H., etal., Elsevier, Amsterdam-New York-Oxford, 1985, ISBN 0 444 904018).Further suitable expression systems for prokaryotic and eukaryoticcells, see the chapters 16 and 17 by Sambrook J., Fritsch E.F. andManiatis T., “Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual”, 2nd edition, ColdSpring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, ColdSpring Harbor, N.Y., 1989.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

Accordingly, one embodiment of the invention relates to a host cell,which has been transformed stably or transiently with the vectoraccording to the invention or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention or the nucleic acid construct according to the invention orthe expression construct according to the invention.

The genetically modified cells may be regenerated to the respectivenon-human organism, for example a plant cell to a plant, by all of themethods known to those skilled in the art. Appropriate methods can befound in the publications referred to above by Kung S. D. and Wu R.,Potrykus or Hofgen and Willmitzer.

Accordingly, a further aspect of the invention relates to transgenicnon-human organisms transformed by at least one nucleic acid molecule,expression cassette or vector according to the invention as well ascells, cell cultures, tissue, parts—such as, for example, leaves, roots,pollen, etc. in the case of plant organisms—or reproductive materialderived from such non-human organisms. The terms “host organism”, “hostcell”, “recombinant (host) non-human organism” and “transgenic (host)cell” are used here interchangeably. Of course these terms relate notonly to the particular host non-human organism or the particular targetcell but also to the descendants or potential descendants of thesenon-human organisms or cells. Since, due to mutation or environmentaleffects certain modifications may arise in successive generations, thesedescendants need not necessarily be identical with the parental cell butnevertheless are still encompassed by the term as used here.

For the purposes of the invention “transgenic” or “recombinant” meanswith regard for example to a nucleic acid molecule, a nucleic acidconstruct, an expression cassette or a vector containing the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention or an non-human organismtransformed with/by the nucleic acid molecule, nucleic acid construct,expression cassette or vector according to the invention all thoseconstructions produced by genetic engineering methods in which either

-   -   (a) the nucleic acid molecule depicted in the respective line in        Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or        homologs or fragments thereof; or    -   (b) a genetic control sequence functionally linked to the        nucleic acid molecule described under (a), for example a 3′-        and/or 5′- genetic control sequence such as a promoter or        terminator, or    -   (c)    -   (a) and (b);        are not found in their natural, genetic environment or have been        modified by genetic engineering methods, wherein the        modification may by way of example be a substitution, addition,        deletion, inversion or insertion of one or more nucleotide        residues. Natural genetic environment means the natural genomic        or chromosomal locus in the organism of origin or inside the        host non-human organism or presence in a genomic library. In the        case of a genomic library the natural genetic environment of the        nucleic acid sequence is preferably retained at least in part.        The environment sequence borders the nucleic acid sequence at        least on one side and has a sequence length of at least 50 bp,        preferably at least 500 bp, particularly preferably at least        1,000 bp, most particularly preferably at least 5,000 bp. A        naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the        naturally occurring combination of the natural promoter of the        nucleic acid sequence according to the invention with the        corresponding gene—turns into a transgenic expression cassette        when the latter is modified by unnatural, synthetic        (“artificial”) methods such as by way of example a mutagenesis.        In case a non-human organism is transformed by a homologous        nucleic acid molecule or by a homologous expression cassette the        resulting non-human organism represents also a respective        transgenic non-human organism since the additional homologous        nucleic acid molecule or the additional homologous expression        cassette is not located in its original environment. Appropriate        methods are described by way of example in U.S. Pat. No.        5,565,350 or WO 00/15815. In another embodiment the non-human        organism comprises a heterologous nucleic acid molecule.

Suitable organisms or host organisms for the nucleic acid molecule,nucleic acid construct, expression cassette or vector according to theinvention are advantageously in principle all non-human organisms, whichare suitable for the expression of recombinant genes as described above.Preferred non-human organism are microorganism or plants as describedabove, in particular those plants, which can be transformed in asuitable manner. These include monocotyledonous and dicotyledonousplants. In an embodiment of the present invention plants likeArabidopsis, Asteraceae such as Calendula or crop plants such assoybean, peanut, castor oil plant, sunflower, flax, corn, cotton,oilseed rape, coconut, oil palm, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) orcocoa bean are preferred. In another embodiment agriculturally usefulplants such as cereals and grasses, for example Triticum spp., Zea mays,Hordeum vulgare, oats, Secale cereale, Oryza sativa, Pennisetum glaucum,Sorghum bicolor, Triticale, Agrostis spp., Cenchrus ciliaris, Dactylisglomerata, Festuca arundinacea, Lolium spp., Medicago spp. and Saccharumspp., legumes and oil crops, for example Brassica juncea, Brassicanapus, Glycine max, Arachis hypogaea, Gossypium hirsutum, Cicerarietinum, Helianthus annuus, Lens culinaris, Linum usitatissimum,Sinapis alba, Trifolium repens and Vicia narbonensis, vegetables andfruits, for example bananas, grapes, Lycopersicon esculentum, asparagus,cabbage, watermelons, kiwi fruit, Solanum tuberosum, Beta vulgaris,cassava and chicory, trees, for example Coffea species, Citrus spp.,Eucalyptus spp., Picea spp., Pinus spp. and Populus spp., medicinalplants and trees, and flowers are preferred.

In another embodiment of the invention host plants for the nucleic acidmolecule, nucleic acid construct, expression cassette or vectoraccording to the invention are selected from the group comprising corn,soy, oil seed rape (including canola and winter oil seed rape), cotton,wheat and rice.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid molecule hybridizingtherewith for the transformation of a microorganism or a plant cell,plant tissues or a part of a plant.

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 8,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, the plantcell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive material thereof, or partsthereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thelinoleic acid is due to the generation or over-expression of one or morepolypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 8, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.8, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

The efficiency of the expression of the polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be determined, forexample, on test plants in greenhouse trials.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 8.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 8 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.8.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 8, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.8.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 8.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 8 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 8 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, specially a cDNA library and/or a        genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with a        probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 8, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        8, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 8, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 8, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 8, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 8, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 8, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 8, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 8, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 8, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 8, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        8, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        8, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 8.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 8 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.8.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 8, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 8, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.8.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 8.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 8 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 8,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 8 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In an embodiment thereof the transgenic non-human organism is amicroorganism selected from the group consisting of Charophyceae such asthe genera Chara, Nitella e.g. the species Chara globularis, Charavulgaris, Nitella flexilis, Chlorophyceae such as the generaAcrosiphonia, Spongomorpha, Urospora, Bryopsis, Pseudobryopsis,Trichosolen, Dichotomosiphon, Caulerpa, Rhipilia, Blastophysa,Avrainvillea, Chlorodesmis, Codium, Espera, Halicystis, Halimeda,Penicillus, Pseudocodium, Rhipiliopsis, Rhipocephalus, Tydemania,Udotea, Derbesia, Acrochaete, Aphanochaete, Bolbocoleon, Chaetobolus,Chaetonema, Chaetophora, Chlorotylium, Desmococcus, Draparnaldia,Draparnaldiopsis, Ectochaete, Endophyton, Entocladia, Epicladia,Internoretia, Microthamnion, Ochlochaete, Phaeophila, Pilinella,Pringsheimiella, Protoderma, Pseudendoclonium, Pseudodictyon,Pseudopringsheimia, Pseudulvella, Schizomeris, Stigeoclonium,Thamniochaete, Ulvella, Pilinia, Tellamia, Helicodictyon, Actidesmium,Ankyra, Characium, Codiolum, Sykidion, Keratococcus, Prototheca,Bracteacoccus Chlorococcum, Excentrosphaera, Hormidium, Oophila,Schroederia, Tetraedron, Trebouxia Chlorosarcinopsis, Gomphonitzschia,Coccomyxa, Dactylothece, Diógenes, Disporá, Gloeocystis, Mycanthococcus,Ourococcus, Coelastrum, Dicranochaete, Botryococcus, Dictyosphaerium,Dimorphococcus, Chlorochytrium, Kentrosphaera, Phyllobium, Gomontia,Hormotila, Euastropsis, Hydrodictyon, Pectodictyon, Pediastrum,Sorastrum, Tetrapedia, Acanthosphaera, Echinosphaerella,Echinosphaeridium, Errerella, Gloeoactinium, Golenkeniopsis Golenkinia,Micractinium, Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Chodatella, Closteriopsis,Cryocystis, Dactylococcus, Dematractum, Eremosphaera, Eutetramorus,Franceia, Glaucocystis, Gloeotaenium, Kirchneriella, Lagerheimiella,Monoraphidium, Nannochloris, Nephrochlamys, Nephrocytium, Oocystis,Oonephris, Pachycladon, Palmellococcus, Planktosphaeria, Polyedriopsis,Pseudoraciborskia, Quadrigula, Radiococcus, Rochiscia, Scotiella,Selanastrum, Thorakochloris, Treubaria, Trochiscia, Westella,Zoochlorella, Ostreobium, Phyllosiphon, Protosiphon, Rhodochytrium,Actinastrum, Coronastrum, Crucigenia, Dictymocystis, Enallax,Scenedesmus, Selenastrum, Tetradesmus, Tetrallantos, Tetrastrum,Chlorosarcina, Anadyomene, Valoniopsis,

Ventricaria, Basicladia, Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, Lola PithophoraRhizoclonium Chaetosphaeridium, Conochaete, Coleochaete,Oligochaetophora, Polychaetophora, Cylindrocapsa, Gongrosira,Protococcus, Acetabularia, Batophora, Bornetella, Dasycladus,Halicoryne, Neomeris, Elakatothrix, Raphidonema, Microspora,Bulbochaete, Oedocladium, Oedogonium, Prasiola, Rosenvingiella,Schizogonium, Apjohnia, Chamaedoris, Cladophoropsis, Siphonocladus,Spongocladia, Boergesenia, Boodlea, Cystodictyon, Dictyosphaeria,Ernodesmis, Microdictyon, Struvea, Valonia, Sphaeroplea, Malleochloris,Stylosphaeridium, Gloeococcus, Palmella, Palmodictyon, Palmophyllum,Pseudospherocystis, Sphaerocystis, Urococcus, Apiocystis, Chaetopeltis,Gemellicystis, Paulschulzia, Phacomyxa, Pseudotetraspora, Schizochlamys,Tetraspora, Cephaleuros, Ctenocladus, Epibolium, Leptosira,Trentepohlia, Diplochaete, Monostroma, Binuclearia, Geminella,Klebsormidium, Planetonema, Radiofilum, Stichococcus, Ulothrix, Uronema,Blidingia, Capsosiphon, Chloropelta, Enteromorpha, Percursaria, Ulva,Ulvaria, Brachiomonas, Carteria, Chlainomonas, Chlamydomonas,Chlamydonephris, Chlorangium, Chlorogonium, Cyanidium, Fortiella,Glenomonas, Gloeomonas, Hyalogonium, Lobomonas Polytoma, Pyramichlamys,Scourfieldia, Smithsonimonas, Sphaerellopsis, Sphenochloris,Spirogonium, Collodictyon, Dunaliella, Haematococcus, Stephanosphaera,Coccomonas, Dysmorphococcus, Phacotus, Pteromonas, Thoracomonas,Wislouchiella, Mascherina, Pyrobotrys, Spondylomorum, Eudorina, Gonium,Oltmannsiella, Pandorina, Platydorina, Pleodorina,

Stephanoon, Volvox, Volvulina, Actinotaenium, Arthrodesmus, BambusinaClosterium, Cosmarium, Desmidium, Euastrum, Groenbladia, Hyalotheca,Micrasterias, Penium, Phymatodocis, Pleurotaenium, Sphaerozosma,Spinoclosterium, Spinocosmarium, Spondylosium, Staurastrum, Tetmemorus,Triploceras, Xanthidium, Cylindrocystis, Genicularia, Gonatozygon,Mesotaenium, Netrium, Roya, Spirotaenia, Cosmocladium, Debarya,Docidium, Euastridium, Hallasia, Mougeotia, Mougeotiopsis, Sirogonium,Spirogyra, Staurodesmus, Teilingia, Zygnema, Zygogonium, e.g. thespecies Caulerpa taxifolia, Prototheca wickerhamii, Ankistrodesmusfalcatus, Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Clorellasorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmusquadricauda, Selenastrum capricornutum, Selenastrum undecimnotata,Cladophora glomerata, Chlamydomonas eugametos, Chlamydomonasreinhardtii, Cyanidium caldarium, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Euglena gracilis, Haematococcus pluvialis,Coniugatophyceae, Prasinophyceae Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae,Chlorodendraceae, Pedinomonadales, Halosphaeraceae, Pterospermataceae,Monomastigaceae, Pyramimonadaceae, Chlorodendraceae such as the generaPrasinocladus e.g. the species Prasinocladus ascus, Halosphaeraceae,Pedinomonadales, Pedinomonadaceae such as the genera Pedinomonas,Pterospermataceae such as the genera Pachysphaera, Pterosperma,Halosphaera, Pyramimonas, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae,Craspedophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae,Dinophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae such as thegenera Nephroselmis, Prasinococcus, Scherffelia, Tetraselmis,Mantoniella, Ostreococcus e.g. the species Nephroselmis olivacea,Prasinococcus capsulatus, Scherffelia dubia, Tetraselmis chui,Tetraselmis suecica, Mantoniella squamata or Ostreococcus tauri.

In an embodiment thereof the transgenic non-human organism is a plant(or a part thereof), preferably a monocotyledonous or a dicotyledonousplant. Preferably the plant is selected from the group consisting ofAnacardiaceae such as the genera Pistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium e.g.the species Pistacia vera [pistachios, Pistazie], Mangifer indica[Mango] or Anacardium occidentale [Cashew]; Asteraceae such as thegenera Calendula, Carthamus, Centaurea, Cichorium, Cynara, Helianthus,Lactuca, Locusta, Tagetes, Valeriana e.g. the species Calendulaofficinalis [Marigold], Carthamus tinctorius [safflower], Centaureacyanus [cornflower], Cichorium intybus [blue daisy], Cynara scolymus[Artichoke], Helianthus annus [sunflower], Lactuca sativa, Lactucacrispa, Lactuca esculenta, Lactuca scariola L. ssp. sativa, Lactucascariola L. var. integrate, Lactuca scariola L. var. integrifolia,Lactuca sativa subsp. romana, Locusta communis, Valeriana locusta[lettuce], Tagetes lucida, Tagetes erecta or Tagetes tenuifolia[Marigold]; Apiaceae such as the genera Daucus e.g. the species Daucuscarota [carrot]; Betulaceae such as the genera Corylus e.g. the speciesCorylus avellana or Corylus colurna [hazelnut]; Boraginaceae such as thegenera Borago e.g. the species Borago officinalis [borage]; Brassicaceaesuch as the genera Brassica, Melanosinapis, Sinapis, Arabadopsis e.g.the species Brassica napus, Brassica rapa ssp. [canola, oilseed rape,turnip rape], Sinapis arvensis Brassica juncea, Brassica juncea var.juncea, Brassica juncea var. crispifolia, Brassica juncea var. foliosa,Brassica nigra, Brassica sinapioides, Melanosinapis communis [mustard],Brassica oleracea [fodder beet] or Arabidopsis thaliana; Bromeliaceaesuch as the genera Anana, Bromelia e.g. the species Anana comosus,Ananas ananas or Bromelia comosa [pineapple]; Caricaceae such as thegenera Carica e.g. the species Carica papaya [papaya]; Cannabaceae suchas the genera Cannabis e.g. the species Cannabis sative [hemp],Convolvulaceae such as the genera Ipomea, Convolvulus e.g. the speciesIpomoea batatus, Ipomoea pandurata, Convolvulus batatas, Convolvulustiliaceus, Ipomoea fastigiata, Ipomoea tiliacea, Ipomoea triloba orConvolvulus panduratus [sweet potato, Man of the Earth, wild potato],Chenopodiaceae such as the genera Beta, i.e. the species Beta vulgaris,Beta vulgaris var. altissima, Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Betamaritima, Beta vulgaris var. perennis, Beta vulgaris var. conditiva orBeta vulgaris var. esculenta [sugar beet]; Cucurbitaceae such as thegenera Cucubita e.g. the species Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta,Cucurbita pepo or Cucurbita moschata [pumpkin, squash]; Elaeagnaceaesuch as the genera Elaeagnus e.g. the species Olea europaea [olive];Ericaceae such as the genera Kalmia e.g. the species Kalmia latifolia,Kalmia angustifolia, Kalmia microphylla, Kalmia polifolia, Kalmiaoccidentalis, Cistus chamaerhodendros or Kalmia lucida [American laurel,broad-leafed laurel, calico bush, spoon wood, sheep laurel, alpinelaurel, bog laurel, western bog-laurel, swamp-laurel]; Euphorbiaceaesuch as the genera Manihot, Janipha, Jatropha, Ricinus e.g. the speciesManihot utilissima, Janipha manihot, Jatropha manihot, Manihot aipil,Manihot dulcis, Manihot manihot, Manihot melanobasis, Manihot esculenta[manihot, arrowroot, tapioca, cassava] or Ricinus communis [castor bean,Castor Oil Bush, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree]; Fabaceaesuch as the genera Pisum, Albizia, Cathormion, Feuillea, Inga,Pithecolobium, Acacia, Mimosa, Medicajo, Glycine, Dolichos, Phaseolus,Soja e.g. the species Pisum sativum, Pisum arvense, Pisum humile [pea],Albizia berteriana, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Acaciaberteriana, Acacia littoralis, Albizia berteriana, Albizzia berteriana,Cathormion berteriana, Feuillea berteriana, Inga fragrans,Pithecellobium berterianum, Pithecellobium fragrans, Pithecolobiumberterianum, Pseudalbizzia berteriana, Acacia julibrissin, Acacia nemu,Albizia nemu, Feuilleea julibrissin, Mimosa julibrissin, Mimosaspeciosa, Sericanrda julibrissin, Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla,Albizia lebbek, Feuilleea lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa speciosa[bastard logwood, silk tree, East Indian Walnut], Medicago sativa,Medicago falcata, Medicago varia [alfalfa], Glycine max [soybean],Dolichos soja, Glycine gracilis, Glycine hispida, Phaseolus max or Sojahispida; Geraniaceae such as the genera Pelargonium, Cocos, Oleum e.g.the species Cocos nucifera, Pelargonium grossularioides or Oleum cocois[coconut]; Gramineae such as the genera Saccharum e.g. the speciesSaccharum officinarum; Juglandaceae such as the genera Juglans, Walliae.g. the species Juglans regia, Juglans ailanthifolia, Juglanssieboldiana, Juglans cinerea, Wallia cinerea, Juglans bixbyi, Juglanscalifornica, Juglans hindsii, Juglans intermedia, Juglans jamaicensis,Juglans major, Juglans microcarpa, Juglans nigra or Wallia nigra[walnut, black walnut, common walnut, persian walnut, white walnut,butternut, black walnut]; Lauraceae such as the genera Persea, Lauruse.g. the species laurel Laurus nobilis [bay, laurel, bay laurel, sweetbay], Persea americana Persea americana, Persea gratissima or Perseapersea [avocado]; Leguminosae such as the genera Arachis e.g. thespecies Arachis hypogaea [peanut]; Linaceae such as the genera Linum,Adenolinum e.g. the species Linum usitatissimum, Linum humile, Linumaustriacum, Linum bienne, Linum angustifolium, Linum catharticum, Linumflavum, Linum grandiflorum, Adenolinum grandiflorum, Linum lewisii,Linum narbonense, Linum perenne, Linum perenne var. lewisii, Linumpratense or Linum trigynum [flax, linseed]; Lythrarieae such as thegenera Punica e.g. the species Punica granatum [pomegranate]; Malvaceaesuch as the genera Gossypium e.g. the species Gossypium hirsutum,Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium herbaceum orGossypium thurberi [cotton]; Musaceae such as the genera Musa e.g. thespecies Musa nana, Musa acuminata, Musa paradisiaca, Musa spp. [banana];Onagraceae such as the genera Camissonia, Oenothera e.g. the speciesOenothera biennis or Camissonia brevipes [primrose, evening primrose];Palmae such as the genera Elacis e.g. the species Elaeis guineensis [oilplam]; Papaveraceae such as the genera Papaver e.g. the species Papaverorientale, Papaver rhoeas, Papaver dubium [poppy, oriental poppy, cornpoppy, field poppy, shirley poppies, field poppy, long-headed poppy,long-pod poppy]; Pedaliaceae such as the genera Sesamum e.g. the speciesSesamum indicum [sesame]; Piperaceae such as the genera Piper, Artanthe,Peperomia, Steffensia e.g. the species Piper aduncum, Piper amalago,Piper angustifolium, Piper auritum, Piper betel, Piper cubeba, Piperlongum, Piper nigrum, Piper retrofractum, Artanthe adunca, Artantheelongata, Peperomia elongata, Piper elongatum, Steffensia elongata.[Cayenne pepper, wild pepper]; Poaceae such as the genera Hordeum,Secale, Avena, Sorghum, Andropogon, Holcus, Panicum, Oryza, Zea,Triticum e.g. the species Hordeum vulgare, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeummurinum, Hordeum secalinum, Hordeum distichon Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeumhexastichon, Hordeum hexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum,Hordeum secalinum [barley, pearl barley, foxtail barley, wall barley,meadow barley], Secale cereale [rye], Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Avenabyzantina, Avena fatua var. sativa, Avena hybrida [oat], Sorghumbicolor, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum vulgare,Andropogon drummondii, Holcus bicolor, Holcus sorghum, Sorghumaethiopicum, Sorghum arundinaceum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum cernuum,Sorghum dochna, Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum durra, Sorghum guineense,Sorghum lanceolatum, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghumsubglabrescens, Sorghum verticilliflorum, Sorghum vulgare, Holcushalepensis, Sorghum miliaceum millet, Panicum militaceum [Sorghum,millet], Oryza sativa, Oryza latifolia [rice], Zea mays [corn, maize]Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum, Triticum turgidum, Triticum hybernum,Triticum macha, Triticum sativum or Triticum vulgare [wheat, breadwheat, common wheat], Proteaceae such as the genera Macadamia e.g. thespecies Macadamia intergrifolia [macadamia]; Rubiaceae such as thegenera Coffea e.g. the species Cofea spp., Coffea arabica, Coffeacanephora or Coffea liberica [coffee]; Scrophulariaceae such as thegenera Verbascum e.g. the species Verbascum blattaria, Verbascumchaixii, Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum lagurus, Verbascumlongifolium, Verbascum lychnitis, Verbascum nigrum, Verbascum olympicum,Verbascum phlomoides, Verbascum phoenicum, Verbascum pulverulentum orVerbascum thapsus [mullein, white moth mullein, nettle-leaved mullein,dense-flowered mullein, silver mullein, long-leaved mullein, whitemullein, dark mullein, greek mullein, orange mullein, purple mullein,hoary mullein, great mullein]; Solanaceae such as the genera Capsicum,Nicotiana, Solanum, Lycopersicon e.g. the species Capsicum annuum,Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum frutescens [pepper],Capsicum annuum [paprika], Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana alata, Nicotianaattenuata, Nicotiana glauca, Nicotiana langsdorffii, Nicotianaobtusifolia, Nicotiana quadrivalvis, Nicotiana repanda, Nicotianarustica, Nicotiana sylvestris [tobacco], Solanum tuberosum [potato],Solanum melongena [egg-plant] (Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersiconlycopersicum, Lycopersicon pyriforme, Solanum integrifolium or Solanumlycopersicum [tomato]; Sterculiaceae such as the genera Theobroma e.g.the species Theobroma cacao [cacao]; Theaceae such as the generaCamellia e.g. the species Camellia sinensis) [tea]

Particular preference is given to transgenic crop plants such as by wayof example barley, wheat, rye, oats, corn, soybean, rice, cotton, sugarbeet, oilseed rape and canola, sunflower, flax, hemp, thistle, potatoes,tobacco, tomatoes, tapioca, cassava, arrowroot, alfalfa, lettuce and thevarious tree, nut and vine species; especial preference is given tomonocotyledonous crop plants like corn, wheat or rice; in anotherembodiment special preference is given to dicotyledonous crop plantslike soy bean, oil seed rape (including canola and winter oil seedrape), cotton.

The term “transgenic plants” used in accordance with the invention alsorefers to the progeny of a transgenic plant, for example the T₁, T₂, T₃and subsequent plant generations or the BC₁, BC₂, BC₃ and subsequentplant generations. Thus, the transgenic plants according to theinvention can be raised and selfed or crossed with other individuals inorder to obtain further transgenic plants according to the invention.Transgenic plants may also be obtained by propagating transgenic plantcells vegetatively. The present invention also relates to transgenicplant material, which can be derived from a transgenic plant populationaccording to the invention. Such material includes plant cells andcertain tissues, organs and parts of plants in all their manifestations,such as seeds, leaves, anthers, fibers, tubers, roots, root hairs,stems, embryo, calli, cotyledons, petioles, harvested material, planttissue, reproductive tissue, pollen, and cell cultures, which arederived from the actual transgenic plant and/or can be used for bringingabout the transgenic plant. Any transformed plant obtained according tothe invention can be used in a conventional breeding scheme or in vitroplant propagation to produce more transformed plants with the samecharacteristics and/or can be used to introduce the same characteristicin other varieties of the same or related species. Such plants are alsopart of the invention. Seeds obtained from the transformed plantsgenetically also contain the same characteristic and are part of theinvention. As mentioned before, the present invention is in principleapplicable to any plant and crop that can be transformed with any of thetransformation method known to those skilled in the art.

An “isolated” nucleic acid molecule is one that is substantiallyseparated from other nucleic acid molecules, which are present in thenatural source of the nucleic acid. That means other nucleic acidmolecules are present in an amount less than 5% based on weight of theamount of the desired nucleic acid, preferably less than 2% by weight,more preferably less than 1% by weight, most preferably less than 0.5%by weight. Preferably, an “isolated” nucleic acid is free of some of thesequences that naturally flank the nucleic acid (i.e., sequences locatedat the 5′ and 3′ ends of the nucleic acid) in the genomic DNA of thenon-human organism from which the nucleic acid is derived. For example,in various embodiments, the FCRP encoding nucleic acid molecule cancontain less than about 5 kb, 4 kb, 3 kb, 2 kb, 1 kb, 0.5 kb or 0.1 kbof nucleotide sequences which naturally flank the nucleic acid moleculein genomic DNA of the cell from which the nucleic acid is derived.Moreover, an “isolated” nucleic acid molecule, such as a cDNA molecule,can be free from some of the other cellular material with which it isnaturally associated, or culture medium when produced by recombinanttechniques, or chemical precursors or other chemicals when chemicallysynthesized.

A nucleic acid molecule of the present invention, e.g., a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a FCRP, especially the coding region thereof, or aportion thereof which confers the production or increased production ofthe fine chemical, can be isolated using standard molecular biologicaltechniques and the sequence information provided herein. For example, anA. thaliana FCRP encoding cDNA can be isolated from a A. thaliana c-DNAlibrary or a E. coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Synechocystis sp.,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Zea mays or Oryza sativa FCRP encoding cDNAcan be isolated from a E. coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Synechocystissp., Brassica napus, Glycine max, Zea mays or Oryza sativa c-DNA libraryrespectively using all or portion of one of the respective sequences.Moreover, a nucleic acid molecule encompassing all or a portion of oneof the sequences of Table I can be isolated by the polymerase chainreaction using oligonucleotide primers designed based upon thissequence. For example, mRNA can be isolated from plant cells (e.g., bythe guanidiniumthiocyanate extraction procedure of Chirgwin et al.,Biochemistry 18, 5294 (1979)) and cDNA can be prepared using reversetranscriptase (e.g., Moloney MLV reverse transcriptase, available fromGibco/BRL, Bethesda, MD; or AMV reverse transcriptase, available fromSeikagaku America, Inc., St. Petersburg, Fla.). Syntheticoligonucleotide primers for polymerase chain reaction amplification canbe designed based upon one of the nucleotide sequences shown in Table I.A nucleic acid molecule of the invention can be amplified using cDNA or,alternatively, genomic DNA, as a template and appropriateoligonucleotide primers according to standard PCR amplificationtechniques. The nucleic acid molecule so amplified can be cloned into anappropriate vector and characterized by DNA sequence analysis.Furthermore, oligonucleotides corresponding to a FCRP encodingnucleotide sequence can be prepared by standard synthetic techniques,e.g., using an automated DNA synthesizer.

In an embodiment, an isolated nucleic acid molecule of the inventioncomprises one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in Table I,especially the coding region thereof, and if desired, as well as a 5′untranslated sequence and 3′ untranslated sequence.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid molecule ofTable I, for example, a fragment which can be used as a probe or primeror a fragment encoding a biologically active portion of a FCRP.

Portions of proteins encoded by the FCRP encoding nucleic acid moleculesof the invention are preferably biologically active portions describedherein. As used herein, the term “biologically active portion of” a FCRPis intended to include a portion, e.g. a domain/motif, of the proteinbeing responsible for the ability of the protein to enable theproduction or increased production of the fine chemical. To determinewhether a FCRP, or a biologically active portion thereof, results in aproduction or an increased production of the fine chemical in thenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant, an analysis of thenon-human organism comprising the FCRP may be performed. Such analysismethods are well known to those skilled in the art, as detailed in theExamples. More specifically, nucleic acid fragments encodingbiologically active portions of a FCRP can be prepared by isolating aportion of one of the sequences of the nucleic acid of Table I, e.g.expressing the encoded portion of the FCRP or peptide (e.g. byrecombinant expression in vitro) and assessing the activity of theencoded portion of the FCRP or peptide.

Biologically active portions of a FCRP are encompassed by the presentinvention and include peptides comprising amino acid sequences derivedfrom the amino acid sequence of a FCRP encoding gene, or the amino acidsequence of a protein homologous to a FCRP, which include fewer aminoacids than a full length FCRP or the full length protein which ishomologous to a FCRP, and exhibits at least some enzymatic or biologicalactivity of a FCRP. Typically, biologically active portions (e.g.,peptides which are, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,40, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 or more amino acids in length) comprise adomain or motif with at least one activity of a FCRP. Moreover, otherbiologically active portions in which other regions of the protein aredeleted, can be prepared by recombinant techniques and evaluated for oneor more of the activities described herein. Preferably, the biologicallyactive portions of a FCRP include one or more selected domains/motifs orportions thereof having biological activity.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 8, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

In the process according to the invention nucleic acid sequences ormolecules can be used, which, if appropriate, contain synthetic,non-natural or modified nucleotide bases, which can be incorporated intoDNA or RNA. Said synthetic, non-natural or modified bases can forexample increase the stability of the nucleic acid molecule outside orinside a cell. The nucleic acid molecules of the invention can containthe same modifications as aforementioned.

As used in the present context the term “nucleic acid molecule” may alsoencompass the untranslated sequence or molecule located at the 3′ and atthe 5′ end of the coding gene region, for example at least 500,preferably 200, especially preferably 100, nucleotides of the sequenceupstream of the 5′ end of the coding region and at least 100, preferably50, especially preferably 20, nucleotides of the sequence downstream ofthe 3′ end of the coding gene region. It is often advantageous only tochoose the coding region for cloning and expression purposes.

Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule used in the process according tothe invention or the nucleic acid molecule of the invention is anisolated nucleic acid molecule. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention is the nucleic acid molecule used in theprocess of the invention.

The nucleic acid molecules used in the process, for example thepolynucleotide of the invention or of a part thereof can be isolatedusing molecular-biological standard techniques and the sequenceinformation provided herein. Also, for example a homologous sequence orhomologous, conserved sequence regions at the DNA or amino acid levelcan be identified with the aid of comparison algorithms. The former canbe used as hybridization probes under standard hybridization techniques(for example those described in Sambrook et al., “Molecular Cloning: ALaboratory Manual” 2^(nd) ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, ColdSpring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989) forisolating further nucleic acid sequences useful in this process.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 8, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 8, from which conserved regions, and in turn, degenerateprimers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, which show a verylittle variation in the amino acid in one particular position of severalhomologs from different origin. The consensus sequence and polypeptidemotifs shown in the respective line in column 8 of Table IV, applicationno. 8, are derived from such alignments of homologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 8,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 8, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 8, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.8, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 8, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 8,columns 5 or 8.

The consensus sequence was derived from a multiple alignment of thesequences as listed in a single line of Table II. The amino acids aregiven in their three letter code. In case a specific amino acid isindicated this specific amino acid is conserved in at least 80% of thealigned proteins whereas the three letter code XAA stands for aminoacids, which are not conserved in at least 80% of the aligned sequences.The consensus sequence starts with the first conserved amino acid in thealignment, and ends with the last conserved amino acid in the alignmentof the investigated sequences.

Patterns had to match at least 80% of the investigated proteins.Conserved patterns were identified with the software tool MEME version3.5.1 or manually by using first standard prosite annotation. The numberof given x indicates the distances between conserved amino acid residues(given in the one letter code), e.g. (1) the pattern Y-x(21,23)-F meansthat conserved tyrosine and phenylalanine residues in the alignment areseparated from each other by minimum 21 and maximum 23 amino acidresidues in the alignment of all investigated sequences, (2) the patternY-x(21,23)-[FW] means that a conserved tyrosine is separated by minimum21 and maximum 23 amino acid residues from either a phenylalanine ortryptophane. However, these patterns have been “translated” into theWIPO standard 25. MEME was developed by Bailey Timothy L. and ElkanCharles, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, University ofCalifornia, San Diego, USA and is described by Bailey Timothy L. andElkan Charles (Proceedings of the Second International Conference onIntelligent Systems for Molecular Biology, pp. 28-36, AAAI Press, MenloPark, Calif., 1994). The source code for the stand-alone program ispublic available from the San Diego Supercomputer centre(http://meme.sdsc.edu). For identifying common motifs in all sequenceswith the software tool MEME, the following settings were used:—maxsize500000,—nmotifs 15,—evt 0.001,—maxw 60, Distance 1e−3,—minsites numberof sequences used for the analysis. Input sequences for MEME werenon-aligned sequences in Fasta format. Other parameters were used in thedefault settings in this software version. Prosite patterns forconserved domains were generated with the software tool Pratt version2.1 or manually. Pratt was developed by Jonassen Inge, Dept. ofInformatics, University of Bergen, Norway and is described by Jonassenet al. (Jonassen I., Collins J. F. and Higgins D. G., Protein Science 4,1587 (1995); Jonassen I., Efficient discovery of conserved patternsusing a pattern graph, Submitted to CABIOS February 1997). The sourcecode (ANSI C) for the stand-alone program is public available, e.g. atestablished Bioinformatic centers like EBI (European BioinformaticsInstitute). For generating patterns with the software tool Pratt,following settings were used: PL (max Pattern Length): 100, PN (max Nrof Pattern Symbols): 100, PX (max Nr of consecutive x's): 30, FN (max Nrof flexible spacers): 5, FL (max Flexibility): 30, FP (maxFlex.Product): 10, ON (max number patterns): 50. Input sequences for

Pratt were distinct regions of the protein sequences exhibiting highsimilarity as identified from software tool MEME. The minimum number ofsequences, which have to match the generated patterns (CM, min Nr ofSeqs to Match) was set to at least 80% of the provided sequences.Parameters not mentioned here were used in their default settings. TheProsite patterns of the conserved domains can be used to search forprotein sequences matching this pattern. Various establishedBioinformatic centres provide public internet portals for using thosepatterns in database searches (e.g. PIR (Protein Information Resource,located at Georgetown University Medical Center) or ExPASy (ExpertProtein Analysis System)). Alternatively, stand-alone software isavailable, like the program Fuzzpro, which is part of the EMBOSSsoftware package. For example, the program Fuzzpro not only allowssearching for an exact pattern-protein match but also allows settingvarious ambiguities in the performed search.

The alignment was performed with the software ClustalW (version 1.83)and is described by Thompson et al. (Nucleic Acids Research 22, 4673(1994)). The source code for the stand-alone program is public availablefrom the European Molecular Biology Laboratory; Heidelberg, Germany. Theanalysis was performed using the default parameters of ClustalW v1.83(gap open penalty: 10.0; gap extension penalty: 0.2; protein matrix:Gonnet; protein/DNA endgap: −1; protein/DNA gapdist: 4).

Degenerated primers can then be utilized by PCR for the amplification offragments of novel proteins having above-mentioned activity, e.g.conferring the production or the increased production of the finechemical as compared to a corresponding, non-transformed, wild typecell, or non-human organism, like a plant cell or a plant or a partthereof, after generating or increasing the expression or activity orhaving the activity of a protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, column 3 or further functional homologs of the polypeptide ofthe invention from other non-human organisms.

These fragments can then be utilized as hybridization probe forisolating the complete gene sequence. As an alternative, the missing 5′and 3′ sequences can be isolated by means of RACE-PCR. A nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention can be amplified using cDNA or, asan alternative, genomic DNA as template and suitable oligonucleotideprimers, following standard PCR amplification techniques. The nucleicacid molecule amplified thus can be cloned into a suitable vector andcharacterized by means of DNA sequence analysis. Oligonucleotides, whichcorrespond to one of the nucleic acid molecules used in the process, canbe generated by standard synthesis methods, for example using anautomatic DNA synthesizer.

Nucleic acid molecules which are advantageously for the processaccording to the invention can be isolated based on their homology tothe nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein using the sequences or partthereof as or for the generation of a hybridization probe and followingstandard hybridization techniques under stringent hybridizationconditions. In this context, it is possible to use, for example,isolated one or more nucleic acid molecules of at least 15, 20, 25, 30,35, 40, 50, 60 or more nucleotides, preferably of at least 15, 20 or 25nucleotides in length which hybridize under stringent conditions withthe above-described nucleic acid molecules, in particular with thosewhich encompass a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule usedin the process of the invention or encoding a protein used in theinvention or of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention. Nucleic acidmolecules with 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides may also be used.

The term “homology” means that the respective nucleic acid molecules orthe encoded proteins are functionally and/or structurally equivalent.The nucleic acid molecules that are homologous to the nucleic acidmolecules described above and that are derivatives of said nucleic acidmolecules are, for example, variations of said nucleic acid moleculeswhich represent modifications having the same biological function, inparticular encoding proteins with the same or substantially the samebiological function. They may be naturally occurring variations, such assequences from other plant varieties or species, or mutations. Thesemutations may occur naturally or may be obtained by mutagenesistechniques. The allelic variations may be naturally occurring allelicvariants as well as synthetically produced or genetically engineeredvariants. Structurally equivalents can, for example, be identified bytesting the binding of said polypeptide to antibodies or computer basedpredictions. Structurally equivalents have the similar immunologicalcharacteristic, e.g. comprise similar epitopes.

By “hybridizing” it is meant that such nucleic acid molecules hybridizeunder conventional hybridization conditions, preferably under stringentconditions such as described by, e.g., Sambrook (“Molecular Cloning; ALaboratory Manual”, 2nd edition, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. (1989)) or in “Current Protocols in MolecularBiology”, John Wiley & Sons, N.Y. (1989), chapter 6.3.1-6.3.6.)

According to the invention, DNA as well as RNA molecules of thecorresponding nucleic acid molecules of the invention can be used asprobes. Further, as template for the identification of functionalhomologues Northern blot assays as well as Southern blot assays can beperformed. The Northern blot assay advantageously provides furtherinformation about the expressed gene product: e.g. expression pattern,occurrence of processing steps, like splicing and capping, etc. TheSouthern blot assay provides additional information about thechromosomal localization and organization of the gene being related tothe nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

A preferred, non-limiting example of stringent hybridization conditionsare hybridizations in 6×sodium chloride/sodium citrate (=SSC) atapproximately 45° C., followed by one or more wash steps in 0.2×SSC,0.1% SDS at 50 to 65° C., for example at 50° C., 55° C. or 60° C. Theskilled worker knows that these hybridization conditions differ as afunction of the type of the nucleic acid and, for example when organicsolvents are present, with regard to the temperature and concentrationof the buffer. The temperature under “standard hybridization conditions”differs for example as a function of the type of the nucleic acidbetween 42° C. and 65° C., preferably between 45° C. and 50° C. in anaqueous buffer with a concentration of 0.1×, 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 3×, 4× or5×SSC (pH 7.2). If organic solvent(s) is/are present in theabovementioned buffer, for example 50% formamide, the temperature understandard conditions is approximately 40° C., 42° C. or 45° C. Thehybridization conditions for DNA:DNA hybrids are preferably for example0.1×SSC and 20° C., 25° C., 30° C., 35° C., 40° C. or 45° C., preferablybetween 30° C. and 45° C. The hybridization conditions for DNA:RNAhybrids are preferably for example 0.1×SSC and 30° C., 35° C., 40° C.,45° C., 50° C. or 55° C., preferably between 45° C. and 55° C. Theabove-mentioned hybridization temperatures are determined for examplefor a nucleic acid approximately 100 by (=base pairs) in length and aG+C content of 50% in the absence of formamide. The skilled worker knowsto determine the hybridization conditions required with the aid oftextbooks, for example the ones mentioned above, or from the followingtextbooks: Sambrook et al., “Molecular Cloning”, Cold Spring HarborLaboratory, 1989; Hames and Higgins (ed.), “Nucleic Acids Hybridization:A Practical Approach”, IRL Press at Oxford University Press, Oxford,1985; Brown (ed.), “Essential Molecular Biology: A Practical Approach”,IRL Press at Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1991.

A further example of one such stringent hybridization condition ishybridization at 4×SSC at 65° C., followed by a washing in 0.1×SSC at65° C. for one hour. Alternatively, an exemplary stringent hybridizationcondition is in 50% formamide, 4×SSC at 42° C. Further, the conditionsduring the wash step can be selected from the range of conditionsdelimited by lowstringency conditions (approximately 2×SSC at 50° C.)and high-stringency conditions (approximately 0.2×SSC at 50° C.,preferably at 65° C.) (20×SSC : 0.3 M sodium citrate, 3 M NaCl, pH 7.0).In addition, the temperature during the wash step can be raised fromlow-stringency conditions at room temperature, approximately 22° C., tohigher-stringency conditions at approximately 65° C. Both of theparameters salt concentration and temperature can be variedsimultaneously, or else one of the two parameters can be kept constantwhile only the other is varied. Denaturants, for example formamide orSDS, may also be employed during the hybridization. In the presence of50% formamide, hybridization is preferably effected at 42° C. Relevantfactors like 1) length of treatment, 2) salt conditions, 3) detergentconditions, 4) competitor DNAs, 5) temperature and 6) probe selectioncan be combined case by case so that not all possibilities can bementioned herein.

Thus, in a preferred embodiment, Northern blots are prehybridized withRothiHybri-Quick buffer (Roth, Karlsruhe) at 68° C. for 2 h.Hybridization with radioactive labeled probe is done overnight at 68° C.Subsequent washing steps are performed at 68° C. with 1×SSC. ForSouthern blot assays the membrane is prehybridized withRothi-Hybri-Quick buffer (Roth, Karlsruhe) at 68° C. for 2 h. Thehybridization with radioactive labeled probe is conducted over night at68° C. Subsequently the hybridization buffer is discarded and the filtershortly washed using 2×SSC; 0.1% SDS. After discarding the washingbuffer new 2×SSC; 0.1% SDS buffer is added and incubated at 68° C. for15 minutes. This washing step is performed twice followed by anadditional washing step using 1×SSC; 0.1% SDS at 68° C. for 10 min.

Some examples of conditions for DNA hybridization (Southern blot assays)and wash step are shown herein below:

(1) Hybridization conditions can be selected, for example, from thefollowing conditions:

-   -   (a) 4×SSC at 65° C.,    -   (b) 6×SSC at 45° C.,    -   (c) 6×SSC, 100 mg/ml denatured fragmented fish sperm DNA at 68°        C.,    -   (d) 6×SSC, 0.5% SDS, 100 mg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA at 68°        C.,    -   (e) 6×SSC, 0.5% SDS, 100 mg/ml denatured fragmented salmon sperm        DNA, 50% formamide at 42° C.,    -   (f) 50% formamide, 4×SSC at 42° C.,    -   (g) 50% (v/v) formamide, 0.1% bovine serum albumin, 0.1% Ficoll,        0.1% polyvinylpyrrolidone, 50 mM sodium phosphate buffer pH 6.5,        750 mM NaCl, 75 mM sodium citrate at 42° C.,    -   (h) 2× or 4×SSC at 50° C. (low-stringency condition), or    -   (i) 30 to 40% formamide, 2× or 4×SSC at 42° C. (low-stringency        condition).        (2) Wash steps can be selected, for example, from the following        conditions:    -   (a) 0.015 M NaCl/0.0015 M sodium citrate/0.1% SDS at 50° C.,    -   (b) 0.1×SSC at 65° C.,    -   (c) 0.1×SSC, 0.5% SDS at 68° C.,    -   (d) 0.1×SSC, 0.5% SDS, 50% formamide at 42° C.,    -   (e) 0.2×SSC, 0.1% SDS at 42° C.,    -   (f) 2×SSC at 65° C. (low-stringency condition),

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical linoleicacid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequences which hybridize to thesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 8,columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding region thereof, at least underrelaxed hybridization conditions and which encode the expression ofpolypeptides conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical linoleic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

Further, some applications have to be performed at low stringencyhybridization conditions, without any consequences for the specificityof the hybridization. For example, a Southern blot analysis of total DNAcould be probed with a nucleic acid molecule of the present inventionand washed at low stringency (55° C. in 2×SSPE, 0.1% SDS). Thehybridization analysis could reveal a simple pattern of only genesencoding polypeptides of the present invention or used in the process ofthe invention, e.g. having the herein-mentioned activity of conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. Afurther example of such low-stringent hybridization conditions is 4×SSCat 50° C. or hybridization with 30 to 40% formamide at 42° C. Suchmolecules comprise those which are fragments, analogues or derivativesof the polypeptide of the invention or used in the process of theinvention and differ, for example, by way of amino acid and/ornucleotide deletion(s), insertion(s), substitution (s), addition(s)and/or recombination (s) or any other modification(s) known in the arteither alone or in combination from the above-described amino acidsequences or their underlying nucleotide sequence(s). However, it ispreferred to use high stringency hybridization conditions.

Hybridization should advantageously be carried out with fragments of atleast 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 bp, advantageously at least 50,60, 70 or 80 bp, preferably at least 90, 100 or 110 bp. Most preferablyare fragments of at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 bp. Preferably are alsohybridizations with at least 100 by or 200 bp, very especiallypreferably at least 400 by in length. In an especially preferredembodiment, the hybridization should be carried out with the entirenucleic acid sequence with conditions described above.

The terms “fragment”, “fragment of a sequence” or “part of a sequence”mean a truncated sequence of the original sequence referred to. Thetruncated sequence (nucleic acid or protein sequence) can vary widely inlength; the minimum size being a sequence of sufficient size to providea sequence with at least a comparable function and/or activity of theoriginal sequence or molecule referred to, or hybridizing with thenucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the process of theinvention under stringent conditions, while the maximum size is notcritical. In some applications, the maximum size usually is notsubstantially greater than that required to provide the desired activityand/or function(s) of the original sequence.

Typically, the truncated amino acid sequence or molecule will range fromabout 5 to about 310 amino acids in length. More typically, however, thesequence will be a maximum of about 250 amino acids in length,preferably a maximum of about 200 or 100 amino acids. It is usuallydesirable to select sequences of at least about 10, 12 or 15 aminoacids, up to a maximum of about 20 or 25 amino acids.

The term “epitope” relates to specific immunoreactive sites within anantigen, also known as antigenic determinates. These epitopes can be alinear array of monomers in a polymeric composition—such as amino acidsin a protein—or consist of or comprise a more complex secondary ortertiary structure. Those of skill will recognize that immunogens (i.e.substances capable of eliciting an immune response) are antigens;however, some antigen, such as haptens, are not immunogens but may bemade immunogenic by coupling to a carrier molecute. The term “antigen”includes references to a substance to which an antibody can be generatedand/or to which the antibody is specifically immunoreactive.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an epitope of thepolypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of thepresent invention and conferring the production or the increasedproduction of the fine chemical as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

The term “one or several amino acids” relates to at least one amino acidbut not more than that number of amino acids, which would result in ahomology of below 50% identity. Preferably, the identity is more than70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%identity.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which is sufficientlycomplementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequences shown inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotide sequences shown inTable I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex.Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybridizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical linoleicacid, respectively, after increasing the activity or an activity of agene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of a gene product,e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8,column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodiment expression either in thecytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted ortargeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical linoleic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, andoptionally, the activity thereof is selected from the group consistingof 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase,AAS bifunctional protein, ABC transporter permease protein, acid shockprotein, aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic aciddecarboxylase, aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, At1g19800-protein,At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0801-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein, b2909-protein,beta-hydroxylase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, CTP synthetase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transportcomplex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, fatty aciddesaturase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, fumaratehydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycin cleavage system protein,GMO2LC38418-protein, heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase,lipoprotein precursor, membrane transport protein, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multipleantibiotic resistance protein, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, phosphotriesterase,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permeaseprotein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator protein,tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0490-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, ydr507c-protein, and YGR104C-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical linoleic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. Thenucleotide sequences determined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurring mutantsthereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of the invention canbe used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 8, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical linoleic acidits function as a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms,plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant generawith varying capability or potential for synthesis of the respectivefine chemical linoleic acid. Therefore in one embodiment the presentinvention relates to a method for analyzing the capability or potentialof a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to producethe fine chemical linoleic acid by using the nucleic acid of theinvention or parts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of thenucleic acid of the invention in the non-human organism or a partthereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicallinoleic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, in particular increasing the activity as mentioned aboveor as described in the examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical linoleic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 8, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical linoleic acid as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

Portions of proteins encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention show preferably the above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

As mentioned herein, the term “biologically active portion” is intendedto include a portion, e.g., a domain/motif, that confers the productionor the increased production of the fine chemical as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof or has animmunological activity such that it binds to an antibody bindingspecifically to the polypeptide of the present invention or apolypeptide used in the process of the present invention for conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ascompared to a corresponding, e.g.

non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 8,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,but the functional homologs thereof.

In addition, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that DNAsequence polymorphisms that lead to changes in the amino acid sequencesmay exist within a population of the non-human organism of the presentinvention. Also these non-human organisms are encompassed by therespective non-human organism according to the invention.

As used herein, the terms “gene” and “recombinant gene” refer to nucleicacid molecules comprising an open reading frame encoding the polypeptideof the invention or comprising the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention or encoding the polypeptide used in the process of the presentinvention, preferably from a plant, especially a crop plant, or from amicroorganism useful for the method of the invention. Such geneticpolymorphism in the gene encoding the polypeptide of the invention orcomprising the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may exist amongindividuals within a population due to natural variation. Such naturalvariations can typically result in 1 to 5% variance in the nucleotidesequence of the gene. Any and all such nucleotide variations andresulting amino acid polymorphisms in genes encoding a polypeptide ofthe invention or comprising a the nucleic acid molecule of the inventionthat are the result of natural variation and that do not alter thefunctional activity as described are intended to be within the scope ofthe invention.

Nucleic acid molecules corresponding to natural variants of a nucleicacid molecule of the invention, which can also be a cDNA, can beisolated based on their homology to the nucleic acid molecules disclosedherein using the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or a portionthereof, as a hybridization probe according to standard hybridizationtechniques under stringent hybridization conditions.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule is preferablyat least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

The term “hybridizes under stringent conditions” is defined above. In anembodiment, the term “hybridizes under stringent conditions” is intendedto describe conditions for hybridization and washing under whichnucleotide sequences at least 30%, 40%, 50% or 65% identical to eachother typically remain hybridized to each other. Preferably, theconditions are such that sequences at least about 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90% or 95% or more identical to each other typically remain hybridizedto each other.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acidmolecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequencethat occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein). Preferably, thenucleic acid molecule encodes a natural protein having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical linoleic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof after increasingthe expression or activity thereof or the activity of a protein of theinvention or used in the process of the invention, in an embodiment forexample expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as aplastid or mitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression.

In addition to naturally-occurring variants of the sequences of thepolypeptide or nucleic acid molecule of the invention as well as of thepolypeptide or nucleic acid molecule used in the process of theinvention that may exist in the population, the skilled artisan willfurther appreciate that changes can be introduced by mutation into anucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, e.g.encoding the polypeptide of the invention or used in the process of thepresent invention, thereby leading to changes in the amino acid sequenceof the encoded said polypeptide, without altering the functional abilityof the polypeptide, preferably not decreasing said activity, preferablyincreasing said activity.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragments or homologs thereof.

With regard to the activity of a polypeptide a “non-essential” aminoacid residue is a residue that can be altered without altering theactivity of said polypeptide, whereas an “essential” amino acid residueis required for an activity as mentioned above, e.g. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical as comparedto a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. Other aminoacid residues, however, (e.g., those that are not conserved or onlysemi-conserved in the domain having said activity) may not be essentialfor activity and thus are likely to be amenable to alteration withoutaltering said activity.

Further, a person skilled in the art knows that the codon usage betweenorganisms can differ. In the enclosed sequence potocol according to WIPOST 25 the respective donor organism codon usage “translation” isused.The person skilled in the art may adapt the codon usage in thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention to the usage of theorganism or the cell compartment for example of the plastid ormitochondria in which the polynucleotide or polypeptide is expressed.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, but retain saidactivity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicallinoleic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, after increasing its activity for example in an embodimentby expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastidor mitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, theprotein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequenceshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5or 8.

To determine the percentage identity (=homology, herein usedinterchangeably) of two amino acid sequences or of two nucleic acidmolecules, the sequences are written one underneath the other for anoptimal comparison (for example gaps may be inserted into the sequenceof a protein or of a nucleic acid in order to generate an optimalalignment with the other protein or the other nucleic acid). The aminoacids or nucleobases at the respective corresponding positions are thencompared. If a position in one sequence is occupied by the same aminoacid or the same nucleobase as the corresponding position in the othersequence, the molecules are homologous at this position. The percentageidentity between the two sequences is a function of the number ofidentical positions shared by the sequences (i.e. % homology=%identity=number of identical positions/total number of positions×100).

For the determination of the percentage identity (=homology) of two ormore amino acid sequences or of two or more nucleic acid moleculesseveral computer software programs have been developed. The homology oftwo or more sequences can be calculated with for example the softwareFasta, which presently has been used in the version Fasta 3 (Pearson W.R. and Lipman D. J., PNAS 85, 2444 (1988); Pearson W. R., Methods inEnzymology 183, 63 (1990)). Another useful program for the calculationof homologies of different sequences is the standard blast program,which is included in the Biomax PEDANT™ software (Biomax, Munich,Federal Republic of Germany). This leads unfortunately sometimes tosuboptimal results since blast does not always include completesequences of the subject and the query. Nevertheless as this program isvery efficient it can be used for the comparison of a huge number ofsequences. The following settings are typically used for such acomparison of sequences: -p Program Name [String]; -d Database [String];default=nr; -i Query File [File In]; default=stdin; -e Expectation value(E) [Real]; default=10.0; -m alignment view options: 0=pairwise;1=query-anchored showing identities; 2=query-anchored no identities;3=flat query-anchored, show identities; 4=flat query-anchored, noidentities; 5=query-anchored no identities and blunt ends; 6=flatquery-anchored, no identities and blunt ends; 7=XML Blast output;8=tabular; 9 tabular with comment lines [Integer]; default=0; -o BLASTreport Output File [File Out] Optional; default=stdout; -F Filter querysequence (DUST with blastn, SEG with others) [String]; default=T; -GCost to open a gap (zero invokes default behavior) [Integer]; default=0;-E Cost to extend a gap (zero invokes default behavior) [Integer];default=0; -X X dropoff value for gapped alignment (in bits) (zeroinvokes default behavior); blastn 30, megablast 20, tblastx 0, allothers 15 [Integer]; default=0; -I Show GI's in deflines [T/F];default=F; -q Penalty for a nucleotide mismatch (blastn only) [Integer];default=−3; -r Reward for a nucleotide match (blastn only) [Integer];default=1; -v Number of database sequences to show one-line descriptionsfor (V) [Integer]; default=500; -b Number of database sequence to showalignments for (B) [Integer]; default=250; -f Threshold for extendinghits, default if zero; blastp 11, blastn 0, blastx 12, tblastn 13;tblastx 13, megablast 0 [Integer]; default=0; -g Perfom gapped alignment(not available with tblastx) [T/F]; default=T; -Q Query Genetic code touse [Integer]; default=1; -D DB Genetic code (for tblast[nx] only)[Integer]; default=1; -a Number of processors to use [Integer];default=1; -O SeqAlign file [File Out] Optional; -J Believe the querydefline [T/F]; default=F; -M Matrix [String]; default=BLOSUM62; -W Wordsize, default if zero (blastn 11, megablast 28, all others 3) [Integer];default=0; -z Effective length of the database (use zero for the realsize) [Real]; default=0; -K Number of best hits from a region to keep(off by default, if used a value of 100 is recommended) [Integer];default=0; -P 0 for multiple hit, 1 for single hit [Integer]; default=0;-Y Effective length of the search space (use zero for the real size)[Real]; default=0; -S Query strands to search against database (forblast[nx], and tblastx); 3 is both, 1 is top, 2 is bottom [Integer];default=3; -T Produce HTML output [T/F]; default=F; -I Restrict searchof database to list of GI's [String] Optional; -U Use lower casefiltering of FASTA sequence [T/F] Optional; default=F; -y X dropoffvalue for ungapped extensions in bits (0.0 invokes default behavior);blastn 20, megablast 10, all others 7 [Real]; default=0.0; -Z X dropoffvalue for final gapped alignment in bits (0.0 invokes default behavior);blastn/megablast 50, tblastx 0, all others 25 [Integer]; default=0; -RPSI-TBLASTN checkpoint file [File In] Optional; -n MegaBlast search[T/F]; default=F; -L Location on query sequence [String] Optional; -AMultiple Hits window size, default if zero (blastn/megablast 0, allothers 40 [Integer]; default=0; -w Frame shift penalty (OOF algorithmfor blastx) [Integer]; default=0; -t Length of the largest intronallowed in tblastn for linking HSPs (0 disables linking) [Integer];default=O.

Results of high quality are reached by using the algorithm of Needlemanand Wunsch or Smith and Waterman. Therefore programs based on saidalgorithms are preferred. Advantageously the comparisons of sequencescan be done with the program PileUp (J. Mol. Evolution., 25, 351 (1987),Higgins et al., CABIOS 5, 151 (1989)) or preferably with the programs“Gap” and “Needle”, which are both based on the algorithms of Needlemanand Wunsch (J. Mol. Biol. 48, 443 (1970)), and “BestFit”, which is basedon the algorithm of Smith and Waterman (Adv. Appl. Math. 2, 482 (1981)).“Gap” and “BestFit” are part of the GCG softwarepackage (GeneticsComputer Group, 575 Science Drive, Madison, Wis., USA 53711 (1991);Altschul et al., (Nucleic Acids Res. 25, 3389 (1997)), “Needle” is partof the The European Molecular Biology Open Software Suite (EMBOSS)(Trends in Genetics 16 (6), 276 (2000)). Therefore preferably thecalculations to determine the percentages of sequence homology are donewith the programs “Gap” or “Needle” over the whole range of thesequences. The following standard adjustments for the comparison ofnucleic acid sequences were used for “Needle”: matrix: EDNAFULL,Gap_penalty: 10.0, Extend_penalty: 0.5. The following standardadjustments for the comparison of nucleic acid sequences were used for“Gap”: gap weight: 50, length weight: 3, average match: 10.000, averagemismatch: 0.000.

For example a sequence, which has 80% homology with sequence SEQ ID NO:1061 at the nucleic acid level is understood as meaning a sequencewhich, upon comparison with the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1061 by theabove-mentioned program “Needle” with the above-mentioned parameter set,has a 80% homology.

Homology between two polypeptides is understood as meaning the identityof the amino acid sequence over in each case the entire sequence lengthwhich is calculated by comparison with the aid of the above program“Needle” using Matrix: EBLOSUM62, Gap_penalty: 8.0, Extend_penalty: 2.0.

For example a sequence which has a 80% homology with sequence SEQ ID NO:1062 at the protein level is understood as meaning a sequence which,upon comparison with the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1062 by the above-mentionedprogram “Needle” with the abovementioned parameter set, has a 80%homology.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.8, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8.

“Essentially the same properties” of a functional equivalent is aboveall understood as meaning that the functional equivalent has theabove-mentioned activity, by for example in an embodiment expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, or, in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression, while increasing the amount of protein,activity or function of said functional equivalent in an organism, e.g.a microorganism, a plant or plant tissue or animal tissue, plant oranimal cells or a part of the same.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

Preferably, conservative amino acid substitutions are made at one ormore predicted non-essential amino acid. A “conservative amino acidsubstitution” is one in which the amino acid is replaced with an aminoacid having a similar side chain. Families of amino acids having similarside chains have been defined in the art. These families include aminoacids with basic side chains (e.g. lysine, arginine, histidine), acidicside chains (e.g. aspartic acid, glutamic acid), uncharged polar sidechains (e.g. glycine, asparagine, glutamine, serine, threonine,tyrosine, cysteine), nonpolar side chains (e.g. alanine, valine,leucine, isoleucine, proline, phenylalanine, methionine, tryptophane),beta-branched side chains (e.g. threonine, valine, isoleucine) andaromatic side chains (e.g. tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophane,histidine).

Thus, a predicted non-essential amino acid in a polypeptide of theinvention or a polypeptide used in the process of the invention ispreferably replaced with another amino acid from the same family.Alternatively, in another embodiment, mutations can be introducedrandomly along all or part of a coding sequence of a nucleic acidmolecule of the invention or used in the process of the invention, suchas by saturation mutagenesis, and the resultant mutants can be screenedfor activity described herein to identify mutants that retain or evenhave increased activity, e.g. conferring the production or the increasedproduction of the fine chemical as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

Following mutagenesis of one of the sequences as shown herein, theencoded protein can be expressed recombinantly and the activity of theprotein can be determined using, for example, assays described herein(see Examples) or by measuring the resulting fine chemical production inan organism expressing the mutagenized form of the sequence incomparison to an organism expressing the original non-mutagenized formof the sequence.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabovementioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleic acidmolecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides not shown inthe respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 8, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments or homologsthereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprises lessthan 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical linoleic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8 expressedunder identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, orfragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA, single-strandedDNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence. Homologues of saidsequences are also understood as meaning derivatives, which comprisenoncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns, terminators,enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream of the nucleotidesequences stated can be modified by one or more nucleotidesubstitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without, however,interfering with the functionality or activity either of the promoters,the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatory region such asterminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are far away from theORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of the promoters isincreased by modification of their sequence, or that they are replacedcompletely by more active promoters, even promoters from heterologousorganisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in theart and are mentioned herein below.

Accordingly, one embodiment of the invention relates to a host cell,which has been transformed stably or transiently with the vectoraccording to the invention or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention or the nucleic acid construct or the expression constructaccording to the invention.

Depending on the non-human host organism, the non-human organisms usedin the process according to the invention are cultured or grown in amanner with which the skilled worker is familiar.

As a rule, microorganisms are grown in a liquid medium comprising acarbon source, usually in the form of sugars, a nitrogen source, usuallyin the form of organic nitrogen sources such as yeast extract or saltssuch as ammonium sulfate, trace elements such as iron salts, manganesesalts, magnesium salts, and, if appropriate, vitamins, at temperaturesbetween 0° C. and 100° C., preferably between 10° C. and 60° C., whilepassing in oxygen. In the event the microorganism is anaerobe, no oxygenis blown through the culture medium. The pH value of the liquid nutrientmedium may be kept constant, that is to say regulated during theculturing phase, or not. The organisms may be cultured batch wise, semibatch wise or continuously. Nutrients may be provided at the beginningof the fermentation or fed in semi continuously or continuously.Advantageously microorganisms such as algae are grown under sunlight inopen ponds or in fermentors illuminated with a light intensity between10 to 2000 μmol×m⁻²×s⁻¹, preferred between 100 to 1000 μmol×m⁻²×s⁻¹,more preferred between 200 to 800 μmol×m^(−b 2)×s⁻¹, most preferredbetween 300 to 600 μmol×m⁻²×s⁻¹. The cells are grown between severalhours for example 3 to 48 h and several days 1 to 20 days, preferably 2to 10 days. Algae as autotrophic organisms grow well in the presence oflight as energy source, inorganic hydrogen donors and CO₂ as sole carbonsource.

As a rule, plants used in the process according to the invention aregrown according to general knowledge of a skilled worker.

The fine chemical produced can be isolated from the non-human organismby methods with which the skilled worker is familiar. For example viaextraction, salt precipitation or chromatography, like ion-exchangechromatography. To this end, the non-human organisms, especially themicroorganism or the plant, may be disrupted beforehand. The processaccording to the invention can be conducted batch wise, semi batch wiseor continuously. A summary of known culture and isolation techniques canbe found in the textbook by Chmiel (“Bioprozeβtechnik 1, Einührung indie Bioverfahrenstechnik”, Gustav Fischer Verlag, Stuttgart, 1991)),Demain et al. (“Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology”, 2^(nd)edition, ASM Press, Washington, D.C., 1999, ISBN 1-55581-128-0) or inthe textbook by Storhas (“Bioreaktoren and periphere Einrichtungen”,Vieweg Verlag, Braunschweig/Wiesbaden, 1994)).

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptideencoded by the nucleic acid molecule according to the present invention,preferably conferring the production of or an increase in the finechemical content in an non-human organism or cell after generating orincreasing the expression or activity of said nucleic acid molecule,either in the cytosol or in an organelles such as a plastid ormitochondrion or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

The present invention also relates to a process for the production of apolypeptide according to the present invention, the polypeptide beingexpressed in a host cell according to the invention, preferably in amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or a part thereof, especially in atransgenic microorganism or a transgenic plant cell, plant or a partthereof.

In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule used in the process for theproduction of the polypeptide (FCRP) is derived from a microorganismsuch as a eukaryotic or prokaryotic microorganism, preferably from aeukaryotic microorganism, such as an algae or Saccharomyces cerevisiae;in an embodiment thereof this polypeptide is produced in anothermicroorganism or in another embodiment thereof this polypeptide isproduced in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof. In anotherembodiment, the nucleic acid molecule used in the process for theproduction of the polypeptide is derived from a plant, in an embodimentthereof the polypeptide is produced in a microorganism or in anotherembodiment thereof this polypeptide is produced in another plant, a partor cell thereof.

The skilled worker knows that protein and DNA expressed in differentnon-human organisms differ in many respects and properties, e. g. DNAmodulation and imprinting, such as methylation or post-translationalmodification, as for example glucosylation, phosphorylation,acetylation, myristoylation, ADP-ribosylation, farnesylation,carboxylation, sulfation, ubiquination, etc. though having the samecoding sequence. Preferably, the cellular expression control of thecorresponding protein differs accordingly in the control mechanismscontrolling the activity and expression of an endogenous protein oranother prokaryotic or eukaryotic protein. One major difference betweenproteins expressed in prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms is the amountand pattern of glycosylation. For example in E. coli there are noglycosylated proteins.

Proteins expressed in yeasts have a high mannose content in theglycosylated proteins, whereas in plants the glycosylation pattern iscomplex.

The polypeptide (FCRP) of the present invention is preferably producedby recombinant DNA techniques. For example, a nucleic acid moleculeencoding the protein is cloned into a vector (as described above), thevector is introduced into a host cell (as described above) and saidpolypeptide is expressed in the host cell. Said polypeptide (FCRP) canthen be isolated from the cells by an appropriate purification schemeusing standard protein purification techniques. Alternative torecombinant expression, the polypeptide or peptide of the presentinvention can be synthesized chemically using standard peptide synthesistechniques.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical linoleic acid in a non-human organism or a part thereofcan be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), for example usingthe antibody of the present invention as described below, in particular,an antibody against proteins having 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional protein, ABCtransporter permease protein, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase,arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, At1g19800-protein,At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0801-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein, b2909-protein,beta-hydroxylase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, CTP synthetase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transportcomplex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, fatty aciddesaturase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, fumaratehydratase, gammaglutamyltranspeptidase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycin cleavage system protein,GMO2LC38418-protein, heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase,lipoprotein precursor, membrane transport protein, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multipleantibiotic resistance protein, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, phosphotriesterase,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permeaseprotein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine effluxprotein, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator protein,tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0490-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, ydr507c-protein, or YGR104C-protein activity,respectively, or an antibody against polypeptides as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof which can be produced by standardtechniques utilizing the polypeptid of the present invention or fragmentthereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention (FCRP). Preferred aremonoclonal antibodies.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule of the invention or obtainable by a processof the invention. Said polypeptide confers preferably the aforementionedactivity, in particular, the polypeptide confers the generation or theincreased production of the fine chemical in a cell or an organism or apart thereof after generating or increasing the cellular activity, e.g.by generating or increasing the expression or the specific activity ofthe polypeptide.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 8, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 8, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 8, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 8, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 8, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 8, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishes overthe sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 8, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In one embodiment,said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over the sequence shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 and 8by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10,15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are more than 40, 50,or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide ofthe invention distinguishes from the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 and 8 by not more than80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. Inanother embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not consistof the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 8, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical linoleic acid in a non-humanorganism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a part thereof,being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process of the invention and having a sequence which distinguishesover the sequence as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99%identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs at least inone or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise aprotein of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II Aand/or II B, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 8, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

The terms “protein” and “polypeptide” used in this application areinterchangeable. “Polypeptide” refers to a polymer of amino acids (aminoacid sequence) and does not refer to a specific length of the molecule.Thus peptides and oligopeptides are included within the definition ofpolypeptide. This term does also refer to or include post-translationalmodifications of the polypeptide, for example, glycosylations,acetylations, phosphorylations and the like. Included within thedefinition are, for example, polypeptides containing one or more analogsof an amino acid (including, for example, unnatural amino acids, etc.),polypeptides with substituted linkages, as well as other modificationsknown in the art, both naturally occurring and nonnaturally occurring.

Another aspect of the present invention pertains to isolated FCRP, orbiologically active portions thereof. An “isolated” or “purified”protein or biologically active portion thereof is substantially free ofcellular material when produced by recombinant DNA techniques orchemical precursors or other chemicals when chemically synthesized.

The language “substantially free of cellular material” includespreparations of the polypeptide of the invention in which the protein isseparated from cellular components of the cells in which it is naturallyor recombinantly produced. In an embodiment, the language “substantiallyfree of cellular material” includes preparations having less than about30% (by dry weight) of “contaminating protein”, more preferably lessthan about 20% of “contaminating protein”, still more preferably lessthan about 10% of “contaminating protein”, and most preferably less thanabout 5% “contaminating protein”. The term “contaminating protein”relates to polypeptides, which differ from the polypeptide in questionof the present invention. When the polypeptide of the present inventionor biologically active portion thereof is recombinantly produced, it isalso preferably substantially free of culture medium, i.e., culturemedium represents less than about 20%, more preferably less than about10%, and most preferably less than about 5% of the volume of the proteinpreparation. The language “substantially free of chemical precursors orother chemicals” includes preparations in which the polypeptide of thepresent invention is separated from chemical precursors or otherchemicals, which are involved in the synthesis of the protein. Thelanguage “substantially free of chemical precursors or other chemicals”includes preparations having less than about 30% (by dry weight) ofchemical precursors, other chemicals or other proteins, which differfrom the polypeptide in question. Other chemical precursors, otherchemicals or other proteins, which are not identical to the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, column 5 or 8, or fragments orhomologs thereof, are all collectively named as impurities. The term“chemical precursors” shall mean in the sense of the specificationchemical substances, which are intermediates of the biochemical pathwaywithin the organism or within the cell(s) of the non-human organism forexample glucose-6-phoshat, citrate, fumarate, homoserine etc. The term“other chemicals” shall mean in the sense of the specification chemicalsubstances, which are end products of the biochemical pathway within theorganism or within the cell(s) of the organism for example amino acidssuch as lysine, alanine etc; fatty acids such as linolenic acid,eicosapantaenoic acid etc, sugars such as glucose, mannose, ribose,desoxy ribose etc, vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B2 etc. and allother chemical substances of the cell. The term “other proteins” shallmean in the sense of the specification all other proteins, which are notidentical to the proteins mentioned in the respective line in Table II,columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereof. The fine chemicalpreparations advantageously shall have less than about 25% impurities,preferably less than about 20% impurities, still more preferably lessthan about 10% impurities, and most preferably less than about 5%impurities. In preferred embodiments, isolated proteins or biologicallyactive portions thereof lack contaminating proteins from the sameorganism from which the polypeptide of the present invention is derived.Typically, such proteins are produced by recombinant techniques.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 8, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.8, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 8, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

Typically, biologically (or immunologically) active portions of i.e.peptides are, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,50, 75, 100, 125, 150 or more amino acids in length; especially theycomprise a domain or motif with at least one activity or epitope of apolypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of thepresent invention. Moreover, other biologically active portions, inwhich other regions of the polypeptide are deleted, can be prepared byrecombinant techniques and evaluated for one or more of the activitiesdescribed herein.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.8, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 aminoacids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%,3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%, 2%, 3%4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8,column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acid moleculesand polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed such that theyield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desired compoundis improved.

This desired compound may be any natural product of the respectivenon-human organism, especially a microorganism or a plant, whichincludes the final products of biosynthesis pathways and intermediatesof naturally-occurring metabolic pathways, as well as molecules which donot naturally occur in the metabolism of said cells of said non-humanorganism, but which are produced by said cells of the invention.

The invention also provides chimeric or fusion proteins.

As used herein, a “chimeric protein” or “fusion protein” comprises apolypeptide of the present invention operatively linked to a polypeptidewhereby the latter does not confer on its own above-mentioned activity,in particular, which does not confer an increase of content of the finechemical in a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof, if itsactivity is increased.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, or usedin the process of the invention, whereas a “non-inventive protein orpolypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

Within the fusion protein, the term “operatively linked” is intended toindicate that the polypeptide of the invention or a polypeptide used inthe process of the invention and the “other polypeptide” or a partthereof are fused to each other so that both sequences fulfill theproposed function addicted to the sequence used. The “other polypeptide”can be fused to the N-terminus or C-terminus preferable to theC-terminus of the polypeptide of the invention or used in the process ofthe invention. For example, in one embodiment the fusion protein is aGST-LMRP fusion protein in which the sequences of the polypeptide of theinvention or the polypeptide used in the process of the invention arefused to the C-terminus of the GST sequences. Such fusion proteins canfacilitate the purification of recombinant polypeptides of the inventionor a polypeptide useful in the process of the invention.

In another preferred embodiment, the fusion protein is a polypeptide ofthe invention or a polypeptide used in the process of the inventioncontaining a heterologous signal sequence, preferably at its N-terminus.In certain host cells (e.g., mammalian host cells), expression and/orsecretion of a polypeptide of the invention or a polypeptide used in theprocess of the invention can be increased through use of a heterologoussignal sequence. As already mentioned above, targeting sequences, arerequired for targeting the gene product into specific cell compartment(for a review, see Kermode, Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) andreferences cited therein), for example into the vacuole, the nucleus,all types of plastids, such as amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts,the extracellular space, the mitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum,elaioplasts, peroxisomes, glycosomes, and other compartments of cells orextracellular. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context, are,in particular, the signalpeptide-or transit-peptide-sequences which areknown by the person skilled in the art. For example, plastid ormitochondrial-transit-peptide- sequences enable the targeting of theexpression product into the plastids or the mitochondria, respectively,of a plant cell or the mitochondria of a microorganism. Targetingsequences are especially known for eukaryotic and to a lower extent forprokaryotic organisms and can advantageously be operable linked with thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention to achieve an expressionin one of said compartments or extracellular.

Preferably, a chimeric or fusion protein of the invention is produced bystandard recombinant DNA techniques. For example, DNA fragments codingfor the different polypeptide sequences are ligated together in-frame inaccordance with conventional techniques, for example by employingblunt-ended or stagger-ended termini for ligation, restriction enzymedigestion to provide for appropriate termini, filling-in of cohesiveends as appropriate, alkaline phosphatase treatment to avoid undesirablejoining, and enzymatic ligation. The fusion gene can be synthesized byconventional techniques including automated DNA synthesizers.Alternatively, PCR amplification of gene fragments can be carried outusing anchor primers, which give rise to complementary overhangs betweentwo consecutive gene fragments which can subsequently be annealed andreamplified to generate a chimeric gene sequence (see, for example,Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, eds. Ausubel et al. John Wiley &Sons (1992)). Moreover, many expression vectors are commerciallyavailable that already encode a fusion moiety (e.g., a GST polypeptide).The nucleic acid molecule of the invention can be cloned into such anexpression vector such that the fusion moiety is linked in-frame to theencoded protein.

Furthermore, folding simulations and computer redesign of structuralmotifs of the protein of the invention can be performed usingappropriate computer programs (Olszewski, Proteins 25, 286 (1996);Hoffman, Comput. Appl. Biosci. 11, 675 (1995)). Computer modeling ofprotein folding can be used for the conformational and energeticanalysis of detailed peptide and protein models (Monge, J. Mol. Biol.247, 995 (1995); Renouf, Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 376, 37 (1995)). Theappropriate programs can be used for the identification of interactivesites the polypeptide of the invention or polypeptides used in theprocess of the invention and its substrates or binding factors or otherinteracting proteins by computer assistant searches for complementarypeptide sequences (Fassina, Immunomethods 114 (1994)). This can be usedto identify motifs and domains of the polypeptides according to thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.Further appropriate computer systems for the design of protein andpeptides are described in the prior art, for example in Berry, Biochem.Soc. Trans. 22, 1033 (1994); Wodak, Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 501, 1 (1987);Pabo, Biochemistry 25, 5987 (1986). The results obtained from theabove-described computer analysis can be used for, e.g., the preparationof peptidomimetics of the protein of the invention or fragments thereof.Such pseudopeptide analogues of the natural amino acid sequence of theprotein may very efficiently mimic the parent protein (Benkirane, J.Biol. Chem. 271, 33218 (1996)). For example, the replacement of Gly-Glyin a protein of the present invention or a fragment thereof by theeasily available achiral omega-amino acid delta-amino valeric acidresults in the substitution of —CH2CONHCH₂—by —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—, therebyproviding a replacement of an amido group by an ethylen group, and aconvenient strategy for constructing a peptidomimetic (Banerjee,Biopolymers 39, 769 (1996)).

Furthermore, a three-dimensional and/or crystallographic structure ofthe protein of the invention or used in the process of the presentinvention and the identification of motifs and/or interactive sites ofthe polypeptide of the invention or used in the process of the presentinvention and its substrates or binding factors can be used for thedesign of mutants with modulated binding or turnover activities. Forexample, the active center of the polypeptide of the present inventioncan be modeled and amino acids participating in the catalytic reactioncan be modulated to increase or decrease the binding of the substrate toactivate or improve the polypeptide. The identification of the activecenter, respective motifs and the amino acids involved in the catalyticreaction facilitates the screening for mutants having an increasedactivity.

Another embodiment of the invention relates to an antibody, which bindsspecifically to the polypeptide according to the invention or a portionthereof, i.e. specific fragments or epitopes of such a polypeptide.

The antibodies of the invention can be used to identify and isolate thepolypeptide according to the invention in any organism, preferablymicroorganism or plants. These antibodies can be monoclonal antibodies,polyclonal antibodies or synthetic antibodies as well as fragments ofantibodies, such as Fab, Fv or scFv fragments etc. Antibodies can bemade by many well-known methods (see, e.g. Harlow and Lane, “Antibodies;A Laboratory Manual”, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor,N.Y., (1988)). Briefly, purified antigen can be injected into an animalin an amount and in intervals sufficient to elicit an immune response.Antibodies can either be purified directly, or spleen cells can beobtained from the animal. The cells can then be fused with an immortalcell line and screened for antibody secretion. The antibodies can beused to screen nucleic acid clone libraries for cells secreting theantigen. Those positive clones can then be sequenced. See, for example,Kelly et al., Bio/Technology 10, 163 (1992); Bebbington et al.,Bio/Technology 10, 169 (1992).

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicallinoleic acid its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical linoleic acid.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemicallinoleic acid by using the respective antibody of the invention as aprobe to detect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleicacid molecule of the invention in a non-human organism in comparison toanother organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

The phrases “selectively binds” and “specifically binds” with thepolypeptide refer to a binding reaction that is determinative of thepresence of the polypeptide in a heterogeneous population ofpolypeptides and other biologics. Thus, under designated immunoassayconditions, the specified antibodies bound to a particular polypeptidebut do not bind in a significant amount to other polypeptides present inthe sample. Selective binding of an antibody under such conditions mayrequire an antibody that is selected for its specificity for aparticular polypeptide. A variety of immunoassay formats may be used toselect antibodies that selectively bind with a particular polypeptide.For example, solid-phase ELISA immunoassays are routinely used to selectantibodies selectively immunoreactive with a polypeptide. See Harlow andLane,

“Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring Harbor Publications, NewYork, (1988), for a description of immunoassay formats and conditionsthat could be used to determine selective binding.

In some instances, it is desirable to prepare monoclonal antibodies fromvarious hosts. A description of techniques for preparing such monoclonalantibodies may be found in Stites et al., eds., “Basic and ClinicalImmunology,” (Lange Medical Publications, Los Altos, Calif., FourthEdition) and references cited therein, and in Harlow and Lane,“Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring Harbor Publications, NewYork (1988).

Gene expression in non-human organism, like microorganism or plants,especially plants, is regulated by the interaction of proteintranscription factors with specific nucleotide sequences within theregulatory region of a gene. One example of transcription factors arepolypeptides that contain zinc finger (ZF) motifs. Each ZF module isapproximately 30 amino acids long and folds around a zinc ion. The DNArecognition domain of a ZF protein is an ahelical structure that insertsinto the major groove of the DNA double helix. The module contains threeamino acids that bind to the DNA with each amino acid contacting asingle base pair in the target DNA sequence. ZF motifs are arranged in amodular repeating fashion to form a set of fingers that recognize acontiguous DNA sequence. For example, a three-fingered ZF motif willrecognize 9 by of DNA. Hundreds of proteins have been shown to containZF motifs with between 2 and 37 ZF modules in each protein (Isalan M. etal., Biochemistry 37 (35), 12026 (1998); Moore M. et al., Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. USA 98 (4), 1432 (2001) and Moore M. et al., Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. USA 98 (4), 1437 (2001); U.S. Pat Nos. 6,007,988 and6,013,453).

The regulatory region of a gene contains many short DNA sequences(cisacting elements) that serve as recognition domains for transcriptionfactors, including ZF proteins. Similar recognition domains in differentgenes allow the coordinate expression of several genes encoding enzymesin a metabolic pathway by common transcription factors. Variation in therecognition domains among members of a gene family facilitatesdifferences in gene expression within the same gene family, for example,among tissues and stages of development and in response to environmentalconditions.

Typical ZF proteins contain not only a DNA recognition domain but also afunctional domain that enables the ZF protein to activate or represstranscription of a specific gene. Experimentally, an activation domainhas been used to activate transcription of the target gene (U.S. Pat No.5,789,538 and patent application WO 95/19431), but it is also possibleto link a transcription repressor domain to the ZF and thereby inhibittranscription (WO 00/47754 and WO 01/002019). It has been reported thatan enzymatic function such as nucleic acid cleavage can be linked to theZF (WO 00/20622).

The invention provides a method that allows one skilled in the art toisolate the regulatory region of one or more FCRP encoding genes fromthe genome of a non-human organism, preferably a plant cell and todesign zinc finger transcription factors linked to a functional domainthat will interact with the regulatory region of the gene. Theinteraction of the zinc finger protein with the gene can be designed insuch a manner as to alter expression of the gene and preferably therebyto confer the production or the increased production of the finechemical as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof.

A further embodiment of the invention also relates to a method for thegeneration of a transgenic host or host cell, e.g. a eukaryotic orprokaryotic cell, preferably a transgenic microorganism, a transgenicplant cell or a transgenic plant tissue or a transgenic plant, whichcomprises introducing, into the plant cell, the plant or a part thereof, the nucleic acid molecule according to the invention, the nucleic acidconstruct according to the invention or the vector according to theinvention or the expression cassette according to the invention.

A further embodiment of the invention also relates to a method for thestable generation of a host or host cell, prokaryotic or eukaryoticcell, preferably a transgenic microorganism such as a transgenic algae,a transgenic plant cell or a transgenic plant or a transgenic partthereof, which comprises introducing, into the plant cell, the plant ora part thereof, the nucleic acid construct according to the invention,the vector according to the invention, the expression cassette accordingto the invention, or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, whereby the introduction of the nucleic acid molecule,nucleic acid construct, expression cassette and/or vector is in suchmanner that the transformants are stable during the propagation of thehost in respect of the introduced nucleic acid molecules, nucleic acidconstruct, expression cassette and/or vector.

A further embodiment of the invention also relates to a method for thetransient generation of a host or host cell, prokaryotic or eukaryoticcell, preferably a transgenic microorganism such as a transgenic algae,a transgenic plant cell or a transgenic plant or a transgenic partthereof, which comprises introducing, into the plant cell, the plant ora part thereof, the nucleic acid construct according to the invention,the vector according to the invention, the expression cassette accordingto the invention or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, whereby the introduced nucleic acid molecule, nucleic acidconstruct, expression cassette and/or vector is not integrated into thegenome of the host or host cell. Therefore the transformants are notstable during the propagation of the host in respect of the introducednucleic acid molecules, nucleic acid construct, expressions cassetteand/or vector.

In the process according to the invention, transgenic non-humanorganisms are also to be understood as meaning—if they take the form ofplants—plant cells, plant tissues, plant organs such as root, shoot,stem, seed, flower, tuber or leaf, or intact plants which are grown forthe production of the fine chemical.

Growing is to be understood as meaning for example culturing thetransgenic plant cells, plant tissue or plant organs on or in a nutrientmedium or the intact plant or part thereof on or in a substrate, forexample in hydroponic culture, potting compost or on a field soil.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the process, the nucleic acidmolecules can be expressed in single-celled plant cells (such as algae),see Falciatore et al., Marine Biotechnology 1 (3), 239 (1999), andreferences cited therein, and plant cells from higher plants (forexample spermatophytes such as crops). Examples of plant expressionvectors encompass those which are described in detail herein or in D.Becker, Plant Mol. Biol. 20,1195 (1992), M. W Bevan, [Nucl. Acids Res.12, 8711(1984), and in “Vectors for Gene Transfer in Higher Plants” in:Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering and Utilization, eds. S. D. Kungand R. Wu, Academic Press, 1993, pp. 15-38]. An overview of binaryvectors and their use is also found in R. Hellens, Trends in PlantScience,5 (10), 446 (2000).

Vector DNA can be introduced into prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells viaconventional transformation or transfection techniques. The terms“transformation” and “transfection” include conjugation and transductionand, as used in the present context, are intended to encompass amultiplicity of prior-art methods for introducing foreign nucleic acidmolecules (for example DNA) into a host cell, including calciumphosphate coprecipitation or calcium chloride coprecipitation,DEAE-dextran-mediated transfection, PEG-mediated transfection,lipofection, natural competence, chemically mediated transfer,electroporation or particle bombardment. Suitable methods for thetransformation or transfection of host cells, including plant cells, canbe found in Sambrook et al. (Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual.,2^(nd) Ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryPress, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989) and in other laboratory handbookssuch as Methods in Molecular Biology, 1995, Vol. 44, Agrobacteriumprotocols, eds. Gartland and Davey, Humana Press, Totowa, N.J.

The above-described methods for the transformation and, if desired,regeneration of plants from plant cells, plant tissues or parts of aplant are exploited for transient or stable transformation of plants.Suitable methods are the transformation of protoplasts bypolyethylene-glycol-induced DNA uptake, the biolistic method with thegene gun—known as the particle bombardment method—electroporation, theincubation of dry embryos in DNA-containing solution, microinjection andthe Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer. The above-mentioned methodsare described for example in B. Jenes, Techniques for Gene Transfer, in:Transgenic Plants, Vol. 1, Engineering and Utilization, edited by KungS. D. and Wu R., Academic Press, pp. 128-143 (1993) and in Potrykus,Annu. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Molec. Biol. 42, 205 (1991). Theconstruct to be expressed is preferably cloned into a vector, which issuitable for transforming Agrobacterium tumefaciens, for example pBin19(Bevan, Nucl. Acids Res. 12, 8711 (1984)). Agrobacteria transformed withsuch a vector can then be used in the known manner for thetransformation of plants, in particular crop plants, such as, forexample, tobacco plants, for example by bathing scarified leaves or leafsegments in an agrobacterial solution and subsequently culturing them insuitable media. The transformation of plants with Agrobacteriumtumefaciens is described for example by Hofgen and Willmitzer in Nucl.Acid Res. 16, 9877 (1988) or known from, inter alia, White F.F.,“Vectors for Gene Transfer in Higher Plants” in Transgenic Plants, Vol.1, Engineering and Utilization, edited by Kung S. D. and Wu R., AcademicPress, 1993, pp. 15-38. Alternatively the construct to be expressed canbe cloned into vectors suitable for plastid transformation, as forexample described in WO 2004/029256, WO 20040/04445 or Dufourmantel etal., Plant Mol. Biol. 55, 479 (2004).

To select for the successful transfer of the nucleic acid molecule,vector or nucleic acid construct of the invention according to theinvention into a host organism, it is advantageous to use marker genesas have already been described above in detail. It is known of thestable or transient integration of nucleic acids into plant cells thatonly a minority of the cells takes up the foreign DNA and, if desired,integrates it into its genome, depending on the expression vector usedand the transfection technique used. To identify and select theseintegrants, a gene encoding for a selectable marker (as described above,for example resistance to antibiotics) is usually introduced into thehost cells together with the gene of interest. Preferred selectablemarkers in plants comprise those, which confer resistance to anherbicide such as glyphosate or gluphosinate. Other suitable markersare, for example, markers, which encode genes involved in biosyntheticpathways of, for example, sugars or amino acids, such asβ-galactosidase, ura3 or ilv2. Markers, which encode genes such asluciferase, gfp or other fluorescence genes, are likewise suitable.These markers and the aforementioned markers can be used in mutants inwhich these genes are not functional since, for example, they have beendeleted by conventional methods. Furthermore, nucleic acid molecules,which encode a selectable marker, can be introduced into a host cell onthe same vector as those, which encode the polypeptides of the inventionor used in the process or else in a separate vector. Cells which havebeen transfected stably with the nucleic acid introduced can beidentified for example by selection (for example, cells which haveintegrated the selectable marker survive whereas the other cells die).

Since the marker genes, as a rule specifically the gene for resistanceto antibiotics and herbicides, are no longer required or are undesiredin the transgenic host cell once the nucleic acids have been introducedsuccessfully, the process according to the invention for introducing thenucleic acids advantageously employs techniques which enable theremoval, or excision, of these marker genes. One such a method is whatis known as cotransformation. The cotransformation method employs twovectors simultaneously for the transformation, one vector bearing thenucleic acid according to the invention and a second bearing the markergene(s). A large proportion of transformants receives or, in the case ofplants, comprises (up to 40% of the transformants and above), bothvectors. In case of transformation with Agrobacteria, the transformantsusually receive only a part of the vector, the sequence flanked by theT-DNA, which usually represents the expression cassette. The markergenes can subsequently be removed from the transformed plant byperforming crosses. In another method, marker genes integrated into atransposon are used for the transformation together with desired nucleicacid (known as the Ac/Ds technology). The transformants can be crossedwith a transposase resource or the transformants are transformed with anucleic acid construct conferring expression of a transposase,transiently or stable. In some cases (approx. 10%), the transposon jumpsout of the genome of the host cell once transformation has taken placesuccessfully and is lost. In a further number of cases, the transposonjumps to a different location. In these cases, the marker gene must beeliminated by performing crosses. In microbiology, techniques weredeveloped which make possible, or facilitate, the detection of suchevents. A further advantageous method relies on what are known asrecombination systems, whose advantage is that elimination by crossingcan be dispensed with. The best-known system of this type is what isknown as the Cre/lox system. Crel is a recombinase, which removes thesequences located between the loxP sequences. If the marker gene isintegrated between the loxP sequences, it is removed, oncetransformation has taken place successfully, by expression of therecombinase. Further recombination systems are the HI N/H IX, FLP/FRTand REP/STB system (Tribble et al., J. Biol. Chem., 275, 22255 (2000);Velmurugan et al., J. Cell Biol., 149, 553 (2000)). A site-specificintegration into the plant genome of the nucleic acid sequencesaccording to the invention is possible.

Naturally, these methods can also be applied to microorganisms such asyeast, fungi or bacteria. Also methods for the production of marker-freeplastid transformants using a transiently cointegrated selection genehave been described for example by Koop et al., Nature Biotechology, 22(2), 225 (2004).

Agrobacteria transformed with an expression vector according to theinvention may also be used in the manner known per se for thetransformation of plants such as experimental plants like Arabidopsis orcrop plants, such as, for example, cereals, maize, oats, rye, barley,wheat, soya, rice, cotton, sugarbeet, canola, sunflower, flax, hemp,potato, tobacco, tomato, carrot, bell peppers, oilseed rape, tapioca,cassava, arrow root, tagetes, alfalfa, lettuce and the various tree,nut, and grapevine species, in particular oil-containing crop plantssuch as soya, peanut, castor-oil plant, sunflower, maize, cotton, flax,oilseed rape, coconut, oil palm, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) orcocoa beans, or in particular crop plants, like cereals, maize, oats,rye, barley, wheat, soya, rice, cotton, sugarbeet, canola, sunflower,potato or oilseed rape, for example by bathing scarified leaves or leafsegments in an agrobacterial solution and subsequently growing them insuitable media.

In addition to the transformation of somatic cells, which then have tobe regenerated into intact plants, it is also possible to transform thecells of plant meristems and in particular those cells which developinto gametes. In this case, the transformed gametes follow the naturalplant development, giving rise to transgenic plants. Thus, for example,seeds of Arabidopsis are treated with agrobacteria and seeds areobtained from the developing plants of which a certain proportion istransformed and thus transgenic (Feldman K. A. and Marks M. D., Mol.Gen. Genet. 208, 274 (1987), Feldmann K . in: Koncz C., Chua N.-H. andShell J., eds., “Methods in Arabidopsis Research”, Word Scientific,Singapore, (1992) pp. 274-289). Alternative methods are based on therepeated removal of the influorescences and incubation of the excisionsite in the center of the rosette with transformed agrobacteria, wherebytransformed seeds can likewise be obtained at a later point in time(Chang, Plant J., 5, 551 (1994), Katavic, Mol. Gen. Genet. 245, 363(1994)). However, an especially effective method is the vacuuminfiltration method with its modifications such as the “floral dip”method. In the case of vacuum infiltration of Arabidopsis, intact plantsunder reduced pressure are treated with an agrobacterial suspension(Bechthold N., C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris Life Sci, 316, 1194 (1993)), whilein the case of the” floral dip” method the developing floral tissue isincubated briefly with a surfactanttreated agrobacterial suspension(Clough S. J., and Bent A. F., Plant J. 16, 735 (1998)). A certainproportion of transgenic seeds are harvested in both cases, and theseseeds can be distinguished from non-transgenic seeds by growing underthe above-described selective conditions. In addition the stabletransformation of plastids is of advantages because plastids areinherited maternally in most crops reducing or eliminating the risk oftransgene flow through pollen. The transformation of the chloroplastgenome is generally achieved by a process, which has been schematicallydisplayed in Klaus et al., (Nature Biotechnology 22 (2), 225 (2004)).Briefly the sequences to be transformed are cloned together with aselectable marker gene between flanking sequences homologous to thechloroplast genome. These homologous flanking sequences direct sitespecific integration into the plastome. Plastidal transformation hasbeen described for many different plant species and an overview can betaken from Bock R., J. Mol. Biol. 312 (3), 425 (2001) or Maliga P.,Trends Biotechnol. 21, 20 (2003). Further biotechnological progress hasrecently been reported in form of marker free plastid transformants,which can be produced by a transient cointegrated maker gene (Klaus etal., Nature Biotechnology 22 (2), 225 (2004)).

The genetically modified plant cells can be regenerated via all methodswith which the skilled worker is familiar. Suitable methods can be foundin the above-mentioned publications by Kung S. D. and Wu R., Potrykus orHofgen and Willmitzer.

Accordingly, the present invention thus also relates to a plant cellcomprising the nucleic acid construct according to the invention, theexpression cassette according to the invention, the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention or the vector according to theinvention, as well as a process to generate such a plant cell.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical linoleic acid in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 3. Due to theabovementioned activity the respective fine chemical linoleic acidcontent in a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, dueto modulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 8, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 8, column 3-like activity is increased inthe cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially in organellessuch as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in the cytosol. Examplesare described above in context with the process of the invention.

“Transgenic”, for example regarding a nucleic acid molecule, a nucleicacid construct, an expression cassette or a vector comprising saidnucleic acid molecule or a non-human organism transformed with saidnucleic acid molecule, nucleic acid construct, expression cassette orvector, refers to all those subjects originating by recombinant methodsin which either

-   -   a) the nucleic acid sequence, or    -   b) a genetic control sequence linked operably to the nucleic        acid sequence, for example a promoter, or    -   c) (a) and (b);

are not located in their natural genetic environment or have beenmodified by recombinant methods, an example of a modification being asubstitution, addition, deletion, inversion or insertion of one or morenucleotide residues. Natural genetic environment refers to the naturalchromosomal locus in the organism of origin, or to the presence in agenomic library. In the case of a genomic library, the natural geneticenvironment of the nucleic acid sequence is preferably retained, atleast in part. The environment flanks the nucleic acid sequence at leastat one side and has a sequence of at least 50 bp, preferably at least500 bp, especially preferably at least 1000 bp, very especiallypreferably at least 5000 bp, in length.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

Further, the plant cell, plant or a part thereof can also be transformedsuch that further enzymes and proteins are (over)expressed whichexpression supports an increase of the fine chemical.

However, transgenic also means that the nucleic acids according to theinvention are located at their natural position in the genome of anon-human organism, but that the sequence has been modified incomparison with the natural sequence and/or that the regulatorysequences of the natural sequences have been modified. Preferably,transgenic/recombinant is to be understood as meaning the transcriptionof the nucleic acids used in the process according to the inventionoccurs at a non-natural position in the genome, that is to say theexpression of the nucleic acids is homologous or, preferably,heterologous. This expression can be performed with transientlytransformed organism or with stably transformed organism.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of linoleic acid thiscan be in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced bythis process can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organismseither from the culture in which they grow or from the field. Forexample, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction,salt precipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plantparts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and thelike.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a process forthe generation of a microorganism, comprising the introduction, into themicroorganism or parts thereof, of the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, or the expression cassette of the invention, or the vector ofthe invention or the nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates also to atransgenic microorganism comprising the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, or theexpression cassette of the invention, or the vector of the invention.Appropriate microorganisms have been described herein before undersource organism, preferred are in particular aforementioned strainssuitable for the production of fine chemicals.

In principle all microorganisms can be used as host organism especiallythe ones mentioned under source organism above. It is advantageous touse in the process of the invention transgenic microorganisms such asalgae selected from the group of the families Bacillariophyceae,Charophyceae, Chlorophyceae, Chrysophyceae, Craspedophyceae,Euglenophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Dinophyceae,Rhodophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Prasinophyceae and its described speciesand strains. Examples for such algae are the following speciesIsochrysis galbana, Chaetoceros gracilis, Chaetoceros calcitrans,Tetraselmis suecica, Thalassiosira pseudonana, Pavlova lutheri,lsochrysis sp., Skeletonema costatum, Chroomonas salina, Dunaliellatertiolecta, Chaetoceros simplex, Chaetoceros muelleri, Nannochloropsissp., Cyclotella sp., Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Tetraselmis chui,Pavlova salina, Dicruteria sp., Tetraselmis levis, Dunaliella perva,Thalassiosira weissfloggii, Chlamydomonas sp., Chlorella vulgaris,Neochloris oleoabundans or Chlorella sp, which are only small overview.

The process of the invention is, when the host organisms aremicroorganisms, advantageously carried out at a temperature between 0°C. and 95° C., preferably between 10° C. and 85° C., particularlypreferably between 15° C. and 75° C., very particularly preferablybetween 15° C. and 45° C. The pH is advantageously kept at between pH 4and 12, preferably between pH 6 and 9, particularly preferably betweenpH 7 and 8, during this. The process of the invention can be operatedbatch wise, semi batch wise or continuously. A summary of knowncultivation methods is to be found in the textbook by Chmiel(Bioprozeβtechnik 1. Einführung in die Bioverfahrenstechnik (GustavFischer Verlag, Stuttgart, 1991)) or in the textbook by Storhas(Bioreaktoren and periphere Einrichtungen (Vieweg Verlag,Braunschweig/Wiesbaden, 1994)). The culture medium to be used must meetthe requirements of the respective strains in a suitable manner.Descriptions of culture media for various microorganisms are present inthe handbook “Manual of Methods for General Bacteriology” of theAmerican Society for Bacteriology (Washington D.C., USA, 1981) and foralgae in McLellan et al. (“Maintenance of algae and protozoa”, in“Maintenance of Microorganisms”, eds. Doyle A. and Kirsop B., London pp.183-208 (1991)), Provasoli et al. (“Artificial media for freshwateralgae: problems and suggestions”, in “The Ecology of Algae”, eds.Hartman R. T., Pymatunig Laboratory of Field Biology Special publication2, University of Pittsburgh, pp. 84-96 (1960)) or Starr R. C. (“Algalcultures-sources and methods of cultivation”, in “Photosynthesis Part A,Methods in Enzymology 23”, eds. San Pietro A., N. Y., pp 29-53 (1971)).These media, which can be employed according to the invention include,as described above, usually one or more carbon sources, nitrogensources, inorganic salts, vitamins and/or trace elements. Preferredcarbon sources are sugars such as mono-, di- or polysaccharides.Examples of very good carbon sources are glucose, fructose, mannose,galactose, ribose, sorbose, ribulose, lactose, maltose, sucrose,raffinose, starch or cellulose. Sugars can also be added to the mediavia complex compounds such as molasses, or other byproducts of sugarrefining. It may also be advantageous to add mixtures of various carbonsources. Other possible carbon sources are oils and fats such as, forexample, soybean oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil and/or coconut fat,fatty acids such as, for example, palmitic acid, stearic acid and/orlinoleic acid, alcohols and/or polyalcohols such as, for example,glycerol, methanol and/or ethanol and/or organic acids such as, forexample, acetic acid and/or lactic acid. Nitrogen sources are usuallyorganic or inorganic nitrogen compounds or materials, which containthese compounds. Examples of nitrogen sources include ammonia in liquidor gaseous form or ammonium salts such as ammonium sulfate, ammoniumchloride, ammonium phosphate, ammonium carbonate or ammonium nitrate,nitrates, urea, amino acids or complex nitrogen sources such as cornsteep liquor, soybean meal, soybean protein, yeast extract, meat extractand others. The nitrogen sources may be used singly or as a mixture.Inorganic salt compounds, which may be present in the media include thechloride, phosphorus or sulfate salts of calcium, magnesium, sodium,cobalt, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper and iron. For thecultivation of algae the so called soilwater media are preferred. Suchmedia are composed of soil extract, trace element solutions, filteredseawater, a nitrogen source and a buffer substance. Such culture mediaare well known by the skilled person and are available for example fromculture collections such as the culture collection of algae (SAG) at theUniversity of Gottingen, the Culture collection of algae in Coimbra,Portugal (ACOI) or the culture collection of algae (UTEX) in Texas, USA.

It is possible to use as phosphorus source phosphoric acid, potassiumdihydrogenphosphate or dipotassium hydrogenphosphate or thecorresponding sodium-containing salts. Chelating agents can be added tothe medium in order to keep the metal ions in solution. Particularlysuitable chelating agents include dihydroxyphenols such as catechol orprotocatechuate, or organic acids such as citric acid. The fermentationmedia employed according to the invention for cultivating microorganismsnormally also contain other growth factors such as vitamins or growthpromoters, which include, for example, biotin, riboflavin, thiamine,folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenate and pyridoxine. All mediacomponents are sterilized either by heat (1.5 bar and 121° C. for 20min) or by sterilizing filtration. The components can be sterilizedeither together or, if necessary, separately. All media components canbe present at the start of the cultivation or optionally be addedcontinuously or batch wise. The temperature of the culture is normallybetween 0° C. and 55° C., preferably at 10° C. to 30° C., and can bekept constant or changed during the experiment. The pH of the mediumshould be in the range from 3,5 to 8.5, preferably in the range between5 to 7. The pH for the cultivation can be controlled during thecultivation by adding basic compounds such as sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide, ammonia or aqueous ammonia or acidic compounds suchas phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid. Foaming can be controlled byemploying antifoams such as, for example, fatty acid polyglycol esters.In addition the stability of plasmids can be maintained by adding to themedium suitable substances having a selective effect, for exampleantibiotics, if the plasmids carry the genetic information to overcomethe selective effect. Aerobic conditions are maintained by introducingoxygen or oxygen-containing gas mixtures such as, for example, ambientair into the culture. The temperature of the culture is normally from20° C. to 45° C. and preferably from 25° C. to 40° C. The culture iscontinued until formation of the desired product is at a maximum. Thisaim is normally achieved within 10 hours to 160 hours.

The fermentation broths obtained in this way, normally have a dry mattercontent of 7.5 to 25% by weight. The fermentation broth can be processedfurther. Depending on requirements, the biomass can be removed entirelyor partly by separation methods, such as, for example, centrifugation,filtration, decantation or a combination of these methods, from thefermentation broth or left completely in it. The fermentation broth canthen be thickened or concentrated by known methods, such as, forexample, with the aid of a rotary evaporator, thin-film evaporator,falling film evaporator, by reverse osmosis or by nanofiltration. Thisconcentrated fermentation broth can then be worked up by freeze-drying,spray drying, spray granulation or by other processes.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method ofproducing a transgenic non-human organism, especially a microorganism ora plant, with a FCRP coding nucleic acid, wherein expression of thenucleic acid(s) in the microorganism or a plant confers the productionor the increased production of the fine chemical as compared to a wildtype non-human organism comprising: (a) transforming a non-human cellwith a vector comprising a FCRP encoding nucleic acid, and (b)generating from the non-human cell a transgenic non-human organism withproduction or enhanced production of the fine chemical.

The present invention relates also to a process according to the presentinvention whereby the produced fine chemical composition or the producedthe fine chemical is isolated.

In this manner, more than 50% by weight, advantageously more than 60% byweight, preferably more than 70% by weight, especially preferably morethan 80% by weight, very especially preferably more than 90% by weight,of the fine chemical produced in the process can be isolated. Theresulting fine chemical can, if appropriate, subsequently be furtherpurifled, if desired mixed with other active ingredients such asvitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates, antibiotics and the like, and, ifappropriate, formulated.

However, it is also possible to purify the fine chemical producedfurther with methods known by a person skilled in the art, likeextraction, precipitation, crystallization etc. For this purpose, theproduct-containing composition is for example subjected to achromatography on a suitable resin, in which case the desired product orthe impurities are retained wholly or partly on the chromatographyresin. These chromatography steps can be repeated if necessary, usingthe same or different chromatography resins. The skilled worker isfamiliar with the choice of suitable chromatography resins and theirmost effective use. The purified product can be concentrated byfiltration or ultrafiltration and stored at a temperature at which thestability of the product is a maximum.

The identity and purity of the isolated compound(s) can be determined byprior art techniques. These include gas chromatography (GC), highperformance liquid chromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, massspectrometry (MS), staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS,enzyme assay or microbiological assays. These analytical methods aresummarized for example in: Patek et al., Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60,133 (1994), Malakhova et al., Biotekhnologiya 11, 27 (1996); Schmidt etal., Bioprocess Engineer. 19, 67 (1998), Ullmann's Encyclopedia ofIndustrial Chemistry (1996) Vol. A27, VCH, Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp.521-540, pp. 540-547, pp. 559-566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587, Michal G.,“Biochemical Pathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”,John Wiley and Sons (1999); Fallon A. et al. “Applications of HPLC inBiochemistry” in “Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and MolecularBiology”, Vol. 17 (1987).

The fine chemical obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value. For example, incase of fatty acids they can be used in combination with each other oralone for the production of pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, animal feeds orcosmetics.

Accordingly, the present invention relates a method for the productionof a pharmaceuticals, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients or cosmeticscomprising the steps of the process according to the invention,including the isolation of the fine chemical produced or a compositionproduced comprising the fine chemical, and, if desired, formulating theproduct with a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier or formulating theproduct in a form acceptable for an application in agriculture orformulating the product in a form acceptable for an application as foodstuff, animal feed, nutrient or cosmetic. A further embodiment accordingto the invention is the use of the fine chemical produced in the processor of the transgenic non-human organisms in animal feeds, foodstuffs,medicines, food supplements, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

In yet another aspect, the invention also relates to harvestable partsand to propagation material of the transgenic plants according to theinvention which either contain transgenic plant cells expressing anucleic acid molecule according to the invention or which contains cellswhich show an increased cellular activity of the polypeptide of theinvention, e.g. an increased expression level or higher activity of thedescribed protein.

Harvestable parts can be in principle any useful parts of a plant, forexample, flowers, pollen, seedlings, tubers, leaves, stems, fruit,seeds, roots etc. Propagation material includes, for example, seeds,fruits, cuttings, seedlings, tubers, rootstocks etc. Preferred areseeds, fruits, seedlings or tubers as harvestable or propagationmaterial.

The invention furthermore relates to the use of the transgenic non-humanorganisms according to the invention and of the cells, cell cultures,parts—such as, for example, roots, leaves and the like as mentionedabove in the case of transgenic plant organisms—derived from them, andto transgenic propagation material such as seeds or fruits and the likeas mentioned above, for the production of foodstuffs or feeding stuffs,pharmaceuticals or fine chemicals.

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the fatty acid biosynthesis, thepolypeptide of the invention or used in the method of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the plant or plant tissue or thehost cell of the invention, for the production of plant resistant to aherbicide inhibiting eventually the production of the fine chemical.

Furthermore preferred is a method for the recombinant production of finechemicals in non-human host organisms, wherein a non-human host organismis transformed with one of the above-described nucleic acid molecules ornucleic acid constructs, expression cassettes or vectors comprising oneor more nucleic acid molecules, wherein said nucleic acid moleculeparticipates in the biosynthesis of the desired fine chemical or encodesa polypeptide that catalyze the biosynthesis of the desired finechemical, the transformed non-human host organism is cultured, and thedesired fine chemical is isolated from the non-human organism and/orculture medium. In another embodiment the additional production offurther fatty acids or compositions comprising said compounds and/or ofpharmaceuticals is preferred. The transformed non-human host organismsare cultured and the products are recovered from the non-human hostorganisms and/or the culture medium by methods known to the skilledworker or the non-human organism itself serves as food or feed or foodor feed supplement. The production of pharmaceuticals such as, forexample, antibodies or vaccines, is described by Hood E. E. et al., J,Curr. Opin. Biotechnol. 10 (4), 382 (1999), Ma J. K., Vine N. D., Curr.Top. Microbiol. Immunol. 236, 275 (1999).

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 8, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

Relaxed hybridization conditions are: After standard hybridizationprocedures washing steps can be performed at low to medium stringencyconditions usually with washing conditions of 40° -55° C. and saltconditions between 2×SSC and 0.2×SSC with 0.1% SDS in comparison tostringent washing conditions as e.g. 60° -68° C. with 0.1% SDS. Furtherexamples can be found in the references listed above for the stringenthybridization conditions. Usually washing steps are repeated withincreasing stringency and length until a useful signal to noise ratio isdetected and depend on many factors as the target, e.g. its purity,GC-content, size etc, the probe, e.g. its length, is it a RNA or a DNAprobe, salt conditions, washing or hybridization temperature, washing orhybridization time etc.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 8, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

The nucleic acid molecules identified can then be used for theproduction of the fine chemical in the same way as the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention. Accordingly, in one embodiment, thepresent invention relates to a process for the production of the finechemical, comprising (i) identifying a nucleic acid molecule accordingto aforementioned steps (a) to (f) or (a) to (e) and (ii) recovering thefree or bound fine chemical from a non-human organism having anincreased cellular activity of a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule compared to a wild type and/or the respective culture medium.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 8, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 8 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 8 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 8, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 8,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

In one embodiment, the expression level of the gene according to step(b) is increased.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a compound stimulating production of the fine chemicalin a non-human organism, especially a microorganism or a plant,comprising:

-   -   (a) contacting the microorganism or plant cells which express        the polypeptide of the present invention or its mRNA with a        candidate compound under appropriate conditions or in case of        plant cells under cell cultivation conditions;    -   (b) assaying the production of or an increase in expression of        said polypeptide or said mRNA;    -   (c) comparing the expression level to a standard response made        in the absence of said candidate compound; whereby, the        production of or an increased expression over the standard        indicates that the compound is stimulating production of the        fine chemical.

Furthermore, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to aprocess for the identification of a compound conferring the productionof or an increase in the fine chemical production in a non-humanorganism, especially a plant or microorganism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a cell or a part of a plant or a microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide according to the        invention or a nucleic acid molecule encoding said polypeptide        and a readout system capable of interacting with the polypeptide        under suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the        polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a        compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and        capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the        binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which        permit the expression of said readout system and the polypeptide        of the present invention or used in the process of the        invention; and    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

The screen for a gene product or an agonist conferring the production ofor an increase in the fine chemical can be performed by growth of anon-human organism for example a microorganism in the presence of growthreducing amounts of an inhibitor of the synthesis of the fine chemical.Better growth, e.g. higher dividing rate or high dry mass in comparisonto the control, e.g. with a gene product or an agonist conferring theproduction of or an increase in the fine chemical, under such conditionswould identify a gene or gene product or an agonist conferring theproduction of or an increase in fine chemical.

Said compound may be chemically synthesized or microbiologicallyproduced and/or comprised in, for example, samples, e.g., cell extractsfrom, e.g., plants, non-human animals or microorganisms, e.g. pathogens.Furthermore, said compound(s) may be known in the art but hitherto notknown to be capable of suppressing or activating the polypeptide of thepresent invention. The reaction mixture may be a cell free extract ormay comprise a cell or tissue culture. Suitable set ups for the methodof the invention are known to the person skilled in the art and are, forexample, generally described in Alberts et al., “Molecular Biology ofthe Cell”, third edition (1994), in particular Chapter 17. The compoundsmay be, e.g., added to the reaction mixture, culture medium, injectedinto the cell or sprayed onto the plant.

If a sample containing a compound is identified in the method of theinvention, then it is either possible to isolate the compound from theoriginal sample identified as containing the compound capable ofactivating or conferring the production of or an increase in the finechemical in a non-human organism or part thereof, or one can furthersubdivide the original sample, for example, if it consists of aplurality of different compounds, so as to reduce the number ofdifferent compounds per sample and repeat the method with thesubdivisions of the original sample. Depending on the complexity of thesamples, the steps described above can be performed several times,preferably until the sample identified according to the method of theinvention only comprises a limited number of or only one compound(s).Preferably said sample comprises compounds of similar chemical and/orphysical properties. Preferably, the compound identified according tothe above-described method or a respective “active” derivative thereofis further formulated in a form suitable for the application in plantbreeding or plant cell and tissue culture.

The compounds which can be tested and identified according to a methodof the invention may be expression libraries, e.g., cDNA expressionlibraries, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, antibodies, small organiccompounds, hormones, peptidomimetics, PNAs or the like (Milner, NatureMedicine 1, 879 (1995); Hupp, Cell 83, 237 (1995); Gibbs, Cell 79, 193(1994) and references cited supra). Said compounds can also befunctional derivatives or analogues of known inhibitors or activators.Methods for the preparation of chemical derivatives and analogues arewell known to those skilled in the art and are described in, forexample, Beilstein,

Handbook of Organic Chemistry, Springer edition New York Inc., 175 FifthAvenue, New York, N.Y. 10010 U.S.A. and Organic Synthesis, Wiley, NewYork, USA. Furthermore, said derivatives and analogues can be tested fortheir effects according to methods known in the art. Furthermore,peptidomimetics and/or computer aided design of appropriate derivativesand analogues can be used, for example, according to the methodsdescribed above. The non-human cell or tissue that may be employed inthe method of the invention preferably is a non-human host cell, plantcell or plant tissue of the invention described in the embodimentshereinbefore.

Thus, in a further embodiment the invention relates to a compoundobtained or identified according to the method for identifying anagonist of the invention said compound being an agonist of thepolypeptide of the present invention or used in the process of thepresent invention.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the present invention further relates toa compound identified by the method for identifying a compound of thepresent invention.

Said compound is, for example, a homolog of the polypeptide of thepresent invention. Homologs of the polypeptide of the present inventioncan be generated by mutagenesis, e.g., discrete point mutation ortruncation of the polypeptide of the present invention. As used herein,the term “homolog” refers to a variant form of the protein, which actsas an agonist of the activity of the polypeptide of the presentinvention. An agonist of said protein can retain substantially the same,or a subset, of the biological activities of the polypeptide of thepresent invention. In particular, said agonist confers the increase ofthe expression level of the polypeptide of the present invention and/orthe expression of said agonist in a non-human organisms or part thereofconfers the increase of free and/or bound fine chemical in the non-humanorganism or part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to an antibody specificallyrecognizing the compound or agonist of the present invention.

The invention also relates to a diagnostic composition comprising atleast one of the aforementioned nucleic acid molecules, expressioncassettes, vectors, proteins, antibodies or compounds of the inventionand optionally suitable means for detection.

The diagnostic composition of the present invention is suitable for theisolation of mRNA from a non-human cell and contacting the mRNA soobtained with a probe comprising a nucleic acid probe as described aboveunder hybridizing conditions, detecting the presence of mRNA hybridizedto the probe, and thereby detecting the expression of the protein in thenon-human cell. Further methods of detecting the presence of a proteinaccording to the present invention comprise immunotechniques well knownin the art, for example enzyme linked immuno-adsorbent assay.Furthermore, it is possible to use the nucleic acid molecules accordingto the invention as molecular markers or primers in plant breeding.Suitable means for detection are well known to a person skilled in theart, e.g. buffers and solutions for hybridization assays, e.g. theafore-mentioned solutions and buffers, and further means for Southern-,Western-, Northern- etc. -blots, as e.g. described in Sambrook et al.are known. In one embodiment diagnostic compositions contain PCR primersdesigned to specifically detect the presence or the expression level ofthe nucleic acid molecule to be expressed or to be expressed on anenhanced level in the process of the invention, e.g. of the nucleic acidmolecule of the invention, or to discriminate between different variantsor alleles of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or nucleic acidmolecules the activity of which is to be increased in the process of theinvention.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a kit comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule, the vector, the host cell, the polypeptide,or the, viral nucleic acid molecule, antibody, plant cell, plant or partthereof, the harvestable part, the propagation material and/or thecompound and/or agonist identified according to the method of theinvention.

The compounds of the kit of the present invention may be packaged incontainers such as vials, optionally with/in buffers and/or solvents. Ifappropriate, one or more of the components of said kits might bepackaged in one and the same container or in different ones.Additionally or alternatively, one or more of said components might beadsorbed to a solid support, like a nitrocellulose filter, a glassplate, a chip, a nylon membrane or to the well of a micro titer plate.The kit can be used for any of the herein described methods andembodiments, e.g.

for the production of the host cells, transgenic plants, pharmaceuticalcompositions, detection of homologous sequences, identification ofagonists, as food or feed or as a supplement thereof or as supplementfor the treating of plants, etc. Further, the kit can compriseinstructions for the use of the kit for any of said embodiments. In oneembodiment said kit comprises further a nuoleic acid molecule encodingone or more of the aforementioned protein, and/or an antibody, a vector,a host cell, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof. In anotherembodiment said kit comprises PCR primers to detect and increase thenucleic acid molecule to be increased in the process of the invention,e.g. of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a method forthe production of a agricultural composition providing the nucleic acidmolecule, the vector, or antibody of the present invention, the viralnucleic acid of the invention, or the polypeptide of the invention, thecompound or agonist or comprising the steps of the method according tothe invention for the identification of said compound or agonist; andformulating the nucleic acid molecule, the vector, or antibody of thepresent invention, the viral nucleic acid of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention or the agonist, or compound identifiedaccording to the methods or processes of the present invention or withuse of the subject matters of the present invention in a form applicableas plant agricultural composition.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theproduction of “the fine chemical”-production supporting plant culturecomposition comprising the steps of the method of the present invention;and formulating the compound identified in a form acceptable asagricultural composition.

Under “acceptable as agricultural composition” is understood, that sucha composition optionally comprises auxiliaries which are customarilyused for formulating crop protection agents.

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more other fatty acids, e.g. polyunsaturatedlong-chain w-3-fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (=EPA) ordocosahexaenoic acid (=DHA)

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

These and other embodiments are disclosed and encompassed by thedescription and examples of the present invention. Further literatureconcerning any one of the methods, uses and compounds to be employed inaccordance with the present invention may be retrieved from publiclibraries, using for example electronic devices. For example the publicdatabase “Medline” may be utilized which is available on the Internet,for example under http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/medline.html.Further databases and addresses, such as http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/,http://www.infobiogen.fr/, http://www.fmi.ch/biology/researchtools.html,hftp://www.tigr.org/, are known to the person skilled in the art and canalso be obtained using, e.g., http://www.lycos.com.

The present invention is illustrated by the examples, which follow. Thepresent examples illustrate the basic invention without being intendedas limiting the subject of the invention. The content of all of thereferences, patent applications, patents and published patentapplications cited in the present patent application is herewithincorporated by reference.

A further embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical linoleic acidin plant cells, plants or part thereof. Phenotypes thereto areassociated with yield of plants (=yield related phenotypes). Inaccordance with the invention, therefore, the respective genesidentified in Table I, wherein in column 7 linoleic acid is mentioned,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,may be employed to enhance any yield-related phenotype. Increased yieldmay be determined in field trials of transgenic plants and suitablecontrol plants. Alternatively, a transgene's ability to increase yieldmay be determined in a model plant. An increased yield phenotype may bedetermined in the field test or in a model plant by measuring any one orany combination of the following phenotypes, in comparison to a controlplant: yield of dry harvestable parts of the plant, yield of dry aerialharvestable parts of the plant, yield of underground dry harvestableparts of the plant, yield of fresh weight harvestable parts of theplant, yield of aerial fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant yieldof underground fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of theplant's fruit (both fresh and dried), grain dry weight, yield of seeds(both fresh and dry), and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture. In accordance with the invention, therespective genes identified in Table I, application 8, especially thecoding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, wherein in therespective line linoleic acid is mentioned, may be employed to enhanceintrinsic yield capacity.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, nutrient deficiency, salinity, osmotic stress,shade, high plant density, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress,and yield-related phenotypes are encompassed by tolerance to suchabiotic stresses. Additional phenotypes that can be monitored todetermine enhanced tolerance to abiotic environmental stress include,without limitation, wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, whichresults in drooping of leaves or needles stems, and flowers; droopingand/or shedding of leaves or needles; the leaves are green but leafangled slightly toward the ground compared with controls; leaf bladesbegun to fold (curl) inward; premature senescence of leaves or needles;loss of chlorophyll in leaves or needles and/or yellowing. Any of theyield-related phenotypes described above may be monitored in field testsor in model plants to demonstrate that a transgenic plant has increasedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 8 linoleicacid is indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 linoleic acid is mentioned,as compared with the bushel/acre yield from untreated soybeans or corncultivated under the same conditions, is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. The increased or improved yield can be achieved inthe absence or presence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, and/or increasedstress tolerance, e.g improved drought tolerance or improved nutrientuse efficiency.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/ square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the a plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant, increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yield-related traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, and/or increasedstress tolerance, in particular increased abiotic stress tolerance, likefor example improved nutrient use efficiency, e.g. nitrogen useefficiency, water use efficiency.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), nutrient depletion, salinity,osmotic stress, shade, high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidativestress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can for example be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are also referred to as “environmental stress”. Thepresent invention does also contemplate solutions for this kind ofenvironmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance, improved nutrient efficiency,especially nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and others. Studies of aplant's response to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperature extremesare also employed to determine the plant's tolerance or resistance toabiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is a parameter oftencorrelated with drought tolerance. In selecting traits for improvingcrops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growth would haveparticular merit in an irrigated agricultural system where the waterinput costs were high. An increase in growth without a correspondingjump in water use would have applicability to all agricultural systems.In many agricultural systems where water supply is not limiting, anincrease in growth, even if it came at the expense of an increase inwater use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression, especially increased intrinsic yield.Accordingly, the present invention provides such genes in case in column7 of the respective Table “linoleic acid” is indicated. In particular,such genes are described in column 5 as well as in column 8 of Tables I,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case linoleic acid is indicated in column 7 or the respectivepolypeptides are described in column 5 as well as in column 8 of TableII, or homologs or fragments thereof, in case linoleic acid is indicatedin column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “linoleic acid” is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table I, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table I, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “linoleic acid” is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,and/or increased stress tolerance, e.g. improved nutrient useefficiency, like nitrogen use efficiency; especially enhanced intrinsicyield capacity.

In another embodiment the present invention relates to plants withenhanced intrinsic yield capacity in case a plant is transformed with agene being depicted in Table I, and wherein in the same line of saidgene in column 7 linoleic acid is depicted.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of the fine chemical linoleic acid

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional        protein, ABC transporter permease protein, acid shock protein,        aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid        decarboxylase, aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase,        At1g19800-protein, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit,        b0801-protein, b1330-protein, b1470-protein, b1670-protein,        b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,        b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2682-protein,        b2849-protein, b2909-protein, beta-hydroxylase,        carbamoylphosphate synthase subunit, cation-transporting ATPase,        CCAAT-binding transcription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acid        biosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP        synthetase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex        protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, fatty acid        desaturase, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, fumarate        hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, glucose-6-phosphate        1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycin cleavage system protein,        GMO2LC38418-protein, heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase,        lipoprotein precursor, membrane transport protein,        metal-dependent hydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol        glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, outer        membrane receptor protein precursor, oxidoreductase, phosphate        import ATP-binding protein, phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit, phosphotriesterase, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, sll1032-protein,        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein, ThiF        family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,        transcription factor, transcriptional regulator protein,        tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0490-protein, xanthine        dehydrogenase, ydr507c-protein, and YGR104C-protein, in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a        composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a respective fine chemicallinoleic acid, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        8, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 8; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of linoleic acid or a    composition comprising linoleic acid in said non-human organism or    in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering linoleicacid in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        linoleic acid produced by the selected mutated non-human        organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 8, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 8, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 8,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 8,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 8, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 8,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 8, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule        comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in linoleic acid production in a non-human organism, comprisingthe steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of linoleic acid in a non-human organism        or a part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting        with the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of linoleic acidin a        non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inlinoleic acid after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14, the plant or a part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material orpropagation material as claimed in item 15 or the host cell of item asclaimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in claim9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of linoleic acid.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        linoleic acid is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 linoleic acid is indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 8, in case in column 7        linoleic acidis indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        8, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7 linoleic        acid is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 8, in case in        column 7 linoleic acid is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 8, in case in column 7        linoleic acid is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 8, in case in column 7 linoleic acid is        indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

EXAMPLES Example 1 Cloning of the Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column5 or 8 in Escherichia Coli

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5 or 8 were cloned into the plasmids pBR322 (Sutcliffe J.G.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 75, 3737 (1979)), pA-CYC177 (Change andCohen, J. Bacteriol. 134, 1141 (1978)), plasmids of the pBS series(pBSSK+, pBSSK− and others; Stratagene, LaJolla, USA) or cosmids such asSuperCosi (Stratagene, LaJolla, USA) or Lorist6 (Gibson T. J., RosenthalA. and Waterson R. H., Gene 53, 283 (1987) for expression in E. coliusing known, well-established procedures (see, for example, J. Sambrooket al. “Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual”. Cold Spring HarborLaboratory Press (1989) or F. M. Ausubel et al., “Current Protocols inMolecular Biology”, John Wiley & Sons (1994)).

Example 2 DNA Sequencing and Computerized Functional Analysis

The DNA was sequenced by standard procedures, in particular the chaindetermination method, using AB1377 sequencers (see, for example,Fleischman R. D. et al., Science 269, 496 (1995)).

Example 3 In-Vivo and In-Vitro Mutagenesis

An in vivo mutagenesis of organisms such as Saccharomyces, Mortierella,Escherichia and others mentioned above, which are beneficial for theproduction of a fine chemical can be carried out by passing a plasmidDNA (or another vector DNA) containing the desired nucleic acid sequenceor nucleic acid sequences through E. coli and other microorganisms (forexample Bacillus spp. or yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae) whichare not capable of maintaining the integrity of its genetic information.Usual mutator strains have mutations in the genes for the DNA repairsystem (for example mutHLS, mutD, mutT and the like; for comparison, seeRupp W.D., “DNA repair mechanisms in Escherichia coli and Salmonella”,pp. 2277-2294, ASM, Washington (1996)]. The skilled worker knows thesestrains. The use of these strains is illustrated for example in GreenerA., and Callahan M., Strategies 7, 32 (1994).

In-vitro mutation methods such as increasing the spontaneous mutationrates by chemical or physical treatment are well known to the skilledperson. Mutagens like 5-bromo-uracil,N-methyl-N-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (=NTG), ethyl methanesulfonate(=EMS), hydroxylamine and/or nitrous acid are widely used as chemicalagents for random in-vitro mutagenesis. The most common physical methodfor mutagenesis is the treatment with UV irradiation. Another randommutagenesis technique is the error-prone PCR for introducing amino acidchanges into proteins. Mutations are deliberately introduced during PCRthrough the use of error-prone DNA polymerases and special reactionconditions known to a person skilled in the art. For this methodrandomized DNA sequences are cloned into expression vectors and theresulting mutant libraries screened for altered or improved proteinactivity as described below.

Site-directed mutagenesis method such as the introduction of desiredmutations with an M13 or phagemid vector and short oligonucleotidesprimers is a well-known approach for site-directed mutagenesis. The clouof this method involves cloning of the nucleic acid sequence of theinvention into an M13 or phagemid vector, which permits recovery ofsingle-stranded recombinant nucleic acid sequence. A mutagenicoligonucleotide primer is then designed whose sequence is perfectlycomplementary to nucleic acid sequence in the region to be mutated, butwith a single difference: at the intended mutation site it bears a basethat is complementary to the desired mutant nucleotide rather than theoriginal. The mutagenic oligonucleotide is then allowed to prime new DNAsynthesis to create a complementary full-length sequence containing thedesired mutation. Another site-directed mutagenesis method is the PCRmismatch primer mutagenesis method also known to the skilled person.Dpnl site-directed mutagenesis is a further known method as describedfor example in the Stratagene Quickchange™ site-directed mutagenesis kitprotocol. A huge number of other methods are also known and used incommon practice.

Positive mutation events can be selected by screening the organisms forthe production of the desired fine chemical.

Example 4 DNA Transfer between Escherichia Coli, SaccharomycesCerevisiae and Mortierella Alpina

Shuttle vectors such as pYE22m, pPAC-ResQ, pClasper, pAUR224, pAMH10,pAML10, pAMT10, pAMU10, pGMH10, pGML10, pGMT10, pGMU10, pPGAL1, pPADH1,pTADH1, pTAex3, pNGA142, pHT3101 and derivatives thereof which allow thetransfer of nucleic acid sequences between Escherichia coli,Saccharomyces cerevisiae and/or Mortierella alpina are available to theskilled worker. An easy method to isolate such shuttle vectors isdisclosed by Soni R. and Murray J. A. H., Nucleic Acid Research, 20(21), 5852 (1992). If necessary such shuttle vectors can be constructedeasily using standard vectors for E. coli (Sambrook J. et al. “MolecularCloning: A Laboratory Manual”, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press(1989) or Ausubel F. M. et al. “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology”,John Wiley & Sons (1994)) and/or the aforementioned vectors, which havea replication origin for, and suitable marker from, Escherichia coli,Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Mortierella alpina added. Such replicationorigins are preferably taken from endogenous plasmids, which have beenisolated from species used in the inventive process. Genes, which areused in particular as transformation markers for these species are genesfor kanamycin resistance (such as those which originate from the Tn5 orTn903 transposon) or for chloramphenicol resistance (Winnacker E. L.,“From Genes to Clones—Introduction to Gene Technology”, VCH, Weinheim(1987)) or for other antibiotic resistance genes such as for G418,gentamycin, neomycin, hygromycin or tetracycline resistance.

Using standard methods, it is possible to clone a gene of interest intoone of the above-described shuttle vectors and to introduce such hybridvectors into the microorganism strains used in the inventive process.The transformation of Saccharomyces can be achieved for example by LiClor sheroplast transformation (Bishop et al., Mol. Cell. Biol., 6, 3401(1986), Sherman et al., “Methods in Yeasts in Genetics”, Cold SpringHarbor Lab. Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. (1982), Agatep et al., TechnicalTips Online 1998, 1:51: P01525 or Gietz et al., Methods Mol. Cell. Biol.5,255 (1995)) or electroporation (Delorme E., Appl. Environ. Microbiol.,55 (9), 2242 (1989)).

If the transformed sequence(s) is/are to be integrated advantageouslyinto the genome of the microorganism used in the inventive process forexample into the yeast or fungi genome, standard techniques known to theskilled worker also exist for this purpose. Solinger et al. (Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. U S A., 15, 8447 (2001)) and Freedman et al. (Genetics, 162,15 (2002)) teaches a homolog recombination system dependent on rad 50,rad51, rad54 and rad59 in yeasts. Vectors using this system forhomologous recombination are vectors derived from the Ylp series.Plasmid vectors derived for example from the 2p-Vector are known by theskilled worker and used for the expression in yeasts. Other preferredvectors are for example pART1, pCHY21 or pEVP11 as they have beendescribed by McLeod et al. (EMBO J., 6, 729 (1987)) and Hoffman et al.(Genes Dev. 5, 561 (1991)) or Russell et al. (J. Biol. Chem. 258, 143(1983)). Other beneficial yeast vectors are plasmids of the REP, REP-X,pYZ or RIP series.

Example 5 Determining the Expression of the Mutant/Transgenic Protein

The observations of the activity of a mutated, or transgenic, protein ina transformed host cell are based on the fact that the protein isexpressed in a similar manner and in a similar quantity as the wild-typeprotein. A suitable method for determining the transcription quantity ofthe mutant, or transgenic, gene (a sign for the amount of mRNA which isavailable for the translation of the gene product) is to carry out aNorthern blot (see, for example, Ausubel et al., “Current Protocols inMolecular Biology”, Wiley, New York (1988)), where a primer which isdesigned in such a way that it binds to the gene of interest is providedwith a detectable marker (usually a radioactive or chemiluminescentmarker) so that, when the total RNA of a culture of the organism isextracted, separated on a gel, applied to a stable matrix and incubatedwith this probe, the binding and quantity of the binding of the probeindicates the presence and also the amount of mRNA for this gene.Another method is a quantitative PCR. This information detects theextent to which the gene has been transcribed. Total cell RNA can beisolated for example from yeasts or E. coli by a variety of methods,which are known in the art, for example with the Ambion kit according tothe instructions of the manufacturer or as described in Edgington etal., Promega Notes Magazine Number 41, 14 (1993).

Standard techniques, such as Western blot, may be employed to determinethe presence or relative amount of protein translated from this mRNA(see, for example, Ausubel et al. “Current Protocols in MolecularBiology”, Wiley, New York (1988)). In this method, total cell proteinsare extracted, separated by gel electrophoresis, transferred to a matrixsuch as nitrocellulose and incubated with a probe, such as an antibody,which binds specifically to the desired protein.

This probe is usually provided directly or indirectly with achemiluminescent or colorimetric marker, which can be detected readily.The presence and the observed amount of marker indicate the presence andthe amount of the sought mutant protein in the cell. However, othermethods are also known.

Example 6 Growth of Genetically Modified Organism: Media and CultureConditions

Genetically modified Yeast, Mortierella or Escherichia coli are grown insynthetic or natural growth media known by the skilled worker. A numberof different growth media for Yeast, Mortierella or Escherichia coli arewell known and widely available. A method for culturing Mortierella isdisclosed by Jang et al. (Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 41, 41 (2000)).Mortierella can be grown at 20° C. in a culture medium containing: 10g/l glucose, 5 g/l yeast extract at pH 6.5. Furthermore Jang et al.teaches a submerged basal medium containing 20 g/l soluble starch, 5 g/lBacto yeast extract, 10 g/l KNO₃, 1 g/l KH₂PO₄, and 0.5 g/l MgSO₄x7H₂O,pH 6.5.

Said media, which can be used according to the invention usually consistof one or more carbon sources, nitrogen sources, inorganic salts,vitamins and trace elements. Preferred carbon sources are sugars such asmono-, di- or polysaccharides. Examples of very good carbon sources areglucose, fructose, mannose, galactose, ribose, sorbose, ribulose,lactose, maltose, sucrose, raffinose, starch or cellulose. Sugars mayalso be added to the media via complex compounds such as molasses orother by-products of sugar refining. It may also be advantageous to addmixtures of various carbon sources. Other possible carbon sources arealcohols and/or organic acids such as methanol, ethanol, acetic acid orlactic acid. Nitrogen sources are usually organic or inorganic nitrogencompounds or materials containing said compounds. Examples of nitrogensources include ammonia gas, aqueous ammonia solutions or ammonium saltssuch as NH₄Cl, or (NH₄)₂SO₄, NH₄OH, nitrates, urea, amino acids orcomplex nitrogen sources such as cornsteep liquor, soybean flour,soybean protein, yeast extract, meat extract and others. Mixtures of theabove nitrogen sources may be used advantageously.

Inorganic salt compounds, which may be included in the media comprisethe chloride, phosphorus or sulfate salts of calcium, magnesium, sodium,cobalt, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper and iron.Chelating agents may be added to the medium in order to keep the metalions in solution. Particularly suitable chelating agents includedihydroxyphenols such as catechol or protocatechulate or organic acidssuch as citric acid. The media usually also contain other growth factorssuch as vitamins or growth promoters, which include, for example,biotin, riboflavin, thiamine, folic acid, nicotinic acid, panthothenateand pyridoxine. Growth factors and salts are frequently derived fromcomplex media components such as yeast extract, molasses, cornsteepliquor and the like. The exact composition of the compounds used in themedia depends heavily on the particular experiment and is decided uponindividually for each specific case. Information on the optimization ofmedia can be found in the textbook “Applied Microbiol. Physiology, APractical Approach” (eds. Rhodes P. M., Stanbury P. F., IRL Press pp.53-73 (1997)). Growth media can also be obtained from commercialsuppliers, for example Standard 1 (Merck) or BHI (Brain heart infusion,DIFCO) and the like.

All media components are sterilized, either by heat (20 min at 1.5 barand 121° C.) or by filter sterilization. The components may besterilized either together or, if required, separately. All mediacomponents may be present at the start of the cultivation or addedcontinuously or batchwise, as desired.

The culture conditions are defined separately for each experiment. Thetemperature is normally between 15° C. and 45° C. and may be keptconstant or may be altered during the experiment. The pH of the mediumshould be in the range from 5 to 8.5, preferably around 7.0, and can bemaintained by adding buffers to the media. An example of a buffer forthis purpose is a potassium phosphate buffer. Synthetic buffers such asMOPS, HEPES, ACES and the like may be used as an alternative orsimultaneously. The culture pH value may also be kept constant duringthe culture period by addition of, for example, NaOH or NH₄OH. Ifcomplex media components such as yeast extract are used, additionalbuffers are required less since many complex compounds have a highbuffer capacity. When using a fermenter for the culture ofmicroorganisms, the pH value can also be regulated using gaseousammonia.

The incubation period is generally in a range of from several hours toseveral days. This time period is selected in such a way that themaximum amount of product accumulates in the fermentation broth. Thegrowth experiments, which are disclosed, can be carried out in amultiplicity of containers such as microtiter plates, glass tubes, glassflasks or glass or metal fermenters of various sizes. To screen a largenumber of clones, the microorganisms should be grown in microtiterplates, glass tubes or shake flasks, either using simple flasks orbaffle flasks. 100 ml shake flasks filled with 10% (based on the volume)of the growth medium required are preferably used. The flasks should beshaken on an orbital shaker (amplitude 25 mm) at a rate ranging from 100to 300 rpm. Evaporation losses can be reduced by maintaining a humidatmosphere; as an alternative, a mathematical correction should becarried out for the evaporation losses.

If genetically modified clones are examined, an unmodified controlclone, or a control clone, which contains the basic plasmid withoutinsertion, should also be included in the tests. If a transgenicsequence is expressed, a control clone should advantageously again beincluded in these tests. The medium is advantageously inoculated to anOD600 of 0.5 to 1.5 using cells which have been grown on agar plates,such as CM plates (10 g/l glucose, 2.5 g/l NaCl, 2 g/l urea, 10 g/lpolypeptone, 5 g/l yeast extract, 5 g/l meat extract, 22 g/l agar, pHvalue 6.8 established with 2M NaOH), which have been incubated at 30° C.The media are inoculated for example by addition of a liquid precultureof seed organism such as E. coli or S. cerevisiae.

Example 7 Growth of Genetically Modified Algae: Media and CultureConditions Growing Chlamydomonas:

Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is able to grow under various growthconditions. It is a unicellular alga. The cells of Chlamydomonasreinhardtii can be normally cultured autotrophically in the mediamentioned below. Cells of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii can be cultivated at25° C. under cool-white fluorescence light at 10,000 lux (120 μmolm⁻²s⁻¹ photosynthetically active radiation) as described by Ghirardi etal., Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. 63, 141 (1997) or Semin et al., Plant.Physiol., 131, 1756 (2003).

Chlamydomonas Growth Medium:

1 l growth medium is prepared by adding the following volumes of thestock solutions as mentioned below:

1 ml solution A, 5 ml solution B, 1 ml solution C, 1 ml solution D, 3 mlsolution E, 3 ml solution F, 1 ml solution G, 1 ml solution H.

A) Trace elements solution:   1 g/l H₃BO₃   1 g/l ZnSO₄ × 7 H₂O  0.3 g/lMnSO₄ × H₂O  0.2 g/l CoCl₂ × 6 H₂O  0.2 g/l Na₂MoO₄ × 2 H₂O 0.04 g/lCuSO₄ B) Na Citrate solution:  10% w/v Na citrate × 2 H₂O C) Ironsolution:   1% w/v FeCl₃ × 6 H₂O D) Calcium solution: 5.3% w/v CaCl₂ ×H₂O E) Magnesium solution:  10% w/v MgSO₄ × 7 H₂O F) Ammonium solution: 10% w/v NH₄NO₃ G) Potassium solution:  10% w/v KH₂PO₄ H) Dipotassiumsolution  10% w/v K₂HPO₄

Bristol's Soil Extract Medium:

Soil extract medium can generally be used for the growth of axenic andxenic algae cultures. The soil extract is prepared by adding a teaspoonof dry garden soil and a pinch of CaCO₃ to 200 ml distilled water andsteaming said solution for approximately 2 h on two consecutive days.Afterwards the supernatant is decanted and added to the desired medium.To 940 ml bristol's solution 40 ml of soil extract medium is added.

Bristol's Solution:

To 940 ml of distilled water, the following stock solutions are added:

10 ml NaNO₃  (25 g/l) 10 ml CaCl₂ × 2 H₂O (2.5 g/l) 10 ml MgSO₄ × 7 H₂O(7.5 g/l) 10 ml K₂HPO₄ (7.5 g/l) 10 ml KH₂PO₄ (17.5 g/l)  10 ml NaCl(2.5 g/l)Amplification and Cloning of DNA from Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii:

The DNA can be amplified by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) fromChlamydomonas reinhardtii by the method of Howitt Crispin A.(BioTechniques 21, 32 (1996)).

Fine Chemical Production in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii:

The fine chemical production can be analysed as mentioned above. Theproteins and nucleic acids can be analyzed as mentioned below.

Example 8 In-Vitro Analysis of the Function of the Proteins Encoded bythe Transformed Sequences

The determination of the activities and kinetic parameters of enzymes iswell known in the art. Experiments for determining the activity of aspecific modified enzyme must be adapted to the specific activity of thewild-enzyme type, which is well within the capabilities of the skilledworker. Overviews of enzymes in general and specific details regardingthe structure, kinetics, principles, methods, applications and examplesfor the determination of many enzyme activities can be found for examplein the following literature: Dixon M. and Webb E. C.: “Enzymes”,Longmans, London (1979); Fersht “Enzyme Structure and Mechanism”,Freeman, New York (1985); Walsh “Enzymatic Reaction Mechanisms” Freeman,San Francisco (1979); Price N. C., Stevens L., “Fundamentals ofEnzymology” Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford (1982); Boyer P. D. (ed.), “TheEnzymes”, 3rd ed. Academic Press, New York (1983); Bisswanger H.,“Enzymkinetik”, 2^(nd) ed. VCH, Weinheim (1994); Bergmeyer H. U.,Bergmeyer J., GraRl M., (eds.) “Methods of Enzymatic Analysis”, 3rd rd.Vol. I-XII, Verlag Chemie: Weinheim (1983-1986); and “Ullmann'sEncyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry” Vol. A9, “Enzymes”, VCH, Weinheim,pp. 352-363 (1987).

Example 9 Analysis of the Effect of the Nucleic Acid Molecule on theProduction of the Fine Chemical

The effect of the genetic modification in plants, fungi, algae, ciliateson the production of a fine chemical can be determined by growing themodified microorganisms for example Chlamydomonas reinhardtii undersuitable conditions (such as those described above) and analyzing themedium and/or the cellular components for the increased production ofthe fine chemical. Such analytical techniques are well known to theskilled worker and encompass spectroscopy, thin-layer chromatography,various types of staining methods, enzymatic and microbiological methodsand analytical chromatography such as high-performance liquidchromatography (see, for example, “Ullmann Encyclopedia of IndustrialChemistry”, Vol. A2, pp. 89-90 and pp. 443-613, VCH, Weinheim (1985);Fallon A.et al., “Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry” in “LaboratoryTechniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol. 17 (1987); Rehmet al. “Biotechnology”, Vol. 3, Chapter III: “Product recovery andpurification”, pp. 469-714, VCH: Weinheim (1993); Better P.A. et al.“Bioseparations: downstream processing for Biotechnology”, John Wileyand Sons (1988); Kennedy J.F. and Cabral J.M.S., “Recovery processes forbiological Materials”, John Wiley and Sons(1992); Shaeiwitzand J. A.,Henry J. D., “Biochemical Separations” in “Ullmann's Encyclopedia ofIndustrial Chemistry”, Vol. B3; chapter 11, pp. 1-27, VCH, Weinheim(1988); and Dechow, “Separation and purification techniques inbiotechnology”, Noyes Publications (1989)).

In addition to the determination of the fermentation end product, othercomponents of the metabolic pathways which are used for the productionof the desired compound, such as intermediates and by-products, may alsobe analyzed in order to determine the total productivity of theorganism, the yield and/or production efficiency of the compound. Theanalytical methods encompass determining the amounts of nutrients in themedium (for example sugars, hydrocarbons, nitrogen sources, phosphateand other ions), determining biomass composition and growth, analyzingthe production of ordinary metabolites from biosynthetic pathways andmeasuring gases generated during the fermentation. Standard methods forthese are described in “Applied Microbial Physiology” A PracticalApproach, Rhodes P. M. and Stanbury P. F., eds. IRL Press, pp. 103-129;131-163 and 165-192, and the references cited therein.

Example 10 Purification of a Fine Chemical e.g. Fatty Acids

The microorganism can be disrupted by sonication, grinding in a glassmill, liquid nitrogen and grinding, cooking, or via other applicablemethods. After disruption centrifugation may follow. The sediment isresuspended in distilled water, heated for 10 minutes at 100° C., cooledon ice and recentrifuged, followed by extraction for one hour at 90° C.in 0.5 M sulfuric acid in methanol with 2% dimethoxypropane, which leadsto hydrolyzed oil and lipid compounds, which give transmethylatedlipids. These fatty acid methyl esters are extracted with petroleumether and the solvent is evaporated lateron. (Analysis of the soobtained fatty acid ester(s) will be performed by GC analysis using acapillary column (Chrompack, WCOT Fused Silica, CP-Wax-52 CB, 25micrometer, 0.32 mm) at a temperature gradient of between 170° C. and240° C. for 20 minutes and 5 minutes at 240° C. The identity of theresulting fatty acid methyl esters can be determined using standardswhich are available from commercial sources (i.e. Sigma).)

Example 11 Cloning of the Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5 or 8for the Expression in Plants Example 11a PCR Amplification of theSequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50μmol forward primer, 50 μmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C. RNAs weregenerated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standard protocol(Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used to producedouble stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol (Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC- 3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 66772, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 67180 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 67181 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7686, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7726 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7727 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11471, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11983 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11984 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1061, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1293 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1294 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6040,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6070 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6071 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 16883, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 17345 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 17346 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 61553,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 61719 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 61720 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

Table c showing binary vectors used in Example 11

TABLE c Overview of the different vectors used for cloning the ORFs;showing their SEQ ID NOs (column A), their vector names (column B), thepromoters they contain for expression of the ORFs (column C), ifpresent, the additional artificial targeting sequence (column D), theadapter sequence (column E), the expression type conferred by thepromoter mentioned in column B (column F) and the figure number (columnG). B C D E A Vector Promoter Target Adapter F G SeqID Name NameSequence Sequence Expression Type FIG. 30 pMTX0270p Super Colic nontargeted constitutive 6 expression preferentially in green tissues 31pMTX155 Big35S Resgen non targeted constitutive 7 expressionpreferentially in green tissues 32 VC- Super FNR Resgen plastidictargeted constitutive 3 MME354- expression preferentially 1QCZ in greentissues 34 VC- Super IVD Resgen mitochondric targeted 8 MME356-constitutive expression 1QCZ preferentially in green tissues 36 VC- USPResgen non targeted expression 9 MME301- preferentially in seeds 1QCZ 37pMTX461korrp USP FNR Resgen plastidic targeted expression 10preferentially in seeds 39 VC- USP IVD Resgen mitochondric targeted 11MME462- expression preferentially 1QCZ in seeds 41 VC- Super Colic nontargeted constitutive 1 MME220- expression preferentially 1qcz in greentissues 42 VC- Super FNR Colic plastidic targeted constitutive 4 MME432-expression preferentially 1qcz in green tissues 44 VC- Super IVD Colicmitochondric targeted 12 MME431- constitutive expression 1qczpreferentially in green tissues 46 VC- PcUbi Colic non targetedconstitutive 2 MME221- expression preferentially 1qcz in green tissues47 pMTX447korr PcUbi FNR Colic plastidic targeted constitutive 13expression preferentially in green tissues 49 VC- PcUbi IVD Colicmitochondric targeted 14 MME445- constitutive expression 1qczpreferentially in green tissues 51 VC- USP Colic non targeted expression15 MME289- preferentially in seeds 1qcz 52 VC- USP FNR Colic plastidictargeted expression 16 MME464- preferentially in 1qcz seeds 54 VC- USPIVD Colic mitochondric targeted 17 MME465- expression in preferentially1qcz seeds 56 VC- Super Resgen non targeted constitutive 5 MME489-expression preferentially 1QCZ in green tissues

In this Table c PcUbi refers to the PcUbi promoter (Kawalleck et al.,Plant. Molecular Biology, 21, 673 (1993)) also being named p-PcUBI (e.g.in Table d), Super refers to the Super promoter (Ni et al,. PlantJournal 7, 661 (1995)) also being named p-Super (e.g. in Table d),Big35S refers to the enhanced 35S promoter (Comai et al., Plant Mol Biol15, 373 (1990)) and USP to the USP promoter (Baumlein et al., Mol GenGenet. 225(3), 459 (1991)) also being named p-USP in Table d.

Example 11 b Construction of Binary Vectors for Non-Targeted Expressionof Proteins

“Non-targeted” expression in this context means, that no additionaltargeting sequences were added to the ORF to be expressed.

For non-targeted expression the binary vectors used for cloning wereVC-MME220-1 qcz SEQ ID NO 41 (FIG. 1), VC-MME221-1qcz SEQ ID NO 46 (FIG.2), and VC-MME489-1QCZ SEQ ID NO: 56 (FIG. 5), respectively. The binaryvectors used for cloning the targeting sequence were VC-MME489-1QCZ SEQID NO: 56 (FIG. 5) and pMTX0270p SEQ ID NO 30 (FIG. 6), respectively.Other useful binary vectors are known to the skilled worker; an overviewof binary vectors and their use can be found in Hellens R., MullineauxP. and Klee H. (Trends in Plant Science, 5 (10), 446 (2000)). Suchvectors have to be equally equipped with appropriate promoters andtargeting sequences.

Example 11c Construction of Binary Vectors for Plastidic-TargetedExpression of Proteins

For construction of a vector for plastid-targeted expression inpreferential green tissues or preferential in seeds, the plastidictargeting sequence of the gene FNR from Spinacia oleracea was amplified.In order to amplify the targeting sequence, genomic DNA was extractedfrom leaves of 4 weeks old S. oleracea plants (DNeasy Plant Mini Kit,Qiagen, Hilden). The gDNA was used as the template for a PCR.

To enable cloning of the transit sequence into the vector VC-MME489-1QCZand VC-MME301-1QCZ an EcoRl restriction enzyme recognition sequence wasadded to both the forward and reverse primers, whereas for cloning inthe vectors pMTX0270p, VC-MME220-1 qcz, VC-MME221-1qcz andVC-MME289-1qcz a Pmel restriction enzyme recognition sequence was addedto the forward primer and a Ncol site was added to the reverse primer.

FNR5EcoResgen SEQ ID NO: 24ATA GAA TTC GCA TAA ACT TAT CTT CAT AGT TGC C FNR3EcoResgenSEQ ID NO: 25 ATA GAA TTC AGA GGC GAT CTG GGC CCT FNR5PmeColicSEQ ID NO: 26 ATA GTT TAA ACG CAT AAA CTT ATC TTC ATA GTT GCCFNR3NcoColic SEQ ID NO: 27 ATA CCA TGG AAG AGC AAG AGG CGA TCT GGG CCC T

The resulting sequence SEQ ID NO: 28 amplified from genomic spinach DNA,comprised a 5″UTR (bp 1-165), and the coding region (bp 166-273 and351-419). The coding sequence is interrupted by an intronic sequencefrom by 274 to by 350:

(SEQ ID NO: 28) gcataaacttatcttcatagttgccactccaatttgctccttgaatctcctccacccaatacataatccactcctccatcacccacttcactactaaatcaaacttaactctgtttttctctctcctcctttcatttcttattcttccaatcatcgtactccgccatgaccaccgctgtcaccgccgctgtttctttcccctctaccaaaaccacctctctctccgcccgaagctcctccgtcatttcccctgacaaaatcagctacaaaaaggtgattcccaatttcactgtgttttttattaataatttgttattttgatgatgagatgattaatttgggtgctgcaggttcctttgtactacaggaatgtatctgcaactgggaaaatgggacccatcagggcccagatcgcctct

The PCR fragment derived with the primers FNR5EcoResgen andFNR3EcoResgen was digested with EcoRl and ligated in the vectorsVC-MME489-1QCZ and VC-MME301-1QCZ, that had also been digested withEcoRl. The correct orientation of the FNR targeting sequence was testedby sequencing. The vector generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME354-1 QCZ and pMTX461 korrp, respectively.

The PCR fragment derived with the primers FNR5PmeColic and FNR3NcoColicwas digested with Pmel and Ncol and ligated in the vectors pMTX0270p,VC-MME220-1qcz, VC-MME221-1qcz and VC-MME289-1qcz that had been digestedwith Smal and Ncol. The vectors generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME432-1qcz, VC-MME464-1qcz and pMTX447korr, respectively.

For plastidic-targeted constitutive expression in preferentially greentissues an artifical promoter A(ocs)3AmasPmas promoter (Super promoter))(Ni et al, Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995), WO 95/14098) was used in contextof the vector VC-MME354-1QCZ for ORFs from Saccharomyces cerevisiae aswell as Arabidopsis thaliana and in context of the vector VC-MME432-1qcz for ORFs from Escherichia coli as well as Arabidopsis thaliana,resulting in each case in an “inframe” fusion of the FNR targetingsequence with the ORFs.

For plastidic-targeted expression in preferentially seeds the USPpromoter (Baumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet. 225(3):459-67 (1991)) was usedin context of either the vector pMTX461 korrp for ORFs fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or in context of the vector VC-MME464-1 qcz forORFs from Escherichia coli, resulting in each case in an “in-frame”fusion of the FNR targeting sequence with the ORFs.

For plastidic-targeted constitutive expression in preferentially greentissues and seeds the PcUbi promoter was used in context of the vectorpMTX447korr for ORFs from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus,Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa,Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays, resulting in each case in an“in-frame” fusion of the FNR targeting sequence with the ORFs.

Example 11d Construction of Binary Vectors for Mitochondric-TargetedExpression of Proteins

Amplification of the mitochondrial targeting sequence of the gene IVDfrom Arabidopsis thaliana and construction of vector formitochondrial-targeted expression in preferential green tissues orpreferential in seeds.

In order to amplify the targeting sequence of the IVD gene from A.thaliana, genomic DNA was extracted from leaves of A. thaliana plants(DNeasy Plant Mini Kit, Qiagen, Hilden). The gDNA was used as thetemplate for a PCR.

To enable cloning of the transit sequence into the vectors VC-MME489-1QCZ and VC-MME301-1QCZ an EcoRl restriction enzyme recognition sequencewas added to both the for-ward and reverse primers, whereas for cloningin the vectors VC-MME220-1qcz, VC-MME221-1qcz and VC-MME289-1qcz a Pmelrestriction enzyme recognition sequence was added to the forward primerand a Ncol site was added to the reverse primer.

IVD5EcoResgen SEQ ID NO: 57 ATA GAA TTC ATG CAG AGG TTT TTC TCC GCIVD3EcoResgen SEQ ID NO: 58 ATA GAA TTC CGA AGA ACG AGA AGA GAA AGIVD5PmeColic SEQ ID NO: 59 ATA GTT TAA ACA TGC AGA GGT TTT TCT CCG CIVD3NcoColic SEQ ID NO: 60ATA CCA TGG AAG AGC AAA GGA GAG ACG AAG AAC GAG

The resulting sequence (SEQ ID NO: 61) amplified from genomic A.thaliana DNA with IVD5EcoResgen and IVD3EcoResgen comprised 81 bp:

(SEQ ID NO: 61) atgcagaggtttttctccgccagatcgattctcggttacgccgtcaagacgcggaggaggtctttctcttctcgttcttcg

The resulting sequence (SEQ ID NO: 62) amplified from genomic A.thaliana DNA with IVD5PmeColic and IVD3NcoColic comprised 89 bp:

(SEQ ID NO: 62) atgcagaggtttttctccgccagatcgattctcggttacgccgtcaagacgcggaggaggtctttctcttctcgttcttcgtctctcct

The PCR fragment derived with the primers IVD5EcoResgen andIVD3EcoResgen was digested with EcoRl and ligated in the vectorsVC-MME489-1QCZ and VC-MME301-1QCZ that had also been digested withEcoRl. The correct orientation of the IVD targeting sequence was testedby sequencing. The vectors generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME356-1 QCZ and VC-MME462-1 QCZ, respectively.

The PCR fragment derived with the primers IVD5PmeColic and IVD3NcoColicwas digested with Pmel and Ncol and ligated in the vectorsVC-MME220-1qcz, VC-MME221-1qcz and VCMME289-1qcz that had been digestedwith Smal and Ncol. The vectors generated in this ligation step wereVC-MME431-1qcz, VC-MME465-1qcz and VC-MME445-1qcz, respectively.

For mitochondrial-targeted constitutive expression in preferentiallygreen tissues an artificial promoter A(ocs)3AmasPmas promoter (Superpromoter) (Ni et al, Plant Journal 7, 661 (1995), WO 95/14098) was usedin context of the vector VC-MME356-1 QCZ for ORFs from Saccharomycescerevisiae and in context of the vector VC-MME431-1qcz for ORFs fromEscherichia coli, resulting in each case in an “in-frame” fusion betweenthe IVD sequence and the respective ORFs.

For mitochondrial-targeted constitutive expression in preferentiallyseeds the USP promoter (Bäumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet. 225 (3), 459(1991)) was used in context of the vector VC-MME462-1 QCZ for ORFs fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae and in context of the vector VC-MME465-1qcz forORFs from Escherichia coli, resulting in each case in an “in-frame”fusion between the IVD sequence and the respective ORFs.

For mitochondrial-targeted constitutive expression in preferentiallygreen tissues and seeds the PcUbi promoter was used in context of thevector VC-MME445-1 qcz for ORFs from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays, resulting in each case in an“in-frame” fusion between the IVD sequence and the respective ORFs.

Other useful binary vectors are known to the skilled worker; an overviewof binary vectors and their use can be found in Hellens R., MullineauxP. and Klee H., (Trends in Plant Science, 5 (10), 446 (2000)). Suchvectors have to be equally equipped with appropriate promoters andtargeting sequences.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7686 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, or Glycine maxthe vector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncolfollowing the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 66772 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 117352 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol

(MBI Fermentas) to produce single stranded overhangs with the parameters1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37° C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17° C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCRproduct representing SEQ ID NO: 7686.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Example 11f Generation of Transgenic Plants which Express Sequences asShown in Table I, Preferably Column 5

1-5 ng of the plasmid DNA isolated was transformed by electroporation ortransformation into competent cells of Agrobacterium tumefaciens, ofstrain GV 3101 pMP90 (Koncz and Schell, Mol. Gen. Gent. 204, 383(1986)). Thereafter, complete medium (YEP) was added and the mixture wastransferred into a fresh reaction vessel for 3 hours at 28° C.Thereafter, all of the reaction mixture was plated onto YEP agar platessupplemented with the respective antibiotics, e.g. rifampicine (0.1mg/ml), gentamycine (0.025 mg/ml and kanamycin (0.05 mg/ml) andincubated for 48 hours at 28° C.

The agrobacteria that contains the plasmid construct were then used forthe transformation of plants.

A colony was picked from the agar plate with the aid of a pipette tipand taken up in 3 ml of liquid TB medium, which also contained suitableantibiotics as described above. The preculture was grown for 48 hours at28° C. and 120 rpm.

400 ml of LB medium containing the same antibiotics as above were usedfor the main culture. The preculture was transferred into the mainculture. It was grown for 18 hours at 28° C. and 120 rpm. Aftercentrifugation at 4 000 rpm, the pellet was resuspended in infiltrationmedium (MS medium, 10% sucrose).

In order to grow the plants for the transformation, dishes (Piki Saat80, green, provided with a screen bottom, 30×20×4.5 cm, fromWiesauplast, Kunststofftechnik, Germany) were half-filled with a GS 90substrate (standard soil, Werkverband E. V., Germany). The dishes werewatered overnight with 0.05% Proplant solution (Chimac-Apriphar,Belgium). A. thaliana C24 seeds (Nottingham Arabidopsis Stock Centre,UK; NASC Stock N906) were scattered over the dish, approximately 1 000seeds per dish. The dishes were covered with a hood and placed in thestratification facility (8 h, 110 μmol m⁻² s⁻¹, 22° C.; 16 h, dark, 6°C.). After 5 days, the dishes were placed into the short-day controlledenvironment chamber (8 h, 130 μmol m⁻2 s⁻1, 22° C.; 16 h, dark, 20° C.),where they remained for approximately 10 days until the first trueleaves had formed.

The seedlings were transferred into pots containing the same substrate(Teku pots, 7 cm, LC series, manufactured by Pöppelmann GmbH & Co,Germany). Five plants were pricked out into each pot. The pots were thenreturned into the short-day controlled environment chamber for the plantto continue growing.

After 10 days, the plants were transferred into the greenhouse cabinet(supplementary illumination, 16 h, 340 μmol m⁻² s⁻¹, 22° C.; 8 h, dark,20° C.), where they were allowed to grow for further 17 days.

For the transformation, 6-week-old Arabidopsis plants, which had juststarted flowering were immersed for 10 seconds into the above-describedagrobacterial suspension which had previously been treated with 10 μlSilwett L77 (Crompton S. A., Osi Specialties, Switzerland). The methodin question is described by Clough J.C.and Bent A. F. (Plant J. 16, 735(1998)).

The plants were subsequently placed for 18 hours into a humid chamber.Thereafter, the pots were returned to the greenhouse for the plants tocontinue growing. The plants remained in the greenhouse for another 10weeks until the seeds were ready for harvesting.

Depending on the tolerance marker used for the selection of thetransformed plants the harvested seeds were planted in the greenhouseand subjected to a spray selection or else first sterilized and thengrown on agar plates supplemented with the respective selection agent.Since the vector contained the bar gene as the tolerance marker,plantlets were sprayed four times at an interval of 2 to 3 days with0.02% BASTA® and transformed plants were allowed to set seeds.

The seeds of the transgenic A. thaliana plants were stored in thefreezer (at −20° C.).

Example 11g Plant Culture (Arabidopsis) for Bioanalytical Analyses

For the bioanalytical analyses of the transgenic plants, the latter weregrown uniformly a specific culture facility. To this end the GS-90substrate as the compost mixture was introduced into the potting machine(Laible System GmbH, Singen, Germany) and filled into the pots.Thereafter, 35 pots were combined in one dish and treated with Previcur.For the treatment, 25 ml of Previcur were taken up in 10 I of tap water.This amount was sufficient for the treatment of approximately 200 pots.The pots were placed into the Previcur solution and additionallyirrigated overhead with tap water without Previcur. They were usedwithin four days.

For the sowing, the seeds, which had been stored in the refrigerator (at−20° C.), were removed from the Eppendorf tubes with the aid of atoothpick and transferred into the pots with the compost. In total,approximately 5 to 12 seeds were distributed in the middle of the pot.

After the seeds had been sown, the dishes with the pots were coveredwith matching plastic hood and placed into the stratification chamberfor 4 days in the dark at 4° C. The humidity was approximately 90%.After the stratification, the test plants were grown for 22 to 23 daysat a 16-h-light, 8-h-dark rhythm at 20° C., an atmospheric humidity of60% and a CO₂ concentration of approximately 400 ppm. The light sourcesused were Powerstar HQI-T 250 W/D Daylight lamps from Osram, whichgenerate a light resembling the solar color spectrum with a lightintensity of approximately 220 E m²s⁻¹.

Selection of transgenic plants was depending on the use resistancemarker. In case of the bar gene as the resistance marker plantlets weresprayed three times at days 8-10 after sowing with 0.02% BASTA®(Glufosinate ammonium; Bayer CropScience, Germany).The resistant plantswere thinned when they had reached the age of 14 days. The plants, whichhad grown best in the center of the pot were considered the targetplants. All the remaining plants were removed carefully with the aid ofmetal tweezers and discarded.

During their growth, the plants received overhead irrigation withdistilled water (onto the compost) and bottom irrigation into theplacement grooves. Once the grown plants had reached the age of 23 days,they were harvested. In case their seeds are desired these had beenharvested 10 to 12 weeks after sowing (once they are ripe).

Example 11h Metabolic Analysis of Transformed Plants

The modifications identified in accordance with the invention, in thecontent of above-described metabolites, were identified by the followingprocedure.

a) Sampling and Storage of the Samples

Sampling was performed directly in the controlled-environment chamber.The plants, or respective parts thereof, like leafs, were cut usingsmall laboratory scissors, rapidly weighed on laboratory scales,transferred into a pre-cooled extraction sleeve and placed into analuminum rack cooled by liquid nitrogen. If required, the extractionsleeves can be stored in the freezer at −80° C. The time elapsingbetween cutting the plant/plant parts to freezing it in liquid nitrogenamounted to not more than 10 to 20 seconds.

b) Lyophilization

During the experiment, care was taken that the plants either remained inthe deep-frozen state (temperatures <−40° C.) or were freed from waterby lyophilization until the first contact with solvents.

The aluminum rack with the plant samples in the extraction sleeves wasplaced into the precooled (−40° C.) lyophilization facility. The initialtemperature during the main drying phase was −35° C. and the pressurewas 0.120 mbar. During the drying phase, the parameters were alteredfollowing a pressure and temperature program. The final temperatureafter 12 hours was +30° C. and the final pressure was 0.001 to 0.004mbar. After the vacuum pump and the refrigerating machine had beenswitched off, the system was flushed with air (dried via a drying tube)or argon.

c) Extraction Extraction of Arabidopsis Green Tissue:

Immediately after the lyophilization apparatus had been flushed, theextraction sleeves with the lyophilized plant material were transferredinto the 5 ml extraction cartridges of the ASE device (AcceleratedSolvent Extractor ASE 200 with Solvent Controller and AutoASE software(DIONEX)).

The 24 sample positions of an ASE device (Accelerated Solvent ExtractorASE 200 with Solvent Controller and AutoASE software (DIONEX)) werefilled with plant samples, including some samples for testing qualitycontrol.

The polar substances were extracted with approximately 10 ml ofmethanol/water (80/20, v/v) at T=70° C. and p=140 bar, 5 minutesheating-up phase, 1 minute static extraction. The more lipophilicsubstances were extracted with approximately 10 ml ofmethanol/dichloromethane (40/60, v/v) at T=70° C. and p=140 bar, 5minute heating-up phase, 1 minute static extraction. The two solventmixtures were extracted into the same glass tubes (centrifuge tubes, 50ml, equipped with screw cap and pierceable septum for the ASE (DIONEX)).

The solution was treated with internal standards: ribitol,L-glycine-2,2-d2, L-alanine-2,3,3,3-d₄, methionine-methyl-d₃, andα-methylglucopyranoside and methyl nonadecanoate, methyl undecanoate,methyl tridecanoate, methyl pentadecanoate, methyl nonacosanoate.

The total extract was treated with 8 ml of water. The solid residue ofthe plant sample and the extraction sleeve were discarded.

The extract was shaken and then centrifuged for 5 to 10 minutes at atleast 1400 g in order to accelerate phase separation. 1 ml of thesupernatant methanol/water phase (“polar phase”, colorless) was removedfor the further GC analysis, and 1 ml was removed for the LC analysis.The remainder of the methanol/water phase was discarded. 0.5 ml of theorganic phase (“lipid phase”, dark green) was removed for the further GCanalysis and 0.5 ml was removed for the LC analysis. All the portionsremoved were evaporated to dryness using the IR Dancer infrared vacuumevaporator (Hettich). The maximum temperature during the evaporationprocess did not exceed 40° C. Pressure in the apparatus was not lessthan 10 mbar.

Extraction of Arabidopsis Seeds:

3 mg of Arabidopsis seeds are transferred into a 1.2-ml-stainless steelgrinding jar and ground and extracted with a mixture of 770 μl methanoland 290 μl water. A solution containing commercially available standardsubstances (ribitol, L-glycine-2,2-d2, L-alanine-2,3,3,3-d4,methionine-methyl-d3, tryptophane-d5, Arginine 13C615N4, Pep3(Boc-Ala-Gly-Gly-Gly-OH) and α-methylglucopyranoside) is added asinternal standard. The extraction is performed using a stainless steelball and a ball mill (Retsch MM 200, Retsch, Germany) operated at 30 Hzfor 3 minutes. After centrifugation at 6000 rpm for 5 minutes 800 μl ofthe extraction solvent is transferred into a 2-ml-reaction tube(Eppendorf).

A solution of commercially available internal standard substances(Coenzyme Q1, Coenzyme Q2, Coenzyme Q4, and methyl nonadecanoate,undecanoic acid, tridecanoic acid, pentadecanoic acid, methylnonacosanoate) is added to the residue as internal standard. For theextraction of lipophilic metabolites, 640 μl methylene chloride and 170μl methanol are added and the sample is extracted in a ball milloperated at 30 Hz for 3 minutes. After centrifugation at 6000 rpm for 5minutes 800 μl of the extraction solvent is transferred and combinedwith the extract of the first extraction step. After the addition of 400μl of water and a centrifugation step to ensure proper separation of theorganic and aqueous layer, two aliquots of 500 μl of the aqueous layer(polar phase) are taken for GC and LC analysis, respectively. Also twoaliquots of 100 μl of the organic layer (lipid phase) are take for GCand LC analysis, respectively. All the portions removed were evaporatedto dryness using the IR Dancer infrared vacuum evaporator (Hettich). Themaximum temperature during the evaporation process did not exceed 40° C.Pressure in the apparatus was not less than 10 mbar.

Extraction of Rice or Corn Seed Material:

20 rice or corn kernels are homogenized with a 50-ml-stainless steelgrinding jar and ground with a stainless steel grinding ball using aball mill (Retsch MM 200, Retsch, Germany) operated at 30 Hz for 3minutes. The ground samples are lyophilized over night The initialtemperature during the main drying phase was −35 ° C. and the pressurewas 0.120 mbar. During the drying phase, the parameters were alteredfollowing a pressure and temperature program. The final temperatureafter 12 hours was +30° C. and the final pressure was 0.001 to 0.004mbar. After the vacuum pump and the refrigerating machine had beenswitched off, the system was flushed with air (dried via a drying tube)or argon.

50 mg of the lyophilized kernel material are weighed into glass fibreextraction thimbles and extracted and further processed as described forthe extraction of Arabidopsis green tissue.

d) Processing the Lipid and Polar Phase for the LC/MS or LC/MS/MSAnalysis

The lipid extract, which had been evaporated to dryness was taken up inmobile phase.

The polar extract, which had been evaporated to dryness was taken up inmobile phase.

LC-MS Analysis:

The LC part was carried out on a commercially available LC/MS systemfrom Agilent Technologies, USA. For polar extracts 10 μl are injectedinto the system at a flow rate of 200 μl/min. The separation column(Reversed Phase C18) was maintained at 15 ° C. during chromatography.For lipid extracts 5 μl are injected into the system at a flow rate of200 μl/min. The separation column (Reversed Phase C18) was maintained at30 ° C. HPLC was performed with gradient elution. The mass spectrometricanalysis was performed on an Applied Biosystems API 4000 triplequadrupole instrument with turbo ion spray source. For polar extractsthe instrument measured in negative ion mode in MRM-mode and fullscanmode from 100-1000 amu. For lipid extracts the instrument measured inpositive ion mode in MRM-mode fullscan mode from 100-1000 amu. MSanalysis is described in more detail in patent publication number WO03/073464.

e) Derivatization of the Lipid and Polar Phases for the GC/MS AnalysisDerivatization of the Lipid Phase for the GC/MS Analysis:

For the transmethanolysis, a mixture of 140 μl of chloroform, 37 μl ofhydrochloric acid (37% by weight HCl in water), 320 μl of methanol and20 μl of toluene was added to the evaporated extract of the lipid phase. The vessel was sealed tightly and heated for 2 hours at 100° C., withshaking. The solution was subsequently evaporated to dryness. Theresidue was dried completely.

The methoximation of the carbonyl groups was carried out by reactionwith methoxyamine hydrochloride (5 mg/ml in pyridine, 100 μl for 1.5hours at 60° C.) in a tightly sealed vessel. 20 μl of a solution ofodd-numbered, straight-chain fatty acids (solution of each 0.3 mg/ml offatty acids from 7 to 25 carbon atoms and each 0.6 mg/ml of fatty acidswith 27, 29 and 31 carbon atoms in 3/7 (v/v) pyridine/toluene) wereadded as time standards. Finally, the derivatization with 100 μl ofN-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA) was carriedout for 30 minutes at 60° C., again in the tightly sealed vessel. Thefinal volume before injection into the GC was 220 μl.

Derivatization of the Polar Phase for the GC/MS Analysis:

The methoximation of the carbonyl groups was carried out by reactionwith methoxyamine hydrochloride (5 mg/ml in pyridine, 50 μl for 1.5hours at 60° C.) in a tightly sealed vessel. 10 μl of a solution ofodd-numbered, straight-chain fatty acids (solution of each 0.3 mg/ml offatty acids from 7 to 25 carbon atoms and each 0.6 mg/ml of fatty acidswith 27, 29 and 31 carbon atoms in 3/7 (v/v) pyridine/toluene) wereadded as time standards. Finally, the derivatization with 50 μl ofN-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA) was carriedout for 30 minutes at 60° C., again in the tightly sealed vessel. Thefinal volume before injection into the GC was 110 μl.

f) GC-MS Analysis

The GC-MS systems consisted of an Agilent 6890 GC coupled to an Agilent5973 MSD. The autosamplers were CompiPal or GCPal from CTC. For theanalysis usual commercial capillary separation columns (30 m×0.25mm×0.25 pm) with different poly-methyl-siloxane stationary phasescontaining 0% up to 35% of aromatic moieties, depending on the analysedsample materials and fractions from the phase separation step, were used(for example: DB-1ms, HP-5ms, DB-XLB, DB-35ms, Agilent Technologies). Upto 1 μl of the final volume was injected splitless and the oventemperature program was started at 70 ° C. and ended at 340 ° C. withdifferent heating rates depending on the sample material and fractionfrom the phase separation step in order to achieve a sufficientchromatographic separation and number of scans within each analyte peak.Usual GC-MS standard conditions, for example constant flow with nominal1 to 1.7 ml/min. and helium as the mobile phase gas were used.Ionisation was done by electron impact with 70 eV, scanning within a m/zrange from 15 to 600 with scan rates from 2.5 to 3 scans/sec andstandard tune conditions.

g) Analysis of the Various Plant Samples

The samples were measured in individual series of 20 to 21 plant or seedsamples each (also referred to as sequences), each sequence containingat least 5 wild-type plants or seed samples as controls. Seed sampleswere from individual plants. The peak area of each analyte was dividedby the peak area of the respective internal standard. The data werestandardized for the fresh weight established for the plant or seedsample, respectively. The values calculated thus were related to thewild-type control group by being divided by the mean of thecorresponding data of the wild-type control group of the same sequence.The values obtained were referred to as ratio_by_WT, they are comparablebetween sequences and indicate how much the analyte concentration in thetransgenic plant sample differs in relation to the wild-type control.Appropriate controls were done before to proof that the vector andtransformation procedure itself has no significant influence on themetabolic composition of the plants. Therefore the described changes incomparison with wild types were caused by the introduced geneconstructs. At least 3-5 independent lines were analyzed in twoindependent experiments for each construct.

The results of the different plant analyses can be seen from the Tabled.

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max113651 non- At1g19670 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 24 targeted acid17637 non- At1g19800 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 29 targeted acid1061 non- At1g68320 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 79 targeted acid113714 plastidic At2g36580 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 19 acid 1623non- At2g45420 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 42 targeted acid 68657non- At3g02990 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 30 targeted acid 22921non- At3g20910 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 29 targeted acid 2935non- At3g62950 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 30 targeted acid 109717non- At4g09960 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 32 targeted acid 23482non- At4g15660 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 57 targeted acid 3279non- At4g15670 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 59 targeted acid 68849non- At4g26080 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 23 targeted acid 4102non- At4g33040 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 39 targeted acid 24438non- At5g03720 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 42 targeted acid 25498non- At5g59220 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 48 targeted acid 114083non- Avin-DRAFT_1788 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 27 targeted acid114198 non- Avin-DRAFT_2010 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 38 targetedacid 6040 non- Avin-DRAFT_2091 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 29targeted acid 29500 non- Avin-DRAFT_3253 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 1444 targeted acid 111155 non- Avin-DRAFT_3577 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 15 43 targeted acid 114231 non- Avin-DRAFT_3629 linoleic ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 16 30 targeted acid 6510 non- Avin-DRAFT_5103 linoleicARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 36 targeted acid 7686 non- B0486 linoleicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 26 targeted acid 75807 non- B0801 linoleicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 30 targeted acid 114552 plastidic B1095 linoleicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 46 acid 114979 non- B1102 linoleic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 15 21 targeted acid 38226 non- B1330 linoleic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 15 35 targeted acid 38266 plastidic B1431 linoleic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 15 40 acid 115056 non- B1470 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 1439 targeted acid 78154 non- B1589 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 33targeted acid 38300 non- B1597 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 35targeted acid 115064 plastidic B1611 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 33acid 38345 non- B1627 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 25 targeted acid78753 non- B1670 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 33 targeted acid 78953non- B1837 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 37 targeted acid 8920 non-B2032 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 74 targeted acid 112193 non- B2043linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 27 targeted acid 115595 non- B2099linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 31 targeted acid 39002 non- B2107linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 47 targeted acid 39040 non- B2178linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 40 targeted acid 39237 non- B2399linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 35 targeted acid 115628 non- B2439linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 34 targeted acid 40329 non- B2474linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 39 targeted acid 40665 non- B2613linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 48 targeted acid 115655 non- B2682linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 23 targeted acid 115719 non- B2790linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 25 targeted acid 115791 plastidic B2836linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 43 acid 81980 non- B2849 linoleicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 40 targeted acid 115864 non- B2866 linoleicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 20 targeted acid 41006 non- B2909 linoleicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 28 targeted acid 116110 non- B3379 linoleicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 34 targeted acid 116172 plastidic B3451 linoleicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 32 acid 10726 non- B3823 linoleic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 14 42 targeted acid 100675 plastidic B3845 linoleicARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 11 29 acid 116312 non- GM02LC38418 linoleic ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 14 23 targeted acid 85723 mitochondrial Sll1032 linoleicARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 22 acid 52660 plastidic Sll1056 linoleic ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 18 40 acid 53878 mitochondrial Sll1443 linoleic ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 15 33 acid 95047 non- Sll1498 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 1834 targeted acid 11471 mitochondrial Sll1917 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 14 29 acid 55385 mitochondrial Sll1920 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC14 22 acid 11990 non- Slr0338 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 42targeted acid 87655 plastidic Slr0966 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 43acid 116341 mitochondrial Slr1099 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 44acid 116460 mitochondrial Slr1250 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 29acid 58058 non- Slr1269 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 24 targeted acid58324 non- Slr1312 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 45 targeted acid116713 non- Slr1350 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 29 targeted acid12341 mitochondrial Slr2072 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 35 acid116848 non- TTC0490 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 31 targeted acid61553 non- TTC0917 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 98 targeted acid61723 non- TTC1193 linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 22 targeted acid116948 plastidic Yal044c linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 29 acid 14275plastidic Ydl159w linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 34 acid 117352plastidic Ydr158w linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 38 acid 90165 non-Ydr507c linoleic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 14 34 targeted acid 117482 non-Ygr104c linoleic ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 15 19 targeted acid 64964plastidic Yjl073w linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 21 acid 66772 non-Ylr304c linoleic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 16 34 targeted acid 117495 non-Ynl064c linoleic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 15 25 targeted acid 118212 plastidicYpl271w linoleic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 34 acid 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN linoleic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 37 acid

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, given aspercent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

Example 12 Engineering Arabidopsis Plants with an Increased Productionof a Fine Chemical by (Over)Expressing a FCRP-Protein Encoded by a Genefrom Saccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa usingTissue-Specific and/or Stress Inducible Promoters

Transgenic Arabidopsis plants are created as in example 11 to expressthe FCRP under the control of a tissue-specific and/or stress induciblepromoter.

T2 generation plants are produced and are grown under standardconditions. The fine chemical production is determined after a totaltime of 29 to 30 days starting with the sowing. The transgenicArabidopsis plant produces more fine chemical then non-transgeniccontrol plants.

Example 13 Engineering Alfalfa Plants with an Increased Production of aFine Chemical by (Over)Expressing a FCRP-Protein Encoded by a Gene FromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, Arabidopsis.Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

A regenerating clone of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is transformed usingthe method of (McKersie et al., Plant Physiol 119, 839 (1999)).Regeneration and transformation of alfalfa is genotype dependent andtherefore a regenerating plant is required. Methods to obtainregenerating plants have been described. For example, these can beselected from the cultivar Rangelander (Agriculture Canada) or any othercommercial alfalfa variety as described by Brown D. C. W. and AtanassovA. (Plant Cell Tissue Organ Culture 4, 111 (1985)). Alternatively, theRA3 variety (University of Wisconsin) is selected for use in tissueculture (Walker et al., Am. J. Bot. 65, 654 (1978)).

Petiole explants are cocultivated with an overnight culture ofAgrobacterium tumefaciens C58C1 pMP90 (McKersie et al., Plant Physiol119, 839 (1999)) or LBA4404 containing a binary vector. Many differentbinary vector systems have been described for plant transformation (e.g.G. An, in “Agrobacterium Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology”, Vol.44, pp. 47-62, Gartland K. M. A. and Davey M. R., eds. Humana Press,Totowa, N.J.). Many are based on the vector pBI N19 described by Bevan(Nucleic Acid Research. 12, 8711 (1984)) that includes a plant geneexpression cassette flanked by the left and right border sequences fromthe Ti plasmid of Agrobacterium tumefaciens. A plant gene expressioncassette consists of at least two genes—a selection marker gene and aplant promoter regulating the transcription of the cDNA or genomic DNAof the trait gene. Various selection marker genes can be used includingthe Arabidopsis gene encoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 5,7673,666 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,225,105).Similarly, various promoters can be used to regulate the trait gene thatprovides constitutive, developmental, tissue or environmental regulationof gene transcription. In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBankAccession numbers M59930 and X16673) is used to provide constitutiveexpression of the trait gene.

The explants are cocultivated for 3 days in the dark on SH inductionmedium containing 288 mg/L Pro, 53 mg/L thioproline, 4.35 g/L K₂SO₄, and100 μm acetosyringinone. The explants are washed in half-strengthMurashige-Skoog medium (Murashige and Skoog, 1962) and plated on thesame SH induction medium without acetosyringinone but with a suitableselection agent and suitable antibiotic to inhibit Agrobacterium growth.After several weeks, somatic embryos are transferred to BOi2Ydevelopment medium containing no growth regulators, no antibiotics, and50 g/L sucrose. Somatic embryos are subsequently germinated onhalf-strength Murashige-Skoog medium. Rooted seedlings are transplantedinto pots and grown in a greenhouse.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as describedabove.

Example 14 Engineering Ryegrass Plants with an Increased Production ofFine Chemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, ArabidopsisThaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Seeds of several different ryegrass varieties may be used as explantsources for transformation, including the commercial variety Gunneavailable from Svalof Weibull seed company or the variety Affinity.Seeds are surface-sterilized sequentially with 1% Tween-20 for 1 minute,100% bleach for 60 minutes, 3 rinses with 5 minutes each with deionizedand distilled H₂O, and then germinated for 3-4 days on moist, sterilefilter paper in the dark. Seedlings are further sterilized for 1 minutewith 1% Tween-20, 5 minutes with 75% bleach, and rinsed 3 times withdouble distilled H₂O, 5 min each.

Surface-sterilized seeds are placed on the callus induction mediumcontaining Murashige and Skoog basal salts and vitamins, 20 g/L sucrose,150 mg/L asparagine, 500 mg/L casein hydrolysate, 3 g/L Phytagel, 10mg/L BAP, and 5 mg/L dicamba. Plates are incubated in the dark at 25° C.for 4 weeks for seed germination and embryogenic callus induction.

After 4 weeks on the callus induction medium, the shoots and roots ofthe seedlings are trimmed away, the callus is transferred to freshmedia, maintained in culture for another 4 weeks, and then transferredto MSO medium in light for 2 weeks. Several pieces of callus (11-17weeks old) are either strained through a 10 mesh sieve and put ontocallus induction medium, or cultured in 100 ml of liquid ryegrass callusinduction media (same medium as for callus induction with agar) in a 250ml flask. The flask is wrapped in foil and shaken at 175 rpm in the darkat 23° C. for 1 week. Sieving the liquid culture with a 40-mesh sievecollected the cells. The fraction collected on the sieve is plated andcultured on solid ryegrass callus induction medium for 1 week in thedark at 25° C. The callus is then transferred to and cultured on MSmedium containing 1% sucrose for 2 weeks.

Transformation can be accomplished with either Agrobacterium of withparticle bombardment methods. An expression vector is created containinga constitutive plant promoter and the cDNA of the gene in a pUC vector.The plasmid DNA is prepared from E. coli cells using with Qiagen kitaccording to manufacturer's instruction. Approximately 2 g ofembryogenic callus is spread in the center of a sterile filter paper ina Petri dish. An aliquot of liquid MSO with 10 g/L sucrose is added tothe filter paper. Gold particles (1.0 μm in size) are coated withplasmid DNA according to method of Sanford et al., 1993 and delivered tothe embryogenic callus with the following parameters: 500 μg particlesand 2 pg DNA per shot, 1300 psi and a target distance of 8.5 cm fromstopping plate to plate of callus and 1 shot per plate of callus.

After the bombardment, calli are transferred back to the fresh callusdevelopment medium and maintained in the dark at room temperature for a1-week period. The callus is then transferred to growth conditions inthe light at 25° C. to initiate embryo differentiation with theappropriate selection agent, e.g. 250 nM Arsenal, 5 mg/L PPT or 50 mg/Lkanamycin. Shoots resistant to the selection agent are appearing andonce rooted are transferred to soil.

Samples of the primary transgenic plants (T0) are analyzed by PCR toconfirm the presence of T-DNA. These results are confirmed by Southernhybridization in which DNA is electrophoresed on a 1% agarose gel andtransferred to a positively charged nylon membrane (Roche Diagnostics).The PCR DIG Probe Synthesis Kit (Roche Diagnostics) is used to prepare adigoxigenin-labelled probe by PCR, and used as recommended by themanufacturer.

Transgenic T0 ryegrass plants are propagated vegetatively by excisingtillers. The transplanted tillers are maintained in the greenhouse for 2months until well established. The shoots are defoliated and allowed togrow for 2 weeks.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as described aboveto determine the fine chemical content.

Example 15 Engineering Soybean Plants with an Increased Production ofFine Chemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, ArabidopsisThaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Soybean is transformed according to the following modification of themethod described in the Texas A & M U.S. Pat. No. 5,164,310. Severalcommercial soybean varieties are amenable to transformation by thismethod. The cultivar Jack (available from the Illinois Seed Foundation)is commonly used for transformation. Seeds are sterilized by immersionin 70% (v/v) ethanol for 6 min and in 25% commercial bleach (NaOCI)supplemented with 0.1% (v/v) Tween for 20 min, followed by rinsing 4times with sterile double distilled water. Seven-day seedlings arepropagated by removing the radicle, hypocotyl and one cotyledon fromeach seedling. Then, the epicotyl with one cotyledon is transferred tofresh germination media in petri dishes and incubated at 25 ° C. under a16-h photoperiod (approx. 100 μmol m⁻²s⁻¹) for three weeks. Axillarynodes (approx. 4 mm in length) were cut from 3-4 week-old plants.Axillary nodes are excised and incubated in Agrobacterium LBA4404culture.

Many different binary vector systems have been described for planttransformation (e.g. An G., in Agrobacterium Protocols. Methods inMolecular Biology Vol. 44, pp. 47-62, Gartland K. M. A. and Davey M. R.eds. Humana Press, Totowa, N.J.). Many are based on the vector pBI N19described by Bevan (Nucleic Acid Research. 12, 8711 (1984)) thatincludes a plant gene expression cassette flanked by the left and rightborder sequences from the Ti plasmid of Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Aplant gene expression cassette consists of at least two genes—aselection marker gene and a plant promoter regulating the transcriptionof the cDNA or genomic DNA of the trait gene. Various selection markergenes can be used including the Arabidopsis gene encoding a mutatedacetohydroxy acid synthase (AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 5,7673,666 andU.S. Pat. No. 6,225,105). Similarly, various promoters can be used toregulate the trait gene to provide constitutive, developmental, tissueor environmental regulation of gene transcription. In this example, the34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 and X16673) can be usedto provide constitutive expression of the trait gene.

After the co-cultivation treatment, the explants are washed andtransferred to selection media supplemented with 500 mg/L timentin.Shoots are excised and placed on a shoot elongation medium. Shootslonger than 1 cm are placed on rooting medium for two to four weeksprior to transplanting to soil.

The primary transgenic plants (TO) are analyzed by PCR to confirm thepresence of T-DNA. These results are confirmed by Southern hybridizationin which DNA is electrophoresed on a 1% agarose gel and transferred to apositively charged nylon membrane (Roche Diagnostics). The PCR DIG ProbeSynthesis Kit (Roche Diagnostics) is used to prepare adigoxigenin-labelled probe by PCR, and used as recommended by themanufacturer.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as describedabove.

Example 16 Engineering Rapeseed/Canola Plants with an IncreasedProduction of Fine Chemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by aGene from Saccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli,Azotobacter Vinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens,Arabidopsis. Thaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or OryzaSativa

Cotyledonary petioles and hypocotyls of 5-6 day-old young seedlings areused as explants for tissue culture and transformed according to Babicet al. (Plant Cell Rep 17, 183 (1998)). The commercial cultivar Westar(Agriculture Canada) is the standard variety used for transformation,but other varieties can be used.

Agrobacterium tumefaciens LBA4404 containing a binary vector can be usedfor canola transformation. Many different binary vector systems havebeen described for plant transformation (e.g. An G., in AgrobacteriumProtocols. Methods in Molecular Biology Vol. 44, p. 47-62, Gartland K.M. A.and Davey M. R. eds. Humana Press, Totowa, N.J.). Many are based onthe vector pBI N19 described by Bevan (Nucleic Acid Research. 12,8711(1984)) that includes a plant gene expression cassette flanked bythe left and right border sequences from the Ti plasmid of Agrobacteriumtumefaciens. A plant gene expression cassette consists of at least twogenes—a selection marker gene and a plant promoter regulating thetranscription of the cDNA or genomic DNA of the trait gene. Variousselection marker genes can be used including the Arabidopsis geneencoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase (AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat.No. 5,7673,666 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,225,105). Similarly, variouspromoters can be used to regulate the trait gene to provideconstitutive, developmental, tissue or environmental regulation of genetranscription. In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accessionnumbers M59930 and X16673) can be used to provide constitutiveexpression of the trait gene.

Canola seeds are surface-sterilized in 70% ethanol for 2 min., and thenin 30% Clorox with a drop of Tween-20 for 10 min, followed by threerinses with sterilized distilled water. Seeds are then germinated invitro 5 days on half strength MS medium without hormones, 1% sucrose,0.7% Phytagar at 23° C., 16 h light. The cotyledon petiole explants withthe cotyledon attached are excised from the in vitro seedlings, andinoculated with Agrobacterium by dipping the cut end of the petioleexplant into the bacterial suspension. The explants are then culturedfor 2 days on MSBAP-3 medium containing 3 mg/L BAP, 3% sucrose, 0.7%Phytagar at 23° C., 16 h light. After two days of co-cultivation withAgrobacterium, the petiole explants are transferred to MSBAP-3 mediumcontaining 3 mg/L BAP, cefotaxime, carbenicillin, or timentin (300 mg/L)for 7 days, and then cultured on MSBAP-3 medium with cefotaxime,carbenicillin, or timentin and selection agent until shoot regeneration.When the shoots were 5-10 mm in length, they are cut and transferred toshoot elongation medium (MSBAP-0.5, containing 0.5 mg/L BAP). Shoots ofabout 2 cm in length are transferred to the rooting medium (MSO) forroot induction.

Samples of the primary transgenic plants (T0) are analyzed by PCR toconfirm the presence of T-DNA. These results are confirmed by Southernhybridization in which DNA is electrophoresed on a 1% agarose gel andtransferred to a positively charged nylon membrane (Roche Diagnostics).The PCR DIG Probe Synthesis Kit (Roche Diagnostics) is used to prepare adigoxigenin-labelled probe by PCR, and used as recommended by themanufacturer.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown and processed andevaluated for their fine chemical produced in analogy as describedabove.

Example 17 Engineering corn plants with an Increased Production of FineChemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, ArabidopsisThaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Transformation of maize (Zea Mays L.) is performed with a modificationof the method described by Ishida et al. (Nature Biotech 14745 (1996)).Transformation is genotype-dependent in corn and only specific genotypesare amenable to transformation and regeneration. The inbred line A188(University of Minnesota) or hybrids with A188 as a parent are goodsources of donor material for transformation (Fromm et al., Biotech 8,833 (1990)), but other genotypes can be used successfully as well. Earsare harvested from corn plants at approximately 11 days afterpollination (DAP) when the length of immature embryos is about 1 to 1.2mm. Immature embryos are co-cultivated with Agrobacterium tumefaciensthat carry “super binary” vectors and transgenic plants are recoveredthrough organogenesis. The super binary vector system of Japan Tobaccois described in WO patents WO 94/00977 and WO 95/06722. Vectors wereconstructed as described. Various selection marker genes can be usedincluding the maize gene encoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS) enzyme (US patent 6,025,541). Similarly, various promoters can beused to regulate the trait gene to provide constitutive, developmental,tissue or environmental regulation of gene transcription. In thisexample, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 and X16673)was used to provide constitutive expression of the trait gene.

Excised embryos are grown on callus induction medium, then maizeregeneration medium, containing imidazolinone as a selection agent. ThePetri plates are incubated in the light at 25 ° C. for 2-3 weeks, oruntil shoots develop. The green shoots are transferred from each embryoto maize rooting medium and incubated at 25° C. for 2-3 weeks, untilroots develop. The rooted shoots are transplanted to soil in thegreenhouse. T1 seeds are produced from plants that exhibit tolerance tothe imidazolinone herbicides and which are PCR positive for thetransgenes.

The T1 transgenic plants are then evaluated for their fine chemicalproducted as described above. The T1 generation of single locusinsertions of the T-DNA will segregate for the transgene in a 3:1 ratio.Those progeny containing one or two copies of the transgene are tolerantregarding the imidazolinone herbicide, and exhibit an increased finechemical production then those progeny lacking the transgenes.

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown, processed and evaluatedfor their fine chemial produced in analogy as described above.Homozygous T2 plants exhibited similar phenotypes. Hybrid plants (F1progeny) of homozygous transgenic plants and non-transgenic plants alsoexhibited enhanced fine chemical production.

Example 18 Engineering Wheat Plants with an Increased Production of FineChemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotoBacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, ArabidopsisThaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

Transformation of wheat is performed with the method described by Ishidaet al. (Nature Biotech. 14745 (1996)). The cultivar Bobwhite (availablefrom CYMMIT, Mexico) is commonly used in transformation. Immatureembryos are co-cultivated with Agrobacterium tumefaciens that carry“super binary” vectors, and transgenic plants are recovered throughorganogenesis. The super binary vector system of Japan Tobacco isdescribed in WO patents WO 94/00977 and WO 95/06722. Vectors wereconstructed as described. Various selection marker genes can be usedincluding the maize gene encoding a mutated acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS) enzyme (U.S. Pat. No. 6,025,541). Similarly, various promoterscan be used to regulate the trait gene to provide constitutive,developmental, tissue or environmental regulation of gene transcription.In this example, the 34S promoter (GenBank Accession numbers M59930 andX16673) was used to provide constitutive expression of the trait gene.

After incubation with Agrobacterium, the embryos are grown on callusinduction medium, then regeneration medium, containing imidazolinone asa selection agent. The Petri plates are incubated in the light at 25 °C. for 2-3 weeks, or until shoots develop. The green shoots aretransferred from each embryo to rooting medium and incubated at 25 ° C.for 2-3 weeks, until roots develop. The rooted shoots are transplantedto soil in the greenhouse. T1 seeds are produced from plants thatexhibit tolerance to the imidazolinone herbicides and which are PCRpositive for the transgenes.

The T1 transgenic plants are then evaluated for their enhancedproduction of fine chemical according to the methods described in theprevious examples. The T1 generation of single locus insertions of theT-DNA will segregate for the transgene in a 3:1 ratio. Those progenycontaining one or two copies of the transgene are tolerant regarding theimidazolinone herbicide, and exhibit an enhanced production of finechemical then those progeny lacking the transgenes. Homozygous T2 plantsexhibited similar phenotypes.

Example 19 Engineering Rice Plants with an Increased Production of FineChemical by (Over)-Expressing a FCRP Encoded by a Gene fromSaccharomyces Cerevisiae or Synechocystis or E. Coli, AzotobacterVinelandii, Thermus Thermophilus, Physcomitrella Patens, ArabidopsisThaliana, Brassica Napus, Glycine Max, Zea Mays or Oryza Sativa

The Agrobacterium containing the expression vector of the invention isused to transform Oryza sativa plants. Mature dry seeds of the ricejaponica cultivar Nipponbare are dehusked. Sterilization is carried outby incubating for one minute in 70% ethanol, followed by 30 minutes in0.2% HgC12, followed by a 6 times 15 minutes can beh with steriledistilled water. The sterile seeds are then germinated on a mediumcontaining 2,4-D (callus induction medium). After incubation in the darkfor four weeks, embryogenic, scutellum-derived calli are excised andpropagated on the same medium. After two weeks, the calli are multipliedor propagated by subculture on the same medium for another 2 weeks.Embryogenic callus pieces are sub-cultured on fresh medium 3 days beforeco-cultivation (to boost cell division activity).

Agrobacterium strain LBA4404 containing the expression vector of theinvention is used for cocultivation. Agrobacterium is inoculated on ABmedium with the appropriate antibiotics and cultured for 3 days at 28°C. The bacteria are then collected and suspended in liquidco-cultivation medium to a density (0D600) of about 1. The suspension isthen transferred to a Petri dish and the calli immersed in thesuspension for 15 minutes. The callus tissues are then blotted dry on afilter paper and transferred to solidified, co-cultivation medium andincubated for 3 days in the dark at 25° C. Co-cultivated calli are grownon 2,4-D-containing medium for 4 weeks in the dark at 28° C. in thepresence of a selection agent. During this period, rapidly growingresistant callus islands developed. After transfer of this material to aregeneration medium and incubation in the light, the embryogenicpotential is released and shoots developed in the next four to fiveweeks.

Shoots are excised from the calli and incubated for 2 to 3 weeks on anauxin-containing medium from which they are transferred to soil.Hardened shoots are grown under high humidity and short days in agreenhouse.

Approximately 35 independent TO rice transformants are generated for oneconstruct. The primary transformants are transferred from a tissueculture chamber to a greenhouse. After a quantitative PCR analysis toverify copy number of the T-DNA insert, only single copy transgenicplants that exhibit tolerance to the selection agent are kept forharvest of T1 seed. Seeds are then harvested three to five months aftertransplanting. The method yielded single locus transformants at a rateof over 50% (Aldemita and Hodges1996, Chan et al. 1993, Hiei et al.1994).

T1 or T2 generation plants are produced, grown, processed and evaluatedfor their fine chemical produced in analogy as described above

Example 20 Identification of Identical and Heterologous Genes

Gene sequences can be used to identify identical or heterologous genesfrom cDNA or genomic libraries. Identical genes (e. g. full-length cDNAclones) can be isolated via nucleic acid hybridization using for examplecDNA libraries. Depending on the abundance of the gene of interest,100,000 up to 1,000,000 recombinant bacteriophages are plated andtransferred to nylon membranes. After denaturation with alkali, DNA isimmobilized on the membrane by e. g. UV cross linking. Hybridization iscarried out at high stringency conditions. In aqueous solution,hybridization and washing is performed at an ionic strength of 1 M NaCland a temperature of 68° C. Hybridization probes are generated by e.g.radioactive (32P) nick transcription labeling (High Prime, Roche,Mannheim, Germany). Signals are detected by autoradiography.

Partially identical or heterologous genes that are related but notidentical can be identified in a manner analogous to the above-describedprocedure using low stringency hybridization and washing conditions. Foraqueous hybridization, the ionic strength is normally kept at 1 M NaClwhile the temperature is progressively lowered from 68 to 42° C.

Isolation of gene sequences with homology (or sequenceidentity/similarity) only in a distinct domain of (for example 10-20amino acids) can be carried out by using synthetic radio labeledoligonucleotide probes. Radiolabeled oligonucleotides are prepared byphosphorylation of the 5-prime end of two complementary oligonucleotideswith T4 polynucleotide kinase. The complementary oligonucleotides areannealed and ligated to form concatemers. The double strandedconcatemers are than radiolabeled by, for example, nick transcription.Hybridization is normally performed at low stringency conditions usinghigh oligonucleotide concentrations.

Oligonucleotide Hybridization Solution:

-   -   6×SSC    -   0.01 M sodium phosphate    -   1 mM EDTA (pH 8)    -   0.5% SDS    -   100 pg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA    -   0.1% nonfat dried milk

During hybridization, temperature is lowered stepwise to 5-10° C. belowthe estimated oligonucleotide Tm or down to room temperature followed bywashing steps and autoradiography. Washing is performed with lowstringency such as 3 washing steps using 4×SSC. Further details aredescribed by Sambrook J. et al., 1989, “Molecular Cloning: A LaboratoryManual,” Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press or Ausubel F.M. et al.,1994, “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology,” John Wiley & Sons.

Example 21 Identification of Identical Genes by Screening ExpressionLibraries with Antibodies

c-DNA clones can be used to produce recombinant polypeptide for examplein E. coli (e.g. Qiagen QlAexpress pQE system). Recombinant polypeptidesare then normally affinity purified via Ni-NTA affinity chromatography(Qiagen). Recombinant polypeptides are then used to produce specificantibodies for example by using standard techniques for rabbitimmunization. Antibodies are affinity purified using a Ni-NTA columnsaturated with the recombinant antigen as described by Gu et al.,BioTechniques 17, 257 (1994). The antibody can than be used to screenexpression cDNA libraries to identify identical or heterologous genesvia an immunological screening (Sambrook J., et al., “Molecular Cloning:A Laboratory Manual,” Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 1989, orAusubel F. M. et al., “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology”, JohnWiley & Sons, 1994,).

FIGURES

FIG. 1. Vector VC-MME220-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 41) used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression.

FIG. 2. Vector VC-MME221-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 46) used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression.

FIG. 3. Vector VC-MME354-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 32) used for cloning gene ofinterest for plastidic targeted expression.

FIG. 4. Vector VC-MME432-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 42) used for cloning gene ofinterest for plastidic targeted expression.

FIG. 5. Vector VC-MME489-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 56) used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression and cloning of a targetingsequence.

FIG. 6. Vector pMTX0270p (SEQ ID NO: 30) used for cloning of a targetingsequence.

FIG. 7. Vector pMTX155 (SEQ ID NO: 31) used for used for cloning gene ofinterest for non-targeted expression.

FIG. 8. Vector VC-MME356-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 34) used for mitochondrictargeted expression.

FIG. 9. Vector VC-MME301-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 36) used for non-targetedexpression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 10. Vector pMTX461korrp (SEQ ID NO: 37) used for plastidic targetedexpression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 11. Vector VC-MME462-1 QCZ (SEQ ID NO: 39) used for mitochondrictargeted expression in preferentially seeds.

FIG. 12. Vector VC-MME431-1qcz (SEQ ID NO: 44) used for mitochondrictargeted expression.

FIG. 13. Vector pMTX447korr (SEQ ID NO: 47) used for plastidic targetedexpression.

FIG. 14. Vector VC-MME445-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 49) used for mitochondrictargeted expression.

FIG. 15. Vector VC-MME289-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 51) used for non targetedexpression in preferentially seeds. FIG. 16. Vector VC-MME464-1 qcz (SEQID NO: 52) used for plastidic targeted expression in preferentiallyseeds.

FIG. 17. Vector VC-MME465-1 qcz (SEQ ID NO: 54) used for mitochondrictargeted expression in preferentially seeds.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.9.9.] to [0514.1.8.9.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical linolenic acid as defined below and correspondingembodiments as described herein as follows.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a furtherprocess for the production of the fine chemical linolenic acid asdefined below and corrresponding embodiments as described herein asfollows.

[0001.1.8.9] to [008.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0001.1.8.8] to [008.1.8.8] above.

As described above, the essential fatty acids are necessary for humansand many mammals, for example for livestock.Essential fatty acids, suchas alpha-linolenic acid, are extremely important for healing as well asmaintaining good health. Compounds made from alpha-linolenic acid havebeen shown to decrease blood clotting and to decrease inflammatoryproceses in the boody.

[0010.1.8.9] to [0011.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0010.1.8.8] to [0011.1.8.8] above.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of linolenic acid. linolenic acid is one ofthe fatty acids , which are most frequently limiting.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: linolenic acid, or, in other words, of the “finechemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.9.9] to [0514.1.8.9] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 9of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.9.9] to[0514.1.8.9]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.9.9] to [0514.1.8.9] the term “the fine chemical” is understoodto follow the definition of paragraphs or sections [0014.1.9.9] and[0015.1.9.9], independently whether it refers to any other paragraph ornot and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.9.9] to[0514.1.8.9], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.9.9] and [0015.1.9.9].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “linolenic acid in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 9 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “linolenic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term linolenic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.9.9] to[0514.1.8.9] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned linolenic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.9.9] to

linolenic acid, its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free formor bound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical”means linolenic acid in free form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides,lipids, oils and/or fats. In a preferred embodiment “linolenic acid”means linolenic acid in free form.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” or “the respective finechemical” mean in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.9.9] to[0514.1.8.9] linolenic acid and/or tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats of linolenic acid, and its salts, ester, thioester or linolenicacid in free form or bound to other compounds such as triglycerides,glycolipids, phospholipids etc. In a preferred embodiment, the term “thefine chemical” means linolenic acid, in free form or its salts or boundto triglycerides. Triglycerides, lipids, oils, fats or lipid mixturethereof shall mean any triglyceride, lipid, oil and/or fat containingany bound or free linolenic acid for example sphingolipids,phosphoglycerides, lipids, glycolipids such as glycosphingolipids,phospholipids such as phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine,phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylinositol ordiphosphatidylglycerol, or as monoacylglyceride, diacylglyceride ortriacylglyceride or other fatty acid esters such as acetyl-Coenzym Athioester, which contain further saturated or unsaturated fatty acids inthe fatty acid molecule.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” and the term “therespective fine chemical” mean at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the abovementioned fine chemical. Further, the term “incontext of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.9.9] to [0514.1.8.9]” as usedherein means that for any of said paragraphs [0014.1.9.9] to[0514.1.8.9] the term “the fine chemical” is understood to follow thedefinition of section [0014.1.9.9] or section [0015.1.9.9],independently whether it refers to any other paragraph or not andwhether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in an othercontext.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.9.9] to[0514.1.8.9], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.9.9].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising linolenicacid, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of secindependent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0195-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of asparaginase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1248-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1470-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2682-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AAS bifunctional protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotriesterase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3442-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3534-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4023-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain amino acid ABC        transporter ATP-binding protein in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphofructokinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic acid decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid phosphatase precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr339c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacetone kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr013c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPase epsilon subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 9, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 9; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 9, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of linolenic acid or a composition comprising        linolenic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 9, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 9, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 9, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 9;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        9, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 9; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

The term “increasing or generating of the expression of” may also beinterchanged by the term “overexpressing”.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 9.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 9, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional protein,acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,acyl-CoA synthase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,asparaginase, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0195-protein,b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1837-protein,b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b3442-protein, b3534-protein,b4023-protein, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainamino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, branched-chain aminoacid permease, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, celldivision control protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase,CTP synthetase, dihydroxyacetone kinase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electrontransport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, flavodoxin, fumarate hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, metal-dependent hydrolase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multidrug resistanceprotein, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphofructokinase, phosphotriesterase, protein phosphatase, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,sll1032-protein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonineefflux protein, transcription factor, TTC1386-protein, ydr339c-protein,ydr507c-protein, or ymr013c-protein, which respectively encode a proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown inTable I, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectively encodea protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II, applicationno. 9, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof, and/or whichrespectively can be amplified with the primer set shown in Table III,application no. 9, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional protein,acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,acyl-CoA synthase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,asparaginase, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0195-protein,b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1837-protein,b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b3442-protein, b3534-protein,b4023-protein, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainamino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, branched-chain aminoacid permease, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, celldivision control protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase,CTP synthetase, dihydroxyacetone kinase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electrontransport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, flavodoxin, fumarate hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, metal-dependent hydrolase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multidrug resistanceprotein, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphofructokinase, phosphotriesterase, protein phosphatase, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,sll1032-protein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonineefflux protein, transcription factor, TTC1386-protein, ydr339c-protein,ydr507c-protein, or ymr013c-protein, the respective protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences asshown in Table I, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, therespective protein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequence as shown in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8, and/or therespective protein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown inTable IV, application no. 9, column 8 is also referred to as FineChemical Related Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of linolenic acid, by increasing or generating one or moreactivities, especially selected from the group consisting of3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional protein,acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,acyl-CoA synthase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,asparaginase, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0195-protein,b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1837-protein,b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b3442-protein, b3534-protein,b4023-protein, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainamino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, branched-chain aminoacid permease, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, celldivision control protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase,CTP synthetase, dihydroxyacetone kinase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electrontransport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, flavodoxin, fumarate hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, metal-dependent hydrolase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multidrug resistanceprotein, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphofructokinase, phosphotriesterase, protein phosphatase, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,sll1032-protein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonineefflux protein, transcription factor, TTC1386-protein, ydr339c-protein,ydr507c-protein, and ymr013c-protein, which is conferred by one or moreFCRPs or the gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example by thegene product of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotideselected from the group as shown in Table I, application no. 9, column 5or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or afragment thereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected fromthe group as shown in Table I, application no. 9, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or by one or more protein(s) each comprising a polypeptideselected from the group as depicted in Table II, application no. 9,column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or a protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g.

by generating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in thecell or a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selectedfrom the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional protein,acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,acyl-CoA synthase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,asparaginase, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0195-protein,b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1837-protein,b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b3442-protein, b3534-protein,b4023-protein, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainamino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, branched-chain aminoacid permease, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, celldivision control protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase,CTP synthetase, dihydroxyacetone kinase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electrontransport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, flavodoxin, fumarate hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, metal-dependent hydrolase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multidrug resistanceprotein, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphofructokinase, phosphotriesterase, protein phosphatase, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,sll1032-protein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonineefflux protein, transcription factor, TTC1386-protein, ydr339c-protein,ydr507c-protein, and ymr013c-protein, for example of the respectivepolypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 and 8,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respective polypeptidecomprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequences as shownin Table IV, application no. 9, column 8, or the respective polypeptidecomprising at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV,application no. 9, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0195-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a asparaginase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1248-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1280-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1470-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2682-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AAS bifunctional        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotriesterase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3442-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3534-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4023-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        amino acid ABC transporter

ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a partthereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a partthereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism or a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphofructokinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sill 032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic acid        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid phosphatase        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr339c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacetone        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr013c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATPase epsilon        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 9, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 9; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 9, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of linolenic acid, or a composition comprising        linolenic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of secindependent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0195-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of asparaginase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1248-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1280-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1470-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2682-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AAS bifunctional protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotriesterase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3442-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3534-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4023-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain amino acid ABC        transporter ATP-binding protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphofructokinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic acid decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid phosphatase precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr339c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacetone kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr013c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPase epsilon subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 9, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 9; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 9, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 9, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 9, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 9, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 9, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 9; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of linolenic acid, or a composition comprising        linolenic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0195-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a asparaginase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1248-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1280-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1470-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2682-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AAS bifunctional        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotriesterase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3442-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3534-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4023-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphofructokinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic acid        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid phosphatase        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr339c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacetone        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr013c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATPase epsilon        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of linolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 9, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 9; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 9, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of linolenic acid, or a composition comprising        linolenic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypep-tide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable II, application no. 9, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in therespective line in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9, is increasedor generated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in amicroorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 9.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 9, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 9.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 9, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 9.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.8.9] to [0066.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0039.1.8.8] to [0066.1.8.8] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.8.9] to [0072.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0068.1.8.8] to [0072.1.8.8] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For the avoidance ofdoubt, the term “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” are interchangeable.)

[0074.1.8.9] to [0075.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0074.1.8.8] to [0075.1.8.8] above.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence.

Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transit peptidesmay comprise sequences derived from more than one biological and/orchemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derived from theamino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in its native stateis linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodiment of theinvention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein is typicallyless than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120, 110, 100or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 35, 30,25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18, 17, 16, 15,14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorter or longerstretches are also possible. In addition target sequences, whichfacilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartments such asthe vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequences ofan range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the three aminoacids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is aware of thefact that there is not a need for such short sequences in the expressionof the genes.

[0077.1.8.9] to [0078.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0077.1.8.8] to [0078.1.8.8] above.

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced and expressedin plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respectiveline in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated, or aredirectly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if for thenucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6 theterm “mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.8.9] to [0083.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0080.1.8.8] to [0083.1.8.8] above.

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 9,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 9 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence.

The genes, which should be expressed in the plant or plant cells, aresplit into nucleic acid fragments, which are introduced into differentcompartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus, the plastids and/ormitochondria. Additionally plant cells are described in which thechloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNA encoding afragment of a protein used in the inventive process such that theribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 9, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.8.9] to [0092.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0089.1.8.8] to [0092.1.8.8] above.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicallinolenic acid leads to an enhanced production of the respective finechemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%,30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, morepreferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of therespective fine chemical linolenic acid in comparison to the wild-typeas defined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of the activityof a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 9, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or theircombination can be achieved by joining the protein to a respectivetransit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial”is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in linolenic acid,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein linolenic acid,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07430, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 52-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g36580, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 113715, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113714, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113714 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113715, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 22-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt2g45420-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g45420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1624, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1623 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1624, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At2g45420-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 39-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of thelinolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to36-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 67-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g18880,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24233, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24232 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24233, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 11 to 18-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 32-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of thelinolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to43-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 35-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5319, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 40-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g59220, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 60-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asec-independent protein translocase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.26197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 26196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sec-independent protein translocase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 11 to 26-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1788,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114084, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114083, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114083 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114084, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ThiF familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3577,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 111156, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 111155 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.111156, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ThiF family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 11 to 46-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinaseA, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aisopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.102942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 102941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102942, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aHesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5467, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32649, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32648 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32649, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity HesB/YadR/YfhFfamily protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the linolenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 54-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0195-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0195, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 118239, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118238, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 118238 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.118239, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0195-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 31-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a asparaginase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0828, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 36300, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36299, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36299 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36300, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity asparaginase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization. For example, an increase of the linolenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 28-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multidrugresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1065,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76033, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76032 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.76033, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multidrug resistance protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1093, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 118372, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.118371, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 118371 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 118372, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 11 to 25-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1095, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114553, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.114552, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114552 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 114553, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1234-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1234, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112112, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1234-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 11 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1248-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1248, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 119136, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119135, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119135 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.119136, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1248-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 19-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1280-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1280, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37573, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37574,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1280-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 28-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1330-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1330, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38227, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38226 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38227,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1330-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 29-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1470-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1470, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115057, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115056, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1470-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 33-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumaratehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1611, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115065, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115064, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115064 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115065, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fumarate hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electrontransport complex protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1627,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38346, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38345 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.38346, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity electron transport complex protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 11 to 19-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1670-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1670-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1672-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1672, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78772, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78772,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1672-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 26-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1837-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1837, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78954, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78953 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78954,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1837-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 32-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8920 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2032-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 90-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2107-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2107, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39003, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39003,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2107-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 31-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ethanolamineutilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2439,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ethanolamine utilization protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 33-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2474-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2474-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 38-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2613-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2613-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 50-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2682-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2682, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115656, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115655, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2682-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 25-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2790, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 115720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 115719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115720, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of thelinolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to31-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AASbifunctional protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2836,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115792, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115791, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115791 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115792, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity AAS bifunctional protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphotriesterase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3379,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116111, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116110, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116110 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116111, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphotriesterase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 11 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3442-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3442, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 94381, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94380, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94380 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94381,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3442-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 33-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3534-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3534, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 119182, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119181, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119181 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.119182, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3534-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For ex-ample, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 29-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonineefflux protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3823, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine efflux protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 11 to 29-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4023-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4023, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 119210, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119209, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119209 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.119210, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b4023-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 24-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 89-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branchedchain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, or if the activityof the polypeptide Sll0374, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94742,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 94741, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table 1, 11 or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.94741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94742, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity branchedchain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 18-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphofructokinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0745,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112662, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112661, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112661 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112662, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphofructokinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 29-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbondioxide concentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table 1, 11 or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12to 46-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll1032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1032,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,11 or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.85724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll1032-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. For example,an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 12 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTPsynthetase, or if the activity of the poylpeptide Sll1443, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53879, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53878 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53879,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthetase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. For example,an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 14 to 33-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acarbamoylphosphate synthase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1498, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95048, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, 11 or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 95047 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95048, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycarbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 17 to 23-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acoproporphyrinogen III oxidase, or if the activity of the poylpeptideSll1917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, 11 or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen III oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12to 24-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acation-transporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table 1, 11 or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 25-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctionalpurine biosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0597, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56154, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56153 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 56154, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity bifunctionalpurine biosynthesis protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization. For example, an increase of thelinolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to36-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permeaseprotein of ABC transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0949, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the con-sensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119222 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 119223, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase of thelinolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to26-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aromatic aciddecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1099, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 116342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity aromatic acid decarboxylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization. For example, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 41-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1250, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116461, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the con-sensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116460 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 116461, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphate importATP-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase of thelinolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to26-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a argininedecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1312, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58325, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58324 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58325,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 11 to 19-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1791, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12141, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12140 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12141, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12to 25-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ametal-dependent hydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consen-sus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity metal-dependenthydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the linolenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 105-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC1386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 24-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acidphosphatase precursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr092c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119348, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119347, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119347 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.119348, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acid phosphatase precursor is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 25-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydl022w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119409, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.119408, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.119408 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 119409, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrol protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yd1126c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120046, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120045, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table 1,11 or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120045 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120046, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cell division control protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 16-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abranched-chain amino acid permease, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydr046c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 63545, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63544 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63545, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity branched-chainamino acid permease is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization. For example, an increase of the linolenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 22-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a F-boxprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr131c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 14707, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14706, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14706 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14707, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity F-box protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 38-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydr339c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr339c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120242, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120241, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120241 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120242, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ydr339c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 18-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydr507c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr507c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90166, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90165 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90166, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr507c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 11 to 45-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of adihydroxyacetone kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yf1053w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120310, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120309, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120309 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120310, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity dihydroxyacetone kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 11 to 41-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygl039w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120437, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120436, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,11 or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120436 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120437, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DnaJ-likechaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yj1073w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64965, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DnaJ-like chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aymr013c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ymr013c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 91959, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91958, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91958 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91959, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ymr013c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 17-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a molecularchaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl064c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 117496, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117495, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 117495 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.117496, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity molecular chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 24-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATPaseepsilon subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl271w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 118213, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118212, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 118212 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.118213, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ATPase epsilon subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of linolenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 9, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the linolenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 12 to 54-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.8.9] to [0103.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0096.1.8.8] to [0103.1.8.8] above.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phos-phatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g36580 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g36580, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g36580, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g36580, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of

Table II, application no. 9, preferably a homolog or functionalequivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, andbeing depicted in the same respective line as said At2g36580, andpreferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113714, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g45420 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of At2g45420-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At2g45420-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At2g45420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At2g45420-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At2g45420-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1623, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of

Table II, application no. 9, preferably a homolog or functionalequivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, andbeing depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, andpreferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutare-doxin”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g18880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g18880, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of

Table II, application no. 9, preferably a homolog or functionalequivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, andbeing depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, andpreferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutare-doxin”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phos-phatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 9, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of sec-independent protein translocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sec-independent protein translocase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1788 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 9, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114083, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 9, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of acyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 9, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3577 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 9, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of ThiF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ThiF family protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ThiF family protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ThiF family protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.111155, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 9, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 9, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “recombinase A”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4847 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 9, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isopropylmalate isomerase large sub-unit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5467 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 9, has been published in D. And the activity of the geneproduct thereof is the activity of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0195 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0195-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0195-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0195, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0195, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0195, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0195, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0195-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b0195-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.118238, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0828 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of asparaginase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “asparaginase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0828, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0828, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0828, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B0828, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “asparaginase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “asparaginase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36299,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1065 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of multidrug resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “multidrug resistance protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1065, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multidrug resistance protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “multidrug resistance protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1093 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1093, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1093, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1093, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1093, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 118371, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1095 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1095, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1095, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1095, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1095, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 114552, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1234 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1234-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1234-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1234, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1234, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1234, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1234, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1234-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1234-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1248 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1248-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1248-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1248, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1248, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1248, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1248-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1248-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.119135, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1280 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1280-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1280-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1280, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1280, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1280-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1280-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1330 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1330-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1330-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1330, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1330-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1330-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1470 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1470-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1470-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1470, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1470, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1470, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1470, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1470-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1470-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1611 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of fumarate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “fumarate hydratase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1611, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1611, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1611, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1611, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115064, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1627 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of electron transport complex protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “electron transport complex protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1627, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transport complex protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transport complexprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1672 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1672-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1672-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1672, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1672-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1672-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1837 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1837-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1837-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B1837, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1837-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1837-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2107 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2107-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2107, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said functional2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2474-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2613-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2682 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2682-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2682-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2682, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2682, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2682, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2682-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2682-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2836 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AAS bifunctional protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “AAS bifunctional protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2836, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2836, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2836, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B2836, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AAS bifunctional protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “AAS bifunctional protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115791, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3379 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphotriesterase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphotriesterase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3379, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3379, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3379, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3379, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphotriesterase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphotriesterase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.116110, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3442 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3442-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3442-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3442, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3442, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3442, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3442, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3442-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3442-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94380,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3534 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3534-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3534-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3534, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3534, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3534, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3534, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3534-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b3534-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.119181, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3823 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine efflux protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine efflux protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B3823, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine efflux protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine efflux protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4023 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4023-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4023-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4023, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4023, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said B4023, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4023-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4023-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.119209, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine maxor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0374 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-bindingprotein

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “branched chain amino acid ABC transporterATP-binding protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0374, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0374, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0374, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0374, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched chain amino acid ABC trans-porter ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched chain amino acid ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94741, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inlinolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0745 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphofructokinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphofructokinase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0745, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0745, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0745, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll0745, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphofructokinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphofructokinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112661, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1032 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll1032-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1032, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll1032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1443 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CTP synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CTP synthetase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1443, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CTP synthetase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1498 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1498, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acyl transferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll11917, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1920,or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said SI11920, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0597 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0597, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0949 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease protein of ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “permease protein of ABC transporter”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0949, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0949, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0949, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr0949, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of ABC transporter”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “permease protein of ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119222, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1099 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of aromatic acid decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aromatic acid decarboxylase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1099, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1099, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1099, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aromatic acid decarboxylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “aromatic acid decarboxylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 116341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1250 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphate import ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1250, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1250, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 116460, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1312 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of arginine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “arginine decarboxylase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58324, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1791 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr1791, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12140, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr092c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of acid phosphatase precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid phosphatase precursor”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr092c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr092c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr092c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ybr092c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid phosphatase precursor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acid phosphatase precursor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 119347, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl022w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl022w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl022w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl022w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl022w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119408, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in linolenic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl126c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cell division control protein”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl126c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl126c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl126c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydl126c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 120045, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr046c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of branched-chain amino acid permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “branched-chain amino acid permease”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid permease”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid permease”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr131c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of F-box protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “F-box protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr131c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr131c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr131c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr131c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “F-box protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “F-box protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr339c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydr339c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ydr339c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr339c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr339c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr339c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr339c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr339c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr339c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120241, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr507c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ydr507c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ydr507c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr507c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr507c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr507c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ydr507c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl053w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of dihydroxyacetone kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “dihydroxyacetone kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl053w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl053w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl053w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yfl053w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacetone kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacetone kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 120309, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl039w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygl039w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl039w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl039w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ygl039w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120436, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of DnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “DnaJ-like chaperone”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr013c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ymr013c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ymr013c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ymr013c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr013c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr013c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ymr013c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ymr013c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ymr013c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 91958,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in linolenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl064c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of molecular chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “molecular chaperone”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ynl064c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl064c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl064c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ynl064c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “molecular chaperone”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.117495, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl271w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.9, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene product thereofis the activity of ATPase epsilon subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATPase epsilon subunit”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypl271w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 9, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YpI271w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl271w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 9,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said Ypl271w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATPase epsilon subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ATPase epsilon subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.118212, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 9,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing linolenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 9, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 9, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted        in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 9, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in linolenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

[0105.1.8.9] to [0107.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0105.1.8.8] to [0107.1.8.8] above.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical linolenic acid, upon targeting to theplastids or mitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has thestructure of the respective polypeptide described herein, in particularof the polypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 9, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

[0109.1.8.9] to [0110.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0109.1.8.8] to [0110.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional        protein, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, acyl        transferase, acyl-CoA synthase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic        acid decarboxylase, asparaginase, At2g45420-protein, ATPase        epsilon subunit, b0195-protein, b1234-protein, b1248-protein,        b1280-protein, b1330-protein, b1470-protein, b1670-protein,        b1672-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein,        b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2682-protein,        b3442-protein, b3534-protein, b4023-protein, bifunctional purine        biosynthesis protein, branched chain amino acid ABC transporter        ATP-binding protein, branched-chain amino acid permease,        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase,        cell division control protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase,        CTP synthase, CTP synthetase, dihydroxyacetone kinase, DnaJ-like        chaperone, electron transport complex protein, ethanolamine        utilization protein, F-box protein, flavodoxin, fumarate        hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription        factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, isopropylmalate isomerase        large subunit, metal-dependent hydrolase, molecular chaperone,        monothiol glutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein,        oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphate        import ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase , phosphofructokinase, phosphotriesterase, protein        phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, sec-independent        protein translocase, sll1032-protein, ThiF family protein,        threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein, transcription        factor, TTC1386-protein, ydr339c-protein, ydr507c-protein, and        ymr013c-protein, or of a polypeptide as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, and conferring the production of        or an increase in linolenic acid, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in linolenic acid, respectively;        and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned linolenic acid        generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a linolenic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a linolenic acid increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9,        columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding one or        more exogenous inducing factors to the non-human organism or        parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a linolenic acid increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a linolenic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a linolenic acid; increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        by adding positive expression or removing negative expression        elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used to either        introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants the 35S        enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor elements form        regulatory regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used        to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to activity of        positive elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced        in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be        identified in which the positive elements have be integrated        near to a gene of the invention, the expression of which is        thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced linolenic acid production, respectively;        and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        linolenic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondrial” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a linolenic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective        line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a linolenic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments,        if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective        line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of linolenic acid, respectively, afterincreasing the expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide,non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria,preferably plastids, or having the activity of a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increase oflinolenic acid, respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastidsand/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.8.9] to [0122.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0113.1.8.8] to [0122.1.8.8] above.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical linolenic acid, respectively, by increase of expression oractivity in the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in anorganelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, can also be increased byintroducing a synthetic transcription factor, which binds close to thecoding region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.8.9] to [0127.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0124.1.8.8] to [0127.1.8.8] above.

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) linolenic acidand if desired other fatty acids, and/or other metabolites, in free orbound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 3 or of a        polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical linolenic acid,        respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said fine chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound fatty acids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.8.9] to [0139.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0131.1.8.8] to [0139.1.8.8] above.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 9, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 9,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 9;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 9.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 9 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 9, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8 or in Table II B, application no. 9,        column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8 or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 9, column 8        or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, in column 5 or        in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8 or in Table I B column        8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 9, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 9, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8,        or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 9.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 9, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.8.9] to [0155.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0144.1.8.8] to [0155.1.8.8] above.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant the sequentialarrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator, optionally otherregulatory elements and optionally targeting sequences in such a waythat each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequence can fulfill itsfunction in the expression of the encoding sequence in due manner. Inone embodiment the sequences preferred for operable linkage aretargeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization in organelles,like plastids or mitochondria.

However, targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inthe endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles orother compartments may also be employed as well as translation promoterssuch as the 5′ lead sequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al.,Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto. and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 9.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 9 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and        (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    9, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a fur-ther embodiment the nucleic acid molecule    does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or    II B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.    Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the    present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which    differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not    exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from    the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8    and does not encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A    and/or II B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one    embodiment, the protein encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid    according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)    or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I    B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.    In a further embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at    least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein    sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 9,    column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%,    97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or    II B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 9.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 9 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, a ho-molog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too. Inanother embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise anadditional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113714, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114083, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118238, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118238,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118238 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118238 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118238 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36299, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36299 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118371, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118371,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118371 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118371 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118371 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114552, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119135, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119135,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119135 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119135 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119135 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115064, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115791, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116110, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116110,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116110 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116110 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116110 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94380, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119181, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119181,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119181 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119181 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119181 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119209, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119209,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119209 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119209 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119209 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112661, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112661,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112661 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112661 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112661 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119347, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119408, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120045, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14706, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120241, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120241,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120241 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120241 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120241 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120309, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120436, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91958, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117495, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118212, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 9, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 9, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 9, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.8.9] to [0170.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0165.1.8.8] to [0170.1.8.8] above.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 9, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.9.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of

Table II, application no. 9, and confers a generation or an increase ofthe respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereofas compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 9.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 9, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 9 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 9.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 9 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 9 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 9, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 9, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        9, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        9, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 9, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.9.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of

Table II, application no. 9, and confers a generation or an increase ofthe respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereofas compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 9.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 9, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 9.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 9.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 9 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 9 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.8.9] to [0209.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0181.1.8.8] to [0209.1.8.8] above.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional protein,acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,acylCoA synthase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,asparaginase, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0195-protein,b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1837-protein,b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b3442-protein, b3534-protein,b4023-protein, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainamino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, branched-chain aminoacid permease, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, celldivision control protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase,CTP synthetase, dihydroxyacetone kinase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electrontransport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, flavodoxin, fumarate hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, metal-dependent hydrolase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multidrug resistanceprotein, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphofructokinase, phosphotriesterase, protein phosphatase, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,sll1032-protein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonineefflux protein, transcription factor, TTC1386-protein, ydr339c-protein,ydr507c-protein, and ymr013c-protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.8.9] to [0225.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0211.1.8.8] to [0225.1.8.8] above.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 9,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective fatty acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

[0227.1.8.9] to [0239.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0227.1.8.8] to [0239.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 9, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC

Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USP promoteror the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid construct of thepresent invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof, and a plantpromoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3 promoter orthe ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other herein mentioned promoters.In a further embodiment the nucleic acid construct of the presentinvention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof, and a plantpromoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter, the Superpromoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.8.9] to [0245.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0241.1.8.8] to [0245.1.8.8] above.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signalpeptideor transit-peptide-encoding sequences whichare known per se. For example, plastidtransit-peptide-encoding sequencesenable the targeting of the expression product into the plastids of aplant cell. Targeting sequences are also known for eukaryotic and to alower extent for prokaryotic organisms and can advantageously beoperable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of the present inventionas shown in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 and 8, preferably thecoding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, and describedherein to achieve an expression in one of said compartments orextracellular.

[0247.1.8.9] to [0266.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0247.1.8.8] to [0266.1.8.8] above.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.8.9] to [0273.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0268.1.8.8] to [0273.1.8.8] above.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid molecule hybridizingtherewith for the transformation of a microorganism or a plant cell,plant tissues or a part of a plant.

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 9,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferablythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, the plantcell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive material thereof, or partsthereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thelinolenic acid is due to the generation or over-expression of one ormore polypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 9, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.9, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 9.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 9 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.9.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 9, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.9.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 9.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 9 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 9 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 9, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        9, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9,        column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in        Table I B, application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 9, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 9, column 8,        or in Table II B, application no. 9, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 9,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 9, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 9, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 9, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or

I B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. Inanother embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I Aand/or I B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding regionthereof, respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid moleculedoes not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or IIB, application no. 9, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present inventionencodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at least in one ormore amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%,2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,application no. 9, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of thesequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 9, column 5 or8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a sequence ofa nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown in Table I Aand/or I B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, or the coding regionthereof. In a further embodiment, the protein of the present inventionis at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to proteinsequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 9, column 5or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II Aand/or II B, application no. 9, column 5 or 8;

as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such non-humanorganism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of plants, like leaves,roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits, pollen and the like.(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 9.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 9 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.9.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 9, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 9, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.9.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 9.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 9 and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 9,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 9 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.8.9] to [0299.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0291.1.8.8] to [0299.1.8.8] above.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 9, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.8.9] to [0304.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0301.1.8.8] to [0304.1.8.8] above.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 9, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 9, from which conserved regions, and in turn, degenerateprimers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, which show a verylittle variation in the amino acid in one particular position of severalhomologs from different origin. The consensus sequence and polypeptidemotifs shown in the respective line in column 8 of Table IV, applicationno. 9, are derived from such alignments of homologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 9,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 9, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 9, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.9, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 9, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 9,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.8.9] to [0321.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0309.1.8.8] to [0321.1.8.8] above.

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical linolenicacid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequences which hybridize to thesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 9,columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding region thereof, at least underrelaxed hybridization conditions and which encode the expression ofpolypeptides conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical linolenic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.8.9] to [0329.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0323.1.8.8] to [0329.1.8.8] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which is sufficientlycomplementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequences shown inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotide sequences shown inTable I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex.Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybridizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicallinolenic acid, respectively, after increasing the activity or anactivity of a gene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of agene product, e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical linolenic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, andoptionally, the activity thereof is selected from the group consistingof 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctional protein,acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,acyl-CoA synthase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,asparaginase, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0195-protein,b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1837-protein,b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b3442-protein, b3534-protein,b4023-protein, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainamino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, branched-chain aminoacid permease, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, celldivision control protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase,CTP synthetase, dihydroxyacetone kinase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electrontransport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, flavodoxin, fumarate hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, metal-dependent hydrolase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, multidrug resistanceprotein, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphofructokinase, phosphotriesterase, protein phosphatase, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,sll1032-protein, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonineefflux protein, transcription factor, TTC1386-protein, ydr339c-protein,ydr507c-protein, and ymr013c-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical linolenic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. Thenucleotide sequences determined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-inventionencoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurring mutantsthereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of the invention canbe used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 9, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical linolenic acidits function as a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms,plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant generawith varying capability or potential for synthesis of the respectivefine chemical linolenic acid. Therefore in one embodiment the presentinvention relates to a method for analyzing the capability or potentialof a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to producethe fine chemical linolenic acid by using the nucleic acid of theinvention or parts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of thenucleic acid of the invention in the non-human organism or a partthereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicallinolenic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, in particular increasing the activity asmentioned above or as described in the examples in microorganisms orplants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical linolenic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 9, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical linolenic acid as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

[0338.1.8.9] to [0339.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0338.1.8.8] to [0339.1.8.8] above.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 9,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.8.9] to [0343.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0341.1.8.8] to [0343.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule is preferablyat least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.8.8] above.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acidmolecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequencethat occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein). Preferably, thenucleic acid molecule encodes a natural protein having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical linolenic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof after increasingthe expression or activity thereof or the activity of a protein of theinvention or used in the process of the invention, in an embodiment forexample expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as aplastid or mitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.8.8] above.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragments or homologs thereof.

[0349.1.8.9] to [0350.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0349.1.8.8] to [0350.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, but retain saidactivity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicallinolenic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, after increasing its activity for example in anembodiment by expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle suchas a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, inanother embodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably,the protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%,70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9,columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.8.9] to [0357.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0352.1.8.8] to [0357.1.8.8] above.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.9, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.8.8] above.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.8.9] to [0363.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0361.1.8.8] to [0363.1.8.8] above.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabovementioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleic acidmolecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides not shown inthe respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 9, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments or homologsthereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprises lessthan 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical linolenic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8 expressedunder identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, orfragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA, single-strandedDNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence. Homologues of saidsequences are also understood as meaning derivatives, which comprisenoncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns, terminators,enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream of the nucleotidesequences stated can be modified by one or more nucleotidesubstitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without, however,interfering with the functionality or activity either of the promoters,the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatory region such asterminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are far away from theORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of the promoters isincreased by modification of their sequence, or that they are replacedcompletely by more active promoters, even promoters from heterologousorganisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in theart and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.8.9] to [0379.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0370.1.8.8] to [0379.1.8.8] above.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical linolenic acid in a non-human organism or a part thereofcan be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), for example usingthe antibody of the present invention as described below, in particular,an antibody against proteins having 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS bifunctionalprotein, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, acyl-CoA synthase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic aciddecarboxylase, asparaginase, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit,b0195-protein, b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1280-protein,b1330-protein, b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b3442-protein,b3534-protein, b4023-protein, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,branched-chain amino acid permease, carbamoyl-phosphate synthasesubunit, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein,cation-transporting ATPase, cell division control protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase,dihydroxyacetone kinase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complexprotein, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein, flavodoxin,fumarate hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor,HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit,metal-dependent hydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABCtransporter, phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase , phosphofructokinase, phosphotriesterase,protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, sec-independentprotein translocase, sll1032-protein, ThiF family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine efflux protein, transcription factor,TTC1386-protein, ydr339c-protein, ydr507c-protein, or ymr013c-proteinactivity, respectively, or an antibody against polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof which can be produced by standardtechniques utilizing the polypeptid of the present invention or fragmentthereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention (FCRP). Preferred aremonoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 9, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8 or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 9, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by any amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 9, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 9, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 9, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 9, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishes overthe sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 9, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In one embodiment,said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over the sequence shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 and 8by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10,15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are more than 40, 50,or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide ofthe invention distinguishes from the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 and 8 by not more than80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. Inanother embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not consistof the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 9, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical linolenic acid in a non-humanorganism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a part thereof,being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process of the invention and having a sequence which distinguishesover the sequence as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99%identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs at least inone or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise aprotein of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II Aand/or II B, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 9, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

[0390.1.8.9] to [0391.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0390.1.8.8] to [0391.1.8.8] above.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 9, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.9, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 9, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.8.8] above.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.9, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 aminoacids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%,3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%, 2%, 3%4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9,column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acid moleculesand polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed such that theyield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desired compoundis improved.

[0399.1.8.9] to [0401.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0399.1.8.8] to [0401.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, or usedin the process of the invention, whereas a “non-inventive protein orpolypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.8.9] to [0409.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0403.1.8.8] to [0409.1.8.8] above.

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicallinolenic acid its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical linolenic acid.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemicallinolenic acid by using the respective antibody of the invention as aprobe to detect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleicacid molecule of the invention in a non-human organism in comparison toanother organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.8.9] to [0430.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0411.1.8.8] to [0430.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical linolenic acid in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 3. Due to theabovementioned activity the respective fine chemical linolenic acidcontent in a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, dueto modulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 9, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 9, column 3-like activity is increased inthe cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially in organellessuch as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in the cytosol. Examplesare described above in context with the process of the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.8.8] above.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.8.9] to [0435.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0434.1.8.8] to [0435.1.8.8] above.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of linolenic acid thiscan be in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced bythis process can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organismseither from the culture in which they grow or from the field. Forexample, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction,salt precipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plantparts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and thelike.

[0437.1.8.9] to [0454.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0437.1.8.8] to [0454.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 9, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.8.8] above.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 9, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        9, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.8.8] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 9, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 9 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 9 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 9, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 9, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 9, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 9,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.8.9] to [0482.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0462.1.8.8] to [0482.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of the fine chemical linolenic acid

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        reductase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, AAS        bifunctional protein, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock        protein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA synthase, arginine        decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase, asparaginase,        At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0195-protein,        b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1280-protein, b1330-protein,        b1470-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1837-protein,        b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein,        b2613-protein, b2682-protein, b3442-protein, b3534-protein,        b4023-protein, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,        branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein,        branched-chain amino acid permease, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein,        cationtransporting ATPase, cell division control protein,        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase,        dihydroxyacetone kinase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport        complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box        protein, flavodoxin, fumarate hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate        1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit,        metal-dependent hydrolase, molecular chaperone, monothiol        glutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, oxidoreductase,        permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphate import        ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,        phosphofructokinase, phosphotriesterase, protein phosphatase,        pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein        translocase, sll1032-protein, ThiF family protein, threonine        dehydratase, threonine efflux protein, transcription factor,        TTC1386-protein, ydr339c-protein, ydr507c-protein, and        ymr013c-protein, in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of the respective fine chemicallinolenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.9, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.9, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.9;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        9, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 9; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of linolenic acid or a        composition comprising linolenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering linolenicacid in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        linolenic acid produced by the selected mutated non-human        organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 9, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 9, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no. 9,        column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application no. 9,        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or        a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 9, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 9,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 9;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 9;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 9, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i),    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in linolenic acid production in a non-human organism,comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of linolenic acid in a non-human organism        or a part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting        with the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of linolenic acidin        a non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inlinolenic acid after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or a part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material or as claimedin item 15 or the host cell of item as claimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in claim 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of linolenic acid.

[0483.1.8.9] to [0494.1.9.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0483.1.8.8] to [0494.1.9.8] above.

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1× PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase. Theamplification cycles were as follows: 1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95°C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60 seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at 72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.—preferably for Saccharomycescerevisiae, Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii,Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows: 1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15minutes at 72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 secondsat 60° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94°C., 30 seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC- 3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 90165, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 90175 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 90176 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 8920, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 8930 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 8931 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11471, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11983 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11984 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1061, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1293 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1294 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO:26196, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 26428 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 26429were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 10811, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 11207 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11208 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 61553,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 61719 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 61720 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.8.9] to [0499.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0496.1.8.8] to [0499.1.8.8] above.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 8920 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, or Glycine maxthe vector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncolfollowing the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 90165 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 119408 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 8920.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1 ° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1 ° C/1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[501.1.8.9] to [0503.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0501.1.8.8] to [0503.1.8.8] above. Table d showing results of plantanalyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max17451 non- At1g07430 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 52 targeted acid1061 non- At1g68320 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 74 targeted acid19419 non- At1g72770 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 49 targeted acid113714 plastidic At2g36580 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 22 acid 1623non- At2g45420 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 27 targeted acid 68657non- At3g02990 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 39 targeted acid 2935non- At3g62950 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 36 targeted acid 3279non- At4g15670 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 67 targeted acid 24232non- At4g18880 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 11 18 targeted acid 68849non- At4g26080 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 32 targeted acid 4102non- At4g33040 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 43 targeted acid 24438non- At5g03720 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 35 targeted acid 4904non- At5g18600 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 35 targeted acid 5318non- At5g57050 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 40 targeted acid 25498non- At5g59220 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 60 targeted acid 26196non- AvinDRAFT_1624 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 11 26 targeted acid114083 non- AvinDRAFT_1788 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 26 targetedacid 28040 non- AvinDRAFT_2754 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 26targeted acid 29500 non- AvinDRAFT_3253 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 1458 targeted acid 111155 non- AvinDRAFT_3577 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 12 43 targeted acid 31026 non- AvinDRAFT_3605 linolenic ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 11 46 targeted acid 114231 non- AvinDRAFT_3629 linolenicARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 47 targeted acid 102941 non- AvinDRAFT_4847linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 26 targeted acid 32648 non-AvinDRAFT_5467 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 54 targeted acid 118238plastidic B0195 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 31 acid 36299 plastidicB0828 linolenic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 12 28 acid 76032 plastidic B1065linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 48 acid 118371 non- B1093 linolenicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 11 25 targeted acid 114552 plastidic B1095 linolenicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 47 acid 112111 non- B1234 linolenic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 11 30 targeted acid 119135 non- B1248 linolenic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 12 19 targeted acid 37573 non- B1280 linolenic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 13 28 targeted acid 38226 non- B1330 linolenic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 15 29 targeted acid 115056 non- B1470 linolenic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 12 30 targeted acid 38300 non- B1597 linolenic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 17 33 targeted acid 115064 plastidic B1611 linolenic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 13 43 acid 38345 non- B1627 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 1119 targeted acid 78753 non- B1670 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 30targeted acid 78771 non- B1672 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 26targeted acid 78953 non- B1837 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 32targeted acid 8920 non- B2032 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 90targeted acid 39002 non- B2107 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 31targeted acid 39237 non- B2399 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 52targeted acid 115628 non- B2439 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 33targeted acid 40329 non- B2474 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 38targeted acid 40665 non- B2613 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 50targeted acid 115655 non- B2682 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 25targeted acid 115719 non- B2790 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 31targeted acid 115791 plastidic B2836 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 38acid 116110 non- B3379 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 11 26 targeted acid94380 non- B3442 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 33 targeted acid119181 plastidic B3534 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 29 acid 10726non- B3823 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 11 29 targeted acid 119209 non-B4023 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 24 targeted acid 10811 non-GM02LC12622 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 42 targeted acid 46751 non-GM02LC19289 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 89 targeted acid 94741plastidic Sll0374 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 18 acid 112661mitochondrial Sll0745 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 29 acid 52634mitochondrial Sll1031 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 46 acid 85723mitochondrial Sll1032 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 30 acid 53878mitochondrial Sll1443 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 33 acid 95047non- Sll1498 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 30 targeted acid 86447plastidic Sll1848 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 23 acid 11471mitochondrial Sll1917 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 24 acid 55385mitochondrial Sll1920 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 34 acid 11990non- Slr0338 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 25 targeted acid 56153plastidic Slr0597 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 36 acid 119222mitochondrial Slr0949 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 26 acid 116341mitochondrial Slr1099 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 41 acid 116460mitochondrial Slr1250 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 26 acid 58324non- Slr1312 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 11 19 targeted acid 12140mitochondrial Slr1791 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 25 acid 12341mitochondrial Slr2072 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 43 acid 61553non- TTC0917 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 105 targeted acid 62079non- TTC1386 linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 24 targeted acid 119347plastidic Ybr092c linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 25 acid 119408 non-Ydl022w linolenic ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 13 34 targeted acid 120045 non-Ydl126c linolenic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 16 16 targeted acid 63544 plastidicYdr046c linolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 22 acid 14706 plastidic Ydr131clinolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 38 acid 120241 plastidic Ydr339clinolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 18 acid 90165 non- Ydr507c linolenicARA_LEAF Big35S GC 11 45 targeted acid 120309 non- Yfl053w linolenicARA_LEAF Big35S GC 11 41 targeted acid 120436 plastidic Ygl039wlinolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 26 acid 64964 plastidic Yjl073wlinolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 27 acid 91958 plastidic Ymr013clinolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 17 acid 117495 non- Ynl064c linolenicARA_LEAF Big35S GC 13 24 targeted acid 118212 plastidic Ypl271wlinolenic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 27 acid 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN linolenic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 54 acid

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, given aspercent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.8.9] to [0515.1.8.9] for the disclosure of these paragraphs see[0505.1.8.8] to [0515.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.8.10.] to [0514.1.8.10.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical stearic acid as defined below and corrrespondingembodiments as described herein as follows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.8.8] above.

Fatty acids and triglycerides have numerous applications in the food andfeed industry, in cosmetics and in the drug sector. Depending on whetherthey are free saturated or unsaturated fatty acids or triglycerides withan increased content of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids, they aresuitable for the most varied applications; thus, for example,polyunsaturated fatty acids (=PUFAs) are added to infant formula toincrease its nutritional value. The various fatty acids andtriglycerides are mainly obtained from microorganisms such as fungi orfrom oil-producing plants including phytoplankton and algae, such assoybean, oilseed rape, sunflower and others, where they are usuallyobtained in the form of their triacylglycerides.

Stearic acid (=octadecanoic acid) is one of the many useful types ofsaturated fatty acids that comes from many animal and vegetable fats andoils. It is a waxy solid that melts at around 70° C. Commenly stearicacid is either prepared by treating animal fat with water at a highpressure and temperature or starting with vegetable oils byhydrogenation of said oils. It is useful as an ingredient in makingcandles, soaps, and cosmetics and for softening rubber.

Principally microorganisms such as Mortierella or oil producing plantssuch as soybean, rapeseed or sunflower or algae such as Crytocodinium orPhaeodactylum are a common source for oils containing fatty acids, wherethey are usually obtained in the form of their triacyl glycerides.Alternatively, they are obtained advantageously from animals, such asfish.

The free fatty acids are prepared advantageously by hydrolysis with astrong base such as potassium or sodium hydroxide.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0005.1.8.8] above.

Unlike most saturated fats, stearic acid does not seem to increasecholesterol levels in the blood, because liver enzymes convert it to anunsaturated fat during digestion.

Stearic acid is the most common one of the long-chain fatty acids. It isfound in many foods, such as beef fat, and cocoa butter. It is widelyused as mentioned above as a lubricant, in soaps, cosmetics, foodpackaging, deodorant sticks, toothpastes, and as a softener in rubber.

Encouraging research shows that stearic acid, one of the components ofthe fat found in the cocoa butter of chocolate, may have some positiveeffects on platelets. The mechanism believed to be responsible for thepotential platelet activation by stearic acid involves Arachidonicmetabolism, which includes thromboxane A2, a potent aggregatingcompound, and prostaglandin I2, a potent anti-aggregating compound.

As described above, fatty acids are used in a lot of differentapplications, for example in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and in feed andfood.

Therefore improving the productivity of such fatty acids and improvingthe quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is an important task of thedifferent industries.

To ensure a high productivity of certain fatty acids in plants ormicroorganism, it is necessary to manipulate the natural biosynthesis offatty acids in said organism.

Accordingly, there is still a great demand for new and more suitablegenes which encode enzymes which participate in the biosynthesis offatty acids and make it possible to produce certain fatty acidsspecifically on an industrial scale without unwanted byproducts forming.In the selection of genes for biosynthesis two characteristics above allare particularly important. On the one hand, there is as ever a need forimproved processes for obtaining the highest possible contents of fattyacids on the other hand as less as possible byproducts should beproduced in the production process. It is an object of the presentinvention to develop an inexpensive process for the synthesis of stearicacid. Stearic acid is one of the fatty acids , which are most frequentlylimiting.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: stearic acid, or, in other words, of the “fine chemical”or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.10.10] to [0514.1.8.10] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.10 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.10.10] to[0514.1.8.10]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.10.10] to [0514.1.8.10] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.10.10] and [0015.1.10.10], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.10.10] to[0514.1.8.10], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.10.10] and [0015.1.10.10].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “stearic acid in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 10 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “stearic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term stearic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.10.10] to[0514.1.8.10] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned stearic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.10.10] to [0514.1.8.10] stearic acid, itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means stearic acidinftree form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats. In a preferred embodiment “stearic acid” means stearic acid infree form.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” or “the respective finechemical” mean in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.10.10] to[0514.1.8.10] stearic acid. and/or tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats of stearic acid. and its salts, ester, thioester or stearic acid infree form or bound to other compounds such as triglycerides,glycolipids, phospholipids etc. In a preferred embodiment, the term “thefine chemical” means stearic acid., in free form or its salts or boundto triglycerides. Triglycerides, lipids, oils, fats or lipid mixturethereof shall mean any triglyceride, lipid, oil and/or fat containingany bound or free stearic acid for example sphingolipids,phosphoglycerides, lipids, glycolipids such as glycosphingolipids,phospholipids such as phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine,phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylinositol ordiphosphatidylglycerol, or as monoacylglyceride, diacylglyceride ortriacylglyceride or other fatty acid esters such as acetyl-Coenzym Athioester, which contain further saturated or unsaturated fatty acids inthe fatty acid molecule.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” and the term “therespective fine chemical” mean at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the abovementioned fine chemical. Further, the term “incontext of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.10.10] to [0514.1.8.10]” asused herein means that for any of said paragraphs [0014.1.10.10] to[0514.1.8.10] the term “the fine chemical” is understood to follow thedefinition of section [0014.1.10.10] or section [0015.1.10.10],independently whether it refers to any other paragraph or not andwhether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in an othercontext.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.10.10] to[0514.1.8.10], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.10.10].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising stearicacid, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of citrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0283-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0371-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate        aldolase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate-ammonia ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucokinase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl049c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacetone kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR104C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aconitate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yor392w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 10, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 10; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 10, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of stearic acid or a composition comprising        stearic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 10, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one nucleic acid        molecule (in the following “Fine Chemical Related Protein        (FCRP)”encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene) comprising a nucleic acid        molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 10, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 10, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 10;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        10, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 10; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

The term “increasing or generating of the expression of” may also beinterchanged by the term “overexpressing”.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 10.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 10, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase,arginine decarboxylase, aspartate-ammonia ligase, At2g45420-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, b0283-protein,b0371-protein, b1672-protein, b2032-protein, b2399-protein,b2513-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein, b4121-protein, betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase,dihydroxyacetone kinase, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, glucokinase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, monothiol glutaredoxin,NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, oxidoreductase,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, protease, proteinphosphatase, pyruvate kinase, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter,transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, ycl049c-protein,ydr507c-protein, YGR104C-protein, or yor392w-protein, which respectivelyencode a protein comprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidsequence as shown in Table I, application no. 10, column 5 or 8,(preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, which respectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or a homolg ora fragment thereof, and/or which respectively can be amplified with theprimer set shown in Table III, application no. 10, column 8, are alsoreferred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,acetylcoenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase,arginine decarboxylase, aspartate-ammonia ligase, At2g45420-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, b0283-protein,b0371-protein, b1672-protein, b2032-protein, b2399-protein,b2513-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein, b4121-protein, betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase,dihydroxyacetone kinase, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, glucokinase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, monothiol glutaredoxin,NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, oxidoreductase,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, protease, proteinphosphatase, pyruvate kinase, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter,transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, ycl049c-protein,ydr507c-protein, YGR104C-protein, or yor392w-protein, the respectiveprotein comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more respectivenucleic acid sequences as shown in Table I, application no. 10, column 5or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or fragmentthereof, the respective protein comprising a respective polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or a homolog orfragment thereof, the respective protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence as shown in Table IV,application no. 10, column 8, and/or the respective protein comprisingat least one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 10,column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical Related Protein” or“FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of stearic acid, by increasing or generating one or moreactivities, especially selected from the group consisting of2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase,arginine decarboxylase, aspartate-ammonia ligase, At2g45420-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, b0283-protein,b0371-protein, b1672-protein, b2032-protein, b2399-protein,b2513-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein, b4121-protein, betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase,dihydroxyacetone kinase, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, glucokinase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, monothiol glutaredoxin,NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, oxidoreductase,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, protease, proteinphosphatase, pyruvate kinase, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter,transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, ycl049c-protein,ydr507c-protein, YGR104C-protein, and yor392w-protein, which isconferred by one or more FCRPs or the gene product of one or moreFCRP-genes, for example by the gene product of a nucleic acid sequencescomprising a polynucleotide selected from the group as shown in Table I,application no. 10, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, e.g. or by one or moreproteins each comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more nucleicacid sequences selected from the group as shown in Table I, applicationno. 10, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, or by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 10, column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or aprotein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequence orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV,application no. 10, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shockprotein, aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase, aspartate-ammonialigase, At2g45420-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b0283-protein, b0371-protein, b1672-protein, b2032-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein,b4121-protein, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase,dihydroxyacetone kinase, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, glucokinase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, monothiol glutaredoxin,NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, oxidoreductase,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, protease, proteinphosphatase, pyruvate kinase, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter,transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, ycl049c-protein,ydr507c-protein, YGR104C-protein, and yor392w-protein, for example ofthe respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 10,column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respectivepolypeptide comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequences as shown in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8, or therespective polypeptide comprising at least one polypeptide motif asdepicted in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a citrate synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0283-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0371-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase subunit N non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate-ammonia        ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucokinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl049c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacetone        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR104C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aconitate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yor392w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 10, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 10; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof; non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of stearic acid, or a composition comprising        stearic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of citrate synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0283-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0371-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate        aldolase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartate-ammonia ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucokinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl049c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacetone kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR104C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aconitate hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yor392w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 10, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 10; or increasing or generating the activity of        an expression product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s)        comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line        in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 10, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 10, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 10, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 10, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 10; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of stearic acid, or a composition comprising        stearic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a citrate synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0283-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0371-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase subunit N in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartate-ammonia        ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucokinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl049c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacetone        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR104C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aconitate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yor392w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stearic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 10, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 10; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 10, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of stearic acid, or a composition comprising        stearic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 10, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 10.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 10, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 10.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 10, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 10.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.8.10] to [0066.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0039.1.8.8] to [0066.1.8.8] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.8.10] to [0072.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0068.1.8.8] to [0072.1.8.8] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For th eavoidanceofdoubt, th eterm “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” areinterchangeable.)

[0074.1.8.10] to [0075.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0074.1.8.8] to [0075.1.8.8] above.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 10, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

[0077.1.8.10] to [0078.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0077.1.8.8] to [0078.1.8.8] above.

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.8.10] to [0083.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.8.8] to [0083.1.8.8] above.

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 10 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 10, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.8.10] to [0092.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.8.8] to [0092.1.8.8] above.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalstearic acid leads to an enhanced production of the respective finechemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%,30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, morepreferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of therespective fine chemical stearic acid in comparison to the wild-type asdefined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5or 8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of theactivity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or their combination can be achieved by joining the protein to arespective transit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleicacid molecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or“mitochondrial” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in stearic acid,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein stearic acid,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 84-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g25070, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1299, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a citratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g44350, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 120811, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120810, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120810 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120811, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity citrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 25-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt2g45420-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g45420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1624, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1623 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1624, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At2g45420-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 691-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a F-boxprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g16820, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 120953, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120952, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120952 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120953, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity F-box protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 28-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g20910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22922, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CCAAT-binding transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1percent, partitularly in a range of 28 to 60-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the stearicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 58-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 79-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 89-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g18880,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24233, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24232 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24233, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 28-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 20-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the stearicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 40-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the stearic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 99 to 132-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g59220, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0283-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0283, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 121077, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121076, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121076 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.121077, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0283-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 29-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0312,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 121112, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.121112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 21-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0371-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0371, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 121638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121637, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.121638, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0371-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 26 to 60-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization. For example, an increase ofthe stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to75-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37401,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 91-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 22 to 178-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1672-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1672, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78772, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78772,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1672-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 17 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protease, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1845, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 38574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38573, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38574, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protease is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the stearicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 31-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2032-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 89-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 63-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ethanolamineutilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2439,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ethanolamine utilization protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 24-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2482,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79510, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79509, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79509 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79510, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADH dehydrogenase subunit N is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization.For example, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 73-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2513-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2513-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 121-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2601, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 121658, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.121657, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121657 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 121658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 11 to 51-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-Derythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 44-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2849-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2849, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81981, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81981,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2849-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 21 to 129-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aaspartateammonia ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3744,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 83658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.83658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aspartate-ammonia ligase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 9 to 27-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3845,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 100676, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 100675 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.100676, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 10 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3989-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3989-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4121-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4121, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44610, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44609, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44609 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44610,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4121-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 17 to 99-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 41 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucokinase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0593, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85510, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, 11 or IV, application No. 10,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glucokinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization. For example, an increase of the stearicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 54-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll1032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1032,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.85724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll1032-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. For example,an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 17 to 22-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTPsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1443, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53879, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53878 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53879,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthetase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. For example,an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 17 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acoproporphyrinogen III oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen III oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to37-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acationtransporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to34-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 36-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a tryptophansynthase alpha chain, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0966,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 87656, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.87656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity tryptophan synthase alpha chain isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization. For example, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 48-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a argininedecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1312, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58325, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58324 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58325,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 70-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetylcoenzyme A synthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYa1054c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 121909, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121908,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121908 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 121909, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyl-coenzyme Asynthetase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the stearic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 28-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ybr249c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88880, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88879 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88880, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 109-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aycl049c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yc1049c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113221, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113220, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113220 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113221, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ycl049c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 11 to 17-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydl022w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119409, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.119408, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.119408 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 119409, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 17 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isocitratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl066w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 122229, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122228, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,11 or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 122228 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.122229, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity isocitrate dehydrogenase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization.For example, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 9 to 24-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydr507c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr507c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90166, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90165 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90166, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr507c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 51-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of adihydroxyacetone kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl053w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120310, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120309, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120309 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120310, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity dihydroxyacetone kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 37-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYGR104C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygr104c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 117483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 117482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.117483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YGR104C-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 20-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aconitatehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr304c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 66773, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66772, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66772 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66773, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aconitate hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayor392w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor392w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15184, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15183, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15183 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.15184, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yor392w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 32-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Brassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 10, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stearic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 10, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the stearic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.8.10] to [0103.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0096.1.8.8] to [0103.1.8.8] above.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        , application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g25070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g25070, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1298, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g44350 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of citrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “citrate synthase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g44350, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g44350, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g44350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g44350, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “citrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “citrate synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120810, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g45420 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At2g45420-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At2g45420-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g45420, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At2g45420-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At2g45420-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1623, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g16820 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of F-box protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “F-box protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g16820, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g16820, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g16820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g16820, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “F-box protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “F-box protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120952, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g20910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CCAAT-binding transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g20910, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in stearic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g18880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g18880, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0283 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0283-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0283-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0283, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0283, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0283, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0283, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0283-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b0283-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.121076, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0312 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0312, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0312, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0371 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0371-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0371-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0371, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0371, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0371, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0371, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0371-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0371-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.121637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP-binding component of a transportsystem”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in stearic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sodium/proton antiporter”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1672 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1672-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1672-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1672, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1672-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1672-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protease”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1845, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protease”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protease”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2482 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2482, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2482, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2482, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2482, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 79509, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2601 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2601, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2601, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2601, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2601, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 121657, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in stearic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in stearic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2849 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2849-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2849-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2849, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2849-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2849-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3744 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aspartate-ammonia ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aspartate-ammonia ligase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3744, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3744, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3744, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3744, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartate-ammonia ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aspartate-ammonia ligase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.83657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3845, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.100675, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4121-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44609,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine maxor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 10, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 10, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 10, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 10, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0593 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glucokinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucokinase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0593, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0593, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucokinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucokinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1032 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll1032-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1032, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll1032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1443 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CTP synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CTP synthetase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1443, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CTP synthetase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0966 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of tryptophan synthase alpha chain.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0966, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0966, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0966, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0966, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1312 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of arginine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “arginine decarboxylase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58324, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yal054c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yal054c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal054c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal054c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yal054c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 121908, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr249c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88879, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in stearic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl049c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycl049c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ycl049c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ycl049c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl049c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl049c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycl049c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycl049c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycl049c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113220, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl022w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl022w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl022w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl022w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl022w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119408, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in stearic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl066w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of isocitrate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl066w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl066w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl066w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 122228, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr507c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydr507c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ydr507c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr507c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr507c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr507c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr507c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl053w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of dihydroxyacetone kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “dihydroxyacetone kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yfl053w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl053w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl053w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl053w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacetone kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacetone kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 120309, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr104c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YGR104C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YGR104C-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ygr104c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr104c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr104c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygr104c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YGR104C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YGR104C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.117482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr304c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of aconitate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aconitate hydratase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr304c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr304c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr304c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr304c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aconitate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aconitate hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66772, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor392w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yor392w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yor392w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yor392w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 10, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor392w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor392w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 10,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yor392w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yor392w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yor392w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15183,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.10, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassicanapus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 10, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 10, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        51340801_CANOLA, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stearic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 10,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stearic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 10, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 10, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 10, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 10, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in stearic acid compared with the wildtype control.

[0105.1.8.10] to [0107.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.8.8] to [0107.1.8.8] above.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical stearic acid, upon targeting to the plastidsor mitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has the structure ofthe respective polypeptide described herein, in particular of thepolypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 10, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

[0109.1.8.10] too [0110.1.8.10] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0109.1.8.8] to 0110.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,        3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid        shock protein, aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase,        aspartate-ammonia ligase, At2g45420-protein, ATP-binding        component of a transport system, b0283-protein, b0371-protein,        b1672-protein, b2032-protein, b2399-protein, b2513-protein,        b2849-protein, b3989-protein, b4121-protein, betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,        cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,        citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP        synthetase, dihydroxyacetone kinase, ethanolamine utilization        protein, F-box protein, glucokinase, glucose-6-phosphate        1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor, isocitrate        dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, monothiol glutaredoxin,        NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, oxidoreductase,        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, protease, protein        phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton        antiporter, transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alpha        chain, ycl049c-protein, ydr507c-protein, YGR104C-protein, and        yor392w-protein, or of a polypeptide as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, and conferring the production of        or an increase in stearic acid, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in stearic acid, respectively;        and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned stearic acid        generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a stearic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a stearic acid increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        10, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding one        or more exogenous inducing factors to the non-human organism or        parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a stearic acid increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a stearic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a stearic acid; increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding positive expression or removing negative        expression elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used        to either introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants        the 35S enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor        elements form regulatory regions. Further gene conversion        methods can be used to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance        to activity of positive elements. Positive elements can be        randomly introduced in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis        and lines can be identifled in which the positive elements have        be integrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of        which is thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced stearic acid production, respectively;        and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        stearic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondrial” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a stearic acid increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        10, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, if for the        corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in        column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is        indicated, in these organelles by the stable or transient        transformation, advantageously stable transformation, of        organelles, preferably plastids or mitochondria, with an        inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably in form of an        expression cassette containing said sequence leading to the        expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides of the invention        in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a stearic acid increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        10, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, if for the        corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in        column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is        indicated, in these organelles by integration of a nucleic acid        of the invention into the genome of the respective organelle        under control of preferable a promoter selective for the        respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of stearic acid, respectively, afterincreasing the expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide,non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria,preferably plastids, or having the activity of a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increaseof stearic acid, respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastidsand/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.8.10] to [0122.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0113.1.8.8] to [0122.1.8.8] above.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical stearic acid, respectively, by increase of expression oractivity in the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in anorganelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, can also be increased byintroducing a synthetic transcription factor, which binds close to thecoding region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in W001/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.8.10] to [0127.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.8.8] to [0127.1.8.8] above.

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) stearic acid andif desired other fatty acids, and/or other metabolites, in free or boundform.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical stearic acid,        respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said fine chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound fatty acids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.8.10] to [0139.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.8.8] to [0139.1.8.8] above.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 10, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 10;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 10,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 10.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 10 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 10, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 10, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 10, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 10, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 10,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 10,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 10, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 10,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 10, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 10, column 5 or        8, or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 10, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 10, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 10.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 10, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.8.10] to [0155.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0144.1.8.8] to [0155.1.8.8] above.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequencesfor ensuring subcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum(=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may alsobe employed as well as translation promoters such as the 5′ leadsequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15,8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto. and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 10.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 10 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    10, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 10, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at leastin one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in TableII, application no. 10, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein ofthe sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 10, column5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by asequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown inTable I A and/or I B, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or the codingregion thereof. In a further embodiment, the protein of the presentinvention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identicalto protein sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no.10, column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%,97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or IIB, application no. 10, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 10.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 10 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120810, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120810,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120810 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120810 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120810 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120952, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121076, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121076,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121076 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121076 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121076 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121637 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79509, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121657 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83657 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44609, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44609 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121908, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121908,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121908 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121908 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121908 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113220, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119408, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122228, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120309, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66772, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15183, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15183,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15183 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15183 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15183 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 10, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 10, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 10, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.8.10] to [0170.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0165.1.8.8] to [0170.1.8.8] above.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 10, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.10.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 10, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 10.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 10, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 10 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 10.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 10 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 10 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising

-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 10, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 10, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 10, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        10, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        10, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 10,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 10, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.10.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 10, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 10.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 10, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 10.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 10.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 10 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 10 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.8.10] to [0209.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.8.8] to [0209.1.8.8] above.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shockprotein, aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase, aspartate-ammonialigase, At2g45420-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b0283-protein, b0371-protein, b1672-protein, b2032-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein,b4121-protein, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase,dihydroxyacetone kinase, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, glucokinase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, monothiol glutaredoxin,NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, oxidoreductase,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, protease, proteinphosphatase, pyruvate kinase, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter,transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, ycl049c-protein,ydr507c-protein, YGR104C-protein, and yor392w-protein are also called“FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.8.10] to [0225.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.8.8] to [0225.1.8.8] above.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 10,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective fatty acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

[0227.1.8.10] to [0239.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0227.1.8.8] to [0239.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 10, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 10, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 10, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.8.10] to [0245.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0241.1.8.8] to [0245.1.8.8] above.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signalpeptideor transit-peptide-encoding sequences whichare known per se. For example, plastidtransit-peptide-encoding sequencesenable the targeting of the expression product into the plastids of aplant cell. Targeting sequences are also known for eukaryotic and to alower extent for prokaryotic organisms and can advantageously beoperable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of the present inventionas shown in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 and 8, preferably thecoding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, and describedherein to achieve an expression in one of said compartments orextracellular.

[0247.1.8.10] to [0266.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.8.8] to [0266.1.8.8] above.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.8.10] to [0273.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.8.8] to [0273.1.8.9] above.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant.

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 10,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 10, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thestearic acid is due to the generation or over-expression of one or morepolypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 10, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.10, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 10.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 10 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

[0282.1.10.10] In another embodiment of said transgenic non-humanorganism said vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting ofBig35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.10.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 10, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.10.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 10.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 10 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 10 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 10, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        10, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 10, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 10, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 10, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 10, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 10,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 10, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 10, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 10, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 10, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 10, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        10, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 10,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 10,        column 5 or 8;

as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such non-humanorganism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of plants, like leaves,roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits, pollen and the like.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 10.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 10 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.10.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 10, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 10, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.10.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 10.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 10 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 10,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 10 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.8.10] to [0299.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.8.8] to [0299.1.8.8] above.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 10, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.8.10] to [0304.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.8.8] to [0304.1.8.8] above.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 10, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 10, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 10, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 10,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 10, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 10, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.10, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 10, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 10,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.8.10] to [0321.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0309.1.8.8] to [0321.1.8.8] above.

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical stearic acidas compared to a corresponding, e.g.

non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequenceswhich hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 10, columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions and whichencode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical stearic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.8.10] to [0329.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0323.1.8.8] to [0329.1.8.8] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 10,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, the hybridization isperformed under stringent hybridization conditions. However, acomplement of one of the herein disclosed sequences is preferably asequence complement thereto according to the base pairing of nucleicacid molecules well known to the skilled person. For example, the basesA and G undergo base pairing with the bases T and U or C, resp. and visaversa. Modifications of the bases can influence the base-pairingpartner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical stearicacid, respectively, after increasing the activity or an activity of agene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of a gene product,e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10,column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodiment expression either in thecytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted ortargeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical stearic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, andoptionally, the activity thereof is selected from the group consistingof 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3-deoxy7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase,arginine decarboxylase, aspartate-ammonia ligase, At2g45420-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, b0283-protein,b0371-protein, b1672-protein, b2032-protein, b2399-protein,b2513-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein, b4121-protein, betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor, citratesynthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase,dihydroxyacetone kinase, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, glucokinase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, monothiol glutaredoxin,NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, oxidoreductase,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, protease, proteinphosphatase, pyruvate kinase, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter,transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, ycl049c-protein,ydr507c-protein, YGR104C-protein, and yor392w-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical stearic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. Thenucleotide sequences determined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention can be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of thepolypeptide of the invention or of the polypeptide used in the processof the invention, e.g. as the primers described in the examples of thepresent invention, e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primersshown in the respective line in Table III, column 8 will result in afragment of the gene product as shown in Table II, application no. 10,column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical stearic acidits function as a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms,plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant generawith varying capability or potential for synthesis of the respectivefine chemical stearic acid. Therefore in one embodiment the presentinvention relates to a method for analyzing the capability or potentialof a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to producethe fine chemical stearic acid by using the nucleic acid of theinvention or parts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of thenucleic acid of the invention in the non-human organism or a partthereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalstearic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, in particular increasing the activity as mentioned aboveor as described in the examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical stearic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 10, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical stearic acid as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

[0338.1.8.10] to [0339.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0338.1.8.8] to [0339.1.8.8] above.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 10,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.8.10] to [0343.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.8.8] to [0343.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.8.8] above.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a naturalprotein). Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule encodes a naturalprotein having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the productionor the increased production of the respective fine chemical stearic acidas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof after increasing the expression or activity thereof or theactivity of a protein of the invention or used in the process of theinvention, in an embodiment for example expression either in the cytosolor in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.8.8] above.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

[0349.1.8.10] to [0350.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0349.1.8.8] to [0350.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalstearic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, after increasing its activity for example in an embodimentby expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastidor mitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, theprotein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequenceshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5or 8.

[0352.1.8.10] to [0357.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.8.8] to [0357.1.8.8] above.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.10, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.8.8] above.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.8.10] to [0363.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.8.8] to [0363.1.8.8] above.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabovementioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 10,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical stearic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,or fragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA,single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence.Homologues of said sequences are also understood as meaning derivatives,which comprise noncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns,terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream ofthe nucleotide sequences stated can be modified by one or morenucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without,however, interfering with the functionality or activity either of thepromoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatoryregion such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are faraway from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of thepromoters is increased by modification of their sequence, or that theyare replaced completely by more active promoters, even promoters fromheterologous organisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the personskilled in the art and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.8.10] to [0379.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.8.8] to [0379.1.8.8] above.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical stearic acid in a non-human organism or a part thereof canbe isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), for example using theantibody of the present invention as described below, in particular, anantibody against proteins having 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetylcoenzyme A synthetase, acid shockprotein, aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase, aspartate-ammonialigase, At2g45420-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b0283-protein, b0371-protein, b1672-protein, b2032-protein,b2399-protein, b2513-protein, b2849-protein, b3989-protein,b4121-protein, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthetase,dihydroxyacetone kinase, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-boxprotein, glucokinase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, monothiol glutaredoxin,NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, oxidoreductase,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, protease, proteinphosphatase, pyruvate kinase, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter,transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, ycl049c-protein,ydr507c-protein, YGR104C-protein, or yor392w-protein activity,respectively, or an antibody against polypeptides as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof which can be produced by standardtechniques utilizing the polypeptid of the present invention or fragmentthereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention (FCRP). Preferred aremonoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 10, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 10, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 10, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 10, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 10, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 10, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical stearic acid in a non-humanorganism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a part thereof,being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process of the invention and having a sequence which distinguishesover the sequence as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptideof the present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or99% identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs atleast in one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%,3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 and 8 doesnot comprise a protein of the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II A and/or II B, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 10, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

[0390.1.8.10] to [0391.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0390.1.8.8] to [0391.1.8.8] above.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 10, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.10, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 10, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.8.8] above.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.10, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.10, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.8.10] to [0401.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.8.8] to [0401.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non-inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.8.10] to [0409.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.8.8] to [0409.1.8.8] above.

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalstearic acid its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical stearic acid.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemical stearicacid by using the respective antibody of the invention as a probe todetect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acidmolecule of the invention in a non-human organism in comparison toanother organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.8.10] to [0430.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.8.8] to [0430.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical stearic acid in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 3. Due to theabovementioned activity the respective fine chemical stearic acidcontent in a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, dueto modulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 10, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 10, column alike activity is increasedin the cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially inorganelles such as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in thecytosol. Examples are described above in context with the process of theinvention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.8.8] above.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 10, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.8.10] to [0435.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0434.1.8.8] to [0435.1.8.8] above.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of stearic acid thiscan be in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced bythis process can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organismseither from the culture in which they grow or from the field. Forexample, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction,salt precipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plantparts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and thelike.

[0437.1.8.10] to [0454.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.8.8] to [0454.1.8.8] above above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 10, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.8.8] above.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 10, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        10, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.8.8] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 10, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 10 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 10 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 10, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 10, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 10, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 10,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.8.10] to [0482.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.8.8] to [0482.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Items:

Item 1. A process for the production of the fine chemical stearic acid

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,        3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid        shock protein, aconitate hydratase, arginine decarboxylase,        aspartate-ammonia ligase, At2g45420-protein, ATP-binding        component of a transport system, b0283-protein, b0371-protein,        b1672-protein, b2032-protein, b2399-protein, b2513-protein,        b2849-protein, b3989-protein, b4121-protein, betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,        cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor,        citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP        synthetase, dihydroxyacetone kinase, ethanolamine utilization        protein, F-box protein, glucokinase, glucose-6-phosphate        1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor, isocitrate        dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, monothiol glutaredoxin,        NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, oxidoreductase,        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, protease, protein        phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton        antiporter, transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alpha        chain, ycl049c-protein, ydr507c-protein, YGR104C-protein, and        yor392w-protein, in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of the fine chemical stearic acid,which comprises

-   -   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.10, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.10, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.10;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        10, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 10; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stearic acid or a        composition comprising stearic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering stearic acidin its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        stearic acid produced by the selected mutated non-human        organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 10, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        10, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 10, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 10, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.,    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 10,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 10;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 10;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 10, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i),    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant or a part thereof comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in stearic acid production in a non-human organism, comprisingthe steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of stearic acid in a non-human organism        or a part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting        with the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of stearic acidin a        non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase instearic acid after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or a part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material orpropagation material as claimed in item 15 or the host cell of item asclaimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in claim9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of stearic acid.

[0483.1.8.10] to [0494.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0483.1.8.8] to [0494.1.8.8] above.

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61 ° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 66772, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 67180 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 67181 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7333, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7679 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7680 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11471, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11983 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11984 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1061, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1293 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1294 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Brassica napus SEQ ID NO: 15532, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 16150 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 16151 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 10811, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 11207 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11208 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.8.10] to [0499.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.8.8] to [0499.1.8.8] above.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7333 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Arabidopsisthaliana, Brassica napus, or Glycine max the vector DNA was treated withthe restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following the standard protocol(MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 66772 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 117482 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7333.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1 ° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1 ° C/1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1 ° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.8.10] to [0503.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0501.1.8.8] to [0503.1.8.8] above.

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max1061 non- At1g68320 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 84 targeted acid 1298non- At2g25070 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 44 targeted acid 120810plastidic At2g44350 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 25 acid 1623 non-At2g45420 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 691 targeted acid 120952 non-At3g16820 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 28 targeted acid 22921 non-At3g20910 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 60 targeted acid 2935 non-At3g62950 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 58 targeted acid 23482 non-At4g15660 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 79 targeted acid 3279 non-At4g15670 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 89 targeted acid 24232 non-At4g18880 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 28 targeted acid 68849 non-At4g26080 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 20 targeted acid 4102 non-At4g33040 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 40 targeted acid 4348 non-At4g35310 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 99 132 targeted acid 25498 non-At5g59220 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 38 targeted acid 121076plastidic B0283 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 29 acid 121111 non- B0312stearic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 12 21 targeted acid 121637 non- B0371stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 60 targeted acid 7333 non- B0449 stearicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 75 targeted acid 37400 non- B1186 stearicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 91 targeted acid 38266 plastidic B1431 stearicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 31 acid 38300 non- B1597 stearic ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 22 178 targeted acid 78771 non- B1672 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 1730 targeted acid 38573 non- B1845 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 31targeted acid 8920 non- B2032 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 89 targetedacid 39237 non- B2399 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 63 targeted acid115628 non- B2439 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 24 targeted acid 79509non- B2482 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 73 targeted acid 9167 non-B2513 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 121 targeted acid 121657 plastidicB2601 stearic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 11 51 acid 81075 non- B2747 stearicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 44 targeted acid 81980 non- B2849 stearicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 129 targeted acid 83657 plastidic B3744 stearicARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 9 27 acid 100675 plastidic B3845 stearic ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 10 27 acid 44372 non- B3989 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 35targeted acid 44609 non- B4121 stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 35targeted acid 10811 non- GM02LC12622 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 99targeted acid 46751 non- GM02LC19289 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 41targeted acid 85510 plastidic Sll0593 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 54acid 85723 mitochondrial Sll1032 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 22 acid53878 mitochondrial Sll1443 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 42 acid 11471mitochondrial Sll1917 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 37 acid 55385mitochondrial Sll1920 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 34 acid 11990plastidic Slr0338 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 36 acid 87655 plastidicSlr0966 stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 48 acid 58324 non- Slr1312stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 70 targeted acid 121908 non- Yal054cstearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 28 targeted acid 88879 plastidic Ybr249cstearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 109 acid 113220 plastidic Ycl049c stearicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 11 17 acid 119408 non- Ydl022w stearic ARA_SEED_2p-PcUBI GC 17 35 targeted acid 122228 non- Ydl066w stearic ARA_SEED_2p-PcUBI GC 9 24 targeted acid 90165 non- Ydr507c stearic ARA_LEAF Big35SGC 16 51 targeted acid 120309 non- Yfl053w stearic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 1937 targeted acid 117482 non- Ygr104c stearic ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 14 20targeted acid 66772 non- Ylr304c stearic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 16 35targeted acid 15183 plastidic Yor392w stearic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 32acid 15532 plastidic 51340801_CANOLA stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 58acid 16883 plastidic 59582753_SOYBEAN stearic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 42acid

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, given aspercent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.8.10] to [0515.1.8.10] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0505.1.8.8] to [0515.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.8.11] to [0514.1.8.11] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical palmitic acid as defined below and correspondingembodiments as described herein as follows.

[0001.1.8.11] to [0002.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0001.1.8.8] to [0002.1.8.8] above.

Palmitic acid is a major component for manufacturing of soaps,lubricating oils and waterproofing materials. Furhermore it is used forthe synthesis of metallic palmitates. Additional applications are asfood additive and in the synthesis of food-grade additives; as aconstituent of cosmetic formulations. Palmitic acid is a major componentof many natural fats and oils in the form of a glyceryl ester, e.g. palmoil, and in most commercial-grade stearic acid products.

[0004.1.8.11] to [0005.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0004.1.8.8] to [0005.1.8.8] above.

Palmitic acid is as mentioned above the major fat in meat and dairyproducts.

Further uses or palmitic acid are as food ingredients raw material foremulsifiers or personal care emulsifier for facial creams and lotions.

Palmitic acid is also used in shaving cream formulations, waxes or fruitwax formulations.

[0009.1.11.11] to [0011.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0009.1.8.8] to [00011.1.8.8] above.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of palmitic acid.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: palmitic acid, or, in other words, of the “fine chemical”or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.11.11] to [0514.1.8.11] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.11 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.11.11] to[0514.1.8.11]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.11.11] to [0514.1.8.11] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.11.11] and [0015.1.11.11], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.11.11] to[0514.1.8.11], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.11.11] and [0015.1.11.11].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “palmitic acid in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 11 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “palmitic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term palmitic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.11.11] to[0514.1.8.11] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned palmitic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.11.11] to [0514.1.8.11] palmitic acid, itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means palmitic acidin free form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats. In a preferred embodiment “palmitic acid” means palmitic acid infree form.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” or “the respective finechemical” mean in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.11.11] to[0514.1.8.11] palmitic acid. and/or tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats of palmitic acid. and its salts, ester, thioester or palmitic acidin free form or bound to other compounds such as triglycerides,glycolipids, phospholipids etc. In a preferred embodiment, the term “thefine chemical” means palmitic acid, in free form or its salts or boundto triglycerides. Triglycerides, lipids, oils, fats or lipid mixturethereof shall mean any triglyceride, lipid, oil and/or fat containingany bound or free palmitic acid for example sphingolipids,phosphoglycerides, lipids, glycolipids such as glycosphingolipids,phospholipids such as phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine,phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylinositol ordiphosphatidylglycerol, or as monoacylglyceride, diacylglyceride ortriacylglyceride or other fatty acid esters such as acetyl-Coenzym Athioester, which contain further saturated or unsaturated fatty acids inthe fatty acid molecule.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” and the term “therespective fine chemical” mean at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the abovementioned fine chemical. Further, the term “incontext of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.11.11] to [0514.1.8.11]” asused herein means that for any of said paragraphs [0014.1.11.11] to[0514.1.8.11] the term “the fine chemical” is understood to follow thedefinition of section [0014.1.11.11] or section [0015.1.11.11],independently whether it refers to any other paragraph or not andwhether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in an othercontext.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.11.11] to[0514.1.8.11], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.11.11].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising palmiticacid, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g23110-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1248-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2682-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AAS bifunctional protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3814-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain amino acid ABC        transporter ATP-binding protein in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic acid decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid phosphatase precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aconitate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr013c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPase epsilon subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 11, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 11; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 11, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of palmitic acid or a composition comprising        palmitic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 11, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one nucleic acid        molecule (in the following “Fine Chemical Related Protein        (FCRP)”encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene) comprising a nucleic acid        molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 11, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 11, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 11;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        11, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 11; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

The term “increasing or generating of the expression of” may also beinterchanged by the term “overexpressing”.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 11. In another preferredembodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 11, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, AAS bifunctionalprotein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acidphosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyltransferase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilonsubunit, b0050-protein, b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1330-protein,b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein,b3814-protein, bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein), branched chain amino acid ABC transporterATP-binding protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, DnaJ-like chaperone, ethanolamineutilization protein, F-box protein, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase,flavodoxin, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glutathione S-transferase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitratesynthase, lipoprotein precursor, metal-dependent hydrolase, monothiolglutaredoxin, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase,permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein, transcription factor,or ymr013c-protein, which respectively encode a protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I,application no. 11, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectively encodea protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II, applicationno. 11, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof, and/or whichrespectively can be amplified with the primer set shown in Table III,application no. 11, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, AAS bifunctionalprotein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acidphosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyltransferase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilonsubunit, b0050-protein, b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1330-protein,b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein,b3814-protein, bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein), branched chain amino acid ABC transporterATP-binding protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, DnaJ-like chaperone, ethanolamineutilization protein, F-box protein, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase,flavodoxin, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glutathione S-transferase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitratesynthase, lipoprotein precursor, metal-dependent hydrolase, monothiolglutaredoxin, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase,permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein, transcription factor,or ymr013c-protein, the respective protein comprising a polypeptideencoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences as shown inTable 1, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, (preferably the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, therespective protein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequence as shown in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8, and/or therespective protein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown inTable IV, application no. 11, column 8 is also referred to as FineChemical Related Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of palmitic acid, by increasing or generating one or moreactivities, especially selected from the group consisting of2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 3-ketoacyl-CoAthiolase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, AAS bifunctional protein, ABC metalion transporter substrate-binding protein, acid phosphatase precursor,acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyl transferase, argininedecarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase, At1g19800-protein,At1g23110-protein, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit,b0050-protein, b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1330-protein,b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein,b3814-protein, bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein), branched chain amino acid ABC transporterATP-binding protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, DnaJ-like chaperone, ethanolamineutilization protein, F-box protein, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase,flavodoxin, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glutathione S-transferase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitratesynthase, lipoprotein precursor, metal-dependent hydrolase, monothiolglutaredoxin, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase,permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase subunit, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, recombinase A, sll1032-protein,sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase,threonine efflux protein, transcription factor, and ymr013c-protein,which is conferred by one or more FCRPs or the gene product of one ormore FCRP-genes, for example by the gene product of a nucleic acidsequences comprising a polynucleotide selected from the group as shownin Table I, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, e.g. or by one ormore proteins each comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or morenucleic acid sequences selected from the group as shown in Table I,application no. 11, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one or moreprotein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 11, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,AAS bifunctional protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, aconitatehydratase, acyl transferase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic aciddecarboxylase, At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein, At2g45420-protein,ATPase epsilon subunit, b0050-protein, b1234-protein, b1248-protein,b1330-protein, b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2682-protein,b2849-protein, b3814-protein, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), branched chain aminoacid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, DnaJ-likechaperone, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein, Fe—S subunitof oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF familyprotein, homocitrate synthase, lipoprotein precursor, metal-dependenthydrolase, monothiol glutaredoxin, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein, transcription factor,and ymr013c-protein, for example of the respective polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 and 8, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or the respective polypeptide comprising asequence corresponding to the consensus sequences as shown in Table IV,application no. 11, column 8, or the respective polypeptide comprisingat least one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV, application no.11, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g23110-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidyl-prolyl        cis-trans isomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1248-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2682-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AAS bifunctional        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3814-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        amino acid ABC transporter

ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a partthereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a partthereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism or a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic acid        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid phosphatase        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aconitate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr013c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATPase epsilon        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 11, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 11; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 11, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of palmitic acid, or a composition comprising        palmitic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19800-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g23110-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1248-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2682-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AAS bifunctional protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3814-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain amino acid ABC        transporter ATP-binding protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine        synthase subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutathione S-transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic acid decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid phosphatase precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aconitate hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr013c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPase epsilon subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 11, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 11; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 11, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 11, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 11, which is joined to a transit        peptide; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 11, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 11, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 11; or increasing or generating the        activity of an expression product of one or more nucleic acid        molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the        respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of palmitic acid, or a composition comprising        palmitic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19800-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g23110-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidyl-prolyl        cis-trans isomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1248-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2682-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AAS bifunctional        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3814-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        amino acid ABC transporter

ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism ora part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or apart thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism or a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1032-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutathione        S-transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic acid        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid phosphatase        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aconitate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr013c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATPase epsilon        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of palmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 11, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 11; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 11, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of palmitic acid, or a composition comprising        palmitic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 11, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 11.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 11, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 11.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 11, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 11.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.8.11] to [0066.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0039.1.8.8] to [0066.1.8.8] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.8.11] to [0072.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0068.1.8.8] to [0072.1.8.8] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For th eavoidanceofdoubt, th eterm “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” areinterchangeable.)

[0074.1.8.11] to [0075.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0074.1.8.8] to [0075.1.8.8] above.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 11, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

[0077.1.8.11] to [0078.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0077.1.8.8] to [0078.1.8.8] above.

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.8.11] to [0083.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.8.8] to 0083.1.8.8] above.

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 11 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 11, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.8.11] to [0092.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.8.8] to [0092.1.8.8] above.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalpalmitic acid leads to an enhanced production of the respective finechemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%,30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, morepreferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of therespective fine chemical palmitic acid in comparison to the wild-type asdefined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5or 8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of theactivity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or their combination can be achieved by joining the protein to arespective transit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleicacid molecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or“mitochondrial” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in palmitic acid,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein palmitic acid,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07430, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 36-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of achlorophyllase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113652, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113651, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113651 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113652, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity chlorophyllase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt1g19800-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19800,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17638, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17638, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g19800-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 29-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt1g23110-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g23110,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102087, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102086, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102086 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102087, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity At1g23110-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 58-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 84-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 54-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt2g45420-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g45420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1624, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1623 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1624, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At2g45420-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 33-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g20910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22922, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CCAAT-binding transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 41-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the palmiticacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 40 percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 75-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g18880,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24233, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24232 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24233, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 23-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 18-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the palmiticacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 36-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 40-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5319, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g59220, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 400-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1788,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114084, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114083, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114083 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114084, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 33-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ThiF familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3577,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 111156, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 111155 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.111156, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ThiF family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinaseA, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 51-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73720, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73719 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization. For example, an increase ofthe palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18to 57-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aHesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5467, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32649, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32648 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32649, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity HesB/YadR/YfhFfamily protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 61-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.6675, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6674, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6674 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6675, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 31-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purinenucleoside phosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6700, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity purine nucleosidephosphorylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 29-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0050-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 103959, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103958, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 103958 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.103959, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0050-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 27-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37401,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 47-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1234-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1234, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112112, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1234-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 22-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1248-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1248, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 119136, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119135, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119135 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.119136, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1248-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 22-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1330-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1330, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38227, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38226 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38227,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1330-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 36-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 25-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Fe—S subunitof oxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1589,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78155, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78154 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.78155, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 25-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1670-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1670-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1837-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1837, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78954, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78953 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78954,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1837-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2032-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 22 to 83-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2043,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112194, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112193 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112194, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity colanic acid biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 54-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2099-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2099, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115596, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115595 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115596, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2099-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 27-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2107-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2107, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39003, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39003,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2107-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 45-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ethanolamineutilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2439,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ethanolamine utilization protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 34-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2682-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2682, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115656, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115655, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2682-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 22 to 28-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 38-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2790, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 115720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 115719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115720, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization. For example, an increase of the palmiticacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 34-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AASbifunctional protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2836,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115792, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115791, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115791 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115792, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity AAS bifunctional protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 32-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2849-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2849, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81981, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81981,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2849-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 56-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3814-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3814, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44196, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44197,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3814-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 41-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonineefflux protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3823, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine efflux protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3845,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 100676, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 100675 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.100676, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 45-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 80-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctionalprotein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), or if theactivity of the polypeptide Sll0368, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 106921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 106920, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 106920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106921, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatoryprotein) is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization. For example, an increase of the palmiticacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 28-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branchedchain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, or if the activityof the polypeptide Sll0374, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94742,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 94741, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.94741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94742, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity branchedchain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 23-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbondioxide concentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, 11 or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18to 38-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll1032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1032,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.85724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll1032-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. For example,an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 16 to 27-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, or if the activityof the poylpeptide Sll1056, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52661,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 52660, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.52660 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52661, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of anitrate/nitrite transport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1450, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54337 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54338, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity nitrate/nitritetransport protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase of thepalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to29-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acarbamoylphosphate synthase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1498, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95048, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 95047 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95048, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycarbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 24-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutathioneS-transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1545, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11424, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11423 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11424,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutathione S-transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1598, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85744, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85743 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85744, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 17 to 28-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, or if the activity of the poylpeptide Sll1848, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 115-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acoproporphyrinogen III oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, 11 or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen III oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16to 23-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acationtransporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permeaseprotein of ABC transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0949, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119222 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 119223, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase of thepalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to25-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aromatic aciddecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1099, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 116342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity aromatic acid decarboxylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization. For example, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 39-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1250, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116461, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116460 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 116461, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphate importATP-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase of thepalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to33-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a argininedecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1312, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58325, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58324 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58325,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1791, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12141, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12140 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12141, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization. For example, an increase ofthe palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16to 17-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 42-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ametaldependent hydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0917,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity metal-dependent hydrolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 112-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acidphosphatase precursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr092c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119348, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119347, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119347 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.119348, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acid phosphatase precursor is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydl022w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119409, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.119408, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.119408 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 119409, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 13 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl101c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 122519, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122518, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 122518 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.122519, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 36-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a F-boxprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr131c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 14707, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14706, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14706 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14707, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity F-box protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DnaJ-likechaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl073w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64965, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DnaJ-like chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 39-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aconitatehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr304c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 66773, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66772, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66772 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66773, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aconitate hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aymr013cprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ymr013c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 91959, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91958, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91958 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91959, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ymr013c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 26-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATPaseepsilon subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl271w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 118213, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118212, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 118212 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.118213, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ATPase epsilon subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 33-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization. Forexample, an increase of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 29-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of palmitic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 11, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization. For example, anincrease of the palmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.8.11] to [0103.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0096.1.8.8] to [0103.1.8.8] above.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g07430,or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of chlorophyllase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “chlorophyllase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g19670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g19670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chlorophyllase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “chlorophyllase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113651, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19800 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At1g19800-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At1g19800-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19800, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g19800, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19800-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19800-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g23110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At1g23110-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At1g23110-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g23110, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g23110, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g23110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g23110, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g23110-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g23110-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.102086, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g45420 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At2g45420-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At2g45420-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g45420, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At2g45420-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At2g45420-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1623, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g20910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CCAAT-binding transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g20910, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g18880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g18880, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application        no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a        homolog or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I        B, application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1788 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 11, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114083, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3577 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 11, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of ThiF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ThiF family protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ThiF family protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ThiF family protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.111155, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 11, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “recombinase A”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 11, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5467 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 11, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6075 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 11, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of peptidyl-prolyl cis-transisomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “peptidyl-prolyl cis-transisomerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6674, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 11, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of purine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0050-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B0050, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103958, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sodium/proton antiporter”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1234 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1234-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1234-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1234, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1234, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1234, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1234, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1234-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1234-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1248 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1248-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1248-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1248, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1248, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1248, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1248-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1248-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.119135, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1330 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1330-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1330-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1330, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1330-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1330-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1589 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1589, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1837 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1837-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1837-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1837, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1837-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1837-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2043 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of colanic acid biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2043, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2043, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2043, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2043, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2099 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2099-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2099-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2099, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2099, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2099, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2099-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2099-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115595, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2107 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2107-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2107, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2682 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2682-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2682-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2682, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2682, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2682, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2682-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2682-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2836 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AAS bifunctional protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “AAS bifunctional protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2836, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2836, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2836, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2836, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AAS bifunctional protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “AAS bifunctional protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115791, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2849 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2849-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2849-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2849, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2849-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2849-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3814 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3814-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3814-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3814, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3814, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3814, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3814, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3814-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3814-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44196,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3823 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine efflux protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine efflux protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3823, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine efflux protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine efflux protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3845, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.100675, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine maxor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent        or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0368 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0368, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0368, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0368, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein)”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106920, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0374 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-bindingprotein

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “branched chain amino acid ABC transporterATP-binding protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll0374, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0374, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0374, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0374, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched chain amino acid ABCtransporter ATP-binding protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94741, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inpalmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanismprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1032 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll1032-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1032, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll1032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1056 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthasesubunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1056, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1056, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1056, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidinesynthase subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52660, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1498 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1498, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “carbamoylphosphate synthasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1545 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glutathione S-transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutathione S-transferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1545, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1545, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutathione S-transferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutathione 5transferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11423, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1598 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1598, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC metal ion transporter substratebinding protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85743, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inpalmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acyl transferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0949 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease protein of ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “permease protein of ABC transporter”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr0949, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0949, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0949, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0949, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of ABC transporter”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “permease protein of ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119222, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1099 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of aromatic acid decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aromatic acid decarboxylase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1099, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1099, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1099, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aromatic acid decarboxylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “aromatic acid decarboxylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 116341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1250 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphate import ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1250, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1250, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 116460, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1312 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of arginine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “arginine decarboxylase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58324, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1791 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1791, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12140, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, and preferably the activity is increased        mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr092c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acid phosphatase precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid phosphatase precursor”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ybr092c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr092c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr092c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr092c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid phosphatase precursor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acid phosphatase precursor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 119347, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl022w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl022w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl022w, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl022w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl022w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119408, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in palmitic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl101c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydl101c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl101c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl101c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl101c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.122518, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr131c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of F-box protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “F-box protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ydr131c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr131c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr131c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr131c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “F-box protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “F-box protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of DnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “DnaJ-like chaperone”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr304c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of aconitate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aconitate hydratase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ylr304c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr304c, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr304c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr304c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aconitate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aconitate hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66772, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr013c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ymr013c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ymr013c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ymr013c, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr013c, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr013c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ymr013c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ymr013c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ymr013c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 91958,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl271w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.11, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ATPase epsilon subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATPase epsilon subunit”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said Ypl271w, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 11, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl271w, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl271w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 11,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypl271w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATPase epsilon subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ATPase epsilon subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.118212, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 11,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing palmitic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same        respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional        equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I,        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof,        particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown in        column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11, and being depicted in        the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 11, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 11, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 11, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in palmitic acid compared with the wildtype control.

[0105.1.8.11] to [0107.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.8.8] to [0107.1.8.8] above.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical palmitic acid, upon targeting to the plastidsor mitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has the structure ofthe respective polypeptide described herein, in particular of thepolypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 11, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

[0109.1.8.11] to [0110.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0109.1.8.8] to [0110.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, AAS bifunctional protein, ABC metal        ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acid phosphatase        precursor, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyl        transferase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid        decarboxylase, At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein,        At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0050-protein,        b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1330-protein, b1670-protein,        b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,        b2399-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein, b3814-protein,        bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory        protein), branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding        protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbamoyl-phosphate        synthase subunit, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism        protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription        factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein,        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, DnaJ-like chaperone,        ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein, Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,        glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein, homocitrate synthase, lipoprotein precursor,        metal-dependent hydrolase, monothiol glutaredoxin, NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitrite transport protein,        oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, permease        protein of ABC transporter, phosphate import ATP-binding        protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, protein        kinase, protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase,        recombinase A, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF        family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,        transcription factor, and ymr013c-protein, or of a polypeptide        as indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        11, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, and conferring        the production of or an increase in palmitic acid, respectively;        and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in palmitic acid, respectively;        and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned palmitic acid        generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a palmitic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a palmitic acid increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        11, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding one        or more exogenous inducing factors to the non-human organism or        parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a palmitic acid increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a palmitic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a palmitic acid; increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding positive expression or removing negative        expression elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used        to either introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants        the 35S enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor        elements form regulatory regions. Further gene conversion        methods can be used to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance        to activity of positive elements. Positive elements can be        randomly introduced in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis        and lines can be identified in which the positive elements have        be integrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of        which is thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced palmitic acid production, respectively;        and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        palmitic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondrial” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a palmitic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a palmitic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of palmitic acid, respectively, afterincreasing the expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide,non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria,preferably plastids, or having the activity of a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increaseof palmitic acid, respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastidsand/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.8.11] to [0122.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0113.1.8.8] to [0122.1.8.8] above.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical palmitic acid, respectively, by increase of expression oractivity in the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in anorganelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, can also be increased byintroducing a synthetic transcription factor, which binds close to thecoding region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.8.11] to [0127.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.8.8] to [0127.1.8.8] above.

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) palmitic acidand if desired other fatty acids, and/or other metabolites, in free orbound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical palmitic acid,        respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said fine chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound fatty acids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.8.11] to [0139.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.8.8] to [0139.1.8.8] above.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 11, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 11;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 11.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 11 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 11, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 11, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 11, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 11, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 11,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 11,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 11, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 11,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 11, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 11, column 5 or        8, or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 11, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 11, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 11.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 11, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.8.11] to [0155.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0144.1.8.8] to [0155.1.8.8] above.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequencesfor ensuring subcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum(=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may alsobe employed as well as translation promoters such as the 5′ leadsequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15,8693 (1987)).

[0157.1.8.11] for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.8.8]above.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto. and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 11.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 11 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    11, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 11, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at leastin one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in TableII, application no. 11, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein ofthe sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 11, column5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by asequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown inTable I A and/or I B, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or the codingregion thereof. In a further embodiment, the protein of the presentinvention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identicalto protein sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no.11, column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%,97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or IIB, application no. 11, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 11.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 11 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113651, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102086, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114083, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6674, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103958, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119135, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119135,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119135 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119135 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119135 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115791, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115791 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52660, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52660 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11423, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11423 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119347, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119408, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122518, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122518,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122518 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122518 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122518 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14706, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66772, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66772 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91958, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91958 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118212, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 11, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 11, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 11, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.8.11] to [0170.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0165.1.8.8] to [0170.1.8.8] above.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 11, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.11.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 11, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 11.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 11, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 11 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 11.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 11 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 11 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 11, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 11, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 11, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        11, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        11, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 11,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 11, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.11.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 11, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 11.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 11, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 11.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 11.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 11 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 11 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.8.11] to [0209.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.8.8] to [0209.1.8.8] above.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,AAS bifunctional protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, aconitatehydratase, acyl transferase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic aciddecarboxylase, At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein, At2g45420-protein,ATPase epsilon subunit, b0050-protein, b1234-protein, b1248-protein,b1330-protein, b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2682-protein,b2849-protein, b3814-protein, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), branched chain aminoacid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, DnaJ-likechaperone, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein, Fe—S subunitof oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF familyprotein, homocitrate synthase, lipoprotein precursor, metal-dependenthydrolase, monothiol glutaredoxin, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein, transcription factor,and ymr013c-protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.8.11] to [0225.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.8.8] to [0225.1.8.8] above.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 11,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective fatty acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

[0227.1.8.11] to [0239.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0227.1.8.8] to [0239.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 11, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC

Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USP promoteror the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid construct of thepresent invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 11, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 11, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.8.11] to [0245.1.8.11] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0241.1.8.8] to [0245.1.8.8] above.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptideor transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastidtransit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.8.11] to [0266.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.8.8] to [0266.1.8.8] above.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.8.11] to [0273.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.8.8] to [0273.1.8.8] above.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant.

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 11,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 11, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thepalmitic acid is due to the generation or over-expression of one or morepolypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 11, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.11, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 11.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 11 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.11.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 11, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.11.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 11.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 11 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 11 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 11, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        11, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 11, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 11, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 11, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 11, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 11,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 11, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 11, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 11, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 11, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 11, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        11, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 11,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 11,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 11.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 11 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.11.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 11, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 11, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.11.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 11.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 11 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 11,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 11 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.8.11] to [0299.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.8.8] to [0299.1.8.8] above.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 11, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.8.11] to [0304.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.8.8] to [0304.1.8.8] above.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 11, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 11, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 11, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 11,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 11, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 11, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.11, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 11, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 11,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.8.11] to [0321.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0309.1.8.8] to [0321.1.8.8] above.

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical palmiticacid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequences which hybridize to thesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 11,columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding region thereof, at least underrelaxed hybridization conditions and which encode the expression ofpolypeptides conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical palmitic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.8.11] to for the disclosure of these paragraphs see [0323.1.8.8]to [0329.1.8.8] above [Further, the nucleic acid molecule of theinvention comprises a nucleic acid molecule, which is a complement ofone of the nucleotide sequences of above-mentioned nucleic acidmolecules or a portion thereof. A nucleic acid molecule or its sequencewhich is complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules or sequencesshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragmentsthereof, is one which is sufficiently complementary to one of thenucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, homologs or fragments thereof, such that it can hybridize toone of the nucleotide sequences shown in Table I, application no. 11,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, thehybridization is performed under stringent hybridization conditions.However, a complement of one of the herein disclosed sequences ispreferably a sequence complement thereto according to the base pairingof nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person. For example,the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T and U or C,resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influence thebase-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical palmiticacid, respectively, after increasing the activity or an activity of agene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of a gene product,e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11,column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodiment expression either in thecytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted ortargeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical palmitic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, andoptionally, the activity thereof is selected from the group consistingof 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, AAS bifunctionalprotein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acidphosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyltransferase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid decarboxylase,At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein, At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilonsubunit, b0050-protein, b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1330-protein,b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein,b3814-protein, bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein), branched chain amino acid ABC transporterATP-binding protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, DnaJ-like chaperone, ethanolamineutilization protein, F-box protein, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase,flavodoxin, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin,glutathione S-transferase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, heatshock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitratesynthase, lipoprotein precursor, metal-dependent hydrolase, monothiolglutaredoxin, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase,permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase subunit, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, recombinase A, sll1032-protein,sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein, threonine dehydratase,threonine efflux protein, transcription factor, and ymr013c-protein,respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical palmitic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. Thenucleotide sequences determined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-inventionencoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention can be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of thepolypeptide of the invention or of the polypeptide used in the processof the invention, e.g. as the primers described in the examples of thepresent invention, e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primersshown in the respective line in Table III, column 8 will result in afragment of the gene product as shown in Table II, application no. 11,column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical palmitic acidits function as a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms,plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant generawith varying capability or potential for synthesis of the respectivefine chemical palmitic acid. Therefore in one embodiment the presentinvention relates to a method for analyzing the capability or potentialof a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to producethe fine chemical palmitic acid by using the nucleic acid of theinvention or parts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of thenucleic acid of the invention in the non-human organism or a partthereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalpalmitic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, in particular increasing the activity as mentioned aboveor as described in the examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical palmitic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 11, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical palmitic acid as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

[0338.1.8.11] to [0339.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0338.1.8.8] to [0339.1.8.8] above.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 11,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.8.11] to [0343.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.8.8] to [0343.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.8.8] above.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a naturalprotein). Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule encodes a naturalprotein having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the productionor the increased production of the respective fine chemical palmiticacid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof after increasing the expression or activity thereof or theactivity of a protein of the invention or used in the process of theinvention, in an embodiment for example expression either in the cytosolor in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.8.8] above.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

[0349.1.8.11] to [0350.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0349.1.8.8] to [0350.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalpalmitic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, after increasing its activity for example in an embodimentby expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastidor mitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, theprotein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequenceshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5or 8.

[0352.1.8.11] to [0357.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.8.8] to [0357.1.8.8] above.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.11, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.8.8] above.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.8.11] to [0363.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.8.8] to [0363.1.8.8] above.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabovementioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nuoleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 11,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical palmitic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,or fragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA,single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence.Homologues of said sequences are also understood as meaning derivatives,which comprise noncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns,terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream ofthe nucleotide sequences stated can be modified by one or morenucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without,however, interfering with the functionality or activity either of thepromoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatoryregion such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are faraway from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of thepromoters is increased by modification of their sequence, or that theyare replaced completely by more active promoters, even promoters fromheterologous organisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the personskilled in the art and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.8.11] to [0379.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.8.8] to [0379.1.8.8] above.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical palmitic acid in a non-human organism or a part thereofcan be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), for example usingthe antibody of the present invention as described below, in particular,an antibody against proteins having 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,AAS bifunctional protein, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, aconitatehydratase, acyl transferase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic aciddecarboxylase, At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein, At2g45420-protein,ATPase epsilon subunit, b0050-protein, b1234-protein, b1248-protein,b1330-protein, b1670-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2399-protein, b2682-protein,b2849-protein, b3814-protein, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), branched chain aminoacid ABC transporter ATP-binding protein, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cation-transporting ATPase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, DnaJ-likechaperone, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein, Fe—S subunitof oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF familyprotein, homocitrate synthase, lipoprotein precursor, metal-dependenthydrolase, monothiol glutaredoxin, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phosphateimport ATP-binding protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, recombinase A,sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein,threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein, transcription factor,or ymr013c-protein activity, respectively, or an antibody againstpolypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 11, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereof which can beproduced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid of the presentinvention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention(FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 11, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 11, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 11, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 11, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 11, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 11, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical palmitic acid in a non-humanorganism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a part thereof,being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process of the invention and having a sequence which distinguishesover the sequence as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptideof the present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or99% identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs atleast in one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%,3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 and 8 doesnot comprise a protein of the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II A and/or II B, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 11, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

[0390.1.8.11] to [0391.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0390.1.8.8] to [0391.1.8.8] above.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 11, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.11, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 11, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.8.8] above.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.11, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.11, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.8.11] to [0401.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.8.8] to [0401.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.8.11] to [0409.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.8.8] to [0409.1.8.8] above.

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalpalmitic acid its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical palmitic acid.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemicalpalmitic acid by using the respective antibody of the invention as aprobe to detect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleicacid molecule of the invention in a non-human organism in comparison toanother organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.8.11] to [0430.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.8.8] to [0430.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical palmitic acid in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 3. Due to theabovementioned activity the respective fine chemical palmitic acidcontent in a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, dueto modulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 11, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 11, column 3like activity is increasedin the cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially inorganelles such as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in thecytosol. Examples are described above in context with the process of theinvention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.8.8] above.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 11, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.8.11] to [0435.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0434.1.8.8] to [0435.1.8.8] above.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of palmitic acid thiscan be in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced bythis process can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organismseither from the culture in which they grow or from the field. Forexample, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction,salt precipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plantparts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and thelike.

[0437.1.8.11] to [0454.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.8.8] to [0454.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 11, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.8.8] above.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 11, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        11, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.8.8] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 11, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 11 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 11 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 11, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 11, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 11, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 11,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.8.11] to [0482.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.8.8] to [0482.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Items:

Item 1. A process for the production of the fine chemical palmitic acid

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, AAS bifunctional protein, ABC metal        ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acid phosphatase        precursor, acid shock protein, aconitate hydratase, acyl        transferase, arginine decarboxylase, aromatic acid        decarboxylase, At1g19800-protein, At1g23110-protein,        At2g45420-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, b0050-protein,        b1234-protein, b1248-protein, b1330-protein, b1670-protein,        b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,        b2399-protein, b2682-protein, b2849-protein, b3814-protein,        bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory        protein), branched chain amino acid ABC transporter ATP-binding        protein, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbamoyl-phosphate        synthase subunit, carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism        protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription        factor, chlorophyllase, colanic acid biosynthesis protein,        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, DnaJ-like chaperone,        ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein, Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase, flavodoxin, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,        glutaredoxin, glutathione S-transferase, glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, heat shock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein, homocitrate synthase, lipoprotein precursor,        metal-dependent hydrolase, monothiol glutaredoxin, NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitrite transport protein,        oxidoreductase, peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, permease        protein of ABC transporter, phosphate import ATP-binding        protein, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase ,        phosphoribosylformyl glycinamidine synthase subunit, protein        kinase, protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase,        recombinase A, sll1032-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF        family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,        transcription factor, and ymr013c-protein, in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a        composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of the fine chemical palmitic acid,which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 11, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.11, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.11;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        11, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 11; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of palmitic acid or a    composition comprising palmitic acid in said non-human organism or    in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering palmiticacid in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        palmitic acid produced by the selected mutated non-human        organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 11, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        11, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 11, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 11, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.,    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 11,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 11;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 11;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 11, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant or a part thereof comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in palmitic acid production in a non-human organism, comprisingthe steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of palmitic acid in a non-human organism        or a part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting        with the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of palmitic acidin a        non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inpalmitic acid after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14, the plant or a part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material orpropagation material as claimed in item 15 or the host cell as claimedin items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in claim 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell as claimed in item 10 to 11 for the production of plantresistant to a herbicide inhibiting the production of palmitic acid.

[0483.1.8.11] to [0494.1.8.11] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0483.1.8.8] to [0494.1.8.8] above.

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1× PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C. RNAs weregenerated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standard protocol(Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used to producedouble stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol (Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 66772, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 67180 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 67181 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 8920, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 8930 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 8931 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11423, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11465 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11466 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1061, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1293 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1294 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6674,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6806 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6807 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 69, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 343 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 344 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12974,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 13372 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 13373 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.8.11] to [0499.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.8.8] to [0499.1.8.8] above.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 8920 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, or Glycine maxthe vector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncolfollowing the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 66772 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 119408 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 8920.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1 ° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1 ° C/1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1 ° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps. A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reactionvessel filled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.8.11] to [0503.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0501.1.8.8] to [0503.1.8.8] above.

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max17451 non- At1g07430 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 36 targeted acid113651 non- At1g19670 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 27 targeted acid17637 non- At1g19800 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 29 targeted acid102086 non- At1g23110 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 58 targeted acid1061 non- At1g68320 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 84 targeted acid19419 non- At1g72770 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 54 targeted acid1623 non- At2g45420 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 48 targeted acid68657 non- At3g02990 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 33 targeted acid22921 non- At3g20910 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 41 targeted acid2935 non- At3g62950 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 40 targeted acid3279 non- At4g15670 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 75 targeted acid24232 non- At4g18880 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 23 targeted acid68849 non- At4g26080 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 18 targeted acid4102 non- At4g33040 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 36 targeted acid4348 non- At4g35310 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 40 targeted acid5318 non- At5g57050 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 43 targeted acid25498 non- At5g59220 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 400 targeted acid114083 non- AvinDRAFT_1788 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 33 targetedacid 111155 non- AvinDRAFT_3577 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 49targeted acid 114231 non- AvinDRAFT_3629 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 1651 targeted acid 73719 non- AvinDRAFT_4606 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC18 57 targeted acid 32648 non- AvinDRAFT_5467 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 17 61 targeted acid 6674 non- AvinDRAFT_6075 palmitic ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 18 31 targeted acid 34044 non- AvinDRAFT_6700 palmiticARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 29 targeted acid 103958 non- B0050 palmiticARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 27 targeted acid 37400 non- B1186 palmiticARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 47 targeted acid 112111 non- B1234 palmiticARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 22 targeted acid 119135 non- B1248 palmiticARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 22 targeted acid 38226 non- B1330 palmiticARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 36 targeted acid 38266 plastidic B1431 palmiticARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 25 acid 78154 non- B1589 palmitic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 16 25 targeted acid 38300 non- B1597 palmitic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 44 targeted acid 78753 non- B1670 palmitic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 16 37 targeted acid 78953 non- B1837 palmitic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 16 39 targeted acid 8920 non- B2032 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 22 83 targeted acid 112193 non- B2043 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 1654 targeted acid 115595 non- B2099 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 27targeted acid 39002 non- B2107 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 37targeted acid 39237 non- B2399 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 45targeted acid 115628 non- B2439 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 34targeted acid 115655 non- B2682 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 28targeted acid 81075 non- B2747 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 38targeted acid 115719 non- B2790 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 34targeted acid 115791 plastidic B2836 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 32acid 81980 non- B2849 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 56 targeted acid44196 non- B3814 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 41 targeted acid 10726non- B3823 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 35 targeted acid 100675plastidic B3845 palmitic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 15 31 acid 10811 non-GM02LC12622 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 45 targeted acid 46751 non-GM02LC19289 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 80 targeted acid 106920mitochondrial Sll0368 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 28 acid 94741plastidic Sll0374 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 23 acid 52634mitochondrial Sll1031 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 38 acid 85723mitochondrial Sll1032 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 27 acid 52660plastidic Sll1056 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 38 acid 54337mitochondrial Sll1450 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 29 acid 95047 non-Sll1498 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 24 targeted acid 11423mitochondrial Sll1545 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 27 acid 85743mitochondrial Sll1598 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 28 acid 86447plastidic Sll1848 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 115 acid 11471mitochondrial Sll1917 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 23 acid 55385mitochondrial Sll1920 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 34 acid 119222mitochondrial Slr0949 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 25 acid 116341mitochondrial Slr1099 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 39 acid 116460mitochondrial Slr1250 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 33 acid 58324 non-Slr1312 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 34 targeted acid 12140mitochondrial Slr1791 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 17 acid 12341mitochondrial Slr2072 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 42 acid 61553 non-TTC0917 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 112 targeted acid 12974 non-TTC1550 palmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 35 targeted acid 119347plastidic Ybr092c palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 31 acid 119408 non-Ydl022w palmitic ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 13 39 targeted acid 122518 non-Ydl101c palmitic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 20 36 targeted acid 14706 plastidicYdr131c palmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 37 acid 64964 plastidic Yjl073wpalmitic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 39 acid 66772 non- Ylr304c palmiticARA_LEAF Big35S GC 16 38 targeted acid 91958 plastidic Ymr013c palmiticARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 26 acid 118212 plastidic Ypl271w palmiticARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 33 acid 69 non- 49747384_SOYBEAN palmiticARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 29 targeted acid 16883 plastidic 59582753_SOYBEANpalmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 42 acid

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, given aspercent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.8.11] to [0515.1.8.11] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0505.1.8.8] to [0515.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.8.12] to [0514.1.8.12] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical selected from the group comprising 2-hydroxybehenicacid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid and oleic acid, as defined below andcorresponding embodiments as described herein as follows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.8.8] above.

Oils and fats, which chemically are glycerol esters of fatty acids(triacylglycerols (TAGs)), play a major role in nutrition but more andmore in nonfood applications such as lubricants, hydraulic oil, biofuel,or oleochemicals for coatings, plasticizer, soaps, and detergents (W.Lohs and W. Friedt, in “Designer Oil Crops”, Ed. D. J. Murphy, (VCH,Weinheirn, Germany, 1993)). The ideal oil for industrial applicationwould consist of a particular type of fatty acid that could be suppliedconstantly at a competitively low price as compared with raw materialsbased on mineral oil products. Furthermore, such a fatty acid may have areactive group in addition to the carboxyl function to provide anadditional target for chemical modifications (Töpfer et al., Science268, 681, (1995)).

The various fatty acids and triglycerides are mainly obtained frommicroorganisms such as fungi, from animals such as fish or fromoil-producing plants including phytoplankton and algae, such as soybean,oilseed rape, sunflower and others, where they are usually obtained inthe form of their triacylglycerides.

Further sources of fatty acids are membrane lipids of organisms.Preferably lipids are phopholipids and/or glycolipids, more preferablyglycerophospholipids, galactolipids and/or sphingolipids.

The saturated fatty acid with 12 carbon atoms lauric acid is the mainfatty acid in coconut oil and in palm kernel oil and is believed to haveantimiicrobial properties, It is also found in human, cow's and goat'smilk.

Myristic acid is a saturated fatty acid with forteen carbon atoms and isfound in form of its triglyceride in Mysterica fragans, but also in palmkernel oil, cocunut oil and it is a minor component in may animal fats.It is also found in the spermacetin of the sperm whale. Theisopropylester of myristic acid is used in cosmetics and topical medicalpreparations where good absorption through the skin is desired.

Heptadecanoic (17:0) is occuring in nature only in minor amounts. Thisfatty acid with an odd number of carbon atoms is present in traceamounts in plants, in triglycerides from brazil-nut oil, Dracocephalummoldavica oil, poppy-seed, palm, almond, sunflower or soybean. It can beisolated from tallow (1%), specially from subcutaneous adipose tissue insubcutaneous fat from lambs.

Heptadecanoic acid can be ingredient of satiety agents or fungicidecomposition. It is further used as ingredient in cosmetics,pharmaceuticals and in feed and food, like baking adjuvants as disclosedin US 2003/143312 or according to US 2004/097392 as component insurfactant systems.

Heptadecanoic acid is mainly used as an internal standard inquantification of fatty acids. It can be further useful in treatment ofneurological diseases which may be caused by yeast, fungi or prionsbased on yeast or fungal etiology (U.S. Pat. No. 6,652,866) or inantikeratolytic-wound healing compositions (U.S. Pat. No.5,641,814).Heptadecanoic acid was produced up to now in higher amountprimarily by organic synthesis.

Very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) such as eicosanoic acid (20:0) andbehenic acid (C22:0) are produced by plants. Hereby a membrane-boundfatty acid elongation complex (elongase, FAE) using acyl-CoA substratesis used. The first reaction of elongation involves condensation ofmalonyl-CoA with a long chain substrate producing a β3-ketoacyl-CoA.Subsequent reactions are reduction of β3-hydroxyacyl-CoA, dehydration toan enoyl-CoA, followed by a second reduction to form the elongatedacyl-CoA. The β3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase (KCS) catalyzing the condensationreaction plays a key role in determining the chain length of fatty acidproducts found in seed oils and is the rate-limiting enzyme for seedVLCFA production (Lassner et al., Plant Cell, 8, 281 (1996)).

Although such very long chain fatty acids are minor components of thelipid membranes of the body, they undoubtedly perform valuablefunctions, apparently helping to stabilize membranes, especially thosein peripheral nerve cells.

Eicosanoic acid occurs in appreciable quantities in peanut oil andBehenic acid is a component of rapeseed oil (up to 2%) as well as peanutoil (1-5%). It seems that these two acids are beneath othervery-long-chain fatty acid sessential components for the vitality ofheigher plants.

Eicosanoid acid is used as a lubricant and as an emulsifier inindustrial applications. Behenic acid is used to give hair conditionersand moisturizers their smoothin properties.

Due to the interesting physiological roles and the nutritional, cosmeticand agrotechnical potential of these acids there is a need to identifygenes encoding enzymes and proteins being involved in th ebiosynthesisof such acids.

2-Hydroxy fatty acids are synthesised in animal and plant tissues, andare often major constituents of the sphingolipids. Sphingolipids with2-hydroxy fatty acid are found in most organisms including plants,yeast, worms, vertebrate animals, and some bacterial species.

In plants more than 95% of the fatty acid component of the ceramides andsphingolipids is alpha-hydroxylated. The acyl groups of ceramides tendto consist of long-chain (C16 up to C26 but occasionally longer) odd-and even-numbered saturated or monoenoic fatty acids and related2-D-hydroxy fatty acids, both in plant and animal tissues.

Typical plant sphingolipids are made up by the long-chain sphingosinebackbone which is glycosylated and amide-linked to an usuallyhydroxylated very-long-chain fatty acid, called cerebroside.Cerebrosides are essential constituents of the plasma membrane involvedin various physiological functions including signaling, exocytosis,anchoring of proteins, and vesicular protein transport (Matthes et al.,Z. Naturforsch. 57C, 843 (2002)).

In mammals, 2-hydroxysphingolipids are present abundantly in brainbecause the major myelin lipids galactosylceramides and sulfatidescontain 2-hydroxy fatty acids. In mammals, 2-hydroxy fattyacid-containing sphingolipids are uniquely abundant in nervous andepidermal tissues. In mammalian central and peripheral nervous systems,galactosylceramides and sulfatides (3-sulfate ester ofgalactosylceramide) are major lipid components of myelin. Theseglycosphingolipids contain a high proportion (about 50%) of 2-hydroxyfatty acid and are critical components of myelin.

In the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae most sphingolipids contain2-hydroxy fatty acid. COS7 cells expressing human FA2H contained3-20-fold higher levels of 2-hydroxyceramides (C16, C18, C24, and C24:1)and 2-hydroxy fatty acids compared with control cells (Alderson et al.,J. Biol. Chem. 279 (47) 48562 (2004).

The 2-hydroxylation occurs during de novo ceramide synthesis and iscatalyzed by fatty acid 2-hydroxylase (also known as fatty acidalpha-hydroxylase). No free hydroxy fatty acid or hydroxy fatty acid CoAhas ever been reported; the hydroxylated product always appeared as acomponent of ceramide or cerebroside (Hoshi et al., J. Biol. Chem. 248,4123 (1973). The alphahydroxylation involves the direct hydroxylation ofa sphingolipid-bound fatty acid. (Kayal et al., J. Biol. Chem. 259 (6),3548 (1984)).

Hydroxylated fatty acids initiate inflammation in the soft tissues andregulate the immune response.

The 2-hydroxyl group in sphingolipids has a profound effect in the lipidorganization within membranes because of its hydrogenbonding capability.

Alpha-hydroxy-palmitic acid (OH 16:0) is mainly a building block ofplant sphingolipids, for example soy glucosylceramide (GIcCer), whichconsists predominantly of a 4,8-sphingadiene backbone andalpha-hydroxy-palmitic acid. Soy GIcCer suppress tumorigenesis and geneexpression in mice (Symolon et al., J. Nutr. 134(5), 1157 (2004)).

Another hydroxylated fatty acid being a building block of cerebrosidesis the 2-hydroxy-nervonic acid (OH 24:1). 2-hydroxy-15-tetracosenoicacid (hydroxynervonic acid) is constituent of the ceramide part ofcerebrosides (glycosphingolipides found mainly in nervous tissue and inlittle amount in plants). The occurrence of 2-hydroxy nervonic acid ischaracteristic for the leaf cerebrosides of some chilling-resistantcereals (Sperling et al., BBA 1632, 1 (2003)).

Further alpha-hydroxylated saturated long chain fatty acids arecerebronic acid and (24:0; OH) and 2-Hydroxy behenic acid (22:0).

The hydroxylated fatty acids may be used in a method for producing fatsor oils according to US 2003/054509 or in lanolin-free cosmeticcomposition according to US 2004/166130.

Whether oils with unsaturated or with saturated fatty acids arepreferred depends on the intended purpose; thus, for example, lipidswith unsaturated fatty acids, specifically polyunsaturated fatty acids,are preferred in human nutrition since they have a positive effect onthe cholesterol level in the blood and thus on the possibility of heartdisease. They are used in a variety of dietetic foodstuffs ormedicaments. In addition PUFAs are commonly used in food, feed and inthe cosmetic industry. Poly unsaturated w-3- and/or w-6-fatty acids arean important part of animal feed and human food. Because of the commoncomposition of human food polyunsaturated w-3-fatty acids, which are anessential component of fish oil, should be added to the food to increasethe nutritional value of the food; thus, for example, polyunsaturatedfatty acids such as DHA or EPA are added as mentioned above to infantformula to increase its nutritional value. The true essential fattyacids linoleic and linolenic fatty acid have a lot of positive effectsin the human body such as a positive effect on healthy heart, arteriesand skin. They bring for example relieve from eczema, diabeticneuropathy or PMS and cyclical breast pain.

Further poly unsaturated w-3- and/or w-6-fatty acids important part ofanimal feed and human food are delta 7, 10 hexadecadienic acid(16:2(n-6)) and delta 7,10,13 hexadecatrienic acid (16:3(n-3)).Hexadecadienic acid is a minor component of some seed and fish oils, andof plant leaves but the precursor of hexadecatrienic acid 16:3(n-3),which is a common constituent of leaf lipids. This acid is known tooccur in photosynthetic leaves, such as for example Arabidopsisthaliana, rape leaves, fern lipid, ginko leaves, potato leaves, tomatoleaves and spinach. It may also occur in the leaves of Brassicaceaeplants, such as horse radish, cabbage, turnip, Chinese mustard,cauliflower and watercress.

In higher plants, the galactolipids contain a high proportion ofpolyunsaturated fatty acids, up to 95% of which can be linolenic acid(18:3(n-3)). In this instance, the most abundant molecular species ofmono- and digalactosyldiacylglycerols must have 18:3 at both sn-I andsn-2 positions of the glycerol backbone. Plants such as the pea, whichhave 18:3 as almost the only fatty acid in themonogalactosyldiacylglycerols, have been termed “18:3 plants”. Otherspecies, and Arabidopsis thaliana is an example, contain appreciableamounts of hexadecatrienoic acid (16:3(n-3)) in themonogalactosyldiacylglycerols, and they are termed “16:3 plants”.

As mentioned, polyunsaturated fatty acid are further used in thecosmetic industry. The application US 20030039672 discloses a cosmeticmethod for treating aged, sensitive, dry, flaky, wrinkled and/orphotodamaged skin through topical application of a composition whichcomprises an unsaturated C16 fatty acid having at least three doublebonds, which may be preferably hexadecatrienoic acid.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmiticacid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid, (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, and/or oleic acid.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one (preferably a) fine chemical selectedfrom the group consisting of: 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmiticacid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, and oleic acid, or, in other words, of the “finechemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.12 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.12.12] and [0015.1.12.12], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.12.12] and [0015.1.12.12].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “2-hydroxybehenic acid” incontext of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in therespective same line of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “2-hydroxybehenic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term 2-hydroxybehenic acid or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12]to [0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned 2-hydroxybehenic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “2-hydroxypalmitic acid” incontext of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in therespective same line of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “2-hydroxypalmitic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term 2-hydroxypalmitic acid or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12]to [0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid)” in context of the nucleic acid orpolypeptide sequences listed in the respective same line of any one ofTables I to IV of application no. 12 and indicating in column 7 themetabolite “2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid)”.

In one embodiment, the term 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) or the term “fine chemical” mean in context ofthe paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] at least onechemical compound with an activity of the above mentioned2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “behenic acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “behenic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term behenic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned behenic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “cerebronic acid” in context ofthe nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective sameline of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12 and indicatingin column 7 the metabolite “cerebronic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term cerebronic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned cerebronic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “eicosanoic acid” in context ofthe nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective sameline of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12 and indicatingin column 7 the metabolite “eicosanoic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term eicosanoic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned eicosanoic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “heptadecanoic acid” in contextof the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respectivesame line of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12 andindicating in column 7 the metabolite “heptadecanoic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term heptadecanoic acid or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12]to [0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned heptadecanoic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “hexadecadienoic acid” in contextof the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respectivesame line of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12 andindicating in column 7 the metabolite “hexadecadienoic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term hexadecadienoic acid or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12]to [0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned hexadecadienoic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “hexadecatrienoic acid” incontext of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in therespective same line of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “hexadecatrienoic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term hexadecatrienoic acid or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12]to [0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned hexadecatrienoic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “lauric acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “lauric acid”.

In one embodiment, the term lauric acid or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedlauric acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “myristic acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “myristic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term myristic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned myristic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “nervonic acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “nervonic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term nervonic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned nervonic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “oleic acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 12 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “oleic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term oleic acid or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedoleic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] 2-hydroxybehenicacid, its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means2-hydroxybehenic acid in free form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides,lipids, oils and/or fats. In a preferred embodiment “2-hydroxybehenicacid” means 2-hydroxybehenic acid in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] 2-hydroxypalmiticacid, its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means2-hydroxypalmitic acid in free form or e.g. in form of itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats. In a preferred embodiment“2-hydroxypalmitic acid” means 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12]2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in freeform or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats. Ina preferred embodiment “2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid)” means 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] behenic acid, itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means behenic acid infree form or e.g. in form of its its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats. In a preferred embodiment “behenic acid” means behenic acid infree form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] cerebronic acid,its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form.In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means cerebronicacid in free form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oilsand/or fats. In a preferred embodiment “cerebronic acid” meanscerebronic acid in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] eicosanoic acid,its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form.In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means eicosanoicacid in free form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oilsand/or fats. In a preferred embodiment “eicosanoic acid” meanseicosanoic acid in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] heptadecanoicacid, its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansheptadecanoic acid in free form or e.g in form of its tryglycerides,lipids, oils and/or fats. In a preferred embodiment “heptadecanoic acid”means heptadecanoic acid in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] hexadecadienoicacid, its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meanshexadecadienoic acid in free form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides,lipids, oils and/or fats. In a preferred embodiment “hexadecadienoicacid” means hexadecadienoic acid in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] hexadecatrienoicacid, its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meanshexadecatrienoic acid in free form e.g. in form of its tryglycerides,lipids, oils and/or fats. In a preferred embodiment “hexadecatrienoicacid” means hexadecatrienoic acid in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] lauric acid, itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means lauric acid infree form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats. In a preferred embodiment “lauric acid” means lauric acid in freeform.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] myristic acid, itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means myristic acidin free form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats. In a preferred embodiment “myristic acid” means myristic acid infree form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] nervonic acid, itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means nervonic acidin free form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats. In a preferred embodiment “nervonic acid” means nervonic acid infree form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12] oleic acid, itstryglycerides, lipids, oils and/or fats in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means oleic acid infree form or e.g. in form of its tryglycerides, lipids, oils and/orfats. In a preferred embodiment “oleic acid” means oleic acid in freeform.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” or “the respective finechemical” mean in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12] 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, and/or oleic acid, respectively and/or tryglycerides,lipids, oils and/or fats of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmiticacid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, and/or oleic acid, respectively and its salts, ester,thioester or 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, and/or oleic acid in free form or bound to othercompounds such as triglycerides, glycolipids, phospholipids etc. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, and/oroleic acid., respectively, in free form or its salts or bound totriglycerides. Triglycerides, lipids, oils, fats or lipid mixturethereof shall mean any triglyceride, lipid, oil and/or fat containingany bound or free 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, and/or oleic acid, respectively, for examplesphingolipids, phosphoglycerides, lipids, glycolipids such asglycosphingolipids, phospholipids such as phosphatidylethanolamine,phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylglycerol,phosphatidylinositol or diphosphatidylglycerol, or as monoacylglyceride,diacylglyceride or triacylglyceride or other fatty acid esters such asacetyl-Coenzym A thioester, which contain further saturated orunsaturated fatty acids in the fatty acid molecule.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” and the term “therespective fine chemical” mean at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the abovementioned fine chemical. Further, the term “incontext of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to [0514.1.8.12]” asused herein means that for any of said paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12] the term “the fine chemical” is understood to follow thedefinition of section [0014.1.12.12] or section [0015.1.12.12],independently whether it refers to any other paragraph or not andwhether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in an othercontext.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.12.12] to[0514.1.8.12], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.12.12].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, and/oroleic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g33510-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenosine kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenosine kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyldesaturase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, aplant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

Accord ivp,iAhre present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 30S ribosomal protein S3 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

AccordirgjiNAhre present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter component in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human Accord ivp,iAhre        present invention relates to a process for the production of        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human Accord ivp,iAhre        present invention relates to a process for the production of        2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0249-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myristic acid or a        composition comprising myristic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0371-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0518-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor histidine kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor histidine kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human Accord ivp,iAhre        present invention relates to a process for the production of        cerebronic acid, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of citrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human Accordirgjip,iAhre        present invention relates to a process for the production of        cerebronic acid, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1046-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein        transacylase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of outer-membrane lipoprotein        precursor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1346-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phage-related repressor protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1470-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase system component        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyridoxamine kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, tre present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1703-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1703-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2126-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2139-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

Accord ivp,iAhre present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylserine synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2654-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alkaline phosphatase isozyme        conversion protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3442-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sugar transport system permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3944-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4023-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4205-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of vacuolar processing enzyme in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises P1 (a) increasingor generating one or more activities selected from the group consistingof transcription factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC38418-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0281-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0406-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycine cleavage system H protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate 5-kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ferredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl049c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate        aldolase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell wall protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human Accordirgjip,iAhre        present invention relates to a process for the production of        hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises    -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr339c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldolase in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of small nuclear ribonucleoprotein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myristic acid or a        composition comprising myristic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR104C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of squalene monooxygenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of biotin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr033w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL127W-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml083c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml084w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ynl321w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPase epsilon subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 40S ribosomal protein S17 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nervonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nervonic acid or a        composition comprising nervonic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid;        or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxybehenic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid;        or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxypalmitic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid); or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid);        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition comprising        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of behenic acid or a composition comprising        behenic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        cerebronic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cerebronic acid or a composition comprising        cerebronic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        eicosanoic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of eicosanoic acid or a composition comprising        eicosanoic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        heptadecanoic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of heptadecanoic acid or a composition comprising        heptadecanoic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism. An embodiment of the        present invention relates to a process for the production of        hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises    -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecadienoic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hexadecadienoic acid or a composition        comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism. An        embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for the        production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises    -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid;        or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecatrienoic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hexadecatrienoic acid or a composition        comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lauric acid or a composition comprising lauric        acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of myristic acid or a composition comprising        myristic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nervonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of nervonic acid or a composition comprising        nervonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of oleic acid or a composition comprising oleic        acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 12, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one nucleic acid        molecule (in the following “Fine Chemical Related Protein        (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene) comprising a nucleic acid        molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 12, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 12;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        12, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 12; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

The term “increasing or generating of the expression of” may also beinterchanged by the term “overexpressing”.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 12.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 12, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 30S ribosomalprotein S3, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 40S ribosomalprotein S17, ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permeaseprotein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, acyl-CoAsynthase, acyl-desaturase, adenosine kinase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase isozyme conversion protein, amino acid ABC transporterpermease protein, aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat protein,At2g33510-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, ATP-binding component of atransport system, b0050-protein, b0249-protein, b0371-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b1046-protein, b1346-protein,b1470-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1703-protein,b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,b2126-protein, b2139-protein, b2360-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3442-protein, b3644-protein,b3812-protein, b3944-protein, b4023-protein, b4205-protein,beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cell wall protein, chlorophyllase, citrate synthase,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA mismatch repairprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex protein,Elongation factor Tu, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein,ferredoxin, fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,glutamate 5-kinase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system H protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, malate dehydrogenase,malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, molecular chaperone portein, monothiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor,oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phage-relatedrepressor protein, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphatidylserine synthase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, polygalacturonase, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, pyridoxaminekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,sensor kinase, sll0281-protein, sll0406-protein, small nuclearribonucleoprotein , sodium/proton antiporter, squalene monooxygenase,sugar transport system permease protein, threonine dehydratase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, transport protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC1386-protein, vacuolar processing enzyme, ycl027w-protein,ycl049c-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr339c-protein, YFL019C-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR104C-protein, yhr033w-protein, YJL127W-A-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml083c-protein, yml084w-protein, or ynl321w-protein,which respectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide encoded bya nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, application no. 12, column5 or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or afragment thereof, which respectively encode a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8,or a homolg or a fragment thereof, and/or which respectively can beamplified with the primer set shown in Table III, application no. 12,column 8, are also referred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 30S ribosomalprotein S3, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 40S ribosomalprotein S17, ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permeaseprotein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, acyl-CoAsynthase, acyldesaturase, adenosine kinase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase isozyme conversion protein, amino acid ABC transporterpermease protein, aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat protein,At2g33510-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, ATP-binding component of atransport system, b0050-protein, b0249-protein, b0371-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b1046-protein, b1346-protein,b1470-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1703-protein,b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,b2126-protein, b2139-protein, b2360-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3442-protein, b3644-protein,b3812-protein, b3944-protein, b4023-protein, b4205-protein,beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cell wall protein, chlorophyllase, citrate synthase,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA mismatch repairprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex protein,Elongation factor Tu, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein,ferredoxin, fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,glutamate 5-kinase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system H protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, malate dehydrogenase,malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, molecular chaperone portein, monothiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor,oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phage-relatedrepressor protein, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphatidylserine synthase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, polygalacturonase, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, pyridoxaminekinase, recombinase A, secindependent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,sensor kinase, sll0281-protein, sll0406-protein, small nuclearribonucleoprotein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalene monooxygenase,sugar transport system permease protein, threonine dehydratase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, transport protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC1386-protein, vacuolar processing enzyme, ycl027w-protein,ycl049c-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr339c-protein, YFL019C-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR104C-protein, yhr033w-protein, YJL127W-A-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml083c-protein, yml084w-protein, or ynl321w-protein,the respective protein comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or morerespective nucleic acid sequences as shown in Table I, application no.12, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homologor fragment thereof, the respective protein comprising a respectivepolypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8,or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respective protein comprising asequence corresponding to the consensus sequence as shown in Table IV,application no. 12, column 8, and/or the respective protein comprisingat least one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 12,column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical Related Protein” or“FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, and/or oleic acid,respectively, by increasing orgenerating one or more activities, especially selected from the groupconsisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 30S ribosomalprotein S3, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 40S ribosomalprotein S17, ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permeaseprotein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, acyl-CoAsynthase, acyl-desaturase, adenosine kinase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase isozyme conversion protein, amino acid ABC transporterpermease protein, aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat protein,At2g33510-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, ATP-binding component of atransport system, b0050-protein, b0249-protein, b0371-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b1046-protein, b1346-protein,b1470-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1703-protein,b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,b2126-protein, b2139-protein, b2360-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3442-protein, b3644-protein,b3812-protein, b3944-protein, b4023-protein, b4205-protein,beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cell wall protein, chlorophyllase, citrate synthase,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA mismatch repairprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex protein,Elongation factor Tu, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein,ferredoxin, fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,glutamate 5-kinase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system H protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, malate dehydrogenase,malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, molecular chaperone portein, monothiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor,oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phage-relatedrepressor protein, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphatidylserine synthase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, polygalacturonase, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, pyridoxaminekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,sensor kinase, sll0281-protein, sll0406-protein, small nuclearribonucleoprotein , sodium/proton antiporter, squalene monooxygenase,sugar transport system permease protein, threonine dehydratase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, transport protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC1386-protein, vacuolar processing enzyme, ycl027w-protein,ycl049c-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr339c-protein, YFL019C-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR104C-protein, yhr033w-protein, YJL127W-A-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml083c-protein, yml084w-protein, and ynl321w-protein,which is conferred by one or more FCRPs or the gene product of one ormore FCRP-genes, for example by the gene product of a nucleic acidsequences comprising a polynucleotide selected from the group as shownin Table I, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, e.g. or by one ormore proteins each comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or morenucleic acid sequences selected from the group as shown in Table I,application no. 12, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one or moreprotein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 12, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 30S ribosomalprotein S3, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 40S ribosomalprotein S17, ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permeaseprotein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, acyl-CoAsynthase, acyl-desaturase, adenosine kinase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase isozyme conversion protein, amino acid ABC transporterpermease protein, aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat protein,At2g33510-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, ATP-binding component of atransport system, b0050-protein, b0249-protein, b0371-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b1046-protein, b1346-protein,b1470-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1703-protein,b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,b2126-protein, b2139-protein, b2360-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3442-protein, b3644-protein,b3812-protein, b3944-protein, b4023-protein, b4205-protein,beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cell wall protein, chlorophyllase, citrate synthase,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA mismatch repairprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex protein,Elongation factor Tu, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein,ferredoxin, fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,glutamate 5-kinase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system H protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, malate dehydrogenase,malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, molecular chaperone portein, monothiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor,oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phage-relatedrepressor protein, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphatidylserine synthase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, polygalacturonase, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, pyridoxaminekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,sensor kinase, sll0281-protein, sll0406-protein, small nuclearribonucleoprotein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalene monooxygenase,sugar transport system permease protein, threonine dehydratase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, transport protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC1386-protein, vacuolar processing enzyme, ycl027w-protein,ycl049c-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr339c-protein, YFL019C-protein,yg1237c-protein, YGR104C-protein, yhr033w-protein, YJL127W-A-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml083c-protein, yml084w-protein, and ynl321w-protein,for example of the respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 12, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or the respective polypeptide comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequences as shown in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8,or the respective polypeptide comprising at least one polypeptide motifas depicted in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g33510-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenosine kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenosine kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

A furthogenribardiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-desaturase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 30S ribosomal        protein S3 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0249-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myristic acid or a        composition comprising myristic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0371-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0518-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor histidine        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor histidine        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a citrate synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1046-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a outer-membrane        lipoprotein precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1346-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phage-related        repressor protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1470-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase system component non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyridoxamine        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1703-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1703-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2126-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2139-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphatidylserine synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2654-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alkaline        phosphatase isozyme conversion protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3442-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sugar transport        system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fructose        1,6-bisphosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3944-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ankyrin repeat        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4023-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4205-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a vacuolar        processing enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC38418-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0281-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0406-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphatase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphatase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycine cleavage        system H protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamate        5-kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ferredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl049c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell wall protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr339c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a small nuclear        ribonucleoprotein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myristic acid or a        composition comprising myristic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR104C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a squalene        monooxygenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a biotin synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr033w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL127W-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml083c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml084w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ynl321w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATPase epsilon        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 40S ribosomal        protein S17 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nervonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nervonic acid or a        composition comprising nervonic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid;        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxybehenic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid;        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxypalmitic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid);    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), or a composition comprising        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of behenic acid, or a composition comprising        behenic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        cerebronic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cerebronic acid, or a composition comprising        cerebronic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        eicosanoic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of eicosanoic acid, or a composition comprising        eicosanoic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        heptadecanoic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of heptadecanoic acid, or a composition        comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecadienoic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hexadecadienoic acid, or a composition        comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid;        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecatrienoic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hexadecatrienoic acid, or a composition        comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lauric acid, or a composition comprising        lauric acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of myristic acid, or a composition comprising        myristic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nervonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of nervonic acid, or a composition comprising        nervonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of oleic acid, or a composition comprising oleic        acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g33510-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenosine kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenosine kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA mismatch repair protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyldesaturase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of secindependent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betahydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 30S ribosomal protein S3 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acylCoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter component in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0249-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myristic acid or a        composition comprising myristic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0371-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0518-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor histidine kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor histidine kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of citrate synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1046-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein        transacylase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of outer-membrane lipoprotein        precursor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1346-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phage-related repressor protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1470-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADP-dependent malic enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase system component        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyridoxamine kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1703-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1703-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2126-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2139-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylserine synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2654-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

A furthogenribardiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alkaline phosphatase isozyme        conversion protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3442-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sugar transport system permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3944-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4023-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4205-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of vacuolar processing enzyme in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC38418-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0281-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0406-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbon dioxide concentrating        mechanism protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycine cleavage system H protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate 5-kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ferredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl049c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate        aldolase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell wall protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr339c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of small nuclear ribonucleoprotein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myristic acid or a        composition comprising myristic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR104C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of squalene monooxygenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of biotin synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr033w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL127W-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml083c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml084w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

A furthangenribardiment of the present invention relates to a processfor the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ynl321w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATPase epsilon subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 40S ribosomal protein S17 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nervonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nervonic acid or a        composition comprising nervonic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxybehenic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxybehenic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid;        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxybehenic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxypalmitic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxypalmitic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid;        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxypalmitic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid        (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), or a composition comprising        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical behenic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        behenic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of behenic acid, or a composition comprising        behenic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        cerebronic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical cerebronic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        cerebronic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        cerebronic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cerebronic acid, or a composition comprising        cerebronic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        eicosanoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical eicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        eicosanoic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        eicosanoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of eicosanoic acid, or a composition comprising        eicosanoic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        heptadecanoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical heptadecanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        heptadecanoic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        heptadecanoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of heptadecanoic acid, or a composition        comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecadienoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecadienoic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecadienoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hexadecadienoic acid, or a composition        comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses    -   in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid; or        increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecatrienoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecatrienoic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid;        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecatrienoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hexadecatrienoic acid, or a composition        comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical lauric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical lauric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        lauric acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lauric acid, or a composition comprising        lauric acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical myristic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical myristic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        myristic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of myristic acid, or a composition comprising        myristic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nervonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical nervonic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical nervonic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        nervonic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of nervonic acid, or a composition comprising        nervonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the        fine chemical oleic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        oleic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of oleic acid, or a composition comprising oleic        acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g33510-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenosine kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenosine kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA mismatch        repair protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-desaturase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 30S ribosomal        protein S3 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

Accord ivp,iAhre present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0249-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myristic acid or a        composition comprising myristic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0371-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0518-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor histidine        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor histidine        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a citrate synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1046-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a outer-membrane        lipoprotein precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1346-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phage-related        repressor protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1470-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADP-dependent        malic enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase system component in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyridoxamine        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1703-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1703-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2126-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lauric acid or a        composition comprising lauric acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2139-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphatidylserine synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2654-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alkaline        phosphatase isozyme conversion protein in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3442-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sugar transport        system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fructose        1,6-bisphosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3944-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ankyrin repeat        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4023-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4205-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a vacuolar        processing enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC38418-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0281-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0406-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphatase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphatase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbon dioxide        concentrating mechanism protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycine cleavage        system H protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamate        5-kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ferredoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

Accord ivp,iArre present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl049c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell wall protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human

Accordirgjip,iAhre present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr339c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heptadecanoic acid or        a composition comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a small nuclear        ribonucleoprotein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myristic acid or a        composition comprising myristic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR104C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of eicosanoic acid or a        composition comprising eicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a squalene        monooxygenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a biotin synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr033w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerebronic acid or a        composition comprising cerebronic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL127W-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecadienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml083c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml084w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ynl321w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hexadecatrienoic acid        or a composition comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATPase epsilon        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 40S ribosomal        protein S17 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oleic acid or a        composition comprising oleic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid        or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of behenic acid or a        composition comprising behenic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nervonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nervonic acid or a        composition comprising nervonic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid;        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxybehenic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid;        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxypalmitic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, or a composition        comprising 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid);    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), or a composition comprising        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of behenic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of behenic acid, or a composition comprising        behenic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerebronic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        cerebronic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cerebronic acid, or a composition comprising        cerebronic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of eicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        eicosanoic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of eicosanoic acid, or a composition comprising        eicosanoic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heptadecanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        heptadecanoic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of heptadecanoic acid, or a composition        comprising heptadecanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecadienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecadienoic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hexadecadienoic acid, or a composition        comprising hexadecadienoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hexadecatrienoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid;        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecatrienoic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hexadecatrienoic acid, or a composition        comprising hexadecatrienoic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lauric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lauric acid, or a composition comprising        lauric acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myristic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of myristic acid, or a composition comprising        myristic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nervonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of nervonic acid, or a composition comprising        nervonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oleic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 12, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of oleic acid, or a composition comprising oleic        acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 12, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 12.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 12, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 12.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 12, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 12.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.8.12] to [0066.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0039.1.8.8] to [0066.1.8.8] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide encoding sequence is fused inframe to the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in TableII, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.8.12] to [0072.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0068.1.8.8] to [0072.1.8.8] above.

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondrial” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondrial” is indicated. (For th eavoidanceofdoubt, th eterm “mitochondric” and “mitochondrial” areinterchangeable.)

[0074.1.8.12] to [0075.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0074.1.8.8] to 0075.1.8.8] above.

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,especially the cod ing region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 12, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

[0077.1.8.12] to [0078.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0077.1.8.8] to [0078.1.8.8] above.

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondrial” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.8.12] to [0083.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.8.8] to [0083.1.8.8] above.

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA.

The term “viroid” refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNAmolecule (Flores, C. R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroidsusually contain about 200-500 nucleotides and generally exist ascircular molecules. Examples of viroids that contain chloroplastlocalization signals include but are not limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVdand ELVd. The viroid sequence or a functional part of it can be fused tothe sequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in such a manner that theviroid sequence transports a sequence transcribed from a sequence asdepicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 12 columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 12 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. Apreferred embodiment uses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology.268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence.

The genes, which should be expressed in the plant or plant cells, aresplit into nucleic acid fragments, which are introduced into differentcompartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus, the plastids and/ormitochondria. Additionally plant cells are described in which thechloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNA encoding afragment of a protein used in the inventive process such that theribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 12, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.8.12] to [0092.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.8.8] to [0092.1.8.8] above.

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, and/oroleic acid, respectively, leads to an enhanced production of therespective fine chemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean atleast a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%,90% or 100%, more preferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higherproduction of the respective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid,2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, and/or oleic acid in comparison tothe wild-type as defined above, e.g. that means in comparison to anon-human organism without the aforementioned modification of theactivity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof.The modification of the activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, or their combination can be achieved by joining theprotein to a respective transit peptide, e.g. if for the respectiveencoding nucleic acid molecule in column 6 of Table I the term“plastidic” or “mitochondrial” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmiticacid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, and/or oleic acid, respectively, to the transgenicnon-human organism as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, and/oroleic acid,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of achlorophyllase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113652, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113651, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113651 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113652, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity chlorophyllase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalcerebronic acid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 38-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a chlorophyllase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g19670, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 113652, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 113651, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 113651 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 113652, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity chlorophyllase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 47-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 69-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalcerebronic acid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 62-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aprotein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 58-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aprotein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 74-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt2g33510-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g33510,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 98523, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98522, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98522 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.98523, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At2g33510-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of20 to 24-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shock transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid). For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 23 to 71-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenosinekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g09820, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1697, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1696, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1696 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1697, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenosine kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aadenosine kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g09820,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1697, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1696, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1696 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1697, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenosine kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 52-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA mismatch repair protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g18524, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 22833, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22832 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 22833,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DNA mismatch repair protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 25 to 36-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid. For example, an increase ofthe cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25to 61-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2936, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 33-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2936, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 57-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g09960,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 109718, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 109717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.109718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of22 to 50-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 59-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of23 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 39-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 104-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalcerebronic acid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 48-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aprotein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 48-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68850, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 43-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid. For example, an increase ofthe cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid. For example, anincrease of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 20 to 61-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4103, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 35-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, anincrease of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 125-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, anincrease of the 2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 97-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oleic acid in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyldesaturase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g16230, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 122566, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122565, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 122565 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 122566, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acyl-desaturase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid. For example, anincrease of the oleic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 137 to 225-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 37-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aprotein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5319, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 33-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g66710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 122804, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122803, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 122803 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.122804, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 120-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 70584, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerolserine O-phosphatidyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalcerebronic acid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 38-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 70584, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerolserine O-phosphatidyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 56-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70584, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70583,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70583 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityCDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 28 to 48-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 70584, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerolserine O-phosphatidyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of20 to 53-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asec-independent protein translocase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.26197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 26196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sec-independent protein translocase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 50-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptional regulatorprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2010,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114199, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114198, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114199, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid). For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 24 to 38-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abeta-hydroxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of24 to 44-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 30S ribosomalprotein S3, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2365,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 71326, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71325, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 71325 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.71326, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 30S ribosomal protein S3 is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 99-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacyl-CoA synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2754, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of28 to 72-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shock protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2827, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 122949, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122948, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 122948 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 122949, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity heat shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 80-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 29501, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxidoreductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 56-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinaseA, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 113-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lauric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABCtransporter component, or if the activity of the polypeptideAVINDRAFT_(—)4128, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 72521, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72520,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 72520 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 72521, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transportercomponent is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical lauric acid. For example, an increase of thelauric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to99-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ahydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of20 to 76-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid. Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 40-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of afumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5292, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32309, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32308 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32309, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityfumarylacetoacetate hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 64 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of aN-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5466, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.123088, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 123087, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 123087 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 123088, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 22 to 55-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5467,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32649, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32648 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32649, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 22 to 32-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine nucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid). For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 25 to 48-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0050-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 103959, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103958, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 103958 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.103959, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0050-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 55-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0050-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B0050, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.103959, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 103958, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 103958 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 103959, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0050-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 38-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0249-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0249, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 123474, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 123473, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 123473 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.123474, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0249-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of behenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0312,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 121112, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.121112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical behenic acid. For example, an increase of the behenic acid ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 11 to 14-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of eicosanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0312,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 121112, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.121112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical eicosanoic acid. For example, an increase of the eicosanoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 11 to 14-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myristic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic acid.For example, an increase of the myristic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 39-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oleic acid in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0348, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7270, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7269 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7270, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid. Forexample, an increase of the oleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0371-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0371, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 121638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121637, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.121638, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0371-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 32-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid. For example, anincrease of the cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 24 to 205-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aATP-binding component of a transport system, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 193-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aATP-binding component of a transport system, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid. Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 207-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0518-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0518, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35937, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35936, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35936 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35937,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b0518-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 64-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asensor histidine kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0695,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 93679, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93678, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 93678 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.93679, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sensor histidine kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 63-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a sensor histidine kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0695, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 93679, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 93678, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 93678 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 93679, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sensor histidine kinase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 24 to 82-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a citratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0720, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 123499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 123498, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 123498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.123499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity citrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronicacid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 61-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0801-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B0801, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.75808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 75807, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 75807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75808, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0801-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 41-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1046-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1046, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 124052, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124051, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124051 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124052, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1046-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 69-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amalonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1092, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 124128, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.124127, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124127 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 124128, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity malonyl CoA-acylcarrier protein transacylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. Forexample, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 21-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1093, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 118372, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.118371, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 118371 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 118372, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 30-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1093, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 118372, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.118371, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 118371 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 118372, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 18-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1095, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114553, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.114552, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114552 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 114553, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. Forexample, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 15 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1095, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114553, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.114552, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114552 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 114553, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 73-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oleic acid in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37401,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicaloleic acid. For example, an increase of the oleic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 110-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asodium/proton antiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.37401, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 45-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of behenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a outermembranelipoprotein precursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1209,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 124510, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124509, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124509 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124510, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical behenic acid. For example, an increase of the behenic acid ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 9 to 16-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of behenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cardiolipinsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1249, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98779, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98778 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98779,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cardiolipin synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenicacid. For example, an increase of the behenic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 9 to 15-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of heptadecanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cardiolipinsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1249, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98779, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98778 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98779,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cardiolipin synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalheptadecanoic acid. For example, an increase of the heptadecanoic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 25-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1346-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1346, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 99189, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99188, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99188 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99189,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1346-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 43-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lauric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phage-relatedrepressor protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1356,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 124558, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124557, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phage-related repressor protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical lauric acid. For example, an increase of the lauric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 61-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoprotein precursor, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity lipoprotein precursor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 94-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1470-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1470, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115057, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115056, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1470-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 25-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aNADP-dependent malic enzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1479, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 77775, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 77774 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 77775, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADP-dependentmalic enzyme is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. For example, anincrease of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1522-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 81-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacid shock protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.38301, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 48-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B1601, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.7993, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7992, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7992 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7993, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitytransport protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 43-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphotransferase systemcomponent, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1621, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 124572, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124571, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124571 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124572, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphotransferase system component isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid). For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 25 to 35-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aelectron transport complex protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1627, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38346, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38345 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38346, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity electrontransport complex protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 36-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apyridoxamine kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1636,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 124806, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124805, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124805 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124806, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity pyridoxamine kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 28-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1670-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B1670, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1670-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 63-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1703-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1703, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 124908, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124907, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124908, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1703-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 66-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1703-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1703, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 124908, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124907, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124908, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1703-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 24-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1791, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78883, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 64-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1837-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1837, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78954, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78953 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78954,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1837-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 35-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1837-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1837, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78954, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78953 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78954,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1837-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 27-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2032-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 88-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2099-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2099, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115596, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115595 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115596, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2099-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 47-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2099-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2099, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115596, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115595 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115596, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2099-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 24-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2107-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2107, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.39003, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39002, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39003, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2107-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 39-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lauric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2126-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2126, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 124993, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124992, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124992 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124993, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2126-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric acid. Forexample, an increase of the lauric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2139-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2139, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125086, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125085, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125085 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125086, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2139-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of20 to 27-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aABC transporter permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2178, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. For example, anincrease of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asensor kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2216, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125106, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125105, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125105 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125106, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity sensor kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 34-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2360-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2360, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.39220, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39219, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39219 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39220, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2360-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 57-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a cysteine synthase A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2414, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39300, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cysteine synthase A is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 60-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ethanolamineutilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2439,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ethanolamine utilization protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical hexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of thehexadecadienoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of32 to 135-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aethanolamine utilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2439, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ethanolamineutilization protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. For example, anincrease of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oleic acid in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ethanolamineutilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2439,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ethanolamine utilization protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical oleic acid. For example, an increase of the oleic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 55-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2474-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2474-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2474-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2474-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 31-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2474-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2474, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2474-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 43-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2513-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2513-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 81-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphatidylserine synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2585, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 125143, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125142,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125142 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 125143, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphatidylserine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid. Forexample, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 32-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2654-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2654, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.125227, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 125226, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 125226 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 125227, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2654-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 41-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical hexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of thehexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of13 to 45-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of eicosanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a alkalinephosphatase isozyme conversion protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2753, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 125235, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.125234, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125234 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 125235, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity alkalinephosphatase isozyme conversion protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid.For example, an increase of the eicosanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 10 to 22-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a murein transglycosylase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B2963, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 41733, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 41732, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 41732 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41733, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity murein transglycosylase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 55-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3442-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3442, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 94381, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94380, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94380 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94381,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3442-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 102-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sugartransport system permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3568, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 125265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125264,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125264 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 125265, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sugar transportsystem permease protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid. For example, anincrease of the cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 44-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3812-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3812, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125488, or a hornolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125487, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125487 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125488, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3812-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 65-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3845,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 100676, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 100675 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.100676, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 36-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oleic acid in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 3-ketoacyl-CoAthiolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3845, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 100676, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 100675 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.100676, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.For example, an increase of the oleic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 30-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3872,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 83822, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83821 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.83822, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 58-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fructose1,6-bisphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3925,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 125542, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125541, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125541 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125542, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical hexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of thehexadecadienoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of25 to 66-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of behenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninegamma-synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3939, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125795, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125796, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cystathionine gamma-synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical behenic acid. For example, an increase of the behenic acid ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 11 to 25-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of heptadecanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninegamma-synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3939, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125795, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125796, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cystathionine gamma-synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical heptadecanoic acid. For example, an increase of theheptadecanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22to 33-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oleic acid in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninegamma-synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3939, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125796, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125795, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125795 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125796, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cystathionine gamma-synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical oleic acid. For example, an increase of the oleic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 36-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3944-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3944, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 126378, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126377, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 126377 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.126378, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3944-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of19 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aankyrin repeat protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4017,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 126416, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126415, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 126415 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.126416, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ankyrin repeat protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 49-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4023-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4023, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 119210, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119209, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119209 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.119210, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b4023-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 57-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of heptadecanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetylcoenzyme A synthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB4069, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 126422, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126421,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 126421 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 126422, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyl-coenzyme Asynthetase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses in column7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid. For example, an increase of theheptadecanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4205-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4205, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 126976, or a hornolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126975, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 126975 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.126976, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b4205-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of20 to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of avacuolar processing enzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptideC_pp032007025r, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 126992, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.126991, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Physcomitrella patens, is in creased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.126991 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 126992, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity vacuolarprocessing enzyme is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, anincrease of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 52-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of23 to 48-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalcerebronic acid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 57-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 50-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC38418-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC38418, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 116313, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116312, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 116312 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 116313, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity GM02LC38418-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll0281-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0281,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84866, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84865, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84865 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.84866, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll0281-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 62-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), or if the activityof the polypeptide Sll0368, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 106921,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 106920, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.106920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106921, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitybifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid). For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 23 to 69-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll0406-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Sll0406, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 127104, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 127103, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 127103 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 127104, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll0406-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 43-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abinding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0833, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 101708, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 101707 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 101708, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity binding-proteindependent transport systems inner membranecomponent is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid. For example, an increase ofthe cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28to 41-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0895, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 127110, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127109, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 127109 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 127110, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid. For example, an increase ofthe cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Sll0895, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 127110, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 127109, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table 1, 11 or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 127109 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 127110, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 40-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a carbondioxide concentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52634 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid. Forexample, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acarbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide Sll1031, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52635, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 52634, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.52634 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52635, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbondioxide concentrating mechanism protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 44-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acoproporphyrinogen III oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen III oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid. For example, anincrease of the cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 23 to 65-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1917, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid). For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 27 to 73-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organ-ism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of18 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr0597, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56154, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56153 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 56154, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity bifunctionalpurine biosynthesis protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. Forexample, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronicacid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 37-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglycine cleavage system H protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0879, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 127184, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127183,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 127183 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 127184, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity glycine cleavagesystem H protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. For example, anincrease of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a permease protein of ABCtransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0949, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 119223, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119222 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.119223, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity permease protein of ABC transporter isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid). For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 21 to 92-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a tryptophansynthase alpha chain, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0966,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 87656, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.87656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity tryptophan synthase alpha chain isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical hexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of thehexadecadienoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of35 to 194-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of adihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1096, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57735, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57734 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57735, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, anincrease of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphate import ATP-binding protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1250, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116461, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.116460, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116460 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 116461, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphate importATP-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclosesin column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, anincrease of the 2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate 5-kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2035,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 127522, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127521, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 127521 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.127522, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glutamate 5-kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 23-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalcerebronic acid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 42-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of athreonine dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 59-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine dehydratase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine dehydratase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 38-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a ferredoxin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ssl3044, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 128025, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 128024, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 128024 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 128025, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ferredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 37-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSec-independent protein translocase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 39-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acid ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0337,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61071, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61070, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ametal-dependent hydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity metal-dependenthydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid. For example, an increase ofthe cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27to 89-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ametal-dependent hydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity metal-dependenthydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid. For example, anincrease of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 22 to 139-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amultiple antibiotic resistance protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC1193, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity multipleantibiotic resistance protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid. Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC1386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 26-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ahomocitrate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 57-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yar019c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 128140, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128139, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 128139 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.128140, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 25-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yar019c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 128140, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128139, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 128139 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.128140, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 20-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl021c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62525, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62524 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62525, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 96-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl021c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62525, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62524 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62525, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 23-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acell division control protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYbr160w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cell divisioncontrol protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. For example, anincrease of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 54-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aycl027w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycl027w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 96981, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96980, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 96980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.96981, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ycl027w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a ycl027w-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ycl027w, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 96981, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 96980, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 96980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 96981, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ycl027w-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 41-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aycl049c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycl049c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113221, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113220, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113220 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113221, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ycl049c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of22 to 74-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oleic acid in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl022w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 119409, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119408, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119408 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.119409, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical oleic acid. For example, an increase of the oleic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 156-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of eicosanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isocitratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl066w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 122229, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122228, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 122228 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.122229, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity isocitrate dehydrogenase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicaleicosanoic acid. For example, an increase of the eicosanoic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 8 to 17-percent is conferredas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of heptadecanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isocitratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl066w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 122229, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122228, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 122228 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.122229, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity isocitrate dehydrogenase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalheptadecanoic acid. For example, an increase of the heptadecanoic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 20-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrol protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl126c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120046, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120045, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120045 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120046, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cell division control protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical hexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of thehexadecadienoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of30 to 63-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acell division control protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYdl126c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120046, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120045,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120045 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 120046, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cell divisioncontrol protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. For example, anincrease of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ahomocitrate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl131w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113225, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113224, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113224 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113225, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 50-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of behenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydr035w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113331, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.113330, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.113330 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 113331, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid.For example, an increase of the behenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 128-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell wall protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ydr077w, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 128149, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 128148, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 128148 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 128149, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cell wall protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 32-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a F-box protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ydr131c, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 14707, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 14706, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 14706 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14707, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity F-box protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 66-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydr273w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr273w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90160, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90159, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90160, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr273w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 30-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr273w-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Ydr273w, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 90160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 90159, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 90159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90160, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ydr273w-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 28-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydr339c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr339c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120242, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120241, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120241 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120242, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ydr339c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 20-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of heptadecanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aldolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yel046c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 128512, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128511, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 128511 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.128512, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity aldolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid. Forexample, an increase of the heptadecanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myristic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a small nuclearribonucleoprotein , or if the activity of the polypeptide Yer112w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113599, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113598, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113598 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113599, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity small nuclear ribonucleoprotein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the finechemical myristic acid. For example, an increase of the myristic acid ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 90-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a molecularchaperone portein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl016c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 63808, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63808, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity molecular chaperone portein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 48-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amolecular chaperone portein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYfl016c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 63808, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63807 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63808, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity molecularchaperone portein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid. For example, anincrease of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 39-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYFL019C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl019c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64145, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64144 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64145, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YFL019C-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 108-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYFL019C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl019c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64145, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64144 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64145, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YFL019C-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of21 to 75-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl030w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90190, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90189, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90189 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90190, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aminotransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 53-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aygl237c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygl237c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64178, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64177 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64178, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl237c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 35-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of eicosanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYGR104C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygr104c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 117483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 117482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.117483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YGR1040-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicaleicosanoic acid. For example, an increase of the eicosanoic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 11 to 19-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a squalenemonooxygenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygr175c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64219, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64218, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64218 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64219, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity squalene monooxygenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronicacid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 34-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a biotinsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygr286c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 128656, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128655, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 128655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.128656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity biotin synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 46-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayhr033w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yhr033w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 128968, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128967, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 128967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.128968, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity yhr033w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronicacid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 27-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerebronic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DnaJ-likechaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl073w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64965, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DnaJ-like chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronicacid. For example, an increase of the cerebronic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 45-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYJL127W-A-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl127w-a,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 97632, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97631, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97631 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.97632, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YJL127W-A-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 40-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathionine gamma-synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr130c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 14844, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14843 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14844,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cystathionine gamma-synthase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 23 to 70-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acystathionine gamma-synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYjr130c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14844, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14843 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14844, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cystathioninegamma-synthase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line discloses incolumn 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, anincrease of the 2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 106-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apolygalacturonase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66275, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of18 to 22-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acyclin, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr210w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 129066, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129065, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129065 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129066, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cyclin is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoicacid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 23-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecadienoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aylr326w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr326w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129124, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129123 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129124, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ylr326w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecadienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecadienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 94-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aylr326w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr326w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129124, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129123 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129124, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ylr326w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 35-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayml083c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml083c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 91782, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91781, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91781 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91782, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yml083c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 56-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a yml084w-protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Yml084w, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 15176, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 15175, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 15175 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15176, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity yml084w-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 59-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amolecular chaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ymr186w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129142, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129141, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129141 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129142, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity molecular chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxypalmitic acid. For example, an increase of the2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of18 to 27-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oleic acid in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphotransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl130c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 129471, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129470, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129470 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129471, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicaloleic acid. For example, an increase of the oleic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 36-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aynl321w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl321w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129547, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129546, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129546 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129547, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ynl321w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 53-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hexadecatrienoic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aElongation factor Tu, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor187w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129575, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129574, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129574 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129575, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity Elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicalhexadecatrienoic acid. For example, an increase of the hexadecatrienoicacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 27-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) in a non-human organism, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if the activityof a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATPase epsilon subunit, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Ypl271w, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 118213, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 118212, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 118212 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 118213, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ATPase epsilon subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linediscloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid). For example, an increase of the2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 75-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxypalmitic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ypr167c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 130182, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.130181, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.130181 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 130182, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid. Forexample, an increase of the 2-hydroxypalmitic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 84-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oleic acid in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 40S ribosomalprotein S17, or if the activity of the polypeptide YDR447C, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 128162, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128161, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 128161 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.128162, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 40S ribosomal protein S17 is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemicaloleic acid. For example, an increase of the oleic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 395-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid ina non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3644-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3644, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125349, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125348, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3644-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid. For example, an increase of the 2-hydroxybehenic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 2 to 77-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of behenic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3644-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3644, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125349, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125348, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3644-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid.For example, an increase of the behenic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 0 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of nervonic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3644-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3644, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125349, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125348, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 12, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3644-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic acid.For example, an increase of the nervonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 319 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.8.12] to [0103.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0096.1.8.8] to [0103.1.8.8] above.

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of chlorophyllase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “chlorophyllase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19670, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g19670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chlorophyllase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “chlorophyllase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113651, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of chlorophyllase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“chlorophyllase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19670, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g19670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chlorophyllase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “chlorophyllase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113651, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g68320, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g33510 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At2g33510-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “At2g33510-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g33510, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g33510, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g33510, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g33510, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At2g33510-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At2g33510-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98522, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“heat shock transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g09820 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of adenosine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “adenosine kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g09820, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g09820, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g09820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g09820, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenosine kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “adenosine kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1696,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g09820 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of adenosine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “adenosine kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g09820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g09820, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g09820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g09820, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenosine kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “adenosine kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1696,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g18524 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of DNA mismatch repair protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“DNA mismatch repair protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g18524, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g18524, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g18524, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g18524, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA mismatch repair protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA mismatch repair protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22832, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g09960 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g09960, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.109717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g26080, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16230 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acyl-desaturase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-desaturase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical oleic acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g16230, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g16230, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16230, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g16230, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-desaturase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-desaturase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.122565, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in oleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g18600, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g66710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g66710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g66710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g66710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g66710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.122803, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase incerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase in2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine0-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase in2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase in2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of sec-independent proteintranslocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2010 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulatorprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“transcriptional regulator protein”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 114198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2365 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 30S ribosomal protein S3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “30S ribosomal protein S3”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “305 ribosomal protein S3”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “305 ribosomal protein S3”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 71325, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of acyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2827 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of heat shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“heat shock protein”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2827, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2827, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2827, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2827, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.122948, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “recombinase A”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AVINDRAFT_(—)4128 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of ABC transporter component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lauric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter component”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical lauric acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)4128, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AVINDRAFT_(—)4128, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical lauric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter component”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter component”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 72520, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lauric acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “hydrolase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5292 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5466 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity ofN-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5466, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5466, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5466, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5466, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 123087, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5467 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 12, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of purine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 12, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b0050-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0050, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103958, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“b0050-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103958, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0249 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0249-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0249-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0249, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0249, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0249, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0249-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0249-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.123473, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0312 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing behenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical behenic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0312, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0312, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in behenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0312 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing eicosanoic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical eicosanoic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0312, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0312, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in eicosanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myristic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical myristic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0348, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0348, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0348, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in myristic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0348 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical oleic acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0348, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0348, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0348, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0348, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate1,2-dioxygenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in oleic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0371 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0371-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b0371-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0371, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0371, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0371, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0371, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0371-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0371-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.121637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP-binding component of a transportsystem”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in cerebronic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ATP-binding component of a transportsystem”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ATP-binding component of a transportsystem”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0518 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0518-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b0518-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0518, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0518, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0518, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0518, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0518-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0518-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35936,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0695 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sensor histidine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sensor histidine kinase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0695, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0695, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0695, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0695, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sensor histidine kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sensor histidine kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 93678, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0695 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sensor histidine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“sensor histidine kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0695, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0695, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0695, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0695, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sensor histidine kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sensor histidine kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 93678, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0720 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of citrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “citrate synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0720, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0720, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0720, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “citrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “citrate synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.123498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0801 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0801-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“b0801-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0801, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0801, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0801, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0801, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0801-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0801-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1046 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1046-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1046-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1046, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1046, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1046, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1046, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1046-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1046-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.124051, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1092 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier proteintransacylase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1092, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1092, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1092, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1092, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier proteintransacylase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 124127, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1093 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1093, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1093, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1093, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 118371, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1093 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1093, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1093, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1093, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1093, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 118371, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1095 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1095, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1095, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1095, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1095, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 114552, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1095 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1095, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1095, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1095, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1095, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 114552, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sodium/proton antiporter”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical oleic acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in oleic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sodium/proton antiporter”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1209 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing behenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical behenic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1209, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1209, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1209, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1209, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 124509, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in behenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1249 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cardiolipin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing behenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cardiolipin synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical behenic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1249, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98778, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in behenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1249 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cardiolipin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing heptadecanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cardiolipin synthase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical heptadecanoic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1249, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98778, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in heptadecanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1346 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1346-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1346-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1346, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1346, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1346, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1346-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1346-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 99188,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1356 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phage-related repressor protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lauric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phage-related repressor protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical lauric acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1356, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1356, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1356, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1356, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phage-related repressor protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phage-related repressor protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 124557, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lauric acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“lipoprotein precursor”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1431, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1431, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1470 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1470-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1470-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1470, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1470, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1470, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1470, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1470-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1470-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1479 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADP-dependent malic enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1479, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1479, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1479, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1479, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADP-dependent malic enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 77774, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1522-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1601 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1601, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1601, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1601, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1601, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.7992, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1621 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphotransferase system component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“phosphotransferase system component”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1621, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1621, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1621, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1621, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphotransferase system component”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphotransferase system component”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 124571, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1627 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of electron transport complex protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “electron transport complex protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1627, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transport complex protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “electron transport complex protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1636 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyridoxamine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “pyridoxamine kinase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1636, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1636, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1636, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1636, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyridoxamine kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyridoxamine kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.124805, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1703 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1703-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1703-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1703, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1703, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1703, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1703, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1703-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1703-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.124907, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1703 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1703-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1703-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1703, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1703, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1703, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1703, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1703-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1703-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.124907, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1791 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1791, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1791, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1791, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.78883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1837 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1837-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1837-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1837, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1837, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1837, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1837-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1837-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1837 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1837-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1837-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1837, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1837, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1837, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1837-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1837-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2032-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2099 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2099-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2099-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2099, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2099, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2099, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2099-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2099-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115595, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2099 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2099-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2099-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2099, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2099, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2099, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2099-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2099-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115595, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2107 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“b2107-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2107, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2107, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2107, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2126 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2126-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lauric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2126-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical lauric acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2126, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2126, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2126, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2126, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical lauric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2126-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b2126-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.124992, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in lauric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2139 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2139-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2139-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2139, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2139, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2139, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2139, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2139-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b2139-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125085, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ABC transporter permease protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2178, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2178, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2216 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sensor kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sensor kinase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2216, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2216, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2216, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2216, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sensor kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sensor kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125105, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2360 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2360-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“b2360-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2360-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2360-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2414 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cysteine synthase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“cysteine synthase A”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2414, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2414, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2414, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2414, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cysteine synthase A”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cysteine synthase A”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.39300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2439, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2439, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2439, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2439, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical oleic acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2439, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2439, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in oleic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2474-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2474-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“b2474-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2513-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2585 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphatidylserine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphatidylserine synthase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2585, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2585, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2585, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2585, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphatidylserine synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphatidylserine synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 125142, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2654 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2654-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“b2654-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2654, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2654, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2654, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2654, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2654-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2654-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125226, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecatrienoicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2753 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of alkaline phosphatase isozyme conversion protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing eicosanoic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “alkaline phosphatase isozyme conversionprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical eicosanoic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2753, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2753, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2753, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2753, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “alkaline phosphatase isozyme conversion protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “alkaline phosphatase isozymeconversion protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 125234, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in eicosanoic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2963, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2963, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2963, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.41732, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3442 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3442-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b3442-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3442, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3442, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3442, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3442, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3442-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3442-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94380,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3568 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sugar transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sugar transport system permease protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3568, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3568, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3568, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3568, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sugar transport system permease protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sugar transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 125264, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in cerebronic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b3812-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3812, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3812, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125487, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3845, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3845, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3845, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 100675, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical oleic acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3845, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3845, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3845, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.100675, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in oleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3872 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3872, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3872, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3872, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.83821, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3925 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3925, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3925, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3925, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3925, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 125541, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3939 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing behenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical behenic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3939, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3939, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3939, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3939, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 125795, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in behenic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3939 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing heptadecanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical heptadecanoic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3939, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3939, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3939, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3939, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cystathionine gammasynthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 125795, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in heptadecanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3939 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical oleic acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3939, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3939, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3939, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3939, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 125795, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in oleic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3944 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3944-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b3944-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3944, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3944, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3944, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3944, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3944-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b3944-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.126377, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4017 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ankyrin repeat protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ankyrin repeat protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B4017, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4017, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4017, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4017, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ankyrin repeat protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ankyrin repeat protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.126415, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4023 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4023-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b4023-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B4023, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4023, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4023, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4023-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4023-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.119209, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4069 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hepta-decanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, com-prises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical heptadecanoic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4069, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4069, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4069, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4069, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 126421, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in heptadecanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4205 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4205-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b4205-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B4205, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Ta-ble I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4205, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4205, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4205, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4205-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b4205-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.126975, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of C_pp032007025r from Physcomitrella patens,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 12, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of vacuolar processing enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “vacuolar processing enzyme”,especially from Physcomitrella patens or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        C_pp032007025r, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        C_pp032007025r, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said C_pp032007025r, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        C_pp032007025r, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line discloses in column 7        the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “vacuolar processing enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “vacuolar processing enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 126991, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC12622, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC19289, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC38418 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC38418-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“GM02LC38418-protein”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC38418,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC38418, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC38418, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 12, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC38418,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC38418-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC38418-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.116312, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0281 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0281-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sll0281-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0281,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0281, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0281, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0281, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0281-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sll0281-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84865,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0368 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatoryprotein)”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0368, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0368, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0368, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein)”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106920, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0406 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0406-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“sll0406-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0406, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0406, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0406, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0406, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0406-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll0406-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.127103, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0833 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “binding-protein-dependent transport systemsinner membrane component”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0833, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0833, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0833, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0833, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b)of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “binding-protein-dependent transportsystems inner membrane component”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase incerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0895 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphatase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0895, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0895, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0895, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0895, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphatase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.127109, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0895 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“phosphatase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0895, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0895, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0895, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0895, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphatase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.127109, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1031,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1031, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecadienoicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1031 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1031,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1031, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1031, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1031, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “carbon dioxide concentratingmechanism protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52634, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecatrienoicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1917, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1917, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1917, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1917, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said SI11917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0597 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0597,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0597, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0597, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0879 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycine cleavage system H protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glycine cleavage system H protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0879,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0879, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0879, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0879, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycine cleavage system H protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glycine cleavage system Hprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 127183, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0949 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease protein of ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“permease protein of ABC transporter”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0949, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0949, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0949, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0949, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of ABC transporter”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “permease protein of ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119222, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0966 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of tryptophan synthase alpha chain.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0966,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0966, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0966, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0966, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1096 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1096, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1250 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphate import ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1250,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1250, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1250, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 116460, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2035 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glutamate 5-kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutamate 5-kinase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2035,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2035, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2035, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate 5-kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutamate 5-kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.127521, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine dehydratase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “threonine dehydratase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“threonine dehydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of SsI3044 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ferredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“ferredoxin”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ssl3044, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ss13044, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ssl3044, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ss13044, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ferredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ferredoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 128024,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0337 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amino acid ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“amino acid ABC transporter permease protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0337, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0337, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0337, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0337, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid ABC transporter permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0917, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0917, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”,especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0917,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0917, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “homocitrate synthase”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yar019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yar019c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yar019c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yar019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yar019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.128139, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yar019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yar019c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yar019c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yar019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yar019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.128139, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl021 c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl021 c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62524, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl021 c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl021 c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62524, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cell division control protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr160w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl027w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycl027w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ycl027w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl027w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl027w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycl027w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“ycl027w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl027w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl049c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycl049c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ycl049c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl049c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl049c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl049c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycl049c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycl049c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycl049c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113220, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl022w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical oleic acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl022w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl022w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl022w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl022w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119408, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in oleic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl066w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of isocitrate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing eicosanoic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical eicosanoic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl066w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 122228, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in eicosanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl066w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of isocitrate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing heptadecanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “isocitrate dehydrogenase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical heptadecanoic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl066w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 122228, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in heptadecanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl126c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cell division control protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl126c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl126c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl126c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl126c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 120045, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl126c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cell division control protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl126c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl126c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl126c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl126c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 120045, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl131w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “homocitrate synthase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl131w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl131w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl131w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl131w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113224, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr035w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing behenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical behenic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr035w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr035w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr035w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr035w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 113330, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in behenic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr077w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cell wall protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“cell wall protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr077w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr077w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr077w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr077w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell wall protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cell wall protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.128148, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr131c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of F-box protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“F-box protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr131c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr131c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr131c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr131c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “F-box protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “F-box protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr273w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydr273w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ydr273w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr273w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr273w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr273w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr273w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr273w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydr273w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“ydr273w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        be-ing depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr273w, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr273w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr273w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr273w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr339c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydr339c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ydr339c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr339c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr339c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr339c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr339c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr339c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr339c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120241, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yel046c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of aldolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing heptadecanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “aldolase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical heptadecanoic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yel046c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yel046c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel046c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yel046c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical heptadecanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aldolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aldolase”, preferably being encoded bya gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 128511,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in heptadecanoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer112w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of small nuclear ribonucleoprotein .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myristic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “small nuclear ribonucleoprotein”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical myristic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yer112w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer112w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer112w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yer112w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical myristic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “small nuclear ribonucleoprotein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “small nuclear ribonucleoprotein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 113598, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myristic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl016c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of molecular chaperone portein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “molecular chaperone portein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl016c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl016c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl016c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone portein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “molecular chaperone portein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl016c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of molecular chaperone portein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “molecular chaperone portein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl016c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl016c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl016c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone portein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “molecular chaperone portein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YFL019C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “YFL019C-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YFL019C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “YFL0190-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl030w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “aminotransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl030w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl030w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl030w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl030w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90189,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl237c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ygl237c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ygl237c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr104c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YGR104C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing eicosanoic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YGR104C-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical eicosanoic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr104c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr104c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr104c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygr104c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical eicosanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YGR104C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YGR104C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.117482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in eicosanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr175c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of squalene monooxygenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “squalene monooxygenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr175c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr175c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr175c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygr175c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “squalene monooxygenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “squalene monooxygenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.64218, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr286c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of biotin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “biotin synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr286c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr286c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr286c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygr286c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “biotin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “biotin synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.128655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr033w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yhr033w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yhr033w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr033w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr033w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr033w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yhr033w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr033w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhr033w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.128967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cerebronic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of DnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerebronic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “DnaJ-like chaperone”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical cerebronic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical cerebronic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cerebronic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl127w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YJL127W-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “YJL127W-A-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yjl127w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        12, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yjl127w-a, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl127w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl127w-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YJL127W-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YJL127W-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.97631, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr130c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“cystathionine gamma-synthase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr130c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr130c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “polygalacturonase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr210w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cyclin”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr210w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr210w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr210w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr210w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 129065,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr326w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr326w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecadienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ylr326w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecadienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr326w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecadienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129123, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecadienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr326w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr326w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ylr326w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr326w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129123, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml083c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yml083c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “yml083c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yml083c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yml083c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml083c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yml083c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yml083c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yml083c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 91781,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml084w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yml084w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“yml084w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yml084w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yml084w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml084w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yml084w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yml084w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yml084w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15175,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr186w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of molecular chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “molecular chaperone”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr186w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr186w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr186w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ymr186w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “molecular chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129141, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl130c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphotransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical oleic acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl130c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl130c, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl130c, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphotransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129470, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in oleic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl321w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ynl321w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ynl321w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl321w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl321w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl321w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl321w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ynl321w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ynl321w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129546, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor187w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of Elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hexadecatrienoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “Elongation factor Tu”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical hexadecatrienoic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yor187w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yor187w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor187w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yor187w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical hexadecatrienoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129574, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hexadecatrienoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl271w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ATPase epsilon subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonicacid) in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant or a partthereof, comprises increasing or generating the activity of a geneproduct with the activity of a gene product conferring the activity of“ATPase epsilon subunit”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid)), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl271w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl271w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl271w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypl271w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATPase epsilon subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ATPase epsilon subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.118212, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr167c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxypalmitic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr167c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr167c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr167c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr167c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxypalmitic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 130181, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 2-hydroxypalmitic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YDR447C from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.12, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of 40S ribosomal protein S17.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oleic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “40S ribosomal protein S17”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical oleic acid), application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YDR447C, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YDR447C, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YDR447C, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YDR447C, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical oleic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “405 ribosomal protein S17”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “40S ribosomal protein S17”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 128161, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in oleic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3644 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3644-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 2-hydroxybehenic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b3644-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid), application no. 12, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3644, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3644, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3644-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3644-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3644 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3644-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing behenic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3644-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical behenic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3644, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3644, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical behenic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3644-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3644-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in behenic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3644 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 12, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3644-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing nervonic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3644-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line discloses in column 7 the fine        chemical nervonic acid), application no. 12, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 12, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 12, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3644, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 12,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 12, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3644, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 the fine chemical nervonic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3644-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3644-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in nervonic acid compared with the wild type control.

[0105.1.8.12] to [0107.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.8.8] to [0107.1.8.12] above.

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmiticacid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid, upon targeting to the plastids ormitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has the structure of therespective polypeptide described herein, in particular of thepolypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 12, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

[0109.1.8.12] to [0110.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0109.1.8.8] to [0110.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 30S        ribosomal protein S3, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 40S ribosomal protein        S17, ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permease        protein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein,        acyl-CoA synthase, acyl-desaturase, adenosine kinase, aldolase,        alkaline phosphatase isozyme conversion protein, amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein, aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat        protein, At2g33510-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, ATP-binding        component of a transport system, b0050-protein, b0249-protein,        b0371-protein, b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b1046-protein,        b1346-protein, b1470-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein,        b1703-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,        b2107-protein, b2126-protein, b2139-protein, b2360-protein,        b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3442-protein,        b3644-protein, b3812-protein, b3944-protein, b4023-protein,        b4205-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase,        bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory        protein), bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,        carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein, cardiolipin        synthase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase,        cell division control protein, cell wall protein,        chlorophyllase, citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen III        oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase, cysteine synthase        A, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA mismatch repair protein,        DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex protein,        Elongation factor Tu, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box        protein, ferredoxin, fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase,        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, glutamate 5-kinase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system H protein,        GM02-LC38418-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock        transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitrate        synthase, hydrolase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein        precursor, malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier        protein transacylase, metal-dependent hydrolase, molecular        chaperone, molecular chaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin,        multiple antibiotic resistance protein, murein transglycosylase,        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase, NADP-dependent        malic enzyme, outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor,        oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter,        phage-related repressor protein, phosphatase, phosphate import        ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylserine synthase,        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase, phosphotransferase, phosphotransferase        system component, polygalacturonase, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, pyridoxamine        kinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,        Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine        kinase, sensor kinase, sll0281-protein, sll0406-protein, small        nuclear ribonucleoprotein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalene        monooxygenase, sugar transport system permease protein,        threonine dehydratase, transcription factor, transcriptional        regulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein,        tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC1386-protein, vacuolar        processing enzyme, ycl027w-protein, ycl049c-protein,        ydr273w-protein, ydr339c-protein, YFL019C-protein,        ygl237c-protein, YGR104C-protein, yhr033w-protein,        YJL127W-A-protein, ylr326w-protein, yml083c-protein,        yml084w-protein, and ynl321w-protein, or of a polypeptide as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        12, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, and conferring        the production of or an increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic        acid, or oleic acid, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic        acid, or oleic acid, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned 2-hydroxybehenic        acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid        (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic        acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic        acid, or oleic acid generating or increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory regulation of the        polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic        acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid,        myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 12, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs; and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic        acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid,        myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding one or more exogenous inducing factors to        the non-human organism or parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic        acid, or oleic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic        acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid,        myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic        acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic        acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,        heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid,        lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid;        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding positive expression or removing negative        expression elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used        to either introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants        the 35S enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor        elements form regulatory regions. Further gene conversion        methods can be used to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance        to activity of positive elements. Positive elements can be        randomly introduced in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis        and lines can be identified in which the positive elements have        be integrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of        which is thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic        acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic        acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,        heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid,        lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid        production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the poly-peptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic        acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid,        myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is        indicated, to the plastids by the addition of a plastidial        targeting sequence or if for the corresponding nucleic acid        molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term        “mitochondrial” is indicated, to the mitochondria by the        addition of a mitochondrial targeting sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic        acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid,        myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic        acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid,        myristic acid, nervonic acid, and/or oleic acid increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondrial” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmiticacid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid, respectively, after increasing theexpression or activity of the encoded polypeptide, non-targeted or inorganelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria, preferably plastids, orhaving the activity of a polypeptide having an activity as the proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, column3, or its homologs. Preferably the increase of 2-hydroxybehenic acid,2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid, respectively, takesplace non-targeted or in plastids and/or mitochondria, preferablynon-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.8.12] to [0122.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0113.1.8.8] to [0122.1.8.8] above.

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid, respectively, by increase of expression oractivity in the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in anorganelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, can also be increased byintroducing a synthetic transcription factor, which binds close to thecoding region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.8.12] to [0127.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.8.8] to [0127.1.8.8] above.

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) 2-hydroxybehenicacid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid and if desired otherfatty acids, and/or other metabo-lites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic        acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid        (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic        acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic        acid, or oleic acid, respectively, in the non-human organism,        preferably in the microorganism, the plant cell, the plant        tissue, the plant or a part thereof, more preferably a        microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof,        especially cytoplasmic or in an organelle, like plastids or        mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said fine chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound fatty acids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.8.12] to [0139.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.8.8] to [0139.1.8.8] above.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 12, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 12;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 12.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 12 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 12, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 12, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 12, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 12,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 12,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 12, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 12,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 12, column 5 or        8.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a sequence of anucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i),(j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or IB, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In afurther embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequencedepicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%,98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II Aand/or II B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 12.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 12, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.8.12] to [0155.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0144.1.8.8] to [0155.1.8.8] above.

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequencesfor ensuring subcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum(=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may alsobe employed as well as translation promoters such as the 5′ leadsequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15,8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.8.8] above

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 12.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 12 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 12, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,    in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present    invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at    least in one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%,    preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide    shown in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8 and does not    encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 12, column 5 or 8.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a sequence of anucleic acid according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i),(j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or IB, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In afurther embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequencedepicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, applicationno. 12, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 12.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 12 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113651, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98522, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98522,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98522 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98522 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98522 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1696, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1696,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1696 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1696 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1696 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22832, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22832 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122565, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122565,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122565 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122565 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122565 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122803, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70583, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71325, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122948, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122948,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122948 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122948 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122948 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72520, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72520 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 123087, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123087,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123087 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123087 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123087 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103958, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 123473, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123473,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123473 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123473 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123473 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7269, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7269 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121637 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35936, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93678, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 123498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123498 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 123498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124051, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124051,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124051 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124051 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124051 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124127, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124127,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124127 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124127 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124127 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118371, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118371,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118371 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118371 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118371 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114552, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124509, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124509,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124509 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124509 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124509 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99188, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99188,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99188 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99188 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99188 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124557, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124557,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124557 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124557 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124557 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 77774, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 77774 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7992, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7992 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124571, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124571,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124571 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124571 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124571 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124805, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124805,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124805 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124805 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124805 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124907, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124907,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124907 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124907 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124907 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124992, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124992,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124992 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124992 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124992 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125085, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125105, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125105,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125105 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125105 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125105 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39219, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125142, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125142,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125142 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125142 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125142 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125234, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125234,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125234 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125234 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125234 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41732, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41732,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41732 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41732 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41732 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94380, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125264, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125264,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125264 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125264 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125264 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125487, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125487,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125487 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125487 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125487 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100675, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100675 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125541, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125541,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125541 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125541 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125541 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125795, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125795,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125795 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125795 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125795 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126377, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126377,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126377 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126377 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126377 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126415, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126415,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126415 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126415 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126415 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119209, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119209,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119209 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119209 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119209 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126421, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126421,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126421 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126421 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126421 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126975, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126975,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126975 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126975 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126975 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126991, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126991,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126991 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126991 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126991 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116312, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84865, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127103, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127103,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127103 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127103 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127103 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127109, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127109,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127109 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127109 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127109 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52634, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52634 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127183, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127183,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127183 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127183 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127183 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127521, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127521,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127521 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127521 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127521 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128024, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128024,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128024 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128024 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128024 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128139, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128139,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128139 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128139 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128139 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113220, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113220 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119408, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119408 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122228, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120045, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113224, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113330, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113330,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113330 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113330 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113330 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128148, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128148,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128148 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128148 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128148 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14706, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120241, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120241,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120241 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120241 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120241 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128511, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128511,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128511 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128511 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128511 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113598, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113598,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113598 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113598 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113598 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90189, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90189,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90189 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90189 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90189 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64218, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64218,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64218 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64218 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64218 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128655 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128967, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128967,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128967 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128967 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128967 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97631, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129065, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129065,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129065 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129065 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129065 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91781, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91781,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91781 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91781 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91781 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15175, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129141, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129141,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129141 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129141 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129141 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129470, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129470,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129470 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129470 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129470 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129546, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129574, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129574,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129574 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129574 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129574 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 118212, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 118212 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130181, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130181,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130181 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130181 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130181 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128161, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128161,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128161 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128161 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128161 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 12, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 12, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348 isdepicted, mitochondrial is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 12, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.8.12] to [0170.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0165.1.8.8] to [0170.1.8.8] above.

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 12, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99,5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.12.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 12, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 12.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 12, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 12 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 12.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 12 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 12 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 12, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 12, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        12, column 5 or 8.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a sequence of anucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i),(j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or IB, application no. 12, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. Ina further embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequencedepicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99% or 99.9%, morepreferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequenceshown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.12.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 12, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 12.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 12, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 12.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 12.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 12 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 12 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.8.12] to [0209.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.8.8] to [0209.1.8.8] above.

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 30S ribosomalprotein S3, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]reductase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 40S ribosomalprotein S17, ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permeaseprotein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, acyl-CoAsynthase, acyl-desaturase, adenosine kinase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase isozyme conversion protein, amino acid ABC transporterpermease protein, aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat protein,At2g33510-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, ATP-binding component of atransport system, b0050-protein, b0249-protein, b0371-protein,b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b1046-protein, b1346-protein,b1470-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1703-protein,b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein,b2126-protein, b2139-protein, b2360-protein, b2474-protein,b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3442-protein, b3644-protein,b3812-protein, b3944-protein, b4023-protein, b4205-protein,beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systerns innermembrane component, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cell wall protein, chlorophyllase, citrate synthase,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine syn-thase A, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA mismatchrepair protein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex protein,Elongation factor Tu, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein,ferredoxin, fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,glutamate 5-kinase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system H protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, malate dehydrogenase,malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, molecular chaperone portein, monothiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor,oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phage-relatedrepressor protein, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphatidylserine synthase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, polygalacturonase, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, pyridoxaminekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,sensor kinase, sll0281-protein, sll0406-protein, small nuclearribonucleoprotein, sodium/proton antiporter, squalene monooxygenase,sugar transport system permease protein, threonine dehydratase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, transport protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC1386-protein, vacuolar processing enzyme, ycl027w-protein,ycl049c-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr339c-protein, YFL019C-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR104C-protein, yhr033w-protein, YJL127W-A-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml083c-protein, yml084w-protein, and ynl321w-proteinare also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.8.12] to [0225.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.8.8] to [0225.1.8.8] above.

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 12,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective fatty acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

[0227.1.8.12] to [0239.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0227.1.8.8] to [0239.1.8.8] above.

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 12, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 12, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 12, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.8.12] to [0245.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0241.1.8.8] to [0245.1.8.8] above.

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.8.12] to [0266.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.8.8] to see [0266.1.8.8] above

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.8.12] to [0273.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.8.8] to [0273.1.8.8] above.

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant.

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 12,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 12, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of the2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, oroleic acid is due to the generation or over-expression of one or morepolypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 12, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.12, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable.

Expression of the polypeptide sequences of the invention can be eitherdirected to the cytosol or to the organelles, such as plastids ormitochondria, preferably the plastids of the host cells, preferably theplant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 12.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 12 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.12.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 12, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.12.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 12.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 12 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 12 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and 1) a nucleic acid    molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 12, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        12, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 12, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 12, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 12, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 12, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 12,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 12, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 12, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 12, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 12, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        12, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 12,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 12,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 12.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 12 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondrial” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.12.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 12, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondrial” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 12, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.12.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 12.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondrial” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 12 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 12,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 12 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.8.12] to [0299.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.8.8] to [0299.1.8.8] above.

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 12, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.8.12] to [0304.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.8.8] to [0304.1.8.8] above.

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 12, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 12, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 12, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 12,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 12, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 12, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.12, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 12, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 12,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.8.12] to [0321.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0309.1.8.8] to [0321.1.8.8] above.

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, oroleic acid, respectively, as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequenceswhich hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 12, columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions and whichencode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid, respectively, ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.[0323.1.8.12] to [0329.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0323.1.8.8] to [0329.1.8.8] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 12,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, the hybridization isperformed under stringent hybridization conditions. However, acomplement of one of the herein disclosed sequences is preferably asequence complement thereto according to the base pairing of nucleicacid molecules well known to the skilled person. For example, the basesA and G undergo base pairing with the bases T and U or C, resp. and visaversa. Modifications of the bases can influence the base-pairingpartner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe pro duction or the increased production of the fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, oroleic acid, respectively, after increasing the activity or an activityof a gene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of a geneproduct, e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 12, column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodiment expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for examplein one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organellesuch as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, orin another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, and optionally, theactivity thereof is selected from the group consisting of2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 30S ribosomal protein S3,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 40S ribosomal protein S17,ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permease protein,acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, acyl-CoA synthase,acyl-desaturase, adenosine kinase, aldolase, alkaline phosphataseisozyme conversion protein, amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat protein, At2g33510-protein, ATPaseepsilon subunit, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b0050-protein, b0249-protein, b0371-protein, b0518-protein,b0801-protein, b1046-protein, b1346-protein, b1470-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1703-protein, b1837-protein,b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2126-protein,b2139-protein, b2360-protein, b2474-protein, b2513-protein,b2654-protein, b3442-protein, b3644-protein, b3812-protein,b3944-protein, b4023-protein, b4205-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferaseand regulatory protein), bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cell wall protein, chlorophyllase, citrate synthase,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA mismatch repairprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex protein,Elongation factor Tu, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein,ferredoxin, fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,glutamate 5-kinase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system H protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, malate dehydrogenase,malonyl CoAacyl carrier protein transacylase, metal-dependent hydrolase,molecular chaperone, molecular chaperone portein, monothiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor,oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phage-relatedrepressor protein, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphatidylserine synthase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, polygalacturonase, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, pyridoxaminekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,sensor kinase, sll0281-protein, sll0406-protein, small nuclearribonucleoprotein , sodium/proton antiporter, squalene monooxygenase,sugar transport system permease protein, threonine dehydratase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, transport protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC1386-protein, vacuolar processing enzyme, ycl027w-protein,ycl049c-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr339c-protein, YFL019C-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR104C-protein, yhr033w-protein, YJL127W-A-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml083c-protein, yml084w-protein, and ynl321w-protein,respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for examplein one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organellesuch as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, orin another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequencesdetermined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention can be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of thepolypeptide of the invention or of the polypeptide used in the processof the invention, e.g. as the primers described in the examples of thepresent invention, e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primersshown in the respective line in Table III, column 8 will result in afragment of the gene product as shown in Table II, application no. 12,column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, oroleic acid its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying capability or potential for synthesis of therespective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid. Therefore in one embodiment the presentinvention relates to a method for analyzing the capability or potentialof a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to producethe fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid by using the nucleic acid of the inventionor parts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of the nucleic acid ofthe invention in the non-human organism or a part thereof in comparisonto another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, oroleic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, in particular increasing the activity as mentioned aboveor as described in the examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 12, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid, respectively, as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof by, for examplein a embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle suchas a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or inanother embodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression.

[0338.1.8.12] to [0339.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraph see[0338.1.8.8] to [0339.1.8.12] above.

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 12,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.8.12] to [0343.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.8.8] to [0343.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.8.8] above.

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a naturalprotein). Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule encodes a naturalprotein having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the productionor the increased production of the respective fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, oroleic acid, respectively, as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof after increasing the expression oractivity thereof or the activity of a protein of the invention or usedin the process of the invention, in an embodiment for example expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment bytargeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.8.8] above.

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

[0349.1.8.12] to [0350.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0349.1.8.8] to [0350.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, oroleic acid, respectively, as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, after increasing its activity forexample in an embodiment by expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression. Preferably, the protein encoded by the nucleic acid moleculeis at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%identical to the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.8.12] to [0357.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.8.8] to [0357.1.8.8] above.

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.12, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.8.8] above.

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.8.12] to [0363.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.8.8] to [0363.1.8.8] above.

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabovementioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 12,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid, respectively, as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whoseactivity is essentially not reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%,20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild typebiological activity or enzymatic activity, advantageously, the activityis essentially not reduced in comparison with the activity of apolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.12, columns 5 or 8 expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,or fragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA,single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence.Homologues of said sequences are also understood as meaning derivatives,which comprise noncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns,terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream ofthe nucleotide sequences stated can be modified by one or morenucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without,however, interfering with the functionality or activity either of thepromoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatoryregion such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are faraway from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of thepromoters is increased by modification of their sequence, or that theyare replaced completely by more active promoters, even promoters fromheterologous organisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the personskilled in the art and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.8.12] to [0379.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.8.8] to [0379.1.8.12] above.

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid, respectively, in a non-human organism or apart thereof can be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), forexample using the antibody of the present invention as described below,in particular, an antibody against proteins having2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate 1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 30S ribosomal protein S3,3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 40S ribosomal protein S17,ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permease protein,acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein, acyl-CoA synthase,acyl-desaturase, adenosine kinase, aldolase, alkaline phosphataseisozyme conversion protein, amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat protein, At2g33510-protein, ATPaseepsilon subunit, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b0050-protein, b0249-protein, b0371-protein, b0518-protein,b0801-protein, b1046-protein, b1346-protein, b1470-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1703-protein, b1837-protein,b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2107-protein, b2126-protein,b2139-protein, b2360-protein, b2474-protein, b2513-protein,b2654-protein, b3442-protein, b3644-protein, b3812-protein,b3944-protein, b4023-protein, b4205-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferaseand regulatory protein), bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase, carbon dioxideconcentrating mechanism protein, cardiolipin synthase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, cell divisioncontrol protein, cell wall protein, chlorophyllase, citrate synthase,coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA mismatch repairprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex protein,Elongation factor Tu, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box protein,ferredoxin, fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,glutamate 5-kinase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system H protein,GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,isocitrate dehydrogenase, lipoprotein precursor, malate dehydrogenase,malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase, metal-dependenthydrolase, molecular chaperone, molecular chaperone portein, monothiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase,NADP-dependent malic enzyme, outer-membrane lipoprotein precursor,oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phage-relatedrepressor protein, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,phosphatidylserine synthase, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, polygalacturonase, protein kinase,protein phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, pyridoxaminekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,sensor kinase, sll0281-protein, sll0406-protein, small nuclearribonucleoprotein , sodium/proton antiporter, squalene monooxygenase,sugar transport system permease protein, threonine dehydratase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, transport protein, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC1386-protein, vacuolar processing enzyme, ycl027w-protein,ycl049c-protein, ydr273w-protein, ydr339c-protein, YFL019C-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR104C-protein, yhr033w-protein, YJL127W-A-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml083c-protein, yml084w-protein, or ynl321w-proteinactivity, respectively, or an antibody against polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof which can be produced by standardtechniques utilizing the polypeptid of the present invention or fragmentthereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention (FCRP). Preferred aremonoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 12, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 12, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 12, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 12, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 12, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 12, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid,2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid, respectively, in anon-human organism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a partthereof, being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention orused in the process of the invention and having a sequence whichdistinguishes over the sequence as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (butnot exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, said polypeptide of the present invention is less than100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99% identical. In one embodiment, saidpolypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from thepolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.12, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise a protein of the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 12,columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 12, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 12, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

[0390.1.8.12] to [0391.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0390.1.8.8] to [0391.1.8.8] above.

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 12, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above.

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.12, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 12, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.8.8] above.

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.12, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.12, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.8.12] to [0401.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.8.8] to [0401.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non-inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.8.12] to [0409.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.8.8] to [0409.1.8.8] above.

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, oroleic acid its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid. Therefore in oneembodiment the present invention relates to a method for analyzing thecapability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety orecotype to produce the respective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid,2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid by using therespective antibody of the invention as a probe to detect the amount ofthe polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule of the inventionin a non-human organism in comparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.8.12] to [0430.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.8.8] to [0430.1.8.8] above.

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid,2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 3. Due to theabove-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenicacid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid content in a cell or anon-human organism is increased. For example, due to modulation ormanipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in a preferredembodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, e.g. due toan increased expression or specific activity or specific targeting ofthe subject matters of the invention in a cell or a non-human organismor a part thereof especially in organelles such as plastids ormitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol. Transgenic for apolypeptide having a protein or a protein activity means herein that dueto modulation or manipulation of the genome, the activity of protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 3or a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 12, column 3-like activity is increased in the cell or non-humanorganism or part thereof, especially in organelles such as plastids ormitochondria, or especially in the cytosol. Examples are described abovein context with the process of the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.8.8] above.

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 12, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.8.12] to [0435.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0434.1.8.8] to [0435.1.8.8] above.

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of 2-hydroxybehenicacid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid, or oleic acid, respectively, thiscan be in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced bythis process can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organismseither from the culture in which they grow or from the field. Forexample, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction,salt precipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plantparts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and thelike.

[0437.1.8.12] to [0454.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.8.8] to [0454.1.8.8] above.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 12, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 12, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.8.8] above.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 12, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        12, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.8.8] above.

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 12, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 12 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 12 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 12, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 12, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 12, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 12,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.8.12] to [0482.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.8.8] to [0482.1.8.8] above.

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical oleic acid onthe one hand and of 2-hydroxy-behenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acidand/or nervonic acid on the other hand in plant cells, plants or partthereof. Phenotypes thereto are associated with yield of plants (=yieldrelated phenotypes). In accordance with the invention, therefore, therespective genes identified in Table I, wherein in column 7 oleic acid,2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid or nervonic acidis mentioned, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be employed to enhance any yield-relatedphenotype. Increased yield may be determined in field trials oftransgenic plants and suitable control plants. Alternatively, atransgene's ability to increase yield may be determined in a modelplant. An increased yield phenotype may be determined in the field testor in a model plant by measuring any one or any combination of thefollowing phenotypes, in comparison to a control plant: yield of dryharvestable parts of the plant, yield of dry aerial harvestable parts ofthe plant, yield of underground dry harvestable parts of the plant,yield of fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of aerialfresh weight harvestable parts of the plant yield of underground freshweight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of the plant's fruit (bothfresh and dried), grain dry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh and dry),and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, salinity, osmotic stress, shade, high plantdensity, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress, and yield-relatedpheno-types are encompassed by tolerance to such abiotic stresses.Additional phenotypes that can be monitored to determine enhancedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress include, without limitation,wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, which results in drooping ofleaves or needles stems, and flowers; drooping and/or shedding of leavesor needles; the leaves are green but leaf angled slightly toward theground compared with controls; leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward;premature senescence of leaves or needles; loss of chlorophyll in leavesor needles and/or yellowing. Any of the yield-related phenotypesdescribed above may be monitored in field tests or in model plants todemonstrate that a transgenic plant has increased tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7 oleic acid,2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid or nervonic acidis indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 oleic acid,2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid or nervonic acidis mentioned, as compared with the bushel/acre yield from untreatedsoybeans or corn cultivated under the same conditions, is an improvedyield in accordance with the invention. The increased or improved yieldcan be achieved in the absence or presence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant and/or increasedstress tolerance, e.g. improved nutrient use efficiency, improveddrought tolerance

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/ square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the a plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant, increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yieldrelated traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance, like improvednutrient use efficiency, in particular increased abiotic stresstolerance, e.g. improved nutrient use efficiency and/or improved wateruse efficiency.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), nutrient depetion, salinity,osmotic stress, shade, high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidativestress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can for example be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are also referred to as “environmental stress”. Thepresent invention does also contemplate solutions for this kind ofenvironmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance, improved nutrient efficiency,like nitrogen use efficiency and others. Studies of a plant's responseto desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperature extremes are alsoemployed to determine the plant's tolerance or resistance to abioticstresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is a parameter often correlatedwith drought tolerance. In selecting traits for improving crops, adecrease in water use, without a change in growth would have particularmerit in an irrigated agricultural system where the water input costswere high. An increase in growth without a corresponding jump in wateruse would have applicability to all agricultural systems. In manyagricultural systems where water supply is not limiting, an increase ingrowth, even if it came at the expense of an increase in water use alsoincreases yield. Drought stress means any environmental stress whichleads to a lack of water in plants or reduction of water supply toplants, including a secondary stress by low temperature and/or salt,and/or a primary stress during drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression, especially increased intrinsic yield.Accordingly, the present invention provides such genes in case in column7 of the respective Table “oleic acid” is indicated. In particular, suchgenes are described in column 5 as well as in column 8 of Tables I,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case oleic acid is indicated in column 7 or the respectivepolypeptides are described in column 5 as well as in column 8 of TableII, or homologs or fragments thereof, in case oleic acid is indicated incolumn 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits, especially enhancedintrinsic yield capacity as compared to the corresponding origin or thewild type plant and methods for producing such transgenic plants withincreased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table “oleic” isindicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table I, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table I, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “oleic acid” is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,and/or increased stress tolerance, e.g. improved nutrient useefficiency, like nitrogen use efficiency,.

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression, especially enhanced tolerance to abioticstress, in particular increased water use efficiency/drought tolerance.Accordingly, the present invention provides such genes in case in column7 of the respective Table “2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acidor nervonic acid” is indicated. In particular, such genes are describedin column 5 as well as in column 8 of Tables I, especially the codingregion thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, in case2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid or nervonic acidis indicated in column 7 or the respective polypeptides are described incolumn 5 as well as in column 8 of Table II, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid ornervonic acid is indicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits, especially improvedwater use efficiency/drought tolerance ,as compared to the correspondingorigin or the wild type plant and methods for producing such transgenicplants with increased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table“2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid or nervonic acid”is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table I, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table I, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenic acid(preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid ornervonic acid” is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,improved nutrient use efficiency, like nitrogen use efficiency, and/orincreased stress tolerance, e.g. improved nutrient use efficiency, likenitrogen use efficiency, or improved water use efficiency.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid and oleic acid

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2,3-dihydroxyphenylpropionate        1,2-dioxygenase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, 30S ribosomal protein S3, 3-ketoacyl-CoA        thiolase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 40S ribosomal protein        S17, ABC transporter component, ABC transporter permease        protein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, acid shock protein,        acyl-CoA synthase, acyl-desaturase, adenosine kinase, aldolase,        alkaline phosphatase isozyme conversion protein, amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein, aminotransferase, ankyrin repeat        protein, At2g33510-protein, ATPase epsilon subunit, ATP-binding        component of a transport system, b0050-protein, b0249-protein,        b0371-protein, b0518-protein, b0801-protein, b1046-protein,        b1346-protein, b1470-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein,        b1703-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,        b2107-protein, b2126-protein, b2139-protein, b2360-protein,        b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3442-protein,        b3644-protein, b3812-protein, b3944-protein, b4023-protein,        b4205-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase,        bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory        protein), bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,        carbon dioxide concentrating mechanism protein, cardiolipin        synthase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase,        cell division control protein, cell wall protein,        chlorophyllase, citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen III        oxidase, cyclin, cystathionine gamma-synthase, cysteine synthase        A, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA mismatch repair protein,        DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transport complex protein,        Elongation factor Tu, ethanolamine utilization protein, F-box        protein, ferredoxin, fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase,        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, glutamate 5-kinase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system H protein,        GM02LC38418-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock        transcription factor, H esB/Yad R/YfhF family protein,        homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,        lipoprotein precursor, malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase, metal-dependent hydrolase,        molecular chaperone, molecular chaperone portein, monothiol        glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, murein        transglycosylase, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase,        NADP-dependent malic enzyme, outer-membrane lipoprotein        precursor, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter,        phage-related repressor protein, phosphatase, phosphate import        ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylserine synthase,        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase, phosphotransferase, phosphotransferase        system component, polygalacturonase, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, pyridoxamine        kinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase,        Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine        kinase, sensor kinase, sll0281-protein, sll0406-protein, small        nuclear ribonucleoprotein , sodium/proton antiporter, squalene        monooxygenase, sugar transport system permease protein,        threonine dehydratase, transcription factor, transcriptional        regulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein,        tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC1386-protein, vacuolar        processing enzyme, ycl027w-protein, ycl049c-protein,        ydr273w-protein, ydr339c-protein, YFL019C-protein,        ygl237c-protein, YGR104C-protein, yhr033w-protein,        YJL127W-A-protein, ylr326w-protein, yml083c-protein,        yml084w-protein, and ynl321w-protein, in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid        or oleic acid, respectively,or a composition comprising        2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic        acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid,        myristic acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid, respectively, in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a respective fine chemicalselected from the group consisting of 2-hydroxybehenic acid,2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid and oleic acid, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic        acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from        the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.12, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid        or oleic acid, respectively;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof), whereby        the respective line discloses in column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid        or oleic acid, respectively;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.12, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid        or oleic acid, respectively;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        12, or the coding region thereof, whereby the respective line        discloses in column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic        acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic        acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,        heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid,        lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid,        respectively;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.12, whereby the        respective line discloses in column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid        or oleic acid, respectively;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12, whereby the respective        line discloses in column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxy-nervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid        or oleic acid, respectively;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 12, whereby the respective line discloses in        column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic        acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid,        myristic acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid, respectively; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of 2-hydroxybehenic acid,    2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably    2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic    acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic    acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid,    respectively, or a composition comprising 2-hydroxybehenic acid,    2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably    2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic    acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic    acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid,    respectively, in said non-human organism or in the culture medium    surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering therespective fine chemical 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid, or oleic acid in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic        acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid,        myristic acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid, respectively,        produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms or parts        thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 12, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        12, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 12, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 12, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.,    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 12,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 12, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant or a part thereof comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid,2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenicacid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid,hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid,nervonic acid or oleic acid production, respectively, in a non-humanorganism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,        eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid        or oleic acid, respectively, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof and a readout system capable of interacting with the        polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of 2-hydroxybehenic        acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid        (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic        acid, eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,        hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid        or oleic acid, respectively, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase in2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid,eicosanoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid,hexadecatrienoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, nervonic acid oroleic acid after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14, the plant or part thereof, orplant tissue as claimed in item 15, the harvested material orpropagation material as claimed in item 15 or the host cell of items 10or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in claim 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in

Item 15, or the host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plantresistant to a herbicide inhibiting the production of 2-hydroxybehenicacid, 2-hydroxypalmitic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, eicosanoic acid,heptadecanoic acid, hexadecadienoic acid, hexadecatrienoic acid, lauricacid, myristic acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid, respectively.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic        acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from        the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 12, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, nervonic        acid or oleic acid, respectively, is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 12, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic        acid, (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid,        cerebronic acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid, respectively, is        indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 12, in case in column 7        2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, nervonic        acid or oleic acid, respectively, is indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        12, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7        2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, nervonic        acid or oleic acid, respectively, is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 12, in case in        column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid        (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic        acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid, respectively, is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 12, in case in column 7        2-hydroxybehenic acid, 2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably        2hydroxynervonic acid), behenic acid, cerebronic acid, nervonic        acid or oleic acid, respectively, is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 12, in case in column 7 2-hydroxybehenic acid,        2-hydroxytetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxynervonic acid),        behenic acid, cerebronic acid, nervonic acid or oleic acid,        respectively, is indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (k);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.8.12] to [0494.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0483.1.8.8] to [0494.1.8.8] above

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20

foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′  i)

SEQ ID NO: 21

reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′  ii)

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22

forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC- 3′  iii)

SEQ ID NO: 23

reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3″  iiii)

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 14843, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14871 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14872 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7269, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7323 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7324 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11471, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11983 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11984 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1061, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1293 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1294 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6040,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6070 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6071 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 10811, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 11207 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11208 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Physcomytrella patens SEQ ID NO:126991, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 127097 and a second primer consisting ofthe adaptor sequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO:127098 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.8.12] to [0499.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.8.8] to [0499.1.8.8] above.

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7269 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Glycine max, orPhyscomitrella patens the vector DNA was treated with the restrictionenzymes Pacl and Ncol following the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 14843 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 64218 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7269.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.8.12] to [0503.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0501.1.8.8] to [0503.1.8.8] above.

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max113651 non- At1g19670 cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 38 targeted acid113651 non- At1g19670 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 47 targetedtetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- nervonic acid) 1061 non-At1g68320 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 69 targeted acid 19419non- At1g72770 cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 62 targeted acid 19419non- At1g72770 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 58 targeted acid19419 non- At1g72770 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 74 targetedbehenic acid 98522 non- At2g33510 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 24targeted palmitic acid 68657 non- At3g02990 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 23 71 targeted tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-

 acid) 1696 non- At3g09820 cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 45 targetedacid 1696 non- At3g09820 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 52 targetedbehenic acid 22832 non- At3g18524 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 36targeted tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy- 2935 non- At3g62950

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 61 targeted acid 2935 non- At3g62950hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 33 targeted acid 2935 non-At3g62950 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 57 targeted behenic acid109717 non- At4g09960 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 50 targetedpalmitic acid 23482 non- At4g15660 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 59targeted behenic acid 23482 non- At4g15660 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 23 52 targeted palmitic acid 3279 non- At4g15670 hexadecatrienoicARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 39 targeted acid 3279 non- At4g15670 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 104 targeted behenic acid 23844 non- At4g15690cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 48 targeted acid 68849 non- At4g260802-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 48 targeted behenic acid 68849 non-At4g26080 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 43 targeted tetracosenoicacid (preferably 2-hydroxy- nervonic acid) 4102 non- At4g33040cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 58 targeted acid 4102 non- At4g33040hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 61 targeted acid 4102 non-At4g33040 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 35 targeted acid 4348non- At4g35310 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 125 targeted behenicacid 4348 non- At4g35310 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 97 targetedpalmitic acid 122565 non- At5g16230 oleic acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 137225 targeted 4904 non- At5g18600 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 1737 targeted acid 5318 non- At5g57050 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 15 33 targeted acid 122803 non- At5g66710 hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 29 120 targeted acid 70583 non- AvinDRAFT_0035 cerebronicARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 38 targeted acid 70583 non- AvinDRAFT_00352-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 56 targeted behenic acid 70583 non-AvinDRAFT_0035 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 48 targetedtetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy- 70583 non- AvinDRAFT_0035

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 53 targeted palmitic acid 26196 non-AvinDRAFT_1624 hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 50 targeted acid114198 non- Avin- 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 38 targetedDRAFT_2010 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- nervonic acid) 6040non- AvinDRAFT_2091 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 44 targetedpalmitic acid 71325 non- AvinDRAFT_2365 hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 38 99 targeted acid 28040 non- AvinDRAFT_2754 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 28 72 targeted behenic acid 122948 non- AvinDRAFT_28272-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 80 targeted tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 29500 non- AvinDRAFT_3253

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 56 targeted tetracosenoic acid (preferably2- hydroxy- 114231 non- AvinDRAFT_3629 he

ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 113 targeted oic acid 72520 non- AVINDRAFT_4128lauric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 99 targeted 6510 non- AvinDRAFT_51032-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 76 targeted palmitic acid 32037 non-AvinDRAFT_5246 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 40 targeted palmiticacid 32308 non- AvinDRAFT_5292 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64 74targeted behenic acid 123087 non- AvinDRAFT_5466 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 22 55 targeted tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy-nervonic acid) 32648 non- Avin- 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 32targeted DRAFT_5467 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- nervonicacid) 34044 non- AvinDRAFT_6700 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 48targeted tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy- 103958 non- B0050

cid) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 55 targeted behenic acid 103958 non- B00502-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 38 targeted tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 123473 non- B0249

cid) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 48 targeted acid 121111 non- B0312 behenicacid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 11 14 targeted 121111 non- B0312 eicosanoicARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 11 14 targeted acid 7269 plastidic B0348 myristicacid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 21 39 7269 plastidic B0348 oleic acidARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 24 43 121637 non- B0371 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 17 32 targeted acid 7333 non- B0449 cerebronic ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 24 205 targeted acid 7333 non- B0449 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 28 193 targeted behenic acid 7333 non- B0449 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 207 targeted palmitic acid 35936 non- B0518hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 64 targeted acid 93678 non- B06952-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 63 targeted behenic acid 93678 non-B0695 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 82 targeted tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2-hydroxy- nervonic acid) 123498 plastidic B0720 cerebronicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 61 acid 75807 non- B0801 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 23 41 targeted tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy-124051 plastidic B1046

cid) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 69 acid 124127 plastidic B1092hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 21 acid 118371 non- B1093hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 30 targeted acid 118371 non-B1093 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 18 targeted acid 114552plastidic B1095 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 44 acid 114552plastidic B1095 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 73 behenic acid 37400non- B1186 oleic acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 110 targeted 37400 non-B1186 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 45 targeted palmitic acid 124509plastidic B1209 behenic acid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 9 16 98778 plastidicB1249 behenic acid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 9 15 98778 plastidic B1249heptadecanoic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 13 25 acid 99188 plastidic B1346hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 43 acid 124557 non- B1356 lauricacid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 45 61 targeted 38266 plastidic B1431 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 94 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy-115056 non- B1470 he

ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 25 targeted oic acid 77774 non- B1479hexadecatrienoic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 17 49 targeted acid 7947 non- B15222-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 81 targeted behenic acid 38300 non-B1597 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 48 targeted acid 7992 non-B1601 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 43 targeted tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 124571 plastidic B1621

cid) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 35 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- 38345 plastidic B1627

cid) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 36 behenic acid 124805 plastidic B1636hexadecatrienoic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 17 28 acid 78753 non- B16702-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 63 targeted tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 124907 non- B1703 he

ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 66 targeted oic acid 124907 non- B1703hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 24 targeted acid 78883 non-B1791 hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 46 64 targeted acid 78953 non-B1837 hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 35 targeted acid 78953 non-B1837 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 27 targeted acid 8920 non-B2032 hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 57 88 targeted acid 115595non- B2099 hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 47 targeted acid115595 non- B2099 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 24 targetedacid 39002 non- B2107 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 39 targetedtetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- nervonic acid) 124992plastidic B2126 lauric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 43 125085 plastidicB2139 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 27 palmitic acid 39040 non-B2178 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 34 targeted acid 125105plastidic B2216 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 34 behenic acid 39219non- B2360 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 57 targeted tetracosenoicacid (preferably 2- hydroxy- 39300 non- B2414

cid) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 60 targeted tetracosenoic acid (preferably2- hydroxy- 115628 non- B2439 he

ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 135 targeted oic acid 115628 non- B2439hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 27 targeted acid 115628 non-B2439 oleic acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 55 targeted 40329 non- B2474cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 44 targeted acid 40329 non- B2474hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 31 targeted acid 40329 non-B2474 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 43 targeted tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 9167 non- B2513 he

ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 81 targeted oic acid 125142 non- B2585hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 32 targeted acid 125226 non-B2654 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 41 targeted tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 81075 non- B2747 he

ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 45 targeted noic acid 125234 non- B2753eicosanoic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 10 22 targeted acid 41732 plastidic B29632-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 55 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- 94380 non- B3442 he

ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 102 targeted oic acid 125264 plastidic B3568cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 44 acid 125487 non- B3812 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 65 targeted behenic acid 100675 non- B3845hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 36 targeted acid 100675 plastidicB3845 oleic acid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 26 30 83821 plastidic B3872hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 58 acid 125541 non- B3925hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 66 targeted acid 125795 plastidicB3939 behenic acid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 11 25 125795 plastidic B3939heptadecanoic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 22 33 acid 125795 plastidic B3939oleic acid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 25 36 126377 plastidic B3944 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 37 palmitic acid 126415 plastidic B40172-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 49 behenic acid 119209 non- B4023hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 57 targeted acid 126421 plastidicB4069 heptadecanoic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 14 35 acid 126975 plastidicB4205 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 34 palmitic acid 126991 non-C_pp032007025r 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 52 targeted behenicacid 10811 non- GM02- 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 48 targetedLC12622 palmitic acid 46751 non- GM02- cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 2457 targeted LC19289 acid 46751 non- GM02- hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 12 50 targeted LC19289 acid 116312 non- GM02- 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 46 targeted LC38418 tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 84865 plastidic Sll0281 he

) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 62 oic acid 106920 mitochondrial Sll03682-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 69 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- 127103 non- Sll0406

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 43 targeted tetracosenoic acid (preferably2- hydroxy- 101707 non- Sll0833

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 41 targeted acid 127109 non- Sll0895cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 35 targeted acid 127109 non- Sll08952-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 40 targeted tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 52634 mitochondrial Sll1031 he

) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 46 oic acid 52634 mitochondrial Sll1031hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 44 acid 11471 mitochondrialSll1917 cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 65 acid 11471 mitochondrialSll1917 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 73 tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 11990 non- Slr0338

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 30 targeted palmitic acid 56153 plastidicSlr0597 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 26 acid 87397 plastidicSlr0721 cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 37 acid 127183 mitochondrialSlr0879 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 38 acid 119222mitochondrial Slr0949 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 92 tetracosenoicacid (preferably 2- hydroxy- 87655 plastidic Slr0966 he

) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 194 oic acid 57734 non- Slr1096 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 55 targeted behenic acid 116460 mitochondrialSlr1250 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 38 palmitic acid 127521mitochondrial Slr2035 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 23 acid12341 mitochondrial Slr2072 cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 42 acid12341 mitochondrial Slr2072 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 59acid 12341 plastidic Slr2072 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 38tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy- 128024 plastidic Ssl3044

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 37 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- 12698 non- TTC0019

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 39 targeted behenic acid 61070 non- TTC03372-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 53 targeted tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 61553 non- TTC0917

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 89 targeted acid 61553 non- TTC0917hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 139 targeted acid 61723 non-TTC1193 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 35 targeted behenic acid 62079non- TTC1386 hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 26 targeted acid12974 non- TTC1550 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 57 targeted behenicacid 128139 non- Yar019c hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 21 25targeted acid 128139 non- Yar019c hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 1320 targeted acid 62524 non- Ybl021c hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC21 96 targeted acid 62524 non- Ybl021c hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF Big35SGC 12 23 targeted acid 62717 non- Ybr160w hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAFBig35S GC 13 54 targeted acid 96980 plastidic Ycl027w cerebronicARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 46 acid 96980 plastidic Ycl027w 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 41 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy-113220 plastidic Ycl049c

cid) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 74 palmitic acid 119408 non- Ydl022w oleicacid ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 34 156 targeted 122228 non- Ydl066weicosanoic ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 8 17 targeted acid 122228 non- Ydl066wheptadecanoic ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 16 20 targeted acid 120045 non-Ydl126c hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 30 63 targeted acid 120045non- Ydl126c hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 14 34 targeted acid113224 plastidic Ydl131w 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 50 behenicacid 113330 plastidic Ydr035w behenic acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 128128148 plastidic Ydr077w 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 32tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- nervonic acid) 14706 plastidicYdr131c 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 66 tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 90159 plastidic Ydr273w

cid) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 30 acid 90159 plastidic Ydr273w 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 28 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy-120241 plastidic Ydr339c he

) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 14 20 oic acid 128511 plastidic Yel046cheptadecanoic ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 20 35 acid 113598 non- Yer112wmyristic acid ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 46 90 targeted 63807 non- Yfl016chexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 20 48 targeted acid 63807 non-Yfl016c hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 13 39 targeted acid 64144non- Yfl019c 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 31 108 targeted behenic acid64144 non- Yfl019c 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 21 75 targeted palmiticacid 90189 plastidic Yfl030w hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 53acid 64177 non- Ygl237c hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 13 35targeted acid 117482 non- Ygr104c eicosanoic ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 11 19targeted acid 64218 plastidic Ygr175c cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 2434 acid 128655 plastidic Ygr286c hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 2346 acid 128967 plastidic Yhr033w cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 27acid 64964 plastidic Yjl073w cerebronic ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 45 acid97631 non- Yjl127w-a 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 26 40 targetedbehenic acid 14843 non- Yjr130c 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 23 70targeted tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2-hydroxy- nervonic acid) 14843non- Yjr130c 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 19 106 targeted palmitic acid66274 non- Yjr153w 2hydroxypalmitic ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 22 targetedacid 129065 non- Ylr210w hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 13 23targeted acid 129123 plastidic Ylr326w hexadecadienoic ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 21 94 acid 129123 plastidic Ylr326w hexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 13 35 acid 91781 plastidic Yml083c 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 2856 behenic acid 15175 plastidic Yml084w 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC26 59 tetracosenoic acid (preferably 2- hydroxy- 129141 plastidicYmr186w

cid) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 27 palmitic acid 129470 mitochondrialYnl130c oleic acid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 23 36 129546 plastidic Ynl321w2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 53 behenic acid 129574 non- Yor187whexadecatrienoic ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 17 27 targeted acid 118212 plastidicYpl271w 2-hydroxy- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 75 tetracosenoic acid(preferably 2- hydroxy- 130181 plastidic Ypr167c

cid) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 66 84 palmitic acid 128161 non- YDR447C oleicacid ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 25 395 targeted 125348 non- B3644 2-hydroxy-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 2 77 targeted behenic acid 125348 non- B3644 behenicacid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 0 58 targeted 125348 non- B3644 nervonic acidARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 319 targeted

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Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (=ratio_by_weight, given aspercent increase).

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.8.12] to [0515.1.8.12] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0505.1.8.8] to [0515.1.8.8] above.

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.7.13.] to [0514.1.7.13.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin and/orzeaxanthin as defined below and corresponding embodiments as describedherein as follows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.7.7] above

Carotenoids are red, yellow and orange pigments that are widelydistributed in nature. Although specific carotenoids have beenidentified in photosynthetic centers in plants, in bird feathers, incrustaceans and in marigold petals, they are especially abundant inyellow-orange fruits and vegetables and dark green, leafy vegetables. Ofthe more than 700 naturally occurring carotenoids identified thus far,as many as 50 may be absorbed and metabolized by the human body.

In animals some carotenoids (particularly beta-carotene) serve asdietary precursors to Vitamin A, and many of them may function asfat-soluble antioxidants. In plants carotenes serve for example asantioxidants to protect the highly reactive photosystems and act asaccessory photopigments. In vitro experiments have shown that lycopene,alpha-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein and cryptoxanthin quench singletoxygen and inhibit lipid peroxidation. The isolation and identificationof oxidized metabolites of lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene providedirect evidence of the antioxidant action of these carotenoids.

Carotenoids are 40-carbon (C₄₀) terpenoids generally comprising eightisoprene (C₅) units joined together. Linking of the units is reversed atthe center of the molecule. “Ketocarotenoid” is a general term forcarotenoid pigments that contain a keto group in the ionene ring portionof the molecule, whereas “hydroxycarotenoid” refers to carotenoidpigments that contain a hydroxyl group in the ionene ring. Trivial namesand abbreviations will be used throughout this disclosure, withIUPAC-recommended semi-systematic names usually being given inparentheses after first mention of a trivial name.

Carotenoids are synthesized from a five carbon atom metabolic precursor,isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP). There are at least two knownbiosynthetic pathways in the formation of IPP, the universal isopreneunit. One pathway begins with mevalonic acid, the first specificprecursor of terpenoids, formed from acetyl-CoA via HMG-CoA(3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA), that is itself converted toisopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP). Later, condensation of twogeranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP) molecules with each other producescolorless phytoene, which is the initial carotenoid. Studies have alsoshown the existence of an alternative, mevalonate-independent pathwayfor IPP formation that was characterized initially in several species ofeubacteria, a green alga, and in the plastids of higher plants. Thefirst reaction in this alternative pathway is the transketolase-typecondensation reaction of pyruvate and D-glyceraldehylde-3-phosphate toyield 1-deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate (DXP) as an intermediate.

Through a series of desaturation reactions, phytoene is converted tophytofluene, ζ-carotene, neurosporene and finally to lycopene.Subsequently, lycopene is converted by a cyclization reaction toβ-carotene that contains two [3-ionene rings. One or two hydroxylgroup(s) are introduced into each ring of β-carotene to therebysynthesize [3-cryptoxanthin resp. zeaxanthin. By epoxidation of the tworings of zeaxanthin by beta.epoxidase violaxanthin is synthetized.Lycopene is also converted to alpha-carotene. The introduction of onehydroxyl group leads to alpha-cryptoxanthin. A breakdown product of the9-cis-epoxycarotenoid xanthophylls, 9-cis-violaxanthin and9′-cis-neoxanthin in green plants is abscisic acid.

Carotenoids absorb light in the 400-500 nm region of the visiblespectrum. This physical property imparts the characteristic red/yellowcolor of the pigments. A conjugated backbone composed of isoprene unitsis usually inverted at the center of the molecule, imparting symmetry.

Changes in geometrical configuration about the double bonds result inthe existence of many cis- and trans-isomers. Hydroxylated, oxidized,hydrogenated or ring-containing derivatives also exist. Hydrocarboncarotenoids are classified as carotenes while those containing oxygenare known as xanthophylls.

In animals, carotenoids are absorbed from the intestine with the aid ofdietary fat and incorporated into chylomicrons for transport in theserum. The different structural features possessed by carotenoidsaccount for selective distribution in organ tissue, biological activityand provitamin A potency, or in vivo conversion to vitamin A. Due to thehydrophobic character, carotenoids are associated with lipid portions ofhuman tissues, cells, and membranes. In general, 80-85% of carotenoidsare distributed in adipose tissue, with smaller amounts found in theliver, muscle, adrenal glands, and reproductive organs. Approximately 1%circulate in the serum on high and low density lipoproteins. Serumconcentrations are fairly constant and slow to change during periods oflow intake. The estimated half-life was estimated to be 11-14 days forlycopene, α-carotene, β-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Evidence forthe existence of more than one body pool has been published. The majorserum carotenoids are α-carotene, β-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin,lycopene and cryptoxanthin. Smaller amounts of polyenes such as phytoeneand phytofluene are also present.

Human serum levels reflect lifestyle choices and dietary habits withinand between cultures. Approximately only 15 circulate in the blood, onHDL and LDL. Variations can be attributed to different intakes, unequalabilities to absorb certain carotenoids, and different rates ofmetabolism and tissue uptake. Decreased serum levels occur with alcoholconsumption, the use of oral contraceptives, smoking and prolongedexposure to UV light.

α-Carotene, β-carotene and β-cryptoxanthin can be converted to retinolor vitamin A in the intestine and liver by the enzyme15-15′-b-carotenoid dioxygenase. Such in vivo formation of retinolappears to be homeostatically controlled, such that conversion toretinol is limited in persons having adequate vitamin A status.

The established efficacy of beta-carotene in quenching singlet oxygenand intercepting deleterious free radicals and reactive oxygen speciesmakes it part of the diverse antioxidant defense system in humans.Reactive oxygen species have been implicated in the development of manydiseases, including ischemic heart disease, various cancers, cataractsand macular degeneration. Because the conjugated polyene portion ofbeta-carotene confers its antioxidant capability and all carotenoidspossess this structural feature, research efforts have been directed atevaluating the efficacy of other carotenoids in the prevention of freeradical-mediated diseases. Indeed, in vitro experiments havedemonstrated that lycopene, alphacarotene, zeaxanthin, lutein andcryptoxanthin quench singlet oxygen and inhibit lipid peroxidation. Inaddition to antioxidant capability, other biological actions ofcarotenoids include the ability to enhance immunocompetence and in vitrogap junction communication, reduce or inhibited mutagenesis and inhibitcell transformations in vitro.

Many epidemiological studies have established an inverse correlationbetween dietary intake of yellow-orange fruit and dark green, leafyvegetables and the incidence of various cancers, especially those of themouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, lung, stomach, cervix and bladder.

While a number of protective compounds may be responsible for thisobservation, the coincidence of carotenoids in these foods has beennoted. Because nutritionists and medical professionals currentlyrecognize the occurrence of a large number of distinct carotenoids infood, interest in their functions and biological impact on health isburgeoning.

Lutein exists in the retina. It functions to protect photoreceptor cellsfrom light-generated oxygen radicals, and thus plays a key role inpreventing advanced macular degeneration. In addition to lutein,zeaxanthin exists in the retina and confers protection against maculardegeneration. Zeaxanthin is also prevalent in ovaries and adipocytetissue. This xanthophyll does not possess provitamin A activity.

Alcohol consumption has been shown to influence lipid peroxidation.Anhydrolutein, an oxidative by-product of lutein and zeaxanthin, washigher in plasma after alcohol ingestion, while concentrations of thesexanthophylls were reduced. Lutein and zeaxanthin may therefore haveprotective effects against LDL oxidation.

Cryptoxanthin, also known as beta-cryptoxanthin, is a member of thecarotenoid family, a group of flavonoids that provide color and flavorto fruits and vegetables. Like alpha- and betacarotene, cryptoxanthin isa powerful antioxidant that can be converted to active retinol, orvitamin A, in the body. Vitamin A is crucial to the maintenance ofhealthy vision, reproduction, and body tissues. Recent studies haveshown that cryptoxanthin also plays an important role in preventing manyforms of cancer. Cryptoxanthin may protect against cancer and otherdiseases associated with aging, including heart disease, skin cancer,prostate cancer, and arthritis. Like other carotenoids, cryptoxanthinalmost certainly plays a key role in keeping the eyes healthy andpreventing against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts.Research also indicates that carotenoids may play a role in theprevention of many other serious health conditions, including AcquiredImmunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), asthma, chronic yeast infection, andinfertility. beta-Cryptoxanthin is capable of quenching singlet oxygen.beta-Cryptoxanthin is used to color butter. beta-Cryptoxanthin exhibitsprovitamin A activity.

The all-trans isomer of this carotenoid is the major source of dietaryretinoids, due to its high provitamin A activity. One molecule oftrans-beta-carotene can theoretically provide two molecules of transretinaldehyde in vivo. alpha-Carotene is similar to beta-carotene in itsbiological activity, but quenches singlet oxygen more effectively.

Alpha-Carotene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin can be converted toVitamin A in the intestine and liver. Vitamin A is essential for theimmune response and is also involved in other defenses againstinfectious agents. Nevertheless, in many individuals, this conversion isslow and ineffectual, particularly for older. Some individuals are knownas non or low-responders because they do not convert beta-carotene toVitamin A at the rate as expected. A number of factors can inhibit thisconversion of beta-carotene to Vitamin A. The major reason why so manyAmericans have a poor vitamin A status is the regular use of excessivealcohol. Intestinal parasites can be a factor. And, any prescriptiondrug that requires liver metabolism will decrease the liver conversionof beta-carotene to retinol in the liver. Diabetics and individuals withhypothyroidism or even borderline hypothyroidism are likely to below-responders.

In plants, approximately 80-90% of the carotenoids present in green,leafy vegetables such as broccoli, kale, spinach and brussel sprouts arexanthophylls, whereas 10-20% are carotenes. Conversely, yellow andorange vegetables including carrots, sweet potatoes and squash containpredominantly carotenes. Up to 60% of the xanthophylls and 15% of thecarotenes in these foods are destroyed during microwave cooking.

Dietary sources of Zeaxanthin include peaches, squash, apricots,oranges, papaya, prunes, pumpkin, mango, kale, kiwi, lettuce, honeydewmelon and yellow corn.

Dietary sources of beta-Carotene include mango, cantaloupe, carrots,pumpkin, papaya, peaches, prunes, squash, sweet potato, apricots,cabbage, lima beans, green beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, kale, kiwi,lettuce, peas, spinach, tomatoes, pink grapefruit, honeydew melon andoranges.

Some carotenoids occur particularly in a wide variety of marine animalsincluding fish such as salmonids and sea bream, and crustaceans such ascrab, lobster, and shrimp. Because animals generally cannotbiosynthesize carotenoids, they obtain those carotenoids present inmicroorganisms or plants upon which they feed.

Carotenoids e.g. xanthophylls, e.g. as astaxanthin, supplied frombiological sources, such as crustaceans, yeast, and green alga islimited by low yield and costly extraction methods when compared withthat obtained by organic synthetic methods. Usual synthetic methods,however, produce by-products that can be considered unacceptable. It istherefore desirable to find a relatively inexpensive source ofcarotenoids, in particular xanthophylls, to be used as a feed supplementin aquaculture and as a valuable chemical for other industrial uses andfor diets. Sources of xanthophylls include crustaceans such as a krillin the Antarctic Ocean, cultured products of the yeast Phaffia, culturedproducts of a green alga Haematococcus pluvialis, and products obtainedby organic synthetic methods. However, when crustaceans such as a krillor the like are used, a great deal of work and expense are required forthe isolation of xanthophylls from contaminants such as lipids and thelike during the harvesting and extraction. Moreover, in the case of thecultured product of the yeast Phaffia, a great deal of expense isrequired for the gathering and extraction of astaxanthin because theyeast has rigid cell walls and produces xanthophylls only in a lowyield. One approach to increase the productivity of some xanthophylls'production in a biological system is to use genetic engineeringtechnology.

In many plants, lycopene is a branch point in carotenoid biosynthesis.Thus, some of the plant's lycopene is made into beta-carotene andzeaxanthin, and sometimes zeaxanthin diglucoside, whereas remainingportions of lycopene are formed into alpha-carotene and lutein(3,3′-dihydroxy-α-carotene), another hydroxylated compound. Carotenoidsin higher plants; i.e., angiosperms, are found in plastids; i.e.,chloroplasts and chromoplasts. Plastids are intracellular storage bodiesthat differ from vacuoles in being surrounded by a double membranerather than a single membrane. Plastids such as chloroplasts can alsocontain their own DNA and ribosomes, can reproduce independently andsynthesize some of their own proteins. Plastids thus share severalcharacteristics of mitochondria. In leaves, carotenoids are usuallypresent in the grana of chloroplasts where they provide aphotoprotective function. Betacarotene and lutein are the predominantcarotenoids, with the epoxidized carotenoids violaxanthin and neoxanthinbeing present in smaller amounts. Carotenoids accumulate in developingchromoplasts of flower petals, usually with the disappearance ofchlorophyll. As in flower petals, carotenoids appear in fruitchromoplasts as they develop from chloroplasts. Most enzymes that takepart in conversion of phytoene to carotenes and xanthophylls are labile,membrane-associated proteins that lose activity upon solubilization. Inmaize, cartonoids were present in horny endosperm (74% to 86%), flouryendosperm (9%-23%) and in the germ and bran of the kernel.

At the present time only a few plants are widely used for commercialcolored carotenoid production. However, the productivity of coloredcarotenoid synthesis in most of these plants is relatively low and theresulting carotenoids are expensively produced.

Dried marigold petals and marigold petal concentrates obtained fromso-called xanthophyll marigolds are used as feed additives in thepoultry industry to intensify the yellow color of egg yolks and broilerskin. The pigmenting ability of marigold petal meal resides largely inthe carotenoid fraction known as the xanthophylls, primarily luteinesters. The xanthophyll zeaxanthin, also found in marigold petals, hasbeen shown to be effective as a broiler pigmenter, producing a highlyacceptable yellow to yellow-orange color. Of the xanthophylls, thepigments lutein and zeaxanthin are the most abundant in commerciallyavailable hybrids.

Carotenoids have been found in various higher plants in storage organsand in flower petals. For example, marigold flower petals accumulatelarge quantities of esterified lutein as their predominant xanthophyllcarotenoid (about 75 to more than 90 percent), with smaller amounts ofesterified zeaxanthin. Besides lutein and zeaxanthin, marigold flowerpetals also typically exhibit a small accumulation of β-carotene andepoxidized xanthophylls, but do not produce or accumulate canthaxanthinor astaxanthin because a 4-keto-β-ionene ring-forming enzyme is absentin naturally-occurring marigolds or their hybrids.

One way to increase the productive capacity of biosynthesis is to applyrecombinant DNA technology. Thus, it would be desirable to producecolored carotenoids generally and, with the use of recent advances indetermining carotenoid biosynthesis from β-carotene to xanthophylls andabscisic acid or from alpha-carotene to lutein to control the productionof carotenoids. That type of production permits control over quality,quantity and selection of the most suitable and efficient producerorganisms. The latter is especially important for commercial productioneconomics and therefore availability to consumers.

Methods of recombinant DNA technology have been used for some years toimprove the production of xanthophylls in microorganisms, in particularalgae or in plants by amplifying individual xanthophyll biosynthesisgenes and investigating the effect on xanthophyll production. It is forexample reportet, that the five ketocarotenoids, e.g. the xanthophyllastaxanthin could be produced in the nectaries of transgenic tobaccoplants. Those transgenic plants were prepared by Argobacteriumtumifaciens-mediated transformation of tobacco plants using a vectorthat contained a ketolase-encoding gene from H. pluvialis denominatedcrtO along with the Pds gene from tomato as the promoter and to encode aleader sequence. The Pds gene was said by those workers to directtranscription and expression in chloroplasts and/or chromoplastcontaining tissues of plants. Those results indicated that about 75percent of the carotenoids found in the flower of the transformed plantcontained a keto group. Further, in maize the phytonene synthase (Psy),Phytone desaturase (Pds), and the ζ-carotene desaturase were identifiedand it was shown, that PSY activity is an important control point forthe regulation of the flux. Genes suitable for conversion ofmicroorganisms have also been reported (U.S. Pat. No. 6,150,130 WO99/61652). Two different genes that can convert a carotenoid β-ionenering compound into astaxanthin have been isolated from the green algaHaematococcus pluvialis. Zeaxanthin or ζ-carotene were also found in themarine bacteria Agrobacterium aurantiacum, Alcaligenes PC-1, Erwiniauredovora. An A. aurantiacum crtZ gene was introduced to an E. colitransformant that accumulated all-trans-β-carotene. The transformant soformed produced zeaxanthin. A gene cluster encoding the enzymes for acarotenoid biosynthesis pathway has been also cloned from the purplephotosynthetic bacterium Rhodobacter capsulatus. A similar cluster forcarotenoid biosynthesis from ubiquitous precursors such as farnesylpyrophosphate and geranyl pyrophosphate has been cloned from thenon-photosynthetic bacteria Erwinia herbicola.

Yet another carotenoid biosynthesis gene cluster has been cloned fromErwinia uredovora. It is yet unknown and unpredictable as to whetherenzymes encoded by other organisms behave similarly to that of A.aurantiacum in vitro or in vivo after transformation into the cells of ahigher plant.

The content of some carotinoids in a cell was also increased byincreasing or decreasing certain activities as disclosed inWO2006/069610, WO2007/087815, WO2008/034648 or WO 2008/04505.

In addition to the above said about the biological importance ofcarotenoids, e.g. in vision, bone growth, reproduction, immune function,gene expression, emboryonic expression, cell division and celldifferation, and respiration, it should be mentioned that in the world,the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency ranges from 100 to 250 millionchildren and an estimated 250.000 to 500.000 children go blind each yearfrom vitamin A deficiency.

Thus, it would be advantageous if an algae or other microorganism wereavailable who produce large amounts of cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin,violaxanthin or other carotenoids or abcisic acid.

Therefore improving the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is animportant task of the food-and-feed industry. This is necessary since,for example, as mentioned above xanthophylls or abcisic acid, whichoccur in plants and some microorganisms are limited with regard to thesupply of mammals. Especially advantageous for the quality of foodstuffsand animal feeds is as balanced as possible a carotenoids or abcisicacid profile in the diet since a great excess of some carotenoids orabcisic acid above a specific concentration in the food has only somepositive effect. Efforts should be taken to optimize the levels ofhealth-promoting compounds in foods. In order to do this, thecompositional variation throughout the food chain must be known. Thecomposition of carotenoids differs qualitatively and quantitatively in agiven food due to factors such as cultivar or varietal differences,stage of maturity, climatic or geographic effects, part of the plantconsumed, conditions during agricultural production, post-harvesthandling, processing and storage. Based on this variability, measuresmust be taken to offer the population foods with higher and uniformlycarotenoids and/or abcisic acid concentrations.

To ensure a high quality of foods and animal feeds, it is thereforenecessary to add a plurality of carotenoids or abcisic acid in abalanced manner to suit the respective organism. Accordingly, there isstill a great demand for new and more suitable genes, which encodeenzymes or regulators, which participate in the biosynthesis ofcarotenoids or abcisic acid, in particular abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,violaxanthin, and/or zeaxanthin and make it possible to produce certaincarotenoids specifically on an industrial scale without unwantedbyproducts being formed. In the selection of genes for biosynthesis orregulation two characteristics above all are particularly important. Onthe one hand, there is as ever a need for improved processes forobtaining the highest possible contents of carotenoids or abcisicacidand on the other hand as less as possible byproducts should beproduced in the production process.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin,and/or zeaxanthin.

It is a further object of the present invention to develop aninexpensive process for the synthesis of abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,violaxanthin, and/or zeaxanthin and to assure that the abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and/or zeaxanthin are more accessible andfacilely to isolate and recover in an industrial scale from theproducing organism, preferably from a plant.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, andzeaxanthin, or, in other words, of the “fine chemical” or “fine chemicalof the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.13.13] to [515.1.1.13] essentially to themetabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no. 13of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.13.13] to[515.1.1.13]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.13.13] to [515.1.1.13] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.13.13] and [0015.1.13.13], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.13.13] to[515.1.1.13], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.13.13] and [0015.1.13.13].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “abscisic acid in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 13 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “abscisic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term abscisic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.13.13] to[515.1.1.13] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned abscisic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “cryptoxanthin in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 13 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “cryptoxanthin”.

In one embodiment, the term cryptoxanthin or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.13.13] to[515.1.1.13] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned cryptoxanthin, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “violaxanthin in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 13 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “violaxanthin”.

In one embodiment, the term violaxanthin or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.13.13] to[515.1.1.13] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned violaxanthin, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “zeaxanthin in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 13 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “zeaxanthin”.

In one embodiment, the term zeaxanthin or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.13.13] to [515.1.1.13]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedzeaxanthin, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.13.13] to [515.1.1.13] abscisic acid, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means abscisic acid or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form. Other synonyms forabcisic acid are ABA, Dormin,[S-(Z,E)]-5-(1-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-methyl-2,4-pentanedienoic acid, CAS-No 21293-29-8.

In a preferred embodiment “abscisic acid” means abscisic acid in freeform. In a further embodiment “abscisic acid” means abscisic acid inform of sugar, preferably as abscisic acid glucose ester.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.13.13] to [515.1.1.13] cryptoxanthin, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means cryptoxanthin or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form. Synonyms forcryptoxanthin are(R)-3,5,5-Trimethyl-4[3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl)-octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-cyclohex-3-enol,(3R)-β,β-Caroten-3-ol, Cryptoxanthol, Caricaxanthin.

In a preferred embodiment “cryptoxanthin” means cryptoxanthin in freeform.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.13.13] to [515.1.1.13] violaxanthin, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means violaxanthin or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form, preferably covalentlybound (via ester-linkage) to fatty acids or in glycosylated form.Synonyms for violaxanthin are1S,4S,6R)-1-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1S,4S,6R)-4-Hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-4-ol,5,6:5′,6′-Diepoxy-5,5′,6,6′-tetrahydro-β-carotene-3,3′-diol,Zeaxanthin diepoxide, all-trans-Violaxanthin, E161e, CAS-No 126-29-4.

In a preferred embodiment “violaxanthin” means violaxanthin in freeform.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.13.13] to [515.1.1.13] zeaxanthin, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means zeaxanthin or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form, preferably to a glucoside,e.g a diglucoside. Other names for zeaxanthin are for example4-[18-(4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohex-3-en-1-ol,β,β-carotene-3,3′-diol.

In a preferred embodiment “zeaxanthin” means zeaxanthin in free form.

In one embodiment, the term “xanthophyll” or “the fine chemical” or “therespective fine chemical” mean in context of any of the paragraphs[0014.1.13.13] to [515.1.1.13] at least one chemical compound withxanthophyll activity selected from the group “abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and zeaxanthin”.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.13.13] to[515.1.1.13]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.13.13] to [515.1.1.13] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of section [0014.1.13.13] or section[independently whether it refers to any other paragraph or not andwhether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in an othercontext.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.13.13] to[515.1.1.13], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term “forthe disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph” or theterm “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.13.13].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising abscisicacid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and/or zeaxanthin, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the pro-duction of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2121-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribosephosphate isomerase,        constitutive in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of superoxide dismutase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of melibiose carrier protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of melibiose carrier protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the pro-duction of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YCL026C-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl096w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alcohol dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of halotolerance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of halotolerance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr324c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol O-acyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YER184C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YOR044W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of abscisic acid or a composition comprising        abscisic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        cryptoxanthin; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cryptoxanthin or a composition comprising        cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        violaxanthin; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of violaxanthin or a composition comprising        violaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        zeaxanthin; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of zeaxanthin or a composition comprising        zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 13, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one nucleic acid        molecule (in the following “Fine Chemical Related Protein        (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene) comprising a nucleic acid        molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 13, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 13;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        13, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 13; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 13.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 13, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyltransferase, acyltransferase, alcohol dehydrogenase, AX653549-protein, b1003-protein,b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2121-protein, b2474-protein,b3346-protein, b3817-protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, F-box protein,flavodoxin, gluconate transport system permease 3, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, halotolerance protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acidreductoisomerase, lipoprotein precursor, MADS-box transcription factor,melibiose carrier protein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sterolO-acyltransferase, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, YCL026C-A-protein, YER184C-protein,ygl096w-protein, ymr324c-protein, or YOR044W-protein, which respectivelyencode a protein comprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidsequence as shown in Table I, application no. 13, column 5 or 8,(preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, which respectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or a homolg ora fragment thereof, and/or which respectively can be amplified with theprimer set shown in Table III, application no. 13, column 8, are alsoreferred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyltransferase, acyl transferase,alcohol dehydrogenase, AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2121-protein, b2474-protein, b3346-protein,b3817-protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, F-box protein, flavodoxin,gluconate transport system permease 3, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, halotolerance protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketolacidreductoisomerase, lipoprotein precursor, MADS-box transcription factor,melibiose carrier protein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sterolO-acyltransferase, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, YCL026C-A-protein, YER184C-protein,ygl096w-protein, ymr324c-protein, or YOR044W-protein, the respectiveprotein comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more respectivenucleic acid sequences as shown in Table I, application no. 13, column 5or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homolog or fragmentthereof, the respective protein comprising a respective polypeptide asdepicted in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or a homolog orfragment thereof, the respective protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence as shown in Table IV,application no. 13, column 8, and/or the respective protein comprisingat least one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 13,column 8 is also referred to as Fine Chemical Related Protein” or“FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and/orzeaxanthin, by increasing or generating one or more activities,especially selected from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase,acetyltransferase, acyl transferase, alcohol dehydrogenase,AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2121-protein, b2474-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein,coproporphyrinogen oxidase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, lipoproteinprecursor, MADS-transcription factor, melibiose carrier protein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sterolO-acyltransferase, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, YCL026C-A-protein, YER184C-protein,ygl096w-protein, ymr324c-protein, and YOR044W-protein, which isconferred by one or more FCRPs or the gene product of one or moreFCRP-genes, for example by the gene product of a nucleic acid sequencescomprising a polynucleotide selected from the group as shown in Table I,application no. 13, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, e.g. or by one or moreproteins each comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or more nucleicacid sequences selected from the group as shown in Table I, applicationno. 13, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, or by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 13, column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or aprotein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequence orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV,application no. 13, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyltransferase, acyltransferase, alcohol dehydrogenase, AX653549-protein, b1003-protein,b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2121-protein, b2474-protein,b3346-protein, b3817-protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, F-box protein,flavodoxin, gluconate transport system permease 3, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, halotolerance protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acidreductoisomerase, lipoprotein precursor, MADS-box transcription factor,melibiose carrier protein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sterolO-acyltransferase, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, YCL026C-A-protein, YER184C-protein,ygl096w-protein, ymr324c-protein, and YOR044W-protein, for example ofthe respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 13,column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respectivepolypeptide comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequences as shown in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8, or therespective polypeptide comprising at least one polypeptide motif asdepicted in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2121-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ribosephosphate        isomerase, constitutive non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a superoxide        dismutase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a melibiose carrier        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a melibiose carrier        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YCL026C-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl096w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alcohol        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a halotolerance        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a halotolerance        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr324c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        O-acyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YER184C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YOR044W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycine cleavage        system T aminomethyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of abscisic acid, or a composition comprising        abscisic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        cryptoxanthin;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cryptoxanthin, or a composition comprising        cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        violaxanthin;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of violaxanthin, or a composition comprising        violaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        zeaxanthin;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of zeaxanthin, or a composition comprising        zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2121-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribosephosphate isomerase,        constitutive in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of superoxide dismutase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of melibiose carrier protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of melibiose carrier protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YCL026C-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl096w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alcohol dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of halotolerance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of halotolerance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr324c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol O-acyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YER184C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YOR044W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 13, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical abscisic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        abscisic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic        acid,    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of abscisic acid, or a composition comprising        abscisic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 13, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        cryptoxanthin;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical cryptoxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        cryptoxanthin;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        cryptoxanthin;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cryptoxanthin, or a composition comprising        cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 13, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        violaxanthin;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical violaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        violaxanthin;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        violaxanthin;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of violaxanthin, or a composition comprising        violaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 13, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        zeaxanthin;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical zeaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        zeaxanthin;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        zeaxanthin;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of zeaxanthin, or a composition comprising        zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2121-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ribosephosphate        isomerase, constitutive in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a superoxide        dismutase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a melibiose carrier        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a melibiose carrier        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of violaxanthin or a        composition comprising violaxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YCL026C-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl096w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alcohol        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a halotolerance        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a halotolerance        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr324c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cryptoxanthin or a        composition comprising cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        O-acyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of zeaxanthin or a        composition comprising zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YER184C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YOR044W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycine cleavage        system T aminomethyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid or a        composition comprising abscisic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of abscisic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of abscisic acid, or a composition comprising        abscisic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cryptoxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        cryptoxanthin;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cryptoxanthin, or a composition comprising        cryptoxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of violaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        violaxanthin;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of violaxanthin, or a composition comprising        violaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 13, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        zeaxanthin;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of zeaxanthin, or a composition comprising        zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 13, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 13.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 13, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 13.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 13, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 13.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.7.13] to [0066.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0039.1.7.7] [0066.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide coding sequence is fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.7.13] to [0072.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0068.1.7.7] to [0072.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondric” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0074.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0075.1.7.7] above

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 13, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0077.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0078.1.7.7] above

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.7.13] to [0083.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.7.7] to [0083.1.7.7] above

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 13 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 13, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.7.13] to [0092.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.7.7] to [0092.1.7.7] above

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalabscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and/or zeaxanthin leads toan enhanced production of the respective fine chemical. The terms“enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%,preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, more preferably 150%,200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of the respective finechemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and/or zeaxanthinin comparison to the wild-type as defined above, e.g. that means incomparison to a non-human organism without the aforementionedmodification of the activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or a fragment or ahomolog thereof. The modification of the activity of a protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or their combination can be achievedby joining the protein to a respective transit peptide, e.g. if for therespective encoding nucleic acid molecule in column 6 of Table I theterm “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in abscisic acid, cryptoxan thin,violaxanthin, and/or zeaxanthin,respectively, to the transgenicnon-human organism as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and/orzeaxanthin,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g15360, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 130492, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130491, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130491 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130492, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity thioredoxin is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a F-box protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g16820, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 120953, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 120952, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 120952 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 120953, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity F-box protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin. For example, anincrease of the zeaxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 24 to 36-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 57-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 53-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism. Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 60-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68850,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 41-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism. Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthinin a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4103, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism organism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcryptoxanthin. For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 64-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS-boxtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60440,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102900, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102899 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102900, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity MADS-box transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical zeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4847, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102942, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.102941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.102941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityisopropylmalate isomerase large subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin. Forexample, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAX653549-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AX653549,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity AX653549-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 52-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin. For example, an increase of thezeaxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to51-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1023, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36881, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36880, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36880 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36881,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 46-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aserine/threonine-protein phosphatase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1838, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 8317, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8316,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8316 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8317, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityserine/threonine-protein phosphatase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin. Forexample, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 23 to 47-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2032-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2032-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin. For example, an increase of thezeaxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to59-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2099-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2099, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115596, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115595 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115596, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2099-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 53-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2121-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2121, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39014, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39013, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39013 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39014, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2121-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin. For example, anincrease of the zeaxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 40-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2474-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2474-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin. For example, anincrease of the zeaxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 22 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2714, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40742, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40742,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 38-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2790, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 115720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 115719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115720, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin. For example, an increase ofthe cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29to 43-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of violaxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2914, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 41074, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41073,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 41073 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41074, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ribosephosphateisomerase, constitutive is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin. For example, anincrease of the violaxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 50 to 220-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of violaxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalviolaxanthin. For example, an increase of the violaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 220-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3346-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3346, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10104, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10105,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3346-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 60-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of violaxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ketol-acidreductoisomerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3774,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94387, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94386 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.94387, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ketol-acid reductoisomerase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism , like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalviolaxanthin. For example, an increase of the violaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 232-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3817-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3817, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10709, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10708, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10708 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10709,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3817-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 66-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of violaxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a superoxidedismutase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3908, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 105660, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 105659, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 105659 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.105660, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity superoxide dismutase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin.For example, an increase of the violaxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 66-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of violaxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4012,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 44379, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44378 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44379, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyltransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical violaxanthin. For example, an increase of the violaxanthin ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 118-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a melibiosecarrier protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4120, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 130674, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130673, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130673 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130674, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity melibiose carrier protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcryptoxanthin. For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 74-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a melibiose carrierprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4120, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 130674, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130673, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130673 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130674, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity melibiose carrier protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 30-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of violaxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apurinenucleoside phosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB4384, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45557, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45556 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45557, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity purine-nucleosidephosphorylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin. For example, an increase of theviolaxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 92 to324-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 36-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acoproporganism phyrinogen oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1185, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 53190, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53189,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53189 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53190, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin. For example, anincrease of the cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenoxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1185, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53190, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53189, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53189 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53190,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 48-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1755, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58824, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58823, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58823 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58824,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical zeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYCL026C-A-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycl026c-a,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.

63168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 63167, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 63167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63168, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity YCL026C-A-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin. For example, anincrease of the cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 79-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a F-boxprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr131c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 14707, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14706, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14706 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14707, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity F-box protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 133-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aygl096w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygl096w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90279, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90278, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table 1,11 or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90278 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90279, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl096w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a alcoholdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygl256w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 130743, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130742, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130742 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130743, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity alcohol dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcryptoxanthin. For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 57-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a halotoleranceprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykr072c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 130904, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130903, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130903 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130904, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity halotolerance protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcryptoxanthin. For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 76-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a halotoleranceprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykr072c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 130904, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130903, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130903 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130904, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity halotolerance protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalzeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 52-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aN-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase, or if the activityof the polypeptide Ymr281w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 130933,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 130932, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 130932 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 130933, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical zeaxanthin. For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 81-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cryptoxanthin in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aymr324c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ymr324c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 130987, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130986, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130986 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130987, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ymr324c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcryptoxanthin. For example, an increase of the cryptoxanthin of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 49-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sterolO-acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynr019w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 67647, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67646, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67646 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67647, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sterol O-acyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.For example, an increase of the zeaxanthin of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYER184C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yer184c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 130714, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nuoleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130713, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130713 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130714, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YER184C-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalabscisic acid. For example, an increase of the abscisic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 114-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYOR044W-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide YOR044W,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131000, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130999, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130999 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131000, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YOR044W-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalabscisic acid. For example, an increase of the abscisic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 3 to 113-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gluconatetransport system permease 3, or if the activity of the polypeptideB4321, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45395, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45394 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity gluconatetransport system permease 3 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid. For example, anincrease of the abscisic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 283-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of anitrate/nitrite transport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1450, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table 1, 11 or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54337 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54338, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity nitrate/nitritetransport protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid. For example, an increase ofthe abscisic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22to 115-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.For example, an increase of the abscisic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 364-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical abscisic acid. For example, an increase of the abscisic acid ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 231-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1 g48260, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.For example, an increase of the abscisic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 300-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalabscisic acid. For example, an increase of the abscisic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 124 to 1187-percent is conferredas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycinecleavage system T aminomethyltransferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.70716, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70715, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 13,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70715 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70716, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalabscisic acid. For example, an increase of the abscisic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 162-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of abscisic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 13, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism organism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalabscisic acid. For example, an increase of the abscisic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 11 to 152-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

[0096.1.7.13] to [0103.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0096.1.7.7] to [0103.1.7.7] above

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g15360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g15360, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g15360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g15360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g15360, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130491, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g16820 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of F-box protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “F-box protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g16820, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g16820, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g16820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g16820, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “F-box protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “F-box protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120952, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60440 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of MADS-box transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “MADS-box transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60440, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS-box transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS-box transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4847 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 13, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 13, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in zeaxanthin compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “AX653549-protein”, especially from Oryzasativa or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1023 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1023, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1023, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1023, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36880, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1838 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine/threonine-protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1838, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1838, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1838, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1838, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8316, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in zeaxanthin compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2099 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2099-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2099-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2099, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2099, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2099, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2099-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2099-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115595, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2121-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2121-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2121, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2121, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2121, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2121-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2121-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39013,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2474-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2714 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2714, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2714, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2714, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2914 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing violaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical violaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2914, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2914, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2914, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2914, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ribosephosphate isomerase, constitutive”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41073, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in violaxanthin comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl CoA carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing violaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical violaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in violaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3346 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3346-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3346-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3346, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3346, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3346, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3346-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3346-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3774 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ketol-acid reductoisomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing violaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical violaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3774, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3774, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3774, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3774, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in violaxanthin compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3817 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3817-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3817-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3817, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3817, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3817-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3817-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3908 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of superoxide dismutase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing violaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “superoxide dismutase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical violaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3908, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3908, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3908, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3908, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “superoxide dismutase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “superoxide dismutase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.105659, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in violaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4012 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing violaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical violaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4012, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4012, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4012, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4012, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44378, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in violaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4120 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of melibiose carrier protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “melibiose carrier protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4120, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4120, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4120, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4120, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “melibiose carrier protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “melibiose carrier protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 130673, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in cryptoxanthin compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4120 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of melibiose carrier protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “melibiose carrier protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4120, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4120, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4120, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4120, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “melibiose carrier protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “melibiose carrier protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 130673, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4384 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing violaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical violaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4384, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4384, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical violaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in violaxanthin compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 13, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table I I B, application no. 13, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1185 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1185, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1185, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1185, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53189, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in cryptoxanthin compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1185 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1185, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1185, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1185, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53189, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1755 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1755, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1755, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1755, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58823, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of YCl026c-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YCL026C-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YCL026C-A-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said YCl026c-a, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YCl026c-a, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YCl026c-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YCl026c-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YCL026C-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YCL026C-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.63167, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr131c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of F-box protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “F-box protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr131c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr131c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr131c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr131c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “F-box protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “F-box protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yg1096w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ygl096w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ygl096w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl096w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yg1096w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl096w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl096w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl096w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygl096w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90278,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl256w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of alcohol dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “alcohol dehydrogenase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl256w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl256w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl256w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl256w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “alcohol dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “alcohol dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130742, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr072c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of halotolerance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “halotolerance protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr072c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “halotolerance protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “halotolerance protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130903, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr072c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of halotolerance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “halotolerance protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr072c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “halotolerance protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “halotolerance protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130903, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr281w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity ofN-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr281w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr281w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr281w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ymr281w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a“N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130932, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr324c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ymr324c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cryptoxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ymr324c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cryptoxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr324c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr324c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr324c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ymr324c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cryptoxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ymr324c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ymr324c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130986, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in cryptoxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynr019w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of sterol O-acyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sterol O-acyltransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical zeaxanthin), application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynr019w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynr019w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynr019w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynr019w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical zeaxanthin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sterol O-acyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sterol O-acyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.67646, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in zeaxanthin compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer184c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YER184C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YER184C-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yer184c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer184c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer184c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yer184c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YER184C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YER184C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130713, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in abscisic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YOR044W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YOR044W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YOR044W-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said YOR044W, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YOR044W, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YOR044W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YOR044W, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YOR044W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YOR044W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130999, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in abscisic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4321 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of gluconate transport system permease 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “gluconate transport system permease 3”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4321, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gluconate transport system permease 3”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gluconate transport system permease3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in abscisic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1450, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1450, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in abscisic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 13,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acyl transferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in abscisic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in abscisic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1 g48260,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1 g48260, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in abscisic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in abscisic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AVINDRAFT_(—)0539 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 13, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 13, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 13, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70715, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in abscisic acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.13, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing abscisic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical abscisic acid), application no. 13, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 13, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 13, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 13,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 13, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical abscisic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in abscisic acid compared with the wild type control.

[0105.1.7.13] to [0107.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.7.7] to [0107.1.7.7] above

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin,or zeaxanthin, upon targeting to the plastids or mitochondria or uponnon-targeting, preferably has the structure of the respectivepolypeptide described herein, in particular of the polypeptidescomprising the consensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motifs asshown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8or of the polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof as described herein, or is encoded by thenucleic acid molecule characterized herein or the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof and has the herein mentioned activity.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0109.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0110.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyltransferase, acyl        transferase, alcohol dehydrogenase, AX653549-protein,        b1003-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein, b2121-protein,        b2474-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein, coproporphyrinogen        oxidase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconate transport system        permease 3, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase,        glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase, halotolerance        protein, heat shock transcription factor, isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase,        lipoprotein precursor, MADS-box transcription factor, melibiose        carrier protein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,        N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase,        nitrate/nitrite transport protein, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, ribosephosphate        isomerase, constitutive, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase,        sterol O-acyltransferase, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin,        transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,        YCL026C-A-protein, YER184C-protein, ygl096w-protein,        ymr324c-protein, and YOR044W-protein, or of a polypeptide as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        13, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, and conferring        the production of or an increase in abscisic acid,        cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,        violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned abscisic acid,        cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin generating or        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory regulation of the        polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a abscisic acid,        cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 13, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs; and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or        zeaxanthin increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, by adding one or more exogenous        inducing factors to the non-human organism or parts thereof;        and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,        violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        13, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a abscisic acid,        cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,        violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin; increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        13, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding        positive expression or removing negative expression elements,        e.g. homologous recombination can be used to either introduce        positive regulatory elements like for plants the 35S enhancer        into the promoter or to remove repressor elements form        regulatory regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used        to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to activity of        positive elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced        in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be        identified in which the positive elements have be integrated        near to a gene of the invention, the expression of which is        thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,        violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organism, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is        indicated, to the plastids by the addition of a plastidial        targeting sequence or if for the corresponding nucleic acid        molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term        “mitochondric” is indicated, to the mitochondria by the addition        of a mitochondrial targeting sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or        zeaxanthin increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated, in these        organelles by the stable or transient transformation,        advantageously stable transformation, of organelles, preferably        plastids or mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid        sequence preferably in form of an expression cassette containing        said sequence leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or        polypeptides of the invention in the respective organelle;        and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin,        and/or zeaxanthin increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated, in these        organelles by integration of a nucleic acid of the invention        into the genome of the respective organelle under control of        preferable a promoter selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin,or zeaxanthin, respectively, after increasing the expression or activityof the encoded polypeptide, non-targeted or in organelles such asplastids and/or mitochondria, preferably plastids, or having theactivity of a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 3, or itshomologs. Preferably the increase of abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin, respectively, takes place non-targeted orin plastids and/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.7.13] to [0122.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0113.1.7.7] to [0122.1.7.7] above

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin,respectively, by increase of expression or activity in the cytoplasm,and/or in the cytosol, and/or in an organelle, such as plastids ormitochondria, can also be increased by introducing a synthetictranscription factor, which binds close to the coding region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, andactivates its transcription. A chimeric zinc finger protein can beconstructed, which comprises a specific DNA-binding domain and anactivation domain as e.g. the VP16 domain of Herpes Simplex virus. Thespecific binding domain can bind to the regulatory region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof. Theexpression of the chimeric transcription factor in a non-human organism,in particular in a plant, leads to a specific expression of the proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 99, 13296 (2002).

[0124.1.7.13] to [0127.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.7.7] to [0127.1.7.7] above

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin and if desired othercarotenoids, and/or other metabolites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical abscisic acid,        cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin, respectively, in the        non-human organism, preferably in the microorganism, the plant        cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an organelle, like        plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound carotenoids, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0131.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0132.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0133.1.7.7] above

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound carotenoids, in particular xanthophylls.

The organism such as microorganisms or plants or the recovered, and ifdesired isolated, the respective fine chemical can then be processedfurther directly into foodstuffs or animal feeds or for otherapplications, for example according to the disclosures made in U.S. Pat.No. 6,380,442; U.S. Pat. No. U.S. Pat. No. 6,329,557, U.S. Pat. Nos.6,329,432, 6,316,012, U.S. Pat. No. 6,309,883; U.S. Pat. No. 6,291,533,U.S. Pat. No. 6,291,294, U.S. Pat. No. 6,287,615, U.S. Pat. No.6,262,284, U.S. Pat. No. 6,262,284, U.S. Pat. No. 6,261,622, U.S. Pat.No. 6,261,598, U.S. Pat. No. 6,235,315, U.S. Pat. No. 6,224,876, U.S.Pat. No. 6,221,417, U.S. Pat. No. 6,221,412, U.S. Pat. No. 6,218,436,U.S. Pat. No. 6,207,409, U.S. Pat. No. 6,319,872, U.S. Pat. No.6,132,790, U.S. Pat. No. 6,124,113 U.S. Pat. No. 6,110,478, U.S. Pat.No. 6,093,348, U.S. Pat. No. 6,087,152, or U.S. Pat. No. 6,056,962.(Pharmaceutical and other compositions comprising zeaxanthin are e.g.described in: U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,383,523, 6,368,621, U.S. Pat. No.6,362,221, U.S. Pat. No. 6,348,200, U.S. Pat. No. 6,316,012: Cosmetic orpharmaceutical composition comprising, in combination, a peroxidase andan anti-singlet oxygen agent, U.S. Pat. No. 6,296,880: Pharmaceuticalcompositions and methods for managing skin conditions, U.S. Pat. No.6,296,877: Stable, aqueous dispersions and stable, water-dispersible dryxanthophyll powder, their production and use, U.S. Pat. No. 6,261,598:Carotenoid formulations, comprising a mixture of Bcarotens, lycopene andlutein, U.S. Pat. No. 6,248,378: Enhanced food products, U.S. Pat. No.6,248,374: Stabilized food additive. Processes for the isolation aredescribed e.g. in U.S. Pat. No. 6,380,442, U.S. Pat. No. 6,362,221:Compositions containing natural lycopene and natural tocopherol, U.S.Pat. No. 6,291,204: Fermentative carotenoid production, U.S. Pat. No.6,262,284: Process for extraction and purification of lutein, zeaxanthinand rare carotenoids from marigold flowers and plants, or U.S. Pat. No.6,224,876: Isolation and formulations of nutrient-rich carotenoids. Thecited literature describe some preferred embodiments. Said applicationsdescribe some advantageous embodiments without meant to be limiting. Thefermentation broth, fermentation products, plants or plant products canbe purified as described in above mentioned applications and othermethods known to the person skilled in the art, e.g. as described inMethods in Enzymology: Carotenoids, Part A: Chemistry, Separation,Quantitation and Antioxidation, by John N Abelson or Part B, Metabolism,Genetics, and Biocehmestry, or described herein below. Products of thesedifferent work-up procedures are xanthophylls, in particular zeaxanthinor beta-cryptoxanthin or xanthophylls, in particular zeaxanthin orcryptoxanthin comprising compositions which still comprise fermentationbroth, plant particles and cell components in different amounts,advantageously in the range of from 0 to 99% by weight, preferably below80% by weight, especially preferably between below 50% by weight.

[0135.1.7.13] to [0139.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0135.1.7.7] to [0139.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 13, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 13;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 13.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 13 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 13, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 13, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 13, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 13, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 13,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 13,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 13, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 13,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 13, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 13, column 5 or        8, or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 13, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 13, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.) [0143.1.13.13] In a        preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule        according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)        or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the        respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a        polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 13.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 13, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.7.13] to [0155.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0144.1.7.7] to [0155.1.7.7] above

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequencesfor ensuring subcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum(=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may alsobe employed as well as translation promoters such as the 5′ leadsequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15,8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no.

13, column 8;

-   -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally

-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 13.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 13 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    13, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 13, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at leastin one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in TableII, application no. 13, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein ofthe sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 13, column5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by asequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown inTable I A and/or I B, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or the codingregion thereof. In a further embodiment, the protein of the presentinvention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identicalto protein sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no.13, column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%,97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or IIB, application no. 13, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 13.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 13 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130491, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130491,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130491 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130491 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130491 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120952, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102899, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36880, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36880 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8316, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39013, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39013,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39013 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39013 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39013 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41073, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41073 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10104, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10708, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 105659, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105659,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105659 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105659 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 105659 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130673, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130673,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130673 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130673 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130673 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53189, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58823, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63167, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63167,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63167 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14706, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14706 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90278, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130742, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130903, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130932, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130932,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130932 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130932 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130932 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130986, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130986,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130986 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130986 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130986 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67646, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130713, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130713,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130713 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130713 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130713 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130999, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130999,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130999 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130999 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130999 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 13, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 13, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 13, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

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The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 13, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.13.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 13, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 13.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 13, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 13 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 13.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 13 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 13 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 13, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 13, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 13, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        13, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        13, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 13,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 13, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.13.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 13, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 13.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 13, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 13.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 13.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 13 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 13 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.7.13] to [0209.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.7.7] to [0209.1.7.7] above

The genes of the invention, coding in one embodiment for an activityselected from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase,acetyltransferase, acyl transferase, alcohol dehydrogenase,AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2121-protein, b2474-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein,coproporphyrinogen oxidase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, lipoproteinprecursor, MADS-box transcription factor, melibiose carrier protein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sterolO-acyltransferase, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, YCL026C-A-protein, YER184C-protein,ygl096w-protein, ymr324c-protein, and YOR044W-protein are also called“FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.7.13] to [0225.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.7.7] to [0225.1.7.7] above

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 13,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective fine chemical since, for example, feedback regulationsno longer exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it mightbe advantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of theinvention containing the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generallysupport or enhance the growth or yield of the target non-humanorganisms, for example genes which lead to faster growth rate of nonhuman organism like microorganisms or plants or genes which producestress-, pathogen-, or herbicide-resistant plants.

Further advantageous nucleic acid sequences which can be expressed incombination with the sequences used in the process and/or theabovementioned biosynthesis genes are the sequences encoding furthergenes of the carotenoids biosynthetic pathway, such as phytoene synthase(Psy), which is an important control point for the regulation of theflux (Fraser et al., 2002), phytoene desaturase (Pds), z-carotenedesaturase, above mentioned enzymes (s. introduction of theapplication), e.g. hydroxylases such as beta-carotene hydroxylase (U.S.Pat. No. 6,214,575), ketolases, or cyclases such as the beta-cyclase(U.S. Pat. No. 6,232,530) or oxygenases such as the beta-C4-oxygenasedescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,218,599 or homologs thereof, astaxanthinsynthase (U.S. Pat. No. 6,365,386), or other genes as described in U.S.Pat. No. 6,150,130.

Other sequences which can be expressed in combination with the sequencesused in the process and/or the abovementioned biosynthesis genes are thesequences encoding further genes of the carotenoid biosynthesispathways, e.g. carotene 7,8-desaturase (EC 1.14.99.30), lycopeneβ-cyclase (EC:1.14.-.-), β-carotene hydroxylase, zeaxanthin epoxidase(EC:1.14.13.90),

If not an increase in violaxanthin contend alone is desired, but theincrease in this importand protective compound is intended to enhanceplant health, overexpression of then genes of the xanthophyll cyclemight be of interest, e.g.: zeaxanthin epoxidase (E.C. 1.14.13.90),antheraxanthin epoxidase (E.C. 1.14.13.90), violaxanthin deepoxidase(E.C. 1.10.99.3).

Other sequences which can be expressed in combination with the sequencesused in the process and/or the abovementioned biosynthesis genes are thesequences encoding further genes of the carotenoid biosynthesispathways, e.g. 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase (NCED, EC: 1.13.11.51),catalysing the oxidative cleavage of 9-cis-violoxanthin or9-cis-neoxanthin (synthesized from all-trans-violoxanthin) to produce9-cis-xanthoxin.

In addition, for increased ABA content, genes from the carotenoidbiosynthesis pathway could be overexpressed, e.g.: carotene7,8-desaturase (EC 1.14.99.30), lycopene β-cyclase (EC 1.14.-.-),β-carotene hydroxylase, zeaxanthin epoxidase (EC 1.14.13.90), neoxanthinsynthase (EC 5.3.99.9)

These genes can lead to an increased synthesis of the essentialcarotenoids, in particular xanthophylls.

[0228.1.7.13] to [0239.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0228.1.7.7] to [0239.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 13, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 13, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 13, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.7.13] to [0245.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0241.1.7.7] to [0245.1.7.7] above

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.7.13] to [0249.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.7.7] to [0249.1.7.7] above

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovule-preferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of xanthophylls and/or abscisic acid resp., inparticular, of abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthintakes place, like in seed cells, such as endosperm cells and cells ofthe developing embryo. Seed promoters are preferentially expressedduring seed development and/or germination. For example, seed preferredpromoters can be embryo-preferred, endosperm preferred and seedcoat-preferred (see Thompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)). Examplesof seed preferred promoters include, but are not limited to, cellulosesynthase (celA), Cim1, gammazein, globulin-1, maize 19 kD zein (cZ19B1),and the like. Other suitable promoters are the oilseed rape napin genepromoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USP promoter(Baeumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), the Arabidopsisoleosin promoter (WO 98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgaris phaseolinpromoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter (WO91/13980), the bean arc5 promoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or theLegumin B4 promoter (LeB4) (Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233(1992)), and promoters which bring about the seed-specific expression inmonocotyledonous plants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and thelike. Advantageous seed-specific promoters are the sucrose bindingprotein promoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napinpromoter. Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barleyIpt2 or Ipt1 gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and thepromoters described in WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordeingene, the rice glutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamingene, the wheat gliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zeingene, the oat glutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the ryesecalin gene). Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 andAleurain (U.S. Pat. No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No.5,530,149), glycinin (soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxylase (soya) (JP 06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962),isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or α-amylase(barley) (EP 781 8499. Other promoters which are available for theexpression of genes in plants are leaf-specific promoters such as thosedescribed in DE-A 19 644 478 or light-regulated promoters such as, forexample, the pea petE promoter.

[0251.1.7.13] to [0266.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0251.1.7.7] to [0266.1.7.7] above

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector in which anucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.7.13] to [0273.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.7.7] to [0273.1.7.7] above

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 13,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 13, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of theabscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin is due to thegeneration or over-expression of one or more polypeptides as depicted inthe respective line(s) in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the correspondingnucleic acid molecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I,application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, in the non-human organism according tothe invention, advantageously in the transgenic microorganism or plantaccording to the invention, at least for the duration of at least oneplant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.13, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 13.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 13 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.13.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 13, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.13.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi,

Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and wherein saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 13.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 13 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 13 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 13, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        13, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 13, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 13, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 13, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 13, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 13, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 13, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 13, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 13, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 13, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        13, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 13,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 13,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 13.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 13 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.13.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 13, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 13, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.13.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 13.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 13 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 13,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 13 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.7.13] to [0299.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.7.7] to [0299.1.7.7] above

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 13, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.7.13] to [0304.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.7.7] to [0304.1.7.7] above

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 13, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 13, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 13, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 13,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 13, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 13, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.13, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 13, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 13,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.7.13] to for the disclosure of these paragraphs see [0309.1.7.7]to [0321.1.7.7] above

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical abscisicacid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encodedby other DNA sequences which hybridize to the sequences shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 and 8,preferably the coding region thereof, at least under relaxedhybridization conditions and which encode the expression of polypeptidesconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthinas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof.

[0323.1.7.13] to for the disclosure of these paragraphs see [0323.1.7.7]to [0329.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 13,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex.

Preferably, the hybridization is performed under stringent hybridizationconditions. However, a complement of one of the herein disclosedsequences is preferably a sequence complement thereto according to thebase pairing of nucleic acid molecules well known to the skilled person.For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical abscisicacid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin, respectively, afterincreasing the activity or an activity of a gene as shown in therespective line in Table I or of a gene product, e.g. as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, by forexample in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for examplein one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organellesuch as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, orin another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, and optionally, theactivity thereof is selected from the group consisting of acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyltransferase, acyl transferase, alcohol dehydrogenase,AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2121-protein, b2474-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein,coproporphyrinogen oxidase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, isopropylmalateisomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase, lipoproteinprecursor, MADS-box transcription factor, melibiose carrier protein,monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sterolO-acyltransferase, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, YCL026C-A-protein, YER184C-protein,ygl096w-protein, ymr324c-protein, and YOR044W-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aporganism tion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for examplein one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organismelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid,or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. The nucleotidesequences determined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of inventioncan be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 13, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin its function as a probeextends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plantvariets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin. Therefore in one embodimentthe present invention relates to a method for analyzing the capabilityor potential of a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plantecotype to produce the fine chemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin by using the nucleic acid of the inventionor parts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of the nucleic acid ofthe invention in the non-human organism or a part thereof in comparisonto another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalabscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin as compared toa corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, inparticular increasing the activity as mentioned above or as described inthe examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.For example having the activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 13, column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 13, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, orzeaxanthin as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof by, for example in a embodiment expression either in thecytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0338.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0339.1.7.7] above

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 13,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.7.13] to [0343.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.7.7] to [0343.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.7.7] above

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a naturalprotein). Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule encodes a naturalprotein having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the productionor the increased production of the respective fine chemical abscisicacid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof after increasingthe expression or activity thereof or the activity of a protein of theinvention or used in the process of the invention, in an embodiment forexample expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as aplastid or mitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.7.7] above

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0349.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0350.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalabscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin as compared toa corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, afterincreasing its activity for example in an embodiment by expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, the protein encodedby the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.7.13] to [0357.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.7.7] to [0357.1.7.7] above

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.13, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.7.7] above

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.7.13] to [0363.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.7.7] to [0363.1.7.7] above

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabovementioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 13,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthinas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, i.e. whose activity is essentially not reduced, arepolypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%,95% or more of the wild type biological activity or enzymatic activity,advantageously, the activity is essentially not reduced in comparisonwith the activity of a polypeptide shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8 expressed under identicalconditions.

[0369.1.13.13] Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereof, or of thederived sequences shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 13, columns 5 or 8, or fragments thereof, also mean truncatedsequences, cDNA, single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncodingDNA sequence. Homologues of said sequences are also understood asmeaning derivatives, which comprise noncoding regions such as, forexample, UTRs, introns, terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. Thepromoters upstream of the nucleotide sequences stated can be modified byone or more nucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s)without, however, interfering with the functionality or activity eitherof the promoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the3′-regulatory region such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions,which are far away from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that theactivity of the promoters is increased by modification of theirsequence, or that they are replaced completely by more active promoters,even promoters from heterologous organisms.

Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in the art and arementioned herein below.

[0370.1.7.13] to [0379.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.7.7] to [0379.1.7.7] above [0380.1.13.13] Moreover, a nativepolypeptide conferring the increase of the respective fine chemicalabscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof can be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelialcells), for example using the antibody of the present invention asdescribed below, in particular, an antibody against proteins havingacetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyltransferase, acyl transferase, alcoholdehydrogenase, AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b2032-protein,b2099-protein, b2121-protein, b2474-protein, b3346-protein,b3817-protein, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, F-box protein, flavodoxin,gluconate transport system permease 3, glutaredoxin,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase, halotolerance protein, heat shock transcriptionfactor, isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acidreductoisomerase, lipoprotein precursor, MADS-box transcription factor,melibiose carrier protein, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase,nitrate/nitrite transport protein, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, ribosephosphate isomerase,constitutive, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sterolO-acyltransferase, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, YCL026C-A-protein, YER184C-protein,ygl096w-protein, ymr324c-protein, or YOR044W-protein activity,respectively, or an antibody against polypeptides as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof which can be produced by standardtechniques utilizing the polypeptid of the present invention or fragmentthereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention (FCRP). Preferred aremonoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 13, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 13, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 13, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 13, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 13, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 13, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin in a non-human organism, especially amicroorganism or a plant, or a part thereof, being encoded by thenucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the process of theinvention and having a sequence which distinguishes over the sequence asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5or 8 by one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%,3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe invention does not comprise or consist of the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8. In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the present invention is less than 100%,99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99% identical. In one embodiment, saidpolypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from thepolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.13, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise a protein of the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 13,columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 13, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 13, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0390.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0391.1.7.7] above

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 13, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.13, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 13, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.7.7] above

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.13, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.13, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.7.13] to [0401.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.7.7] to [0401.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non-inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.7.13] to [0409.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.7.7] to [0409.1.7.7] above

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalabscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin its functionas a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues,plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying,advantageously increased, capability or potential for synthesis of therespective fine chemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, orzeaxanthin. Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates toa method for analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, aplant, a plant variety or ecotype to produce the respective finechemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin byusing the respective antibody of the invention as a probe to detect theamount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule of theinvention in a non-human organism in comparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.7.13] to [0430.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.7.7] to [0430.1.7.7] above

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin in a cell or a non-human organism or a partthereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, the nucleicacid construct of the invention, the vector of the invention, theexpression cassette according to the invention, or a nucleic acidmolecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. encoding apolypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 13, column 3. Due to theabove-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin content in a cell or anon-human organism is increased. For example, due to modulation ormanipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in a preferredembodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, e.g. due toan increased expression or specific activity or specific targeting ofthe subject matters of the invention in a cell or a non-human organismor a part thereof especially in organelles such as plastids ormitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol. Transgenic for apolypeptide having a protein or a protein activity means herein that dueto modulation or manipulation of the genome, the activity of protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 3or a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 13, column 3-like activity is increased in the cell or non-humanorganism or part thereof, especially in organelles such as plastids ormitochondria, or especially in the cytosol. Examples are described abovein context with the process of the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.7.7] above

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 13, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

[0434.1.7.13] for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0434.1.7.7]above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0435.1.7.7] above

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, or zeaxanthin this can be in free form orbound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by this process can beharvested by harvesting the non-human organisms either from the culturein which they grow or from the field. For example, this can be done viasqueezing, grinding and/or extraction, salt precipitation and/orion-exchange chromatography of the plant parts, preferably the plantseeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and the like.

[0437.1.7.13] to [0447.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.7.7] to [0447.1.7.7] above

The identity and purity of the compound(s) isolated can be determined bypriorganism art techniques. They encompass high-performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), spectroscopic methods,mass spectrometry (MS), staining methods, thin-layer chromatography,NIRS, enzyme assays or microbiological assays. These analytical methodsare compiled in: Patek et al. (1994) Appl. Environ. Microbiol.60:133-140; Malakhova et al. (1996) Biotekhnologiya 11 27-32; andSchmidt et al. (1998) Bioprocess Engineer. 19:67-70. Ulmann'sEncyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry (1996) Bd. A27, VCH Weinheim, pp.89-90, pp. 521-540, pp. 540-547, pp. 559-566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587;Michal, G (1999) Biochemical Pathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry andMolecular Biology, John Wiley and Sons; Fallon, A. et al. (1987)Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry in: Laboratory Techniques inBiochemistry and Molecular Biology, vol. 17.

Xanthophylls, in particular beta-cryptoxanthin or zeaxanthin can forexample be detected advantageously via HPLC, LC or GC separationmethods. The unambiguous detection for the presence of xanthophylls, inparticular beta-cryptoxanthin or zeaxanthin containing products can beobtained by analyzing recombinant organisms using analytical standardmethods: LC, LC-MS, MS or TLC). The material to be analyzed can bedisrupted by sonication, grinding in a glass mill, liquid nitrogen andgrinding, cooking, or via other applicable methods

For HPLC, e.g. chromatograph on Spherisorb ODS-2 columns with a solventsystem consisting of water, acetonitrile and and isopropanol anddetection at 436 nm can be used (Li and Walton, Plant Physiol. (1990)92, 551-559), specially for violaxanthin.

The xanthophylls, in particular the respective fine chemicals obtainedin the process are suitable as starting material for the synthesis offurther products of value. For example, they can be used in combinationwith each other or alone for the production of pharmaceuticals, healthproducts, foodstuffs, animal feeds, nutrients or cosmetics. Accordingly,the present invention relates a method for the production ofpharmaceuticals, health products, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients orcosmetics comprising the steps of the process according to theinvention, including the isolation of the carotenoids containing, inparticular xanthophylls and/or abcisic acid containing compositionproduced or the respective fine chemical produced if desired andformulating the product with a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier orformulating the product in a form acceptable for an application inagriculture. A further embodiment according to the invention is the useof the carentoids or xanthophylls or abcisic acid produced in theprocess or of the transgenic organisms in animal feeds, foodstuffs,medicines, food supplements, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals or for theproduction of astaxanthin, e.g. in after isolation of the respectivefine chemical or without, e.g. in situ, e.g in the organism used for theprocess for the production of the respective fine chemical.

[0450.1.7.13] to [0452.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0450.1.7.7] to [0452.1.7.7] above

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the carotenoids, preferablyxanthophylls or abcisic acid resp., in particular, of abscisic acid,cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and/or zeaxanthin biosynthesis, thepolypeptide of the invention or used in the method of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the plant or plant tissue or thehost cell of the invention, for the production of plant resistant to aherbicide inhibiting eventually the production of the fine chemical.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0454.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 13, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 13, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 13, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        13, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 13, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 13 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 13 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 13, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 13, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 13, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 13,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.7.13] to [0479.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.7.7] to [0479.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more other carotenoids, preferably zeaxanthin(E161h, used for food coloring) capsanthin (E160c, used for foodcoloring), astaxanthin (E 161j, used as food suplement for human dietand in fish breeding; used also in sun-protectives) or lutein (E 161b,used for food coloring).

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0481.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0482.1.7.7] above

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical abscisic acidin plant cells, plants or part thereof. Phenotypes thereto areassociated with yield of plants (=yield related phenotypes). Inaccorganism dance with the invention, therefore, the respective genesidentified in Table I, wherein in column 7 abscisic acid are mentioned,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,may be employed to enhance any yield-related phenotype. Increased yieldmay be determined in field trials of transgenic plants and suitablecontrol plants. Alternatively, a transgene's ability to increase yieldmay be determined in a model plant. An increased yield phenotype may bedetermined in the field test or in a model plant by measuring any one orany combination of the following phenotypes, in comparison to a controlplant: yield of dry harvestable parts of the plant, yield of dry aerialharvestable parts of the plant, yield of underground dry harvestableparts of the plant, yield of fresh weight harvestable parts of theplant, yield of aerial fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant yieldof underground fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of theplant's fruit (both fresh and dried), grain dry weight, yield of seeds(both fresh and dry), and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, salinity, osmotic stress, shade, high plantdensity, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress, and yield-relatedphenotypes are encompassed by tolerance to such abiotic stresses.Additional phenotypes that can be monitored to determine enhancedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress include, without limitation,wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, which results in drooping ofleaves or needles stems, and flowers; drooping and/or shedding of leavesor needles; the leaves are green but leaf angled slightly toward theground compared with controls; leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward;premature senescence of leaves or needles; loss of chlorophyll in leavesor needles and/or yellowing. Any of the yield-related phenotypesdescribed above may be monitored in field tests or in model plants todemonstrate that a transgenic plant has increased tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress. In accordance with the invention, the respectivegenes identified in Table 1, in case in column 7 abscisic acid isindicated, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be employed to enhance tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress in a plant means that the plant, when confrontedwith abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7 abscisicacid is indicated. “Improved adaptation” to environmental stress likee.g. freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers to an improved plantperformance under environmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 abscisic acid is mentioned,as compared with the bushel/acre yield from untreated soybeans or corncultivated under the same conditions, is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. The increased or improved yield can be achieved inthe absence or presence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or freshweight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/ square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant,increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

When the plant of the invention is a wheat plant increased yield forwheat plants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular forwheat varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of wheatrefers to an increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel perear, or increased ears per plant. Increased seed yield of wheat refersto an increased grain size or weight, an increased number of grains perspike, or an increased number of spikes per plant. Additionally or as analternative increased seed yield of wheat refers to an increased 1000grain weight, an increased length of spikes, or an increased number ofspikelets per spikes, or an increased number of spikes per square meter,or or an increased flag leaf area (flag leaf is the leaf directly belowthe spike).

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yieldrelated traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance, in particularincreased abiotic stress tolerance.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), salinity, osmotic stress , shade,high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidative stress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can also be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are sometimes also referred to as “environmentalstress”. The present invention does also contemplate solutions for thiskind of environmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof. The termabiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance and others. Studies of a plant'sresponse to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperature extremes arealso employed to determine the plant's tolerance or resistance toabiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is a parameter oftencorrelated with drought tolerance. In selecting traits for improvingcrops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growth would haveparticular merit in an irrigated agricultural system where the waterinput costs were high. An increase in growth without a correspondingjump in water use would have applicability to all agricultural systems.In many agricultural systems where water supply is not limiting, anincrease in growth, even if it came at the expense of an increase inwater use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance, intrinsic yield and/or another increasedyield-related trait, upon expression or over-expression. Accordingly,the present invention provides such genes in case in column 7 of therespective Table or abscisic acid is indicated. In particular, suchgenes are described in column 5 as well as in column 8 of Tables I,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case abscisic acid are indicated in column 7 or the respectivepolypeptides are described in column 5 as well as in column 8 of TableII, or homologs or fragments thereof, in case abscisic acid areindicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “abscisic acid” is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table II, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table II, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “abscisic acid” is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,improved nutrient use efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance,preferably an increased drought tolerance.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased drought tolerance as compared to the corresponding origin orthe wild type plant and methods for producing such transgenic plantswith increased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table“abscisic acid” is indicated.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthinand/or zeaxanthin

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase,        acetyltransferase, acyl transferase, alcohol dehydrogenase,        AX653549-protein, b1003-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,        b2121-protein, b2474-protein, b3346-protein, b3817-protein,        coproporphyrinogen oxidase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconate        transport system permease 3, glutaredoxin, glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,        halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor,        isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid        reductoisomerase, lipoprotein precursor, MADS-box transcription        factor, melibiose carrier protein, monothiol glutaredoxin,        monthiol glutaredoxin,        N-acetylglucosaminylphosphatidylinositoldeacetylase,        nitrate/nitrite transport protein, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, ribosephosphate        isomerase, constitutive, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase,        sterol O-acyltransferase, superoxide dismutase, thioredoxin,        transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,        YCL026C-A-protein, YER184C-protein, ygl096w-protein,        ymr324c-protein and YOR044W-protein, in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid,        cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin and/or zeaxanthin or a composition        comprising abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin, and/or        zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthinand/or zeaxanthin, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.13, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.13;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        13, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 13; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of abscisic acid,    cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin and/or zeaxanthin or a composition    comprising abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin and/or    zeaxanthin in said non-human organism or in the culture medium    surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering abscisicacid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin and/or zeaxanthin in its free or boundform.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the folowingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof;    -   and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin and/or zeaxanthin        produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms or parts        thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 13, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        13, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 13, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 13, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 13;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 13,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 13,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 13, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i) ,    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin and/or zeaxanthinproduction in a non-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,        violaxanthin and/or zeaxanthin in a non-human organism or a part        thereof and a readout system capable of interacting with the        polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of abscisic acid,        cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin and/or zeaxanthinin a non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inabscisic acid, cryptoxanthin, violaxanthin and/or zeaxanthin afterexpression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of item as claimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of abscisic acid, cryptoxanthin,violaxanthin and/or zeaxanthin.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 13, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        abscisic acid is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 13, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 abscisic acid is indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 13, in case in column 7        abscisic acid is indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        13, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7 abscisic        acid is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 13, in case in        column 7 abscisic acid is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 13, in case in column 7        abscisic acid is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 13, in case in column 7 abscisic acid is        indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.7.13] to [0492.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0483.1.7.7] to [0492.1.7.7] above

Example 10 Purification of the Xanthophylls and/or Abcisic Acid andDetermination of the Carotenoids Content Abbreviations:

GC-MS, gas liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry; TLC, thin-layerchromatography. The unambiguous detection for the presence ofxanthophylls can be obtained by analyzing recombinant organisms usinganalytical standard methods: LC, LC-MSMS or TLC, as described

The total xanthophylls produced in the organism for example in algaeused in the inventive process can be analysed for example according tothe following procedure:

The material such as algae or plants to be analyzed can be disrupted bysonication, grinding in a glass mill, liquid nitrogen and grinding orvia other applicable methods.

Plant material is initially homogenized mechanically by comminuting in apestle and mortar to make it more amenable to extraction. [0494.1.7.13]for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0494.1.7.7] above

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 63167, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 63259 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 63260 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7941, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7945 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7946 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 53189, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 53447 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 53448 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 2573, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 2931 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 2932 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO:70715, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 71321 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 71322were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 46751, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 46841 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 46842 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Oryza sativa SEQ ID NO: 34301, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 34595 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 34596were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.7.13] to [0499.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.7.7] to [0499.1.7.7] above

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7941 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Arabidopsis thaliana, Glycine max, or Oryza sativa thevector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncolfollowing the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 63168 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 67647 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7941.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or N ucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.7.13] to [0503.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraph see[0501.1.7.7] to [0503.1.7.7] above

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max130491 non-targ At3g15360 cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 59 120952non-targ At3g16820 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 24 36 2573 non-targAt3g62930 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 23 57 23482 non-targ At4g15660zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 23 53 3279 non-targ At4g15670 zeaxanthinARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 26 60 68849 non-targ At4g26080 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 23 41 4102 non-targ At4g33040 cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBILC 32 64 102899 non-targ At5g60440 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 25 46102941 non-targ Avin- zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 46 DRAFT_484734301 non-targ AX653549 cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 52 7941non-targ B1003 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 26 51 36880 non-targ B1023zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 27 46 8316 non-targ B1838 zeaxanthinARA_LEAF p-Super LC 23 47 8920 non-targ B2032 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 27 59 115595 non-targ B2099 cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC32 53 39013 non-targ B2121 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 37 40 40329non-targ B2474 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 22 42 40741 non-targ B2714zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 23 38 115719 non-targ B2790 cryptoxanthinARA_LEAF p-Super LC 29 43 41073 non-targ B2914 violaxanthin ARA_SEED_2p-USP LC 50 220 9492 non-targ B3256 violaxanthin ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 36220 10104 non-targ B3346 cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 47 60 94386non-targ B3774 violaxanthin ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 35 232 10708 non-targB3817 cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 34 66 105659 plastidic B3908violaxanthin ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 47 66 44378 non-targ B4012 violaxanthinARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 39 118 130673 non-targ B4120 cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 37 74 130673 non-targ B4120 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 2530 45556 non-targ B4384 violaxanthin ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 92 324 46751non-targ GM02LC19289 zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 36 53189 non-targSll1185 cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 47 53189 non-targ Sll1185zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 28 48 58823 plastidic Slr1755 zeaxanthinARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 27 46 63167 non-targ Ycl026c-a cryptoxanthinARA_LEAF Big35S LC 32 79 14706 plastidic Ydr131c cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 38 133 90278 plastidic Ygl096w cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 39 59 130742 plastidic Ygl256w cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 3557 130903 non-targ Ykr072c cryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 50 76 130903non-targ Ykr072c zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 25 52 130932 plastidicYmr281w zeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 28 81 130986 plastidic Ymr324ccryptoxanthin ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 31 49 67646 plastidic Ynr019wzeaxanthin ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 49 130713 non-targ Yer184c abscisicacid ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 31 114 130999 non-targ YOR044W abscisic acidARA_LEAF Big35S LC 3 113 45394 non-targ B4321 abscisic acid ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 25 283 54337 mitochondrial Sll1450 abscisic acid ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 22 115 86447 plastidic Sll1848 abscisic acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBILC 26 364 68657 non-targ At3g02990 abscisic acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 14231 18235 non-targ At1g48260 abscisic acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 30019419 non-targ At1g72770 abscisic acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 124 118770715 non-targ AVIN- abscisic acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 12 162 DRAFT_053920346 non-targ At2g30540 abscisic acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 11 152

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (ratio_by_WT, given aspercent increase).

The term “non-targ” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “non-targeted”.

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.7.13] to [0515.1.7.13] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0505.1.7.7] to [0515.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.7.14.] to [0514.1.7.14.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical betasitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol asdefined below and corresponding embodiments as described herein asfollows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.7.7] above

Sterols are a class of essential, natural compounds required by alleukaryotes to complete their life cycle. In animals, cholesterol istypically the major sterol while in fungi it is ergosterol. Plantsproduce a class of sterols called phytosterols. Phytosterols are naturalcomponents of many vegetables and grains. The term “phytosterols” coversplant sterols and plant stanols. Plant sterols are naturally occurringsubstances present in the diet as minor components of vegetable oils.The structures of these plant sterols are similar to that of cholesterolwith an extra methyl or ethyl group and a double bond in the side chain.Saturated plant sterols, referred to as stanols, have no double bond inthe ring structure.

Phytosterols (including plant sterols and stanols) are naturalcomponents of plant foods, especially plant oils, seeds and nuts,cereals and legumes specially of edible vegetable oils such as sunflowerseed oil and, as such are natural constituents of the human diet. Themost common phytosterols are Beta-sitosterol, campesterol, andstigmasterol. Beta-sitosterol is found in high amounts in nuts.

A high concentration of cholesterol in serum, i.e.,hypercholesterolemia, is a wellknown risk factor for coronary heartdisease (CH D). Blood cholesterol levels can be decreased by followingdiets, which are low in saturated fat, high in polyunsaturated fat andlow in cholesterol. Although considerable achievements have been made interms of knowledge and education, consumers still find it difficult tofollow healthy eating advice. Both plant sterols and plant stanols (e.g.phytosterols) are effective in lowering plasma total and low densitylipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and this occurs by inhibiting theabsorption of cholesterol from the small intestine. The plasmacholesterol-lowering properties of plant sterols have been known sincethe 1950s (Pollak, Circulation, 7, 702-706.1953). They have been used ascholesterol-lowering agents, first in a free form (Pollak andKritchevsky, Sitosterol. In: Monographs on Aherosclerosis. Clarkson T B,Kritchevsky D,Pollak O J, eds. New York, Basel, Karger 1981; 1-219) andrecently mainly as esterified phytosterols (Katan et al., Mayo Clin Proc2003; 78: 965-978).

The consumption of plant sterols and plant stanols lowers bloodcholesterol levels by inhibiting the absorption of dietary andendogenously-produced cholesterol from the small intestine and the plantsterols/stanols are only very poorly absorbed themselves. Thisinhibition is related to the similarity in physico-chemical propertiesof plant sterols and stanols and cholesterol. Plant sterols and plantstanols appear to be without hazard to health, having been shown withoutadverse effects in a large number of human studies. They show noevidence of toxicity even at high dose levels and gastro-intestinalabsorption is low.

The most abundant sterols of vascular plants are campesterol, sitosteroland stigmasterol, all of which contain a double bond between the carbonatoms at positions 5 and 6 and are classified as delta-5 sterols.

Exemplary naturally occurring delta-5 plant sterols are isofucosterol,sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol, cholesterol, anddihydrobrassicasterol. Exemplary naturally occurring non-delta-5 plantsterols are cycloartenol, 24-methylene cycloartenol, cycloeucalenol, andobtusifoliol.

The ratio of delta-5 to non-delta-5 sterols in plants can be animportant factor relating to insect pest resistance. Insect pests areunable to synthesize de novo the steroid nucleus and depend uponexternal sources of sterols in their food source for production ofnecessary steroid compounds. In particular, insect pests require anexternal source of delta-5 sterols. By way of example, externallyprovided delta-5 sterols are necessary for the production ofecdysteroids, hormones that control reproduction and development. See,e.g., Costet et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 84:643 (1987) andCorio-Costet et al., Archives of Insect Biochem. Physiol., 11:47 (1989).

The content of phytosterols in a cell was increased by increasing ordecreasing certain activities as disclosed in WO2006/069610,WO2007/087815 or WO2008/034648. A detailled description of the state ofthe art can be found in WO2008/034648, paragraph [0005.1.13.13] (whichis incorporated by reference).

The effectiveness of phytosterols as a dietary component to lower serumcholesterol level in humans has been well documented in the past years.Therefore, consumption of phytosterol-enriched food products by thegeneral population and particularly mildly hypercholesterolemic subjectscan be recommended. The FDA has approved the following claim forphytosterols: “Foods containing at least 0.4 gram per serving of plantsterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of atleast 0.8 gram, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol,may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

However, limited quantities of phytosterols are currently a majorbarrier in satisfying the demands for such functional foods. Transgenicplants having altered sterol profiles could be instrumental inestablishing a dietary approach to cholesterol management andcardiovascular disease prevention. The altered phytosterol profilefurther leads to pest resistance.

Although people consume plant sterols every day in their normal diet,the amount is not great enough to have a significant blood cholesterollowering effect. The intake of phytosterols varies among differentpopulations according to the food products being consumed, but theaverage daily Western diet is reported to contain 150-300 mg of thesesterols (de Vries et al., J Food Comp Anal 1997; 19: 115-141; Bjorkhemet al. Inborn errors in bile acid biosynthesis and storage of sterolsother than cholesterol. In: The Metabolic and Molecular Bases ofInherited Disease. Scriver C S, Beaudet A L, Sly W S, Valle D, eds. NewYork, McGrawHill 2001; 2961-2988). In order to achieve acholesterol-lowering benefit, approximately 1 g/day of plant sterolsneed to be consumed (Hendriks et al., European Journal of ClinicalNutrition, 53, 319-327.1999).

Phytosterols are found naturally in plant foods at low levels. Theenrichment of foods such as margarines with plant sterols and stanols isone of the recent developments in functional foods to enhance thecholesterol-lowering ability of traditional food products. Incorporationof additional phytosterols into the diet may be an effective way oflowering total and LDL cholesterol levels. The non-esterifiedphytosterols can be used as novel food ingredients in: bakery productsand cereals (eg, breakfast cereals, breakfast bars); dairy products suchas low and reduced fat liquid milk, low and reduced fat yoghurt andyoghurt products, and dairy based desserts; non-carbonated soft drinkslike low and reduced fat soy beverages and low and reduced fat soy-basedyoghurts; meat products or edible fats and oils (eg, mayonnaise, spicesauces, salad dressings); margarine; and table spreads or dietary fats.[0009.1.14.14] When edible oils undergo normal refining, plant sterolsare partially extracted. It is estimated that 2500 tonnes of vegetableoil needs to be refined to produce 1 tonne of plant sterols. Plantstanols are obtained by hydrogenation of the plant sterols.

Another source of plant sterols is tall oil, derived from the process ofpaper production from wood and approximately 2500 tons of pine isrequired to produce 1 ton of plant sterols. Tall oil also contains ahigher proportion of plant stanols (primarily beta-sitostanol) than dovegetable oils.

The allowance by the FDA of a health claim for phytosterols andphytostanols has created much consumer interest and demand. There is aneed to find new sources of phytosterols.

An economical method for producing phytosterols or its precursor andfood- and feedstuffs with increased phytosterol content is thereforevery important.

Particularly economical methods are biotechnological methods utilizingphytosterol-producing organisms, which are either natural or optimizedby genetic modification.

There is a constant need for providing novel enzyme activities or director indirect regulators and thus alternative methods with advantageousproperties for producing phytosterols or its precursor in organisms,e.g. in transgenic organisms.

To ensure a high quality of foods and animal feeds, it is thereforenecessary to replace cholesterin by phytosterols. Accordingly, there isstill a great demand for new and more suitable genes, which encodeenzymes or regulators, which participate in the biosynthesis ofphytosterols and make it possible to produce certain phytosterolsspecifically on an industrial scale without unwanted byproducts beingformed. In the selection of genes for biosynthesis or regulation twocharacteristics above all are particularly important. On the one hand,there is as ever a need for improved processes for obtaining the highestpossible contents of phytosterols and on the other hand as less aspossible byproducts should be produced in the production process.

There is a demand especially for plants producing phytosterols in muchgreater quantities, preferably as compared to a control or wild typeplant, where the phytosterols are preferably easy accessible andrecoverable on an industrial scale without unwanted byproducts forming.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/orstigmasterol.

It is a further object of the present invention to develop aninexpensive process for the synthesis of phytosterols, preferablybeta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol and to assure that thephytosterols, preferably beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/orstigmasterol are more accessible and facilely to isolate and recover inan industrial scale from the producing organism, preferably from aplant.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol, or, inother words, of the “fine chemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.14.14] to [0514.1.7.14] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.14 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.14.14] to[0514.1.7.14]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.14.14] to [0514.1.7.14] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.14.14] and [0015.1.14.14], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.14.14] to[0514.1.7.14], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.14.14] and [0015.1.14.14].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “betasitosterol in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 14 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “beta-sitosterol”.

In one embodiment, the term beta-sitosterol or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.14.14] to[0514.1.7.14] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned beta-sitosterol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “campesterol in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 14 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “campesterol”.

In one embodiment, the term campesterol or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.14.14] to [0514.1.7.14]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedcampesterol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “stigmasterol in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 14 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “stigmasterol”.

In one embodiment, the term stigmasterol or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.14.14] to[0514.1.7.14] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned stigmasterol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.14.14] to [0514.1.7.14] beta-sitosterol,its salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form, for exampleacylated (beta-sitosterol esters), alkylated (beta-sitosteryl alkylethers), sulfated (beta-sitosterol sulfate), or linked to a glycosidemoiety (beta-sitosteryl glycosides) which can be itself acylated(acylated sterol glycosides).

In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansbeta-sitosterol or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or boundform.

In a preferred embodiment “beta-sitosterol” means beta-sitosterol infree form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.14.14] to [0514.1.7.14] campesterol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form, for example acylated(campesterol esters), alkylated (campesteryl alkyl ethers), sulfated(campesterol sulfate), or linked to a glycoside moiety (campesterylglycosides) which can be itself acylated (acylated sterol glycosides).In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meanscampesterol or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “campesterol” means campesterol in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.14.14] to [0514.1.7.14] stigmasterol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means stigmasterol or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form, for example acylated(stigmasterol esters), alkylated (stigmasteryl alkyl ethers), sulfated(stigmasterol sulfate), or linked to a glycoside moiety (stigmasterylglycosides) which can be itself acylated (acylated sterol glycosides).

In a preferred embodiment “stigmasterol” means stigmasterol in freeform.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.14.14] to[0514.1.7.14]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.14.14] to [0514.1.7.14] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of section [0014.1.14.14] or section[0015.1.14.14], independently whether it refers to any other paragraphor not and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.14.14] to[0514.1.7.14], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.14.14].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprisingbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of C-4 sterol methyl oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism        organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared        to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism        or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol desaturase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putrescine transport system        permease protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1401-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B1795-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase I chain N in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amidophosphoribosyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2376-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2654-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of xanthine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stigmasterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stigmasterol or a        composition comprising stigmasterol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4205-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0406-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribulokinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydl235c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ynl321w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism        organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared        to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism        or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr170c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        beta-sitosterol; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of beta-sitosterol or a composition comprising        beta-sitosterol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        campesterol; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of campesterol or a composition comprising        campesterol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stigmasterol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical stigmasterol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        stigmasterol; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of stigmasterol or a composition comprising        stigmasterol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 14, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 14, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 14;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        14, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 14; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 14.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 14, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,amidophosphoribosyltransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, b1401-protein,B1795-protein, b2107-protein, b2376-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3151-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4205-protein, C-4 sterol methyl oxidase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation transport protein,cationtransporting ATPase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase, cyclin, cyclinD, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, homocitrate synthase,hydrolase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,membrane transport protein, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase I chain N, oxidoreductase,permease protein, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylacetic aciddegradation protein, phosphoribulokinase, polygalacturonase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,putrescine transport system permease protein, recombinase A,sec-independent protein translocase, sll0406-protein, sll1761-protein,sodium/proton antiporter, sterol desaturase, threonine dehydrogenase,threonine synthase, transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alphachain, TTC1386-protein, xanthine dehydrogenase, ydl235c-protein,ynl321w-protein, or ypr170c-protein, which respectively encode a proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown inTable I, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, (preferably the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectivelyencode a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof,and/or which respectively can be amplified with the primer set shown inTable III, application no. 14, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRPgenes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,amidophosphoribosyltransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, b1401-protein,B1795-protein, b2107-protein, b2376-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3151-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4205-protein, C-4 sterol methyl oxidase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation transport protein,cation-transporting ATPase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase, cyclin, cyclinD, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, homocitrate synthase,hydrolase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,membrane transport protein, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenasel chain N, oxidoreductase,permease protein, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylacetic aciddegradation protein, phosphoribulokinase, polygalacturonase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,putrescine transport system permease protein, recombinase A,sec-independent protein translocase, sll0406-protein, sll1761-protein,sodium/proton antiporter, sterol desaturase, threonine dehydrogenase,threonine synthase, transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alphachain, TTC1386-protein, xanthine dehydrogenase, ydl235c-protein,ynl321w-protein, or ypr170c-protein, the respective protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences asshown in Table I, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, therespective protein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequence as shown in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8, and/or therespective protein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown inTable IV, application no. 14, column 8 is also referred to as FineChemical Related Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol, byincreasing or generating one or more activities, especially selectedfrom the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, ABCmetal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, amidophosphoribosyltransferase, ankyrin repeat familyprotein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, b1401-protein,B1795-protein, b2107-protein, b2376-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3151-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4205-protein, C-4 sterol methyl oxidase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation transport protein,cation-transporting ATPase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase, cyclin, cyclinD, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, homocitrate synthase,hydrolase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,membrane transport protein, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase I chain N, oxidoreductase,permease protein, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylacetic aciddegradation protein, phosphoribulokinase, polygalacturonase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,putrescine transport system permease protein, recombinase A,sec-independent protein translocase, sll0406-protein, sll1761-protein,sodium/proton antiporter, sterol desaturase, threonine dehydrogenase,threonine synthase, transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alphachain, TTC1386-protein, xanthine dehydrogenase, ydl235c-protein,ynl321w-protein, and ypr170c-protein, which is conferred by one or moreFCRPs or the gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example by thegene product of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotideselected from the group as shown in Table 1, application no. 14, column5 or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or afragment thereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected fromthe group as shown in Table I, application no. 14, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or by one or more protein(s) each comprising a polypeptideselected from the group as depicted in Table II, application no. 14,column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or a protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, ABCmetal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, amidophosphoribosyltransferase, ankyrin repeat familyprotein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, b1401-protein,B1795-protein, b2107-protein, b2376-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3151-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4205-protein, C-4 sterol methyl oxidase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation transport protein,cation-transporting ATPase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase, cyclin, cyclinD, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, homocitrate synthase,hydrolase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,membrane transport protein, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase I chain N, oxidoreductase,permease protein, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylacetic aciddegradation protein, phosphoribulokinase, polygalacturonase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,putrescine transport system permease protein, recombinase A,sec-independent protein translocase, sll0406-protein, sll1761-protein,sodium/proton antiporter, sterol desaturase, threonine dehydrogenase,threonine synthase, transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alphachain, TTC1386-protein, xanthine dehydrogenase, ydl235c-protein,ynl321w-protein, and ypr170c-protein, for example of the respectivepolypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 and 8,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respective polypeptidecomprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequences as shownin Table IV, application no. 14, column 8, or the respective polypeptidecomprising at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV,application no. 14, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a C-4 sterol methyl        oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ankyrin repeat        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol desaturase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putrescine        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1401-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B1795-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase I chain N non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        amidophosphoribosyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2376-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2654-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a xanthine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3151-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stigmasterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stigmasterol or a        composition comprising stigmasterol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4205-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0406-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cation transport        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribulokinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ynl321w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr170c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        beta-sitosterol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of beta-sitosterol, or a composition comprising        beta-sitosterol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        campesterol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of campesterol, or a composition comprising        campesterol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stigmasterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical stigmasterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        stigmasterol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of stigmasterol, or a composition comprising        stigmasterol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of C-4 sterol methyl oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ankyrin repeat family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol desaturase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the pro-duction of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putrescine transport system        permease protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1401-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B1795-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase I chain N in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amidophosphoribosyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2376-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2513-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2654-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of xanthine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stigmasterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stigmasterol or a        composition comprising stigmasterol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4205-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the pro-duction of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0406-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthetase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoribulokinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydl235c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ynl321w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr170c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 14, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        beta-sitosterol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical beta-sitosterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        beta-sitosterol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        beta-sitosterol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of beta-sitosterol, or a composition comprising        beta-sitosterol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 14, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical campesterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        campesterol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical campesterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        campesterol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        campesterol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of campesterol, or a composition comprising        campesterol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of stigmasterol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 14, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical stigmasterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        stigmasterol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical stigmasterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        stigmasterol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical stigmasterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        stigmasterol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of stigmasterol, or a composition comprising        stigmasterol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a C-4 sterol methyl        oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ankyrin repeat        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol desaturase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putrescine        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1401-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B1795-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase I chain N in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        amidophosphoribosyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2376-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2513-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2654-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a xanthine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3151-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stigmasterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of stigmasterol or a        composition comprising stigmasterol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4205-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0406-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cation transport        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthetase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoribulokinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof,        as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type        non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ynl321w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr170c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol or a        composition comprising beta-sitosterol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of campesterol or a        composition comprising campesterol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of beta-sitosterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        beta-sitosterol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of beta-sitosterol, or a composition comprising        beta-sitosterol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of campesterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        campesterol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of campesterol, or a composition comprising        campesterol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of stigmasterol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 14, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical stigmasterol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        stigmasterol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of stigmasterol, or a composition comprising        stigmasterol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 14, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 14.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 14, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 14.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 14, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 14.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.7.14] to [0066.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0039.1.7.7] to [0066.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide coding sequence is fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.7.14] to [0072.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0068.1.7.7] to [0072.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondric” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondric”. is indicated.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0074.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0075.1.7.7] above

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 14, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0077.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0078.1.7.7] above

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.7.14] to [0083.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.7.7] to [0083.1.7.7] above

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 14 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 14, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.7.14] to [0092.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.7.7] to [0092.1.7.7] above

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol leads to an enhancedproduction of the respective fine chemical. The terms “enhanced” or“increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%, preferably atleast 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, more preferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400%or 500% higher production of the respective fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol in comparison to thewild-type as defined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-humanorganism without the aforementioned modification of the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14,column 5 or 8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification ofthe activity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or their combination can be achieved by joining the protein to arespective transit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleicacid molecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or“mitochondric” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/orstigmasterol,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol,respectively, tothe transgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a C-4 sterolmethyl oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131004, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131003, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131003 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131004, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity C-4 sterol methyl oxidase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 89 to 300-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07430, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 54-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, anincrease of the campesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 17 to 36-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g61950, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol. For example, an increase ofthe beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17to 22-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g61950, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18870, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18869 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, an increase of thecampesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to37-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 49-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 76-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 79-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ankyrinrepeat family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g04710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 21903, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21902, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21902 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.21903, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ankyrin repeat family protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 31-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g09960, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 109718, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 109717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.109718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 154-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g09960, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 109718, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 109717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.109718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 38-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a steroldesaturase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g12110, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 131209, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131208, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131208 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131209, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity sterol desaturase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 75-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 44-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 39-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol. For example, an increase ofthe beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, an increase of thecampesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to70-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5319, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 45-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g59220, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 39-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g66710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 122804, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122803, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 122803 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.122804, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 23-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asec-independent protein translocase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.26197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 26196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sec-independent protein translocase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 18-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.6076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 43-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 35 percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 24-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinaseA, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 72-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 32-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 90-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aL-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0061, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 35205, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35204,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35204 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35205, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityL-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 56-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 55-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol. For example, anincrease of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 63-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, anincrease of the campesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 86-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membranetransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.7687, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 29-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a putrescinetransport system permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0856, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131360, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131359,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131359 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 131360, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity putrescinetransport system permease protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, anincrease of the campesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 28-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multidrugresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1065,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76033, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76032 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.76033, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multidrug resistance protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 27-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37401,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 54-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37401,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 39 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phenylaceticacid degradation protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1391,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131490, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131489, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131489 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131490, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phenylacetic acid degradation proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical beta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of thebeta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to24-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phenylaceticacid degradation protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1391,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131490, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131489, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131489 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131490, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phenylacetic acid degradation proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical campesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 29-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1401-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1401, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 131532, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131531, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131531 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131532, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1401-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 40-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism organism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical campesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 440-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 33-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 46-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aB1795-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1795, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 131540, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131539, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131539 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131540, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity B1795-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 54-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1932,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131800, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131799, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131799 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131800, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 50-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2107-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2107, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39003, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39003,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2107-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADHdehydrogenase I chain N, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2276,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131840, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131839, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131839 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131840, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity NADH dehydrogenase I chain N isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical campesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 20-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aamidophosphoribosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2312, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 132087, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132086,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 132086 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 132087, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityamidophosphoribosyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, anincrease of the campesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 16 to 73-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2376-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2376, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 132696, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132695, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 132695 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.132696, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2376-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 193-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 79-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2474-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2474-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permeaseprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2493, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 132707, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132706, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 132706 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.132707, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity permease protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 29-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2513-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2513, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9168, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9167 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9168,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2513-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 72-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a putativetransport system permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2546, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 99899, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No.

14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 99898 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99899, respectively,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity putative transport system permease protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 21-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a putativetransport system permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2546, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 99899, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99898 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99899, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity putativetransport system permease protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 30-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2654-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2654, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO.

125227, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 125226, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 125226 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 125227, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2654-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, anincrease of the campesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 14 to 21-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 37-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2766, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 132822, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132821, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 132821 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 132822, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical campesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 39-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a xanthinedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2866, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115865, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115864, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115864 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115865, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity xanthine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 32-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3151-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3151, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 42478, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42477, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42477 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42478,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3151-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 26-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3616, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 42601, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42600, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42600 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42601,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 24-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3989-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3989-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 27-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3989-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3989-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4029-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4029-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 78-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of stigmasterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4029-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4029-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical stigmasterol. Forexample, an increase of the stigmasterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 80 to 3076-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4205-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4205, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 126976, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126975, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 126975 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.126976, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b4205-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 13 to 16-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 37-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 36-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 14 to 40-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 52-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, orif the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol. For example, an increase ofthe beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, orif the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, an increase of thecampesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to56-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll0406-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0406,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 127104, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127103, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 127103 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.127104, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity sll0406-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 32-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cationtransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0671,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 132875, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132874, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 132874 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.132875, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cation transport protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 43-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTPsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1443, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53879, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53878 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53879,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthetase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 12 to 25-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTPsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1443, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53879, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53878 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53879,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthetase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 21-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoribulokinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1525,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 132939, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132938, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 132938 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.132939, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphoribulokinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 24-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1598, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85744, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85743 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85744, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 20-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll1761-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.55380, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll1761-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 22 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acation-transporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, anincrease of the campesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 66-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 14 to 19-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permeaseprotein of ABC transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0949, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119222 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 119223, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, an increase of thecampesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to28-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a tryptophansynthase alpha chain, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0966,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 87656, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.87656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity tryptophan synthase alpha chain isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical campesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 20-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multipleantibiotic resistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC1193, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity multipleantibiotic resistance protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol. For example, anincrease of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 15 to 17-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multipleantibiotic resistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC1193, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity multipleantibiotic resistance protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, anincrease of the campesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 17 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC1386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC1386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. Forexample, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 50-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 23-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl131w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 113225, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113224, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113224 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113225, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 98-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Ydl155w, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 14172, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 14171, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 14171 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14172, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, an increase of thecampesterol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to63-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydl235cprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl235c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113314, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113313, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113313 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113314, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ydl235c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 37-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yg1039w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120437, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120436, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120436 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120437, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 33-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apolygalacturonase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66275, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcampesterol. For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 42-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aynl321w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl321w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129547, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129546, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129546 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129547, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ynl321w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.For example, an increase of the campesterol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 16 to 28-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl028w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92669, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92668 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 12 to 23-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of beta-sitosterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aypr170cprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypr170c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113648, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113647, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113647 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113648, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ypr170c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol. For example, an increase of the beta-sitosterol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 15 to 32-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of campesterol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 14, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol. For example, anincrease of the campesterol of at least 1 percent, partitularly in arange of 18 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.7.14] to [0103.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0096.1.7.7] to [0103.1.7.7] above

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07420 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of C-4 sterol methyl oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “C-4 sterol methyl oxidase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07420, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g07420, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “C-4 sterol methyl oxidase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “C-4 sterol methyl oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 131003, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07430, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in campesterol compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g61950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g61950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g61950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g61950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g68320, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g68320, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g68320, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g68320, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ankyrin repeat family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ankyrin repeat family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04710, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g04710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ankyrin repeat family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ankyrin repeat family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 21902, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g09960 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g09960, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.109717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g09960 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g09960, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.109717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g12110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of sterol desaturase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sterol desaturase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g12110, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g12110, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g12110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g12110, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sterol desaturase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sterol desaturase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.131208, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g57050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g57050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g59220, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g59220, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g66710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g66710, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g66710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g66710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g66710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.122803, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 14, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of sec-independent proteintranslocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sec-independent protein translocase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 14, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in beta-sitosterol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 14, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in campesterol compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 14, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 14, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 14, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 14, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 14, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “recombinase A”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 14, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 14, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 14, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0061 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0061, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0061, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0061, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0061, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “L-ribulose-5-phosphate4-epimerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35204, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in campesterol compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP-binding component of a transportsystem”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in beta-sitosterolcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in campesterolcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0856 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putrescine transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “putrescine transport system permease protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0856, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0856, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0856, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0856, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putrescine transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “putrescine transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 131359, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in campesterol compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1065 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of multidrug resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “multidrug resistance protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1065, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1065, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1065, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multidrug resistance protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “multidrug resistance protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sodium/proton antiporter”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sodium/proton antiporter”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1391 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phenylacetic acid degradation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1391, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1391, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1391, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1391, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phenylacetic acid degradationprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 131489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in beta-sitosterol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1391 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phenylacetic acid degradation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1391, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1391, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1391, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1391, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phenylacetic acid degradationprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 131489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in campesterol compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1401 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1401-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1401-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1401, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1401, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1401, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1401, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1401-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1401-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.131531, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1431, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1431, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1795 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of B1795-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “B1795-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1795, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1795, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1795, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1795, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “B1795-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “B1795-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.131539, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1932 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1932, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1932, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1932, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1932, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.131799, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2107 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2107-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2107, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2107, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2107, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2276 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADH dehydrogenase I chain N.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH dehydrogenase I chain N”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2276, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2276, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2276, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2276, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase I chain N”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase I chain N”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 131839, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2312 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amidophosphoribosyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amidophosphoribosyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2312, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2312, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amidophosphoribosyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amidophosphoribosyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 132086, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2376 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2376-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2376-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2376, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2376, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2376, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2376, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2376-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b2376-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.132695, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2474-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2493 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “permease protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2493, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2493, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2493, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2493, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “permease protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.132706, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2513 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2513-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2513-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2513, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2513, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2513, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2513-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2513-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2546 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putative transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “putative transport system permease protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2546, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2546, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putative transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “putative transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in beta-sitosterol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2546 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putative transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “putative transport system permease protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2546, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2546, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putative transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “putative transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in campesterol compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2654 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2654-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2654-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2654, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2654, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2654, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2654, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2654-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2654-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125226, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2766 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2766, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2766, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2766, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2766, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.132821, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2866 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of xanthine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “xanthine dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2866, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2866, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2866, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2866, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “xanthine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “xanthine dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115864, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3151 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3151-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3151-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3151, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3151, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3151, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3151, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3151-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3151-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42477,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “methyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3616 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3616, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3616, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3616, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3616, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 42600, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing stigmasterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical stigmasterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical stigmasterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in stigmasterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4205 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4205-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4205-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4205, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4205, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4205, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4205, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4205-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b4205-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.126975, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine maxor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0406 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0406-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll0406-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0406, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0406, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0406, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0406, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0406-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll0406-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.127103, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0671 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation transport protein”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0671, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0671, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0671, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0671, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation transport protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cation transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 132874, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1443 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CTP synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CTP synthetase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1443, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1443, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1443, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CTP synthetase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1443 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CTP synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthetase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1443, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1443, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1443, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1443, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CTP synthetase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1525 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoribulokinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoribulokinase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1525, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1525, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1525, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1525, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoribulokinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphoribulokinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.132938, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1598 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1598, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1598, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1598, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC metal ion transporter substratebinding protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85743, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inbeta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1761-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acyl transferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0949 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease protein of ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “permease protein of ABC transporter”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0949, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0949, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0949, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0949, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of ABC transporter”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “permease protein of ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119222, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in campesterol compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0966 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of tryptophan synthase alpha chain.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0966, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0966, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0966, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0966, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”,especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in beta-sitosterol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in campesterol compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl131w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl131w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl131w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl131w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl131w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113224, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl155w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl155w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl155w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl155w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl155w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14171,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl235c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydl235c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydl235c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl235c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113313, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl039w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl039w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl039w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl039w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl039w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120436, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl321w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ynl321w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ynl321w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl321w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl321w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl321w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl321w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ynl321w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ynl321w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129546, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl028w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl028w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr170c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.14, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ypr170c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing beta-sitosterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ypr170c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical beta-sitosterol), application no. 14, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr170c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr170c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr170c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 14,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr170c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical beta-sitosterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ypr170c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ypr170c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113647, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in beta-sitosterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 14,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing campesterol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical campesterol), application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 14, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 14, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 14, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical campesterol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in campesterol compared with the wild typecontrol.

[0105.1.7.14] to [0107.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.7.7] to [0107.1.7.7] above

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, orstigmasterol, upon targeting to the plastids or mitochondria or uponnon-targeting, preferably has the structure of the respectivepolypeptide described herein, in particular of the polypeptidescomprising the consensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motifs asshown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8or of the polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof as described herein, or is encoded by thenucleic acid molecule characterized herein or the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof and has the herein mentioned activity.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0109.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0110.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, ABC metal        ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl        transferase, amidophosphoribosyltransferase, ankyrin repeat        family protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system,        b1401-protein, B1795-protein, b2107-protein, b2376-protein,        b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein,        b3151-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4205-protein, C-4        sterol methyl oxidase, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation        transport protein, cation-transporting ATPase, CTP synthase, CTP        synthetase, cyclin, cyclin D, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate        1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,        lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,        membrane transport protein, methyltransferase, monothiol        glutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic        resistance protein, murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase        I chain N, oxidoreductase, permease protein, permease protein of        ABC transporter, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,        phosphoribulokinase, polygalacturonase, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,        putrescine transport system permease protein, recombinase A,        sec-independent protein translocase, sll0406-protein,        sll1761-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterol desaturase,        threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcription        factor, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC1386-protein,        xanthine dehydrogenase, ydl235c-protein, ynl321w-protein, and        ypr170c-protein, or of a polypeptide as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, and conferring the production of        or an increase in beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol,        respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or        stigmasterol, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned beta-sitosterol,        campesterol, or stigmasterol generating or increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory regulation of the        polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding one or more exogenous inducing factors to        the non-human organism or parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a beta-sitosterol, campesterol,        or stigmasterol increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or        stigmasterol; increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, by adding positive expression or        removing negative expression elements, e.g. homologous        recombination can be used to either introduce positive        regulatory elements like for plants the 35S enhancer into the        promoter or to remove repressor elements form regulatory        regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used to disrupt        repressor elements or to enhance to activity of positive        elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced in plants        by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be identified        in which the positive elements have be integrated near to a gene        of the invention, the expression of which is thereby enhanced;        and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or        stigmasterol production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is        indicated, to the plastids by the addition of a plastidial        targeting sequence or if for the corresponding nucleic acid        molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term        “mitochondric” is indicated, to the mitochondria by the addition        of a mitochondrial targeting sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or        stigmasterol increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated, in these        organelles by integration of a nucleic acid of the invention        into the genome of the respective organelle under control of        preferable a promoter selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of beta-sitosterol, campesterol, orstigmasterol, respectively, after increasing the expression or activityof the encoded polypeptide, non-targeted or in organelles such asplastids and/or mitochondria, preferably plastids, or having theactivity of a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 3, or itshomologs. Preferably the increase of beta-sitosterol, campesterol, orstigmasterol, respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastidsand/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.7.14] to [0122.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0113.1.7.7] to [0122.1.7.7] above

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol, respectively, byincrease of expression or activity in the cytoplasm, and/or in thecytosol, and/or in an organelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, canalso be increased by introducing a synthetic transcription factor, whichbinds close to the coding region of the gene encoding the protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription.A chimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.7.14] to [0127.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.7.7] to [0127.1.7.7] above

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) beta-sitosterol,campesterol, or stigmasterol and if desired other steroids, and/or othermetabolites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical beta-sitosterol,        campesterol, or stigmasterol, respectively, in the non-human        organism, preferably in the microorganism, the plant cell, the        plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof, more preferably a        microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof,        especially cytoplasmic or in an organelle, like plastids or        mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound steroid, and/or other metabolites synthesized        by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the plant cell,        the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.7.14] to [0133.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.7.7] to [0133.1.7.7] above

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound vitamins and/or other metabolites.

The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

Accordingly, the fine chemical, which is synthesized in the organism, inparticular the microorganism, the plant or animal cell, the plant oranimal tissue or the plant can be isolated if desired. Depending on theuse of the fine chemical, different purities resulting from thepurification may be advantageous as will be described herein below.

For example, after the growing phase, the organisms can be harvested.The organisms, its cells or a part thereof or the recovered, and ifdesired isolated, phytosterols, in particular beta-sitosterol,campesterol and/or stigmasterol, or esters, glycosides, triglycerides,lipids, oils and/or fats containing beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/orstigmasterol can then be processed further directly into foodstuffs oranimal feeds or for other applications, for example according to thedisclosures made in WO/2005/083093 or WO2005/012316, which are expresslyincorporated herein by reference.

Transgenic plants which comprise the phytosterols such asbeta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and/or campesterol synthesized in theprocess according to the invention can advantageously be marketeddirectly without there being any need for the phytosterols synthesizedto be isolated. Plants for the process according to the invention arelisted as meaning intact plants and all plant parts, plant organs orplant parts such as leaf, stem, seeds, root, tubers, progeny, anthers,fibers, root hairs, stalks, embryos, calli, cotelydons, petioles,harvested material, plant tissue, reproductive tissue and cell cultureswhich are derived from the actual transgenic plant and/or can be usedfor bringing about the transgenic plant. In this context, the seedcomprises all parts of the seed such as the seed coats, epidermal cells,seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. However, the fine chemicalproduced in the process according to the invention can also be isolatedfrom the organisms, advantageously plants, in the form of their oils,fats, lipids containing beta-sitosterol and/or campesterol and/or infree form such as beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and/or campestrerol.Phytosterols produced by this process can be obtained by harvesting theorganisms, either from the crop in which they grow, or from the field.This can be done via pressing or extraction of the plant parts,preferably the plant seeds, as extracts, e.g. ether, alcohol, or otherorganic solvents or water containing extract. To increase the efficiencyof extraction it is beneficial to clean, to temper and if necessary tohull and to flake the plant material expecially the progeny or theseeds. E.g the oils, fats, lipids, esters and/or free phytosterols,extracts, e.g. ether, alcohol, or other organic solvents or watercontaining extract which contain the phytosterols, in particularbeta-sitosterol and/or campesterol produced according to the process ofthe invention can be obtained by what is known as cold beating or coldpressing without applying heat. To allow for greater ease of disruptionof the plant parts, specifically the seeds, they are previouslycomminuted, steamed or roasted. The seeds, which have been pretreated inthis manner can subsequently be pressed or extracted with solvents suchas warm hexane. The solvent is subsequently removed. In the case ofmicroorganisms, the latter are, after harvesting, for example extracteddirectly without further processing steps or else, after disruption,extracted via various methods with which the skilled worker is familiar.In this manner, more than 96% of the compounds produced in the processcan be isolated. Thereafter, the resulting products are processedfurther, i.e. degummed and/or refined. In this process, substances suchas the plant mucilages and suspended matter are first removed. What isknown as desliming can be affected enzymatically or, for example,chemico-physically by addition of acid such as phosphoric acid.

Plant sterols (phytosterols) are by-products of traditional vegetableoil refining. The source may be commonly a blend of crude edible oils,consisting of soy bean oil or of other edible oils, e.g. corn, rapeseed,olive and palm oil in varying proportions. Hemp may also be a source ofnew oilseed, oil and food ingredients as well as Sea buckthorn(hippophae rhamnoides). The crude oil, which is obtained by pressing orsolvent extraction, may undergoes a series of refining processes toremove solvents, lecithins, free fatty acids, color bodies, off-odorsand off-flavors.

In one of these steps, the oil may be subjected to steam distillation atreduced pressure (deodorisation) and the resulting distillate containsthe phytosterol fraction. From this fraction, fatty acids, lecithins andother compounds are removed by fractional distillation,ethanolysis/transesterification, distillation and crystallisation from aheptane solution, and the phytosterols are further purified byrecrystallisation using food grade materials and good manufacturingpractices. The extraction and purification steps are standard methodsand similar to the procedures used traditionally by the food industryfor the production of plant sterols. Phytosterol esters may be producedfrom the sterols using food grade vegetable oil-derived fatty acids ortriglycerides and applying standard methods for esterification ortransesterification commonly used in the fats and oils industry.

[0135.1.7.14] to [0139.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0135.1.7.7] to [0139.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 14, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 14;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) ;    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 14.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 14 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 14, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 14, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 14, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 14, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 14, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 14,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 14,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 14, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 14,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 14, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 14, column 5 or        8, or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 14, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 14, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 14.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 14, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.7.14] to [0155.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0144.1.7.7] to [0155.1.7.7] above

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequencesfor ensuring subcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum(=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may alsobe employed as well as translation promoters such as the 5′ leadsequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15,8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 14, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 14.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 14 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 14, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    14, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 14, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at leastin one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in TableII, application no. 14, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein ofthe sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 14, column5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by asequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown inTable I A and/or I B, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or the codingregion thereof. In a further embodiment, the protein of the presentinvention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identicalto protein sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no.14, column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%,97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or IIB, application no. 14, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 14.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 14 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131003, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131003,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131003 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131003 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131003 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21902, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21902 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131208, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131208,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131208 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131208 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131208 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122803, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35204, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131359, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131489, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131531, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131531,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131531 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131531 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131531 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131539, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131539,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131539 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131539 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131539 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131799, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131799,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131799 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131799 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131799 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131839, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131839,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131839 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131839 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131839 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132086, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132086,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132086 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132086 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132086 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132695, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132695,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132695 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132695 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132695 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132706, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132706,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132706 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132706 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132706 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9167, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9167 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132821, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132821,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132821 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132821 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132821 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115864, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42477, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42600, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42600,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42600 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42600 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42600 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126975, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126975,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126975 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126975 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126975 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127103, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127103,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127103 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127103 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127103 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132874, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132874,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132874 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132874 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132874 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53878, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53878 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 132938, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132938,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132938 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132938 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 132938 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113224, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113224 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14171, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113313, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120436, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129546, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92668, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113647, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 14, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 14, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 14, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

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The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 14, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, in column 5, or in Table II

A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 14,column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;

-   -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.14.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 14, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 14.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 14, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 14 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 14.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 14 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 14 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 14, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 14, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 14, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 14, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        14, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        14, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 14,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 14, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.14.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 14, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 14.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 14, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 14.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 14.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 14 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 14 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.7.14] to [0209.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.7.7] to [0209.1.7.7] above

The genes of the invention, coding in one embodiment for an activityselected from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, amidophosphoribosyltransferase, ankyrin repeat familyprotein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, b1401-protein,B1795-protein, b2107-protein, b2376-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3151-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4205-protein, C-4 sterol methyl oxidase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation transport protein,cation-transporting ATPase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase, cyclin, cyclinD, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, homocitrate synthase,hydrolase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,membrane transport protein, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase I chain N, oxidoreductase,permease protein, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylacetic aciddegradation protein, phosphoribulokinase, polygalacturonase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,putrescine transport system permease protein, recombinase A,sec-independent protein translocase, sll0406-protein, sll1761-protein,sodium/proton antiporter, sterol desaturase, threonine dehydrogenase,threonine synthase, transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alphachain, TTC1386-protein, xanthine dehydrogenase, ydl235c-protein,ynl321w-protein, and ypr170c-protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.7.14] to [0225.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.7.7] to [0225.1.7.7] above

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 14,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective amino acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, therefore,organisms are grown, in which there is simultaneous overexpression of atleast one nucleic acid or one of the genes which code for proteinsinvolved in the sterol/phytosterol metabolism, in particular insynthesis of of beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and/or campesterol.

Further advantageous nucleic acid sequences which can be expressed incombination with the sequences used in the process and/or theabovementioned biosynthesis genes are the sequences encoding furthergenes of the phytosterol biosynthetic pathway, such as the enzymescatalyzing the production of acetyl CoA_HMGCoA, mevalonate, mevalonate 5phosphate, mevalonate 5-pyrophosphate, isopentyl diphosphate,5-pyrophosphatemevalonate, isopentyl pyrophosphate (PIP), dimethylallylpyrophosphate (DMAPP), PIP+DMAPP, geranyl pyrophosphate+IPP, farnesylpyrophosphate, 2 farnesyl pyrophosphate, squalene (squalene synthase)and squalene epoxide, or cycloartenol synthase controling thecyclization of squalene epoxide, S-adenosyl-L-methionine:sterol C-24methyl transferase (EC 2.1.1.41) (SMT1) catalyzing the transfer of amethyl group from a cofactor, SMT2 catalyzing the second methyl transferreaction, sterol C-14 demethylase catalyzing the demethylation at C-14,removing the methyl group and creating a double bond. These genes canlead to an increased synthesis of the essential phytosterol, inparticular, of beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and/or campesterol resp.

[0228.1.7.14] to [0239.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0228.1.7.7] to [0239.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 14, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 14, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 14, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.7.14] to [0245.1.7.14] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0241.1.7.7] to [0245.1.7.7] above

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastidtransit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.7.14] to [0249.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.7.7] to [0249.1.7.7] above

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovulepreferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of phytosterols takes place, like in seed cells,such as endosperm cells and cells of the developing embryo. Seedpromoters are preferentially expressed during seed development and/orgermination. For example, seed preferred promoters can beembryo-preferred, endosperm preferred and seed coat-preferred (seeThompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)). Examples of seed preferredpromoters include, but are not limited to, cellulose synthase (celA),Cim1, gammazein, globulin-1, maize 19 kD zein (cZ19B1), and the like.Other suitable promoters are the oilseed rape napin gene promoter (U.S.Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USP promoter (Baeumlein et al., MolGen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), the Arabidopsis oleosin promoter (WO98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgaris phaseolin promoter (U.S. Pat. No.5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter (WO 91/13980), the bean arc5promoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or the Legumin B4 promoter (LeB4)(Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233 (1992)), and promoterswhich bring about the seed-specific expression in monocotyledonousplants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and the like.Advantageous seed-specific promoters are the sucrose binding proteinpromoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napin promoter.Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barley Ipt2 or Ipt1gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and the promoters describedin WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordein gene, the riceglutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamin gene, the wheatgliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zein gene, the oatglutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the rye secalin gene).Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 and Aleurain (U.S. Pat.No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,530,149), glycinin(soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (soya) (JP06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962), isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape)(U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or α-amylase (barley) (EP 781 8499. Otherpromoters which are available for the expression of genes in plants areleaf-specific promoters such as those described in DE-A 19 644 478 orlight-regulated promoters such as, for example, the pea petE promoter.

[0251.1.7.14] to [0266.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0251.1.7.7] to [0266.1.7.7] above

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.7.14] to [0273.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.7.7] to [0273.1.7.7] above

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 14,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 14, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thebeta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol is due to the generationor over-expression of one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the corresponding nucleicacid molecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I,application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, in the non-human organism according tothe invention, advantageously in the transgenic microorganism or plantaccording to the invention, at least for the duration of at least oneplant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.14, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 14, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 14, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no.

14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application no. 14,column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table IIB, application no. 14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;

-   -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 14.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 14 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.14.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 14, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric”. isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.14.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 14.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 14 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 14 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 14, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no.

14, column 8;

-   -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired

-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising

-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and 1) a nucleic acid    molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 14, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired

-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 14, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        14, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 14, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 14, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 14, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 14, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 14,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 14, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 14, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 14, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 14, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 14, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        14, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 14,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 14,        column 5 or 8; as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue,        parts of such non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant        tissue, part of plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms,        seeds, fruits, pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 14.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 14 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.14.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 14, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 14, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.14.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 14.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 14 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 14,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 14 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.7.14] to [0299.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.7.7] to [0299.1.7.7] above

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 14, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.7.14] to [0304.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.7.7] to [0304.1.7.7] above

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 14, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 14, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 14, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 14,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 14, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 14, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.14, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 14, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 14,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.7.14] to [0321.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0309.1.7.7] to [0321.1.7.7] above

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encodedby other DNA sequences which hybridize to the sequences shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 and 8,preferably the coding region thereof, at least under relaxedhybridization conditions and which encode the expression of polypeptidesconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol as comparedto a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.7.14] to [0329.1.7.14] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0323.1.7.7] to [0329.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 14,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, the hybridization isperformed under stringent hybridization conditions. However, acomplement of one of the herein disclosed sequences is preferably asequence complement thereto according to the base pairing of nucleicacid molecules well known to the skilled person. For example, the basesA and G undergo base pairing with the bases T and U or C, resp. and visaversa. Modifications of the bases can influence the base-pairingpartner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol, respectively, afterincreasing the activity or an activity of a gene as shown in therespective line in Table I or of a gene product, e.g. as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, by forexample in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical beta-sitosterol,campesterol, or stigmasterol as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted, and optionally, the activity thereof isselected from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit, ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, amidophosphoribosyltransferase, ankyrin repeat familyprotein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, b1401-protein,B1795-protein, b2107-protein, b2376-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3151-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4205-protein, C-4 sterol methyl oxidase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation transport protein,cation-transporting ATPase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase, cyclin, cyclinD, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, homocitrate synthase,hydrolase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,membrane transport protein, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase I chain N, oxidoreductase,permease protein, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylacetic aciddegradation protein, phosphoribulokinase, polygalacturonase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,putrescine transport system permease protein, recombinase A,sec-independent protein translocase, sll0406-protein, sll1761-protein,sodium/proton antiporter, sterol desaturase, threonine dehydrogenase,threonine synthase, transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alphachain, TTC1386-protein, xanthine dehydrogenase, ydl235c-protein,ynl321w-protein, and ypr170c-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aporganism tion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical beta-sitosterol,campesterol, or stigmasterol as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequences determined from thecloning of the present protein-accordingto-the-invention-encoding geneallows for the generation of probes and primers designed for use inidentifying and/or cloning its homologues from other cell types andorganisms. The probe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of inventioncan be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 14, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol its function as a probeextends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plantvariets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical beta-sitosterol,campesterol, or stigmasterol. Therefore in one embodiment the presentinvention relates to a method for analyzing the capability or potentialof a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to producethe fine chemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol by usingthe nucleic acid of the invention or parts thereof as a probe to detectthe amount of the nucleic acid of the invention in the non-humanorganism or a part thereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, in particularincreasing the activity as mentioned above or as described in theexamples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. For examplehaving the activity of a protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 14, column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 14, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterolas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof by, for example in a embodiment expression either in the cytosolor in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferablyin a plastid, or in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0338.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0339.1.7.7] above

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 14,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.7.14] to [0343.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.7.7] to [0343.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.7.7] above

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nuoleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a naturalprotein). Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule encodes a naturalprotein having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the productionor the increased production of the respective fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof after increasingthe expression or activity thereof or the activity of a protein of theinvention or used in the process of the invention, in an embodiment forexample expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as aplastid or mitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.7.7] above

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0349.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0350.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, after increasingits activity for example in an embodiment by expression either in thecytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression. Preferably, the protein encoded by the nucleicacid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%,99% or 99.5% identical to the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.7.14] to [0357.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.7.7] to [0357.1.7.7] above

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.14, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.7.7] above

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.7.14] to [0363.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.7.7] to [0363.1.7.7] above

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabovementioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 14,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol as comparedto a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whoseactivity is essentially not reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%,20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild typebiological activity or enzymatic activity, advantageously, the activityis essentially not reduced in comparison with the activity of apolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.14, columns 5 or 8 expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,or fragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA,single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence.Homologues of said sequences are also understood as meaning derivatives,which comprise noncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns,terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream ofthe nucleotide sequences stated can be modified by one or morenucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without,however, interfering with the functionality or activity either of thepromoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatoryregion such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are faraway from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of thepromoters is increased by modification of their sequence, or that theyare replaced completely by more active promoters, even promoters fromheterologous organisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the personskilled in the art and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.7.14] to [0379.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.7.7] to [0379.1.7.7] above

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol in anon-human organism or a part thereof can be isolated from cells (e.g.,endothelial cells), for example using the antibody of the presentinvention as described below, in particular, an antibody againstproteins having 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,amidophosphoribosyltransferase, ankyrin repeat family protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, b1401-protein,B1795-protein, b2107-protein, b2376-protein, b2399-protein,b2474-protein, b2513-protein, b2654-protein, b3151-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4205-protein, C-4 sterol methyl oxidase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation transport protein,cation-transporting ATPase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase, cyclin, cyclinD, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, glucose dehydrogenase,glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutaredoxin, homocitrate synthase,hydrolase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase,membrane transport protein, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase I chain N, oxidoreductase,permease protein, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylacetic aciddegradation protein, phosphoribulokinase, polygalacturonase, proteinkinase, protein phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,putrescine transport system permease protein, recombinase A,sec-independent protein translocase, sll0406-protein, sll1761-protein,sodium/proton antiporter, sterol desaturase, threonine dehydrogenase,threonine synthase, transcription factor, tryptophan synthase alphachain, TTC1386-protein, xanthine dehydrogenase, ydl235c-protein,ynl321w-protein, or ypr170c-protein activity, respectively, or anantibody against polypeptides as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereofwhich can be produced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid ofthe present invention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of thisinvention (FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 14, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 14, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 14, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 14, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 14, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 14, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol,or stigmasterol in a non-human organism, especially a microorganism or aplant, or a part thereof, being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention and having asequence which distinguishes over the sequence as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8 by oneor more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not comprise or consist of the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment,said polypeptide of the present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%,99.99%, 99.9% or 99% identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptidewhich differs at least in one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%,preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptideshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5and 8 does not comprise a protein of the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 14, columns 5or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 14, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0390.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0391.1.7.7] above

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 14, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.14, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 14, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.7.7] above

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.14, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.14, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.7.14] to [0401.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.7.7] to [0401.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.7.14] to [0409.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.7.7] to [0409.1.7.7] above

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol its function as a probeextends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plantvariets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying, advantageouslyincreased, capability or potential for synthesis of the respective finechemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterol. Therefore in oneembodiment the present invention relates to a method for analyzing thecapability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety orecotype to produce the respective fine chemical beta-sitosterol,campesterol, or stigmasterol by using the respective antibody of theinvention as a probe to detect the amount of the polypeptide encoded bysaid nucleic acid molecule of the invention in a non-human organism incomparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.7.14] to [0430.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.7.7] t [0430.1.7.7] above

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol,or stigmasterol in a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof,e.g. the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, the nucleic acidconstruct of the invention, the vector of the invention, the expressioncassette according to the invention, or a nucleic acid molecule encodingthe polypeptide of the invention, e.g. encoding a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, column 3. Due to the above-mentioned activity therespective fine chemical beta-sitosterol, campesterol, or stigmasterolcontent in a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, dueto modulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 14, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 14, column 3-like activity isincreased in the cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especiallyin organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in thecytosol. Examples are described above in context with the process of theinvention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.7.7] above

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 14, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0434.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0435.1.7.7] above

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of beta-sitosterol,campesterol, or stigmasterol this can be in free form or bound toproteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by this process can be harvested byharvesting the non-human organisms either from the culture in which theygrow or from the field. For example, this can be done via squeezing,grinding and/or extraction, salt precipitation and/or ion-exchangechromatography of the plant parts, preferably the plant seeds, plantfruits, plant tubers and the like.

[0437.1.7.14] to [0447.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.7.7] to [0447.1.7.7] above

Identity and purity of the phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol,stigmasterol and/or campesterol isolated can be determined by standardtechniques of the art. They encompass old techniques such as photometricmethods and new techniques such as high-performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), spectroscopic methods,mass spectrometry (MS), staining methods, thin-layer chromatography,NIRS, enzyme assay or microbiological assays.

Phytosterols can be detected via HPLC, e.g. reversed-phase HPLC, asdescribed by Heftmann, E. and Hunter, I.R. (J Chromatogr 1979; 165:283-299. Furthermore the analysis of phytosterols can be performed asdescribed in S. L. Abidi, “Chromatographic analysis of plant sterols infoods and vegetable oils [Review]”, Journal of Chromatography 2001, A..935, 173-20 or P. Appelblad, K. Irgum, “Separation and detection ofneuroactive steroids from biological matrices [Review]”, Journal ofChromatography A 2002, 955, 151-182. or K. Shimada, K. Mitamura, T.Higashi, “Gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatographyof natural steroids [Review]”, Journal of Chromatography 2001, A.. 935,141-172.

For the sterol isolation and analysis the German standard method F IIImay be used. The method comprises: saponification of fat, isolation ofunsaponifiable matter using an aliminium oxide column, separation ofsterol fraction by preparative TLC and determination of the compositionof sterols as trimetysilyl ethers by GC.

The phytosterols obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value. For example,phytosterols are efficient cholesterol-lowering agents leading to theprevention of cardiovascular disease. In addition, they produce a widespectrum of therapeutic effects including anti-tumor properties.Epidemiologic and experimental studies suggest that dietaryphytosterols, preferably beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and/orcampesterol may offer protection from the most common cancers in Westernsocieties, such as colon, breast and prostate cancer.

Accordingly, the present invention relates a method for the productionof a pharmaceuticals, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients or cosmeticscomprising the steps of the process according to the invention,including the isolation of the fine chemical produced or a compositionproduced comprising the fine chemical, and, if desired, formulating theproduct with a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier or formulating theproduct in a form acceptable for an application in agriculture orformulating the product in a form acceptable for an application as foodstuff, animal feed, nutrient or cosmetic. A further embodiment accordingto the invention is the use of the fine chemical produced in the processor of the transgenic non-human organisms in animal feeds, foodstuffs,medicines, food supplements, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. %% ERROR %%.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0450.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0451.1.7.7] above

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the phytosterol biosynthesis, thepolypeptide of the invention or used in the method of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the plant or plant tissue or thehost cell of the invention, for the production of plant resistant to aherbicide inhibiting eventually the production of the fine chemical.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0453.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0454.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 14, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 14, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 14, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        14, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 14, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 14 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 14 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 14, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 14, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 14, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 14,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.7.14] to [0479.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.7.7] to [0479.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more other phytosterols.

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0481.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0482.1.7.7] above

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemicalbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol in plant cells, plantsor part thereof. Phenotypes thereto are associated with yield of plants(=yield related phenotypes). In accordance with the invention,therefore, the respective genes identified in Table I, wherein in column7 beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol are mentioned,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof,may be employed to enhance any yield-related phenotype.Increased yield may be determined in field trials of transgenic plantsand suitable control plants. Alternatively, a transgene's ability toincrease yield may be determined in a model plant. An increased yieldphenotype may be determined in the field test or in a model plant bymeasuring any one or any combination of the following phenotypes, incomparison to a control plant: yield of dry harvestable parts of theplant, yield of dry aerial harvestable parts of the plant, yield ofunderground dry harvestable parts of the plant, yield of fresh weightharvestable parts of the plant, yield of aerial fresh weight harvestableparts of the plant yield of underground fresh weight harvestable partsof the plant, yield of the plant's fruit (both fresh and dried), graindry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh and dry), and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, salinity, osmotic stress, shade, high plantdensity, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress, and yield-relatedphenotypes are encompassed by tolerance to such abiotic stresses.Additional phenotypes that can be monitored to determine enhancedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress include, without limitation,wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, which results in drooping ofleaves or needles stems, and flowers; drooping and/or shedding of leavesor needles; the leaves are green but leaf angled slightly toward theground compared with controls; leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward;premature senescence of leaves or needles; loss of chlorophyll in leavesor needles and/or yellowing. Any of the yield-related phenotypesdescribed above may be monitored in field tests or in model plants todemonstrate that a transgenic plant has increased tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress. In accordance with the invention, the respectivegenes identified in Table 1, in case in column 7 beta-sitosterol,campesterol, and/or stigmasterol is indicated, especially the codingregion thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, may be employed toenhance tolerance to abiotic environmental stress in a plant means thatthe plant, when confronted with abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol is indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 beta-sitosterol,campesterol, and/or stigmasterol is mentioned, as compared with thebushel/acre yield from untreated soybeans or corn cultivated under thesame conditions, is an improved yield in accordance with the invention.The increased or improved yield can be achieved in the absence orpresence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or freshweight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both. Crop yield is defined herein as the number ofbushels of relevant agricultural product (such as grain, forage, orseed) harvested per acre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses,such as drought, heat, salinity, and cold stress, and by the size(biomass) of the plant. Traditional plant breeding strategies arerelatively slow and have in general not been successful in conferringincreased tolerance to abiotic stresses. Grain yield improvements byconventional breeding have nearly reached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/ square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant,increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

When the plant of the invention is a wheat plant increased yield forwheat plants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular forwheat varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of wheatrefers to an increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel perear, or increased ears per plant. Increased seed yield of wheat refersalso to an increased grain size or weight, an increased number of grainsper spike, or increased number of spikes per plant. Alternatively or inaddition increased seed yield of wheat refers also to an increased grainyield, increased length of spikes, increased number of spikelets perspike , increased 1000 grain weight or increased flag leaf area (flagleaf is the leaf directely below the spike).

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yieldrelated traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance, in particularincreased abiotic stress tolerance.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), salinity, osmotic stress , shade,high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidative stress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can also be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are sometimes also referred to as “environmentalstress”. The present invention does also contemplate solutions for thiskind of environmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance and others. Studies of a plant'sresponse to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperature extremes arealso employed to determine the plant's tolerance or resistance toabiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is a parameter oftencorrelated with drought tolerance. In selecting traits for improvingcrops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growth would haveparticular merit in an irrigated agricultural system where the waterinput costs were high. An increase in growth without a correspondingjump in water use would have applicability to all agricultural systems.In many agricultural systems where water supply is not limiting, anincrease in growth, even if it came at the expense of an increase inwater use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression. Accordingly, the present inventionprovides such genes in case in column 7 of the respective Table orbeta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/or stigmasterol is indicated. Inparticular, such genes are described in column 5 as well as in column 8of Tables I, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, in case beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and/orstigmasterol are indicated in column 7 or the respective polypeptidesare described in column 5 as well as in column 8 of Table II, orhomologs or fragments thereof, in case beta-sitosterol, campesterol,and/or stigmasterol are indicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “beta-sitosterol” or “campesterol” or “stigmasterol”isindicated. In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasingactivities are increased by increasing the amount and/or the specificactivity of one or more proteins listed in Table II, column 5 or 8 in acompartment of a cell indicated in Table II, column 6, in case in column7 of the respective Table “beta-sitosterol” or “campesterol” or“stigmasterol” is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,improved nutrient use efficiency, like nitrogen use efficiency, and/orincreased stress tolerance.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased drought tolerance as compared to the corresponding origin orthe wild type plant and methods for producing such transgenic plantswith increased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table“beta-sitosterol” or “campesterol” or “stigmasterol”is indicated.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased stress tolerance against low temperatures and cold conditions(such as freezing and chilling conditions) as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “beta-sitosterol” or “campesterol” is indicated.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/orstigmasterol

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit, ABC metal ion transporter substratebinding protein,        acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyltransferase, acid shock        protein, acyl transferase, amidophosphoribosyltransferase,        ankyrin repeat family protein, ATP-binding component of a        transport system, b1401-protein, B1795-protein, b2107-protein,        b2376-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2513-protein,        b2654-protein, b3151-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,        b4205-protein, C-4 sterol methyl oxidase, calcium-dependent        protein kinase, cation transport protein, cation-transporting        ATPase, CTP synthase, CTP synthetase, cyclin, cyclin D,        eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,        glutaredoxin, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, lipoprotein        precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, membrane        transport protein, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin,        multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance        protein, murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase I chain N,        oxidoreductase, permease protein, permease protein of ABC        transporter, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,        phosphoribulokinase, polygalacturonase, protein kinase, protein        phosphatase, putative transport system permease protein,        putrescine transport system permease protein, recombinase A,        sec-independent protein translocase, sll0406-protein,        sll1761-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterol desaturase,        threonine dehydrogenase, threonine synthase, transcription        factor, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC1386-protein,        xanthine dehydrogenase, ydl235c-protein, ynl321w-protein, and        ypr170c-protein, in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol,        campesterol and/or stigmasterol or a composition comprising        beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/orstigmasterol, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.14, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.14;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        14, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 14; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of beta-sitosterol,    campesterol and/or stigmasterol or a composition comprising    beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol in said non-human    organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human    organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recoveringbeta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol in its free or boundform.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the folowingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol produced by the        selected mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 14, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        14, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 14, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 14, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 14,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 14, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol productionin a non-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or        stigmasterol in a non-human organism or a part thereof and a        readout system capable of interacting with the polypeptide under        suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the        polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a        compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and        capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the        binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which        permit the expression of said readout system and of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of item 6        conferring an increase in the amount of beta-sitosterol,        campesterol and/or stigmasterolin a non-human organism or a part        thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inbeta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of item as claimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in claim9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of beta-sitosterol, campesteroland/or stigmasterol.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 14, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 14, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or        stigmasterol is indicated,    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 14, in case in column 7        beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol is indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        14, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7        beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 14, in case in        column 7 beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol is        indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 14, in case in column 7        beta-sitosterol, campesterol and/or stigmasterol is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 14, in case in column 7 beta-sitosterol,        campesterol and/or stigmasterol is indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield according toitem 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.7.14] to [0492.1.7.14] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0483.1.7.7] to [0492.1.7.7] above

Example 10 Purification of a Fine Chemical e.g. of Phytosterols inParticular Beta-Sitosterol, Campesterol, and/or Stigmasterol

Identity and purity of the phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol,campesterol, and/or stigmasterol isolated can be determined by standardtechniques of the art. They encompass old techniques such as photometricmethods and new techniques such as high-performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), spectroscopic methods,mass spectrometry (MS), staining methods, thin-layer chromatography,NIRS, enzyme assay or microbiological assays. Phytosterols can bedetected via HPLC, e.g. reversed-phase HPLC, as described by Heftmann,E. and Hunter, I.R. (J Chromatogr 1979; 165: 283-299. Furthermore theanalysis of phytosterols can be performed as described in S. L. Abidi,“Chromatographic analysis of plant sterols in foods and vegetable oils[Review]”, Journal of Chromatography 2001, A.. 935, 173-20 or P.Appelblad, K. Irgum, “Separation and detection of neuroactive steroidsfrom biological matrices [Review]”, Journal of Chromatography A 2002,955, 151-182. or K. Shimada, K. Mitamura, T. Higashi, “Gaschromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography of naturalsteroids [Review]”, Journal of Chromatography 2001, A.. 935, 141-172.For the sterol isolation and analysis the German standard method F IIImay be used. The method comprises: saponification of fat, isolation ofunsaponifiable matter using an aluminium oxide column, separation ofsterol fraction by preparative TLC and determination of the compositionof sterols as trimetysilyl ethers by GC.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0494.1.7.7] above

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith, 16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows: 1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15minutes at 72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 secondsat 60° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94°C., 30 seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 14171, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14271 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14272 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7333, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7679 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7680 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11990, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12064 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12065 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1061, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1293 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1294 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6075,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6255 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6256 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 10811, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 11207 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11208 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12974,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 13372 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 13373 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.7.14] to [0499.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.7.7] to [0499.1.7.7] above

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7333 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana or Glycine max,the vector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncolfollowing the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 14171 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 66274 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7333.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10° C. The ligated constructs weretransformed in the same reaction vessel by addition of competent E. colicells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for 20 minutes at 1° C. followedby a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C. and cooling to 1-4° C. Then,complete medium (SOC) was added and the mixture was incubated for 45minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture was subsequently plated onto anagar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin and incubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.7.14] to [0503.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0501.1.7.7] to [0503.1.7.7] above

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max131003 non-targ At1g07420 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 89 300 17451non-targ At1g07430 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 54 17968 non-targAt1g36730 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 36 18869 non-targ At1g61950b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 22 18869 non-targ At1g61950campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 37 1061 non-targ At1g68320b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 49 1061 non-targ At1g68320campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 76 19419 non-targ At1g72770campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 79 21902 non-targ At3g04710campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 31 109717 non-targ At4g09960b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 154 109717 non-targ At4g09960campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 38 131208 non-targ At4g12110campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 75 23482 non-targ At4g15660b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 44 68849 non-targ At4g26080campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 39 4348 non-targ At4g35310b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 34 4348 non-targ At4g35310campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 70 5318 non-targ At5g57050campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 45 25498 non-targ At5g59220b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 39 122803 non-targ At5g66710b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 23 26196 non-targ Avin- b-sitosterolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 18 DRAFT_1624 6075 non-targ Avin- campesterolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 43 DRAFT_3028 29500 non-targ Avin- campesterolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 35 DRAFT_3253 31026 non-targ Avin- b-sitosterolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 24 DRAFT_3605 31026 non-targ Avin- campesterolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 44 DRAFT_3605 114231 non-targ Avin- campesterolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 72 DRAFT_3629 6510 non-targ Avin- b-sitosterolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 32 DRAFT_5103 6510 non-targ Avin- campesterolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 45 DRAFT_5103 34889 plastidic B0004 campesterolARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 90 35204 non-targ B0061 campesterol ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 16 56 35482 non-targ B0124 campesterol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 2655 7333 non-targ B0449 b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 63 7333non-targ B0449 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 86 7686 non-targ B0486campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 29 131359 plastidic B0856 campesterolARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 28 76032 plastidic B1065 b-sitosterol ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 27 37400 non-targ B1186 b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC15 54 37400 non-targ B1186 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 39 131489non-targ B1391 b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 24 131489 non-targB1391 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 29 131531 non-targ B1401campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 40 38266 plastidic B1431 campesterolARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 440 38300 non-targ B1597 b-sitosterol ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 33 38300 non-targ B1597 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 1646 131539 non-targ B1795 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 54 131799non-targ B1932 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 50 39002 non-targB2107 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 48 131839 non-targ B2276campesterol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 13 20 132086 non-targ B2312 campesterolARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 73 132695 plastidic B2376 campesterol ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 26 193 39237 non-targ B2399 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC45 79 40329 non-targ B2474 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 48 132706non-targ B2493 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 29 9167 non-targ B2513campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 72 99898 non-targ B2546 b-sitosterolARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 21 99898 non-targ B2546 campesterol ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 16 30 125226 non-targ B2654 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC14 21 80756 non-targ B2701 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 37 132821plastidic B2766 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 39 115864 non-targB2866 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 32 42477 non-targ B3151campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 46 42502 non-targ B3262 b-sitosterolARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 26 42600 non-targ B3616 campesterol ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 19 24 44372 non-targ B3989 b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC12 27 44372 non-targ B3989 campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 49 10740non-targ B4029 b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 78 10740 non-targB4029 stigmasterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 80 3076 126975 plastidic B4205b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 13 16 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 37 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 36 46751 non-targ GM02LC19289b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 40 46751 non-targ GM02LC19289campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 52 46850 non-targ GM02LC44512b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 13 30 46850 non-targ GM02LC44512campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 56 127103 non-targ Sll0406campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 32 132874 non-targ Sll0671campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 43 53878 mitochondrial Sll1443b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 12 25 53878 mitochondrial Sll1443campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 21 132938 mitochondrial Sll1525b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 24 85743 mitochondrial Sll1598b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 20 55379 non-targ Sll1761campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 22 44 86447 plastidic Sll1848b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 26 55385 mitochondrial Sll1920campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 66 11990 non-targ Slr0338b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 14 19 119222 mitochondrial Slr0949campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 28 87655 plastidic Slr0966campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 20 61723 non-targ TTC1193b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 15 17 61723 non-targ TTC1193campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 39 62079 non-targ TTC1386b-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 31 62079 non-targ TTC1386campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 50 12974 non-targ TTC1550 campesterolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 23 113224 plastidic Ydl131w campesterol ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 18 98 14171 non-targ Ydl155w campesterol ARA_LEAF Big35S GC17 63 113313 plastidic Ydl235c campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 37120436 plastidic Ygl039w campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 33 66274non-targ Yjr153w campesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 42 129546 plastidicYnl321w campesterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 28 92668 non-targ Ypl028wb-sitosterol ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 12 23 113647 plastidic Ypr170cb-sitosterol ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 15 32 16883 plastidic 59582753_SOYBEANcampesterol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 52

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (ratio_by_WT, given aspercent increase).

The term “non-targ” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “non-targeted”.

The term “b-sitosterol” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metabolitemeans “beta-sitosterol”. When the analyses were repeated independently,all results proved to be significant.

[0505.1.7.14] to [0515.1.7.14] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0505.1.7.7] to [0515.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.7.15.] to [0514.1.7.15.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate,oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid asdefined below and corresponding embodiments as described herein asfollows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.7.7] above

Succinic acid (succinate) is a dicarboxylic acid, a water-soluble,colorless crystal with an acid taste. It is an intermediate of thecitric acid cycle (known also as the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCAcycle) or the Krebs cycle) and the glyoxylate cycle, produced by actionof the enzyme succinyl-CoA synthetase on succinyl-CoA. Succinic acid isconverted to fumaric acid by action of the enzyme succinic aciddehydrogenase (with formation of FADH2).

It is used as flavoring agent for food and beverages. Succinic acid isan intermediate for a lot of chemical compounds such as dyes, perfumes,lacquers, photographic chemicals, alkyd resins or plasticizer.Furthermore it is also an intermediate used for the production ofmedicines used as sedatives, contraceptives or anticancer drugs.

Malic acid (malate) is an alpha-hydroxy organic acid. Its salt is namedas malate. It is found in apples and other fruits and therefore named asfruit acid. Malic acid especially in the form of its anion malate, is akey intermediate in the major biochemical energyproducing cycle in cellsknown as the citric acid or Krebs cycle located in the cells'mitochondria and in the glyoxylate cycle.

It is an important compound together with magnesium for the treatment offibromyalgia, a rheumatic illness which affects often middle-aged women.D-Malate is an optically active compound which can be used as a synthonin organic synthesis, as a resolving agent and as a ligand in asymmetriccatalysis.

Malic acid is not only a central metabolite in intermediary flow ofcarbon in organisms. Malic acid is a common constituent of all plants,and its formation is controlled by an enzyme (protein catalyst) calledmalic acid dehydrogenase (MDH).

In higher plants, vacuolar malic acid accumulation, and hence,transtonoplast malic acid transport, also plays a paramount role in manyphysiological functions. These include adjustment of osmotic and turgorpotentials in extension growth and movements of stomata and pulvini,pHregulation, e.g. during nitrate reduction, and others (for review, seeLunge et al, Plant Physiol, 124(2000),1335-1348).

Malic acid occupies a central role in plant metabolism. Its importancein plant mineral nutrition is reflected by the role it plays insymbiotic nitrogen fixation, phosphorus acquisition, and aluminumtolerance (Osawa and Matsumoto, Plant Physiol, 126(2001), 411-420).During phosphorus deficiency, malic acid is frequently secreted fromroots to release unavailable forms of phosphorus. In nitrogen-fixingroot nodules, malic acid is the primary substrate for bacteroidrespiration, thus fueling nitrogenase. The malic acid oxaloacetateshuttle is characteristic for plant cells. It transports redoxequivalents intracellularly.

It should be noted that malate (and pyruvate as phosphoenolpyruvate)have a special function as intermediate storage form for carbon dioxidein the C4 and CAM metabolism.

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C, ascorbate) is a six carbon compound related toglucose, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in somefoods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It isfound naturally in citrus fruits and many vegetables. Ascorbic acid isan essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintainconnective tissue and bone. Its biologically active form, vitamin C,functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolicpathways. Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant. Its appearance iswhite to light yellow crystals or powder. It is water soluble. TheL-enantiomer of ascorbic acid is commonly known as vitamin C. Ascorbicacid also rapidly interconverts into two unstable diketone tautomers byproton transfer, although it is the most stable in the enol form.Primates (including humans) and a few other species in all divisions ofthe animal kingdom, notably the guinea pig, are unable to synthesizevitamin C endogenously, so it is an essential dietary component.

The metabolism of ascorbic acid involves its oxidation todehydroascorbic acid, followed by the formation of the aldonic acidsL-lyxonic acid, L-xylonic acid, and L-threonic acid.

Threonic acid is a sugar acid derived from threose. The L-isomer is ametabolite of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).Threonic acid is a naturalconstituent in leaves of certain plants. It is derived from ascorbateeither by enzymatic or natural oxidation.

Fumaric acid (fumarate) is also an intermediate of the citric acid cycle(Krebs cycle). It is synthesized from succinic acid. Fumarate, alsocalled fumaric acid, is a useful compound in treatment of psoriasis,which is a chronic, incurable, disabling skin disease characterised byred, scaly plaques. Approximately 23% of psoriasis patients also have anaccompanying arthritis that can become debilitating.

The discovery in Arabidopsis of citramalic acid (citramalate) (Fiehn etal. 2000 Nature Biotechnology 18, 1157-1161) a potential precursor ofpyruvic acid and acetate suggests a novel aspect of carbon metabolismand furthermore suggests the existence of a tricarboxylic acid cyclebypass previously found only in bacteria. Citramalate is an derivativeof malic acid and produced from itaconic acid.

Glyceric acid (glycerate) is an important precursor in the anabolism ofamino acids, in particular for serine and glycine. Following theglucollate pathway glyceric acid can be converted into pyruvate.Further, the energy level of a cell may be depend on the level ofglyceric acid found. Glycerate and glycerate-3-phophate form a shuttlefor the transportation of energy equivalents, e.g. duringphotorespiration between glycosomes and peroxisomes. Glyceric acid iscolorless syrupy acid, obtained from oxidation of glycerol and has andiuretic effect. Glyceric acid has an diuretic effect.

Citrate is the conjugated base of citric acid. Since citric acid is amultifunctional acid, intermediate ions exist (hydrogen citrate ion anddihydrogen citrate ion). The exact state of protonation/deprotonation ofthe citrate anion/citric acid is not discriminated here. Citrate is akey intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle) , which isof central importance for aerobic organisms and is a key intermediate inthe glyoxylate cycle. Citrate as a metabolite has been observed in allkown living organisms .

Citrate from the TCA cylce can be branched of into fatty acidbiosynthesis (via conversion to acetyl CoA). Citrate is a positivemodulator of this conversion and allosterically regulates the enzymeacetyl-CoA carboxylase, which is the regulating enzyme in the conversionof acetyl CoA into malonyl CoA (the commitment step in fatty acidsynthesis).

Pyruvic acid (pyruvates) is a naturally occurring component in plantsand vegetables and in the body, where it is inherently involved inmetabolism, the process whereby energy is produced. Pyruvate suppliesenergy to living cells in the citric acid cycle and can also beconverted to carbohydrates via gluconeogenesis, to fatty acids or energythrough acetylCoA, to the amino acid alanine and to ethanol. Pyruvicacid represents the final step in the metabolism of glucose or starch.Pyruvate can be derived from glyceric acid. Increased pyruvic acidproduction in yeast strains is known (WO 04/099425).

Pyruvic acid is used commercially to produce its salts and esters(pyruvates) used as dietary supplements for the effect of enhancingweight loss. Pyruvic acid is used for the synthesis of amino acids(alanine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan) and used inbiochemical research. Its derivatives are used in making food additivesand flavoring agents.

Oxalic acid is the simplest dicarboxylic acid. Reactions ofprotonisation/deprotonisation belong to the fastest chemical reactionsknown and it usually makes little sense to distinguish between the acidand it's conjugated base in the complex biological enviroments.Therefore, e.g. oxalic acid and oxalate are not commonly distinguishedin this document—with the noteable exception of insoluble salts (e.g.calcium oxalate). Oxalic acid is formed via several major pathways. Inplants, glycolate can be converted to oxalic acid. Oxaloacetate also canbe split to form oxalate and acetate. Another significant precursor ofoxalate in plants is L-ascorbic acid. The cleavage of ascorbic acidbetween C2 and C3 leads to oxalate biosynthesis.

Oxalic acid is heavily used in electrochemistry .Oxalic acid fortechnical applications is produced from natrium formiate or byfermentation of Aspergillus strains. Oxalic acid is considered to berelevant for plant health; nevertheless, the (minor) toxicity ofsolutable oxalates should be kept in mind when an increased oxalic acidcontent is desired for improved plant health.

Due to these important physiological roles and agrobiotechnologicalpotential of citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,pyruvate, succinate, and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid there is aneed to identify the genes of enzymes and other proteins involved incitramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate, and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid metabolism, and togenerate mutants or transgenic non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof,which are able to modify the content in said organism.

Improving the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is an importanttask of the food-and-feed industry. It is therefore a task to increasethe productivity of plants so that the content of citramalate, citrate,fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and/orvitamin c and/or threonic acid in the plants are increased. Saidproducts can be isolated from the plants and used for the production ofcosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

On the other hand said fine chemicals citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and/or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid, are used also in industrial production and processeswhich go beyond production of food, feed, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and/or vitamin c and/or threonicacid.

It is a further object of the present invention to develop aninexpensive process for the synthesis of citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and/or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid and to assure that the citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and/or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid are more accessible and facilely to isolate and recover inan industrial scale from the producing organism, preferably from aplant.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate,oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and vitamin c and/or threonic acid, or, inother words, of the “fine chemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.15 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to[0514.1.7.15]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.15.15] and [0015.1.15.15], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to[0514.1.7.15], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.15.15] and [0015.1.15.15].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “citramalate in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 15 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “citramalate”.

In one embodiment, the term citramalate or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedcitramalate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “citrate in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 15 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “citrate”.

In one embodiment, the term citrate or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedcitrate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “fumarate in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 15 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “fumarate”.

In one embodiment, the term fumarate or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedfumarate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glycerate in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 15 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “glycerate”.

In one embodiment, the term glycerate or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedglycerate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “malate in context of the nucleicacid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same line of anyone of Tables I to IV of application no. 15 and indicating in column 7the metabolite “malate”.

In one embodiment, the term malate or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedmalate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “oxalate in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 15 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “oxalate”.

In one embodiment, the term oxalate or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedoxalate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “pyruvate in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 15 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “pyruvate”.

In one embodiment, the term pyruvate or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedpyruvate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “succinate in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 15 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “succinate”.

In one embodiment, the term succinate or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedsuccinate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “vitamin c and/or threonic acid”in context of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in therespective same line of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 15and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “vitamin c and/or threonicacid”.

In one embodiment, the term vitamin c and/or threonic acid or the term“fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections[0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the above mentioned vitamin c and/or threonic acid,respectively. [0015.1.15.15] Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms“fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical”mean in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15]citramalate, its salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means citramalate orits salts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “citramalate” means citramalate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] citrate, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means citrate or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “citrate” means citrate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] fumarate, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means fumarate or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “fumarate” means fumarate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] glycerate, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means glycerate or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form, preferably as phosphatederivatives of glyceric acid, including 2-phosphoglyceric acid,3-phosphoglyceric acid, 2,3-bisphosphoglyceric acid, and1,3-bisphosphoglyceric acid.

In a preferred embodiment “glycerate” means glycerate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] malate, its salts,ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferred embodiment,the term “the fine chemical” means malate or its salts, ester or ether,in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “malate” means malate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] oxalate, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means oxalate or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “oxalate” means oxalate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] pyruvate, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means pyruvate or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “pyruvate” means pyruvate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] succinate, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means succinate or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “succinate” means succinate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] vitamin c and/orthreonic acid, its salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. Ina preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means vitamin cand/or threonic acid or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or boundform.

In a preferred embodiment “vitamin c and/or threonic acid ” meansvitamin c and/or threonic acid in free form.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” or “the respective finechemical” mean in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to[0514.1.7.15] at least one substrate or product of the citric acidcycle, a derivate of one of the substrates or products (for examplepyruvate and malate as derivates of citramalate, acetyl-CoA as derivateof pyruvate or citrate, pyruvate as derivate of glycerate) or vitamin c,ascorbic acid or ascorbate and derivates like oxalate and/or threonicacid Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs[0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15]” as used herein means that for any ofsaid paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to [0514.1.7.15] the term “the finechemical” is understood to follow the definition of section[0014.1.15.15] or section [0015.1.15.15], independently whether itrefers to any other paragraph or not and whether the reference recitesthe term “fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.15.15] to[0514.1.7.15], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.15.15].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprisingcitramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate, and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g13930-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g13930-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism        organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared        to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism        or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism        organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared        to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism        or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism        organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared        to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism        or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin reductase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of citrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof,        as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type        non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof,        as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type        non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof,        as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type        non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of translation initiation factor        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 30S ribosomal protein S3 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 50S ribosomal protein L14 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate lyase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA polymerase sigma factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism        organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared        to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism        or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribulokinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribulokinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1285-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1425-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism        organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared        to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism        or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxalase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1742-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1742-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine N-succinyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dATP pyrophosphohydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1898-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase B in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of xanthine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine beta-lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipopolysaccharide core        biosynthesis protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3777-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3814-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysine decarboxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC17485-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC5744-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC5744-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP binding        component in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP binding        component in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-        phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-        phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1170-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein        transacylase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein        transacylase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-isopropylmalate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism        organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared        to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism        or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA hydrolase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of pyruvate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA hydrolase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of pyruvate or a        composition comprising pyruvate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate carboxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycr102c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YDL159W-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR193C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR193C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR193C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221 c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr131c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr207c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oxalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oxalate or a        composition comprising oxalate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL140W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr065c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml084w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml084w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol073c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol073c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol160w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism        organism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared        to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism        or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ammonium transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        citramalate; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citramalate or a composition comprising        citramalate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citrate or a composition comprising citrate in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fumarate or a composition comprising fumarate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerate; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerate or a composition comprising        glycerate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);

in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a microorganism, aplant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of malate or a composition comprising malate in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oxalate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical oxalate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical oxalate;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of oxalate or a composition comprising oxalate in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of pyruvate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of pyruvate or a composition comprising pyruvate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        succinate; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of succinate or a composition comprising        succinate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c        and/or threonic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid or a        composition comprising vitamin c and/or threonic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 15, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 15, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 15;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        15, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 15; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 15.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 15, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,2-isopropylmalate synthase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30Sribosomal protein S3, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50Sribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABCtransporter permease protein, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyl-CoAhydrolase, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, amino-acidacetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ammonium transporter, arginineN-succinyltransferase, aspartase, At1g13930-protein, ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0801-protein, b1003-protein,b1285-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein,b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1742-protein, b1898-protein,b2399-protein, b3777-protein, b3791-protein, b3814-protein,b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,b4056-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase,bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainaminotransferase, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation-transportingATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, CTP synthase, cystathionine beta-lyase, cysteine synthase A,cysteine synthase B, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta, electron transport complex protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ringprotein, fumarate hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamatedehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase,glycerol kinase, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, hexose transporter, hydrolase, isochorismatesynthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, isocitrate lyase,leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipopolysaccharide corebiosynthesis protein, lipoprotein precursor, lysine decarboxylase,malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,oxireductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein, phenylalanineammonia-lyase, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,photosystem I reaction centre subunit, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, protease, protein phosphatase, purine-nucleosidephosphorylase, pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,ribulokinase, RNA polymerase sigma factor, sec-independent proteintranslocase, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,slr1170-protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, thioredoxinreductase, threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, TTC1386-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhr131c-protein,yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, YKL140W-protein, ylr065c-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml084w-protein, yol073c-protein, yol160w-protein, zincfinger protein, or zinc transporter, which respectively encode a proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown inTable I, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, (preferably the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectivelyencode a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof,and/or which respectively can be amplified with the primer set shown inTable III, application no. 15, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRPgenes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,2-isopropylmalate synthase, 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30Sribosomal protein S3, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50Sribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABCtransporter permease protein, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyl-CoAhydrolase, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase,adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, amino-acidacetyltransferase, aminotransferase, ammonium transporter, arginineN-succinyltransferase, aspartase, Atl g13930-protein, ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0801-protein, b1003-protein,b1285-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1522-protein,b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1742-protein, b1898-protein,b2399-protein, b3777-protein, b3791-protein, b3814-protein,b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,b4056-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase,bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainaminotransferase, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation-transportingATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3- phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diacylglycerolserine O-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, citrate synthase, coproporganism phyrinogenIII oxidase, CTP synthase, cystathionine beta-lyase, cysteine synthaseA, cysteine synthase B, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta, electron transport complex protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ringprotein, fumarate hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamatedehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase,glycerol kinase, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, hexose transporter, hydrolase, isochorismatesynthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, isocitrate lyase,leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipopolysaccharide corebiosynthesis protein, lipoprotein precursor, lysine decarboxylase,malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,methylglyoxalase, methyl-transferase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,oxireductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein, phenylalanineammonia-lyase, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,photosystem I reaction centre subunit, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, protease, protein phosphatase, purine-nucleosidephosphorylase, pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,ribulokinase, RNA polymerase sigma factor, sec-independent proteintranslocase, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,slr1170-protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, thioredoxinreductase, threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, TTC1386-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhrl 31 c-protein,yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, YKL140W-protein, ylr065c-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml084w-protein, yol073c-protein, yol160w-protein, zincfinger protein, or zinc transporter, the respective protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences asshown in Table I, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, therespective protein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequence as shown in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8, and/or therespective protein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown inTable IV, application no. 15, column 8 is also referred to as FineChemical Related Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate,oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid, byincreasing or generating one or more activities, especially selectedfrom the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 2-isopropylmalate synthase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3, 47266012-protein,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATPbinding component, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyl-CoA hydrolase, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfatekinase, agmatinase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase,ammonium transporter, arginine N-succinyltransferase, aspartase,At1g13930-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0801-protein,b1003-protein, b1285-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1742-protein,b1898-protein, b2399-protein, b3777-protein, b3791-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4050-protein, b4056-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehydedehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainaminotransferase, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation-transportingATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, CTP synthase, cystathionine beta-lyase, cysteine synthase A,cysteine synthase B, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta, electron transport complex protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ringprotein, fumarate hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamatedehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase,glycerol kinase, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, hexose transporter, hydrolase, isochorismatesynthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, isocitrate lyase,leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipopolysaccharide corebiosynthesis protein, lipoprotein precursor, lysine decarboxylase,malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,oxireductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein, phenylalanineammonialyase, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,photosystem I reaction centre subunit, photosystem 11-protein,polygalacturonase, protease, protein phosphatase, purinenucleosidephosphorylase, pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,ribulokinase, RNA polymerase sigma factor, sec-independent proteintranslocase, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,slr1170-protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, thioredoxinreductase, threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, TTC1386-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, ygr221c-protein, yhr131c-protein,yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, YKL140W-protein, ylr065c-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml084w-protein, yol073c-protein, yol160w-protein, zincfinger protein, and zinc transporter, which is conferred by one or moreFCRPs or the gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example by thegene product of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotideselected from the group as shown in Table I, application no. 15, column5 or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or afragment thereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected fromthe group as shown in Table I, application no. 15, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or by one or more protein(s) each comprising a polypeptideselected from the group as depicted in Table II, application no. 15,column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or a protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 2-isopropylmalate synthase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3, 47266012-protein,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATPbinding component, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyl-CoA hydrolase, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfatekinase, agmatinase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase,ammonium transporter, arginine N-succinyltransferase, aspartase,At1g13930-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0801-protein,b1003-protein, b1285-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1742-protein,b1898-protein, b2399-protein, b3777-protein, b3791-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4050-protein, b4056-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehydedehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainaminotransferase, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation-transportingATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3- phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, CTP synthase, cystathionine beta-lyase, cysteine synthase A,cysteine synthase B, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta, electron transport complex protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ringprotein, fumarate hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamatedehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase,glycerol kinase, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, hexose transporter, hydrolase, isochorismatesynthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, isocitrate lyase,leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipopolysaccharide corebiosynthesis protein, lipoprotein precursor, lysine decarboxylase,malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,oxireductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein, phenylalanineammonia-lyase, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,photosystem I reaction centre subunit, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, protease, protein phosphatase, purine-nucleosidephosphorylase, pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,ribulokinase, RNA polymerase sigma factor, sec-independent proteintranslocase, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,slr1170-protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, thioredoxinreductase, threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, TTC1386-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhr131c-protein,yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, YKL140W-protein, ylr065c-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml084w-protein, yol073c-protein, yol160w-protein, zincfinger protein, and zinc transporter, for example of the respectivepolypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 and 8,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respective polypeptidecomprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequences as shownin Table IV, application no. 15, column 8, or the respective polypeptidecomprising at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV,application no. 15, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g13930-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g13930-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylalanine        ammonia-lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a citrate synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a translation        initiation factor subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glycine cleavage        system T aminomethyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylylsulfate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylylsulfate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 30S ribosomal        protein S3 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 50S ribosomal        protein L14 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate lyase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA polymerase        sigma factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ribulokinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ribulokinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1285-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1425-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxalase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1742-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1742-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        N-succinyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dATP        pyrophosphohydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1898-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        B non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism organism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a xanthine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        beta-lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        lipopolysaccharide core biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3777-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3814-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC17485-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC5744-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC5744-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP binding component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP binding component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphatase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1170-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-isopropylmalate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of pyruvate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of pyruvate or a        composition comprising pyruvate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycr102c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YDL159W-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR193C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR193C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR193C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygr221c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerol kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr131c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr207c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oxalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oxalate or a        composition comprising oxalate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL140W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr065c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml084w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml084w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol073c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol073c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol160w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ammonium        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        citramalate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citramalate, or a composition comprising        citramalate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citrate, or a composition comprising citrate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fumarate, or a composition comprising fumarate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerate, or a composition comprising        glycerate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of malate, or a composition comprising malate in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oxalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical oxalate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical oxalate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of oxalate, or a composition comprising oxalate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of pyruvate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of pyruvate, or a composition comprising pyruvate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        succinate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of succinate, or a composition comprising        succinate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c        and/or threonic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, or a        composition comprising vitamin c and/or threonic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g13930-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g13930-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin reductase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of citrate synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of translation initiation factor        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylylsulfate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed,        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 30S ribosomal protein S3 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 50S ribosomal protein L14 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-1-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate lyase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA polymerase sigma factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribulokinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ribulokinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1285-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1425-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxalase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1742-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1742-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine N-succinyltransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dATP pyrophosphohydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1898-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase B in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of xanthine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine beta-lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipopolysaccharide core        biosynthesis protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3777-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3814-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aspartase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC17485-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC5744-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC5744-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP binding        component in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter ATP binding        component in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxireductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarate hydratase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1170-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein        transacylase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein        transacylase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Secindependent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-isopropylmalate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of pyruvate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of pyruvate or a        composition comprising pyruvate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycr102c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YDL159W-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR193C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR193C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YGR193C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygr221c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr131c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhr207c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oxalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oxalate or a        composition comprising oxalate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched chain aminotransferase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL038W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YKL140W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr065c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml084w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml084w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol073c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol073c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol160w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ammonium transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism organism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 15, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical citramalate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        citramalate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical citramalate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        citramalate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        citramalate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citramalate, or a composition comprising        citramalate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 15, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical citrate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical citrate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        citrate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citrate, or a composition comprising citrate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 15, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical fumarate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical fumarate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        fumarate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fumarate, or a composition comprising fumarate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 15, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical glycerate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical glycerate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerate, or a composition comprising        glycerate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 15, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical malate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical malate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        malate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of malate, or a composition comprising malate in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of oxalate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 15, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical oxalate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical oxalate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical oxalate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        oxalate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical oxalate; or increasing or        generating the activity of an expression product of one or more        nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted        in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application        no. 15, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, whereby the respective line disclose in column        7 the fine chemical oxalate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of oxalate, or a composition comprising oxalate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of pyruvate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 15, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical pyruvate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        pyruvate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of pyruvate, or a composition comprising pyruvate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 15, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical succinate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        succinate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical succinate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        succinate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        succinate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of succinate, or a composition comprising        succinate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 15, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c        and/or threonic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        vitamin c and/or threonic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c        and/or threonic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, or a        composition comprising vitamin c and/or threonic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g13930-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g13930-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylalanine        ammonia-lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a citrate synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a translation        initiation factor subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glycine cleavage        system T aminomethyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylylsulfate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylylsulfate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 30S ribosomal        protein S3 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 50S ribosomal        protein L14 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate lyase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA polymerase        sigma factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ribulokinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ribulokinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1285-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1425-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxalase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1742-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1742-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        N-succinyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dATP        pyrophosphohydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1898-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        B in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a xanthine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        beta-lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        lipopolysaccharide core biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3777-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3814-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aspartase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC17485-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC5744-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC5744-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP binding component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        ATP binding component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxireductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphatase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fumarate        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        purine biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1170-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malonyl CoA-acyl        carrier protein transacylase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-isopropylmalate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of pyruvate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of pyruvate or a        composition comprising pyruvate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycr102c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YDL159W-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR193C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR193C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YGR193C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygr221 c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerol kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citrate or a        composition comprising citrate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr131c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the pro-duction of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhr207c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oxalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of oxalate or a        composition comprising oxalate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched chain        aminotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL038W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YKL140W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr065c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerate or a        composition comprising glycerate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml084w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml084w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol073c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol073c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol160w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-CoA        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ammonium        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fumarate or a        composition comprising fumarate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of malate or a        composition comprising malate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of vitamin c and/or        threonic acid or a composition comprising vitamin c and/or        threonic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of succinate or a        composition comprising succinate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate or a        composition comprising citramalate in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citramalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        citramalate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citramalate, or a composition comprising        citramalate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of citrate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of citrate, or a composition comprising citrate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fumarate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fumarate, or a composition comprising fumarate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerate, or a composition comprising        glycerate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of malate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of malate, or a composition comprising malate in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of oxalate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical oxalate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical oxalate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of oxalate, or a composition comprising oxalate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of pyruvate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of pyruvate, or a composition comprising pyruvate        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of succinate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        succinate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of succinate, or a composition comprising        succinate in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 15, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c        and/or threonic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of vitamin c and/or threonic acid, or a        composition comprising vitamin c and/or threonic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 15, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 15.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 15, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 15.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 15, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 15.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

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As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide coding sequence is fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0068.1.7.7] above

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As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondric” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0074.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0075.1.7.7] above

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 15, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0077.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0078.1.7.7] above

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.7.15] to [0083.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragrapshsee [0080.1.7.7] to [0083.1.7.7] above

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 15 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 15, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.7.15] to [0092.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.7.7] to [0092.1.7.7] above

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalcitramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate, and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid leads to an enhancedproduction of the respective fine chemical. The terms “enhanced” or“increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%, preferably atleast 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, more preferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400%or 500% higher production of the respective fine chemical citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate,and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid in comparison to the wild-type asdefined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5or 8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of theactivity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or their combination can be achieved by joining the protein to arespective transit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleicacid molecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or“mitochondric” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and/or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid, respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate, and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid, respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a corganism respondingnon-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07430, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17452,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 67-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g13930-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g13930, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 133002, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133001, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 133001 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.133002, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity At1g13930-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 82 to 90-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At1g13930-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g13930, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 133002, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133001, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 133001 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.133002, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity At1g13930-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 79-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to137-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17969, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17968 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5 is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalvitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example, an increase of the vitaminc and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of31 to 56-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 63 to 108-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g48040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 813, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 812, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 812 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 813, respectively, or a homologor a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityprotein phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, an increase of thefumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to81-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a protein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g72770, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity proteinphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 109-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 75 to 420-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 364-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30360,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 75-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phenylalanineammonia-lyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g37040,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 133043, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133042, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 133042 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.133043, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phenylalanine ammonia-lyase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to 89-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxinreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g41680, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 133350, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133349, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 133349 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.133350, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity thioredoxin red uctase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 91-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a citrate synthase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At2g44350, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 120811, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120810, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 120810 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 120811, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity citrate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 46 to 132-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.21498, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. Forexample, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 721-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21498, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 25 to 537-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g06270, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 22016, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22015 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 22016,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 63 to 203-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g06270, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 22016, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22015 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 22016,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 55-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 72 to 165-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 62 to 162-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g15360, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 130492, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 130491, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 130491 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 130492, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerate. For example, an increase of theglycerate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to129-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxin responsefactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 78 to 248-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxin responsefactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity auxin responsefactor is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increase of themalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 93 to115-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 70 to 163-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 62 to 222-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerate. For example, an increase of the glycerate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 101-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 206-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 137-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a monthiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of thepolypeptide At3g62930, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity monthiolglutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 96-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical citramalate. For example, an increase of thecitramalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to235-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, an increase of thefumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to136-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerate. For example, an increase of theglycerate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to113-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2935 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity glutaredoxin isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 100 to 274-percent is conferred ascompared to a corganism responding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, an increase of thesuccinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to257-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g03520, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 133542, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 133541, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 133541 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 133542, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity thioredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerate. For example, an increase of theglycerate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to112-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 156-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 195 to 463-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerate. For example, an increase of the glycerate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 158-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 123 to 321-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 133 to 346-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a monothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of thepolypeptide At4g15660, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity monothiolglutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 89-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 196 to 830-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerate. For example, an increase of the glycerate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 224-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 117 to 935-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 314-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 204-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 427-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 76 to 386-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 158-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a monothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of thepolypeptide At4g15690, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity monothiolglutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 86-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3655, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3654 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3655, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerate. For example, an increase of the glycerate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 198-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 70-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68850,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 52-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical citramalate. For example, an increase of thecitramalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to136-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, an increase of thefumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 72 to537-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increase of themalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to296-percent is conferred as compared to a corganism respondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, an increase of thesuccinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to149-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g33040, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4102 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity glutaredoxin isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 102-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 70 to 296-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 1135-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 133 to 687-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 376-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gibberellin20-oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g07200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 24493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gibberellin 20-oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerate. For example, an increase of the glycerate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 74-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gibberellin20-oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g07200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 24493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gibberellin 20-oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism organism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 329-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 132-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a translationinitiation factor subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g27640, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25345, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25344,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25344 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25345, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity translationinitiation factor subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to173-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g39760, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25429, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25428 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25429, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 110-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g39760, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25429, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25428 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25429, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 52 to 175-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g59220, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25499,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 67-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At5g63680, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 70039, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70039, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 31 to 226-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc finger protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5494, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc finger protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 81 to 158-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 70584, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical citramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 106-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 70584, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to 130-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerolserine O-phosphatidyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 70584, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70584, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 281-percent is conferred ascompared to a corganism responding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Glycine cleavagesystem T aminomethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAVINDRAFT_(—)0539, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70716, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70715,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70715 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70716, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Glycine cleavagesystem T aminomethyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to146-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1045,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25677, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25676, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25676 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25677, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 64 to 122-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylylsulfatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1398,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25781, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25780, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25780 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25781, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylylsulfate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 91-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylylsulfatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1398,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25781, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25780, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25780 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25781, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity adenylylsulfate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 90-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sec-independentprotein translocase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 26197, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26196 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sec-independentprotein translocase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, an increase of thefumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to110-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sec-independentprotein translocase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 26197, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26196 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sec-independentprotein translocase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increase of themalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 67 to120-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarate hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1699, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 133720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133719, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 133719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.133720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fumarate hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 148 to 507-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 26435, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26434, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26434 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.26435, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. Forexample, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 154-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2010, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114199, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.114198, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.114198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 114199, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitytranscriptional regulator protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. Forexample, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a beta-hydroxylase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate. Forexample, an increase of the glycerate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 81-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 30S ribosomalprotein S3, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2365,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 71326, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71325, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 71325 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.71326, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 30S ribosomal protein S3 is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 203-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 50S ribosomalprotein L14, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2369,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 71764, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71763, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 71763 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.71764, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 50S ribosomal protein L14 is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 49-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 121 to 517-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.6076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 117-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6076, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6075 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 98 to 406-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6076, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6075 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to323-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6076, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6075 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 97 to 190-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalvitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example, an increase of the vitaminc and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of31 to 137-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3186, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29247, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29246,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29246 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 29247, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical citramalate. For example, an increase of thecitramalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to84-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3186,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29247, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29246, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29246 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29247, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 100 to 236-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. Forexample, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 139-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. Forexample, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 61 to 240-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 53 to 314-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO.

31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 31027, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CTP synthase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, an increase of thesuccinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to203-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinase A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. Forexample, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 291-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4384, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 31718, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31717 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 31718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 73 to 137-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4385, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 72936, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72935,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 72935 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 72936, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityCDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 57 to 91-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4385, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 72936, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72935,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 72935 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 72936, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityCDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 82 to 144-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminotransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31927, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31926 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31927, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity aminotransferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 59 to 109-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isocitrate lyase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4594, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 134172, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134171, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134171 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134172, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity isocitrate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 110-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73720, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73719 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 52 to 113-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73720, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73719 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to81-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA polymerase sigmafactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4989,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74453, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74452, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74452 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.74453, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA polymerase sigma factor is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 59 to 107-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increase of themalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 74 to412-percent is conferred as compared to a corganism respondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 181 to293-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6679, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74730, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74729 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74730, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 26 to 107-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AX653549-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AX653549, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AX653549-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 92 to 266-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AX653549-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AX653549, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AX653549-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to106-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AY087308-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AY087308, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO.

34603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34603, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AY087308-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 84 to 224-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AY087308-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AY087308, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34603, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AY087308-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to252-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a AY087308-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide AY087308, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34603, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity AY087308-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 33 to 109-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarate hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Bab08741, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 136121, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136120, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 136120 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.136121, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fumarate hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 165 to 582-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 61 to169-percent is conferred as compared to a corganism respondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ribulokinase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0063, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 134300, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 134299, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 134299 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134300, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ribulokinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, an increase of thefumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to529-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ribulokinase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0063, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 134300, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 134299, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 134299 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134300, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ribulokinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, an increase of thesuccinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to119-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitrate. For example, an increase of the citrate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 91 to 837-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0221, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35591, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35590 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35591,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 70-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a betaine aldehydedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0312, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 121112, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.121112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical citrate. For example, an increase of the citrate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 126 to 165-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 94 to471-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism organism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 61 to 99-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 56-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycerate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0514, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 134403, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 134402, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 134402 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134403, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycerate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate. For example, an increaseof the citrate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 88 to115-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. Forexample, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 130 to 365-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 168 to 536-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc transporter, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 158 to 628-percent is conferred as compared to a corganism respondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0801-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0801, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 75808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 75807, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 75807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75808, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0801-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 67 to 135-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aleucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0885, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36490, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36489 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36490, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityleucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 134 to 141-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a methylglyoxal synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0963, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36671, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity methylglyoxalsynthase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 81-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increase of themalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 107 to1076-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to119-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1285-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1285, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 134656, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 134655, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 134655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134656, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1285-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 31 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phenylacetic aciddegradation protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1390,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 134698, or a hornolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134697, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134697 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134698, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phenylacetic acid degradation proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 182-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1425-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1425, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 134757, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 134756, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 134756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134757, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1425-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 61 to256-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1445-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1445-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. Forexample, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 67 to 102-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1522-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. Forexample, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 92-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increase of themalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to311-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Fe—S subunit ofoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1589, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78155, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78154 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78155,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 117 to 167-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarate hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1611, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 115065, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115064, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 115064 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115065, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity fumarate hydratase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 187 to 514-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electron transportcomplex protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1627, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38346, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38345 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38346,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity electron transport complex protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 56-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylglyoxalase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1651, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 78266, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78265, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78265 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78266, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methylglyoxalase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 27 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1670-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1670-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. Forexample, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 89-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1670-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1670-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to138-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1672-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1672, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78772, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78772,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1672-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. Forexample, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 84-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1672-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1672, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 78772, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 78771, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 78771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78772, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1672-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 79 to152-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1672-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1672, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78772, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78771 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78772, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1672-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example, an increase of thevitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 48-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1742-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1742, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 134763, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 134762, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 134762 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134763, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1742-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 48 to86-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1742-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1742, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 134763, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 134762, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 134762 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134763, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1742-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 33 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a arginineN-succinyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1747,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78780, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78779, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78779 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.78780, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine N-succinyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 158-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ABC transporter permease protein, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide B1755, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78853, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78852,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78852 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78853, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protease, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B1845, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.38574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38573, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38574, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protease is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increase of themalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 92 to424-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1865, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 134784, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.134783, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134783 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134784, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity dATPpyrophosphohydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 301-percent is conferred as compared toa corganism responding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1898-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1898, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38768, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38767, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38767 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38768, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1898-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 35 to 94-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flagellar M-ringprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1938, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 134865, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134864 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134865, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity flagellar M-ring protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 324-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flagellar M-ringprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1938, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 134865, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134864 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134865, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity flagellar M-ring protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 62 to 332-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flagellar M-ringprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1938, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 134865, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134864 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134865, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity flagellar M-ring protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 171-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a O-antigen chainlength determinant, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2027,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79218, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79217 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79218, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity O-antigen chain length determinant isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 186 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 190 to 3230-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 86 to 421-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2399, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2399-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example, an increase of thevitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 45 to 235-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a cysteine synthase A, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2414, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39300 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39301, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cysteine synthaseA is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a cysteine synthase B, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2421, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 134925, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134924,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134924 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134925, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cysteine synthaseB is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example, anincrease of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 197-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 134 to 861-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 139 to 511-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 60-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 59-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a xanthinedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2866, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115865, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115864, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115864 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115865, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity xanthine dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 34-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninebeta-lyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3008, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 135894, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 135893, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 135893 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.135894, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cystathionine beta-lyase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 63-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 69 to 208-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 76 to135-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipopolysaccharidecore biosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3624,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 136078, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136077, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 136077 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.136078, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity lipopolysaccharide core biosynthesisprotein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, an increase of thefumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 69 to1749-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3777-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3777, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 136099, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 136098, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 136098 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 136099, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3777-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 29 to 54-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3791-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3791, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 83727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 83726, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 83726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83727, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3791-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to264-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3791-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3791, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 83727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 83726, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 83726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83727, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3791-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 29 to 160-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3814-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3814, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44196, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44197,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3814-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. Forexample, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3817-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3817, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10709, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10708, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10708 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10709, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3817-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 122 to 198-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonineefflux protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3823, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine efflux protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 151-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine effluxprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3823, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine efflux protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 56 to 84-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 53 to 90-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4012, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 44379, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44378 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44379, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 58 to 204-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 76 to 467-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 81 to511-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 29 to 444-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4050-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4050, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 106533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 106532, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 106532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106533, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4050-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 127 to 1497-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4050-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4050, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 106533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 106532, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 106532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106533, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4050-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to553-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4056-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4056, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 94543, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94542, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94542 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94543,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4056-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. Forexample, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 94-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aspartase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B4139, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.45023, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 45022, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45022 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45023, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aspartase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical citrate. For example, an increase of thecitrate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 119 to342-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 40 to 45-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 201 to278-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B4384, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45557, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45556 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45557, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity purine-nucleosidephosphorylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 222-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lysinedecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide D90900, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84079, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84080,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lysine decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism organism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 49-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, an increase of thesuccinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to137-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC17485-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC17485, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46406, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46405, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46405 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46406,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC17485-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 67 to 224-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 177-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 316-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 102 to 632-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aGM02LC5744-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC5744,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 47077, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47076, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47076 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 47077,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC5744-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 69-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GM02LC5744-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC5744, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 47077, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47076, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 47076 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 47077, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity GM02LC5744-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism organism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. Forexample, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 49 to 104-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0170, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 48139, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 48138, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 48138 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 48139,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 116-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a agmatinase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0228, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 84266, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 84265, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84265 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84266, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity agmatinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 67 to 78-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporter ATPbinding component, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0240,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84442, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84441, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84441 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.84442, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter ATP binding component isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 73 to 176-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporter ATPbinding component, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0240,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84442, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84441, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84441 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.84442, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter ATP binding component isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 91-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxireductase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0816, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 51199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 51198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 51198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity oxireductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, an increase of thefumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to228-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0895, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 127110, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 127109, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 127109 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 127110, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, an increase of thesuccinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to83-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll1522, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 54453, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 54452 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54453, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. For example, anincrease of the citramalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 43 to 57-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll1522, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 54453, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 54452 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54453, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to206-percent is conferred as compared to a corganism respondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a adenylate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1815, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85808 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity adenylate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 35 to 414-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acation-transporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. For example, anincrease of the citramalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 70-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cation-transportingATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cation-transporting ATPase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 63 to 120-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarate hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0018, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 136534, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136533, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 136533 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 136534, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity fumarate hydratase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 167 to 367-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. Forexample, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 138-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctional purinebiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0597,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56154, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56153 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.56154, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity bifunctional purine biosynthesis proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to 115-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 55 to 692-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 63 to 291-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1096, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 57735, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57734 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57735,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerate. For example, an increase of the glycerate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 42-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1096, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 57735, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57734 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57735,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 59-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a slr1170-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Slr1170, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 136870, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136869, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 136869 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 136870, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity slr1170-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 39 to 81-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphate importATP-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1250,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116461, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116460 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116461, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphate import ATP-binding protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 59-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of agamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1269, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58059, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58058,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58058 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58059, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitygamma-glutamyltranspeptidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 32 to 75-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 73 to 318-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malonyl CoA-acylcarrier protein transacylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr2023, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59166, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59165,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59165 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59166, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity malonyl CoA-acylcarrier protein transacylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 108 to 384-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malonyl CoA-acylcarrier protein transacylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr2023, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59166, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59165,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59165 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59166, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity malonyl CoA-acylcarrier protein transacylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 38 to 152-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem Ireaction centre subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Smr0004,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 136908, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136907, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 136907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.136908, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity photosystem I reaction centre subunitis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerate. For example, an increase of the glycerate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 32-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 181 to 395-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 31 to 106-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-isopropylmalate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0849, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 107557, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 107556,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 107556 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 107557, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-isopropylmalatesynthase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical citramalate. For example, an increase of thecitramalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to352-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multiple antibioticresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1193,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multiple antibiotic resistance protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 72 to 132-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multiple antibioticresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1193,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multiple antibiotic resistance protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 110-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. For example, anincrease of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 64 to 848-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. For example, an increaseof the malate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 241 to353-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. For example, anincrease of the succinate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 31 to 161-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1918,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62161, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62160 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62161, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 80-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1918, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62161, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62160 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62161, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerate. For example, an increase of the glycerate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 61-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a oxidoreductasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1918, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62161, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62160 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62161, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 241-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 76 to 257-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 129-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a XM_(—)473199protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide XM_(—)473199, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromOryza sativa, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62245,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 75-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutamatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yal062w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 136944, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136943, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 136943 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.136944, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glutamate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 75-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl-CoAhydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl015w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 137388, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137387, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 137387 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.137388, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acetyl-CoA hydrolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcitramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 127-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of pyruvate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl-CoAhydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl015w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 137388, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137387, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 137387 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.137388, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acetyl-CoA hydrolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalpyruvate. For example, an increase of the pyruvate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 74-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr218c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 96780, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96779, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 96779 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.96780, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism organism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 99-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ycr102c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ycr102c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 63265, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63264, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63264 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63265,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ycr102c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. Forexample, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 49 to 79-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YDL159W-A-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yd1159w-a, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 137499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137498, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 137498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.137499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YDL159W-A-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 20-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr044w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63335, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63334 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63335, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 198 to 494-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr044w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63335, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63334 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63335, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical succinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 112 to 267-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygl237c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygl237c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64178, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64177 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64178,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl237c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 54 to 178-percent is conferred as compared to a corganismresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygl237c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygl237c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64178, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64177 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64178,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl237c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. Forexample, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 110-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YGR193C-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygr193c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 108488, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108487, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108487 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108488, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YGR193C-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism , like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 287-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YGR193C-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygr193c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 108488, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108487, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108487 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108488, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YGR193C-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism organism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 96-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YGR193C-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygr193c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 108488, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108487, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108487 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108488, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YGR193C-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism , like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 129 to 292-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygr221c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygr221 c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64316, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64315, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64315 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64316, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ygr221c-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical malate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 59 to 80-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citrate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycerol kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhl032c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 101856, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101855, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 101855 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.101856, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glycerol kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate. Forexample, an increase of the citrate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 73 to 311-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhr131c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhr131c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 97621, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97620, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97620 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97621,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhr131c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 53 to 83-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhr207c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhr207c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64547, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64546, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64546 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64547,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhr207c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. Forexample, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 59 to 166-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DnaJ-like chaperone,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl073w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64965,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DnaJ-like chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.For example, an increase of the glycerate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 37-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of oxalate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hexose transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl219w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 97636, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97635, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97635 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97636,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hexose transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaloxalate. For example, an increase of the oxalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 194-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branchedchain aminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr148w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90410, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90409 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90410, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched chain aminotransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical citramalate. For example, an increase of the citramalate of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 97 to 244-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polygalacturonase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66275,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 138-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polygalacturonase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr153w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66275,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity polygalacturonase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 63 to 166-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YKL038W-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide YKL038W, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90603, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90603,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YKL038W-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 67 to 159-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a YKL140W-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYkl140w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 137503, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137502,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 137502 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 137503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity YKL140W-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism , like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example, an increase of thevitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 145-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ylr065c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ylr065c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 66696, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66695, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66695 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66696,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ylr065c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. Forexample, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 33 to 45-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isocitratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr174w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 137548, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137547, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 137547 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.137548, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity isocitrate dehydrogenase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 48-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ylr326w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ylr326w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 129124, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129123 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129124, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ylr326w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. Forexample, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 71 to 254-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ylr326w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ylr326w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 129124, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129123 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129124, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ylr326w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.For example, an increase of the glycerate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 72-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ylr326w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYlr326w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129124, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129123 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 129124, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ylr326w-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example, an increase of thevitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 30 to 33-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yml084w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yml084w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 15176, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15175, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15175 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15176,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yml084w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. Forexample, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 30 to 80-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yml084w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yml084w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 15176, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15175, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15175 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15176,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yml084w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. Forexample, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 165-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayol073c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yol073c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 137819, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137818, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 137818 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.137819, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity yol073c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.For example, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yol073c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yol073c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 137819, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137818, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 137818 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.137819, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity yol073c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 62 to 188-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a yol160w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYol160w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15180, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15179,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15179 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15180, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity yol160w-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example, an increase of thevitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 28 to 43-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl028w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92669, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92668 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 88-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ammonium transporter, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ypr138c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 93219, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93218,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 93218 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 93219, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ammoniumtransporter is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid. For example,an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 125-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate. Forexample, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 75 to 378-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate. Forexample, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 59 to 201-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. Forexample, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 112-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fumarate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfumarate. For example, an increase of the fumarate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 100 to 340-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of malate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmalate. For example, an increase of the malate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 202-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsuccinate. For example, an increase of the succinate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 129-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of vitamin c and/or threonicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid.For example, an increase of the vitamin c and/or threonic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 64-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Brassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. Forexample, an increase of the citramalate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 420-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of succinate in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide 51340801_CANOLA, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromBrassica napus, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 15, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15533,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate. Forexample, an increase of the succinate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 210-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of citramalate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 15, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate. For example, anincrease of the citramalate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 70 to 246-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.7.15] to [0103.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0096.1.7.7] to [0103.1.7.7] above

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07430, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g13930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At1g13930-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g13930-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g13930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g13930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g13930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g13930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g13930-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g13930-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.133001, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g13930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At1g13930-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g13930-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g13930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g13930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g13930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g13930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g13930-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g13930-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.133001, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in malate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or        threonic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in vitamin c and/or threonicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g48040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.812, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or        threonic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g37040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phenylalanine ammonia-lyase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g37040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g37040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g37040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g37040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phenylalanine ammonia-lyase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phenylalanine ammonia-lyase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 133042, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g41680 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin reductase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g41680, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g41680, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g41680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g41680, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin reductase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin reductase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.133349, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g44350 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of citrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “citrate synthase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g44350, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g44350, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g44350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g44350, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “citrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “citrate synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120810, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g06270 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g06270, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g06270, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.22015, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g06270 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g06270, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g06270, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.22015, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g15360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g15360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g15360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g15360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g15360, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130491, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “auxin response factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “auxin response factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or        threonic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g03520 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g03520, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g03520, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g03520, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g03520, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.133541, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or        threonic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or        threonic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15700 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15700, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15700, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3654, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or        threonic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g07200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of gibberellin 20-oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g07200, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g07200, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g07200, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gibberellin 20oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.24492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g07200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of gibberellin 20-oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g07200, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g07200, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g07200, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.24492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g27640 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of translation initiation factor subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “translation initiation factor subunit”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g27640, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g27640, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g27640, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g27640, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “translation initiation factor subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “translation initiation factorsubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 25344, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in malate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39760, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39760, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g39760, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25428, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39760, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39760, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g39760, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25428, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g59220, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g59220, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g63680 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g63680, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g63680, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g63680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g63680, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc finger protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase incitramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerolserineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase infumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)0035 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-serineO-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)0035, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerolserineO-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70583, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inmalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AVINDRAFT_(—)0539 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70715, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in malate comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1045 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1045, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 25676, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1398 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of adenylylsulfate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylylsulfate kinase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25780, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1398 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of adenylylsulfate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylylsulfate kinase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1398, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “adenylylsulfate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25780, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of sec-independent proteintranslocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sec-independent protein translocase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fumarate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of sec-independent proteintranslocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sec-independent protein translocase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in malate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1699 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of fumarate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarate hydratase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1699,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1699,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1699, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1699, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarate hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.133719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1806 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1806, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26434,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2010 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulatorprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 114198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2365 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 30S ribosomal protein S3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “30S ribosomal protein S3”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2365,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2365,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2365, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “30S ribosomal protein S3”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “30S ribosomal protein S3”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 71325, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2369 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 50S ribosomal protein L14.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “50S ribosomal protein L14”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2369, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2369, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “505 ribosomal protein L14”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “505 ribosomal protein L14”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 71763, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citramalate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of acyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in citramalate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fumarate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in malate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in succinate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 15, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in vitamin c and/or threonicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3186 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29246, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citramalate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3186 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3186, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29246, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “recombinase A”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4384 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4384, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31717, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in malate comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4385 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4385, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 72935, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4385 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4385, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4385, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 72935, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4562 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aminotransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4594 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of isocitrate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isocitrate lyase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4594,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4594,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4594, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4594, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isocitrate lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isocitrate lyase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134171, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fumarate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in malate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4989 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of RNA polymerase sigma factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA polymerase sigma factor”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4989,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4989,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4989, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4989, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA polymerase sigma factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA polymerase sigma factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 74452, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6679 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 15, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74729, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in succinate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AX653549-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AX653549-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY087308 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of AY087308-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AY087308-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AY087308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AY087308-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AY087308-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY087308 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of AY087308-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AY087308-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AY087308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AY087308-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AY087308-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY087308 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of AY087308-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AY087308-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AY087308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AY087308-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AY087308-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Bab08741 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of fumarate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarate hydratase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Bab08741, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Bab08741, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Bab08741, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Bab08741, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarate hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.136120, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ribulokinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ribulokinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0063, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0063, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ribulokinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ribulokinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134299, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ribulokinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ribulokinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0063, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0063, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ribulokinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ribulokinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134299, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citrate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citrate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0221, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0221, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0221, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0312 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citrate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0312, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0312, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citrate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in malate comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0514 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycerate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citrate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0514, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0514, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0514, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0514, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134402, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in citrate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc transporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0801 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0801-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0801-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0801, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0801, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0801, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0801, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0801-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0801-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0885 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0885, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0885, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0885, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0885, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in malate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0963, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1285 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1285-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1285-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1285, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1285, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1285, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1285, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1285-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1285-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1390 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phenylacetic acid degradation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1390, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1390, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1390, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1390, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phenylacetic acid degradationprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 134697, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in malate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1425 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1425-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1425-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1425, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1425, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1425, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1425, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1425-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1425-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1431, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1431, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1445, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1445, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1589 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1589, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1589, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1589, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1611 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of fumarate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarate hydratase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1611, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1611, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1611, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1611, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115064, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1627 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of electron transport complex protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “electron transport complex protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1627, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transport complex protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transport complexprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in succinate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1651 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxalase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methylglyoxalase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1651, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1651, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1651, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1651, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxalase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxalase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78265,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1672 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1672-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1672-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1672, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1672, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1672, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1672-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1672-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1672 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1672-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1672-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1672, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1672, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1672, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1672-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1672-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1672 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1672-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1672-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1672, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1672, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1672-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1672-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1742 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1742-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1742-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1742, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1742, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1742, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1742, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1742-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1742-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134762, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1742 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1742-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1742-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1742, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1742, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1742, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1742, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1742-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1742-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134762, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of arginine N-succinyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “arginine N-succinyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1747, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1747, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1747, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine N-succinyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “arginine N-succinyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78779, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1755 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ABC transporter permease protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1755, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1755, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78852, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1845, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1845, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1845, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protease”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protease”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1865 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dATP pyrophosphohydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “dATP pyrophosphohydrolase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1865, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1865, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1865, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1865, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dATP pyrophosphohydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dATP pyrophosphohydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 134783, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1898-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1898-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1898, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1898, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1898-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1898-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38767,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1938 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flagellar M-ring protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flagellar M-ring protein”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1938, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1938, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flagellar M-ring protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flagellar M-ring protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1938 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flagellar M-ring protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flagellar M-ring protein”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1938, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1938, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flagellar M-ring protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flagellar M-ring protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1938 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flagellar M-ring protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flagellar M-ring protein”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1938, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1938, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flagellar M-ring protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flagellar M-ring protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2027 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of O-antigen chain length determinant.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “O-antigen chain length determinant”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2027, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2027, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “O-antigen chain length determinant”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in malate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2399, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2414 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cysteine synthase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cysteine synthase A”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2414, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2414, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2414, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2414, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cysteine synthase A”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cysteine synthase A”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.39300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2421 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cysteine synthase B.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cysteine synthase B”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2421, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2421, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2421, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2421, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cysteine synthase B”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cysteine synthase B”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134924, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “murein transglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in succinatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2866 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of xanthine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “xanthine dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2866, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2866, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2866, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2866, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “xanthine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “xanthine dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115864, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3008 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cystathionine beta-lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cystathionine beta-lyase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3008, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3008, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3008, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3008, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine beta-lyase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cystathionine betalyase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 135893, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3624 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipopolysaccharide core biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lipopolysaccharide core biosynthesis protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3624, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3624, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3624, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3624, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipopolysaccharide core biosynthesis protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lipopolysaccharide corebiosynthesis protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 136077, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in fumaratecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3777 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3777-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3777-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3777, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3777, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3777, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3777, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3777-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3777-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.136098, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3791 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3791-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3791-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3791, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3791, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3791, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3791-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3791-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83726,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3791 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3791-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3791-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3791, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3791, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3791, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3791-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3791-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83726,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3814 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3814-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3814-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3814, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3814, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3814, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3814, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3814-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3814-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44196,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3817 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3817-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3817-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3817, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3817, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3817-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3817-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3823 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine efflux protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine efflux protein”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3823, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3823, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3823, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine efflux protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine efflux protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citramalate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3823 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine efflux protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine efflux protein”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3823, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3823, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3823, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine efflux protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine efflux protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4012 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4012, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4012, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4012, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4012, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44378, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4050-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106532, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4050-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106532, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4056 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4056-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4056-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4056, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4056-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4056-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4139 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aspartase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aspartase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citrate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4139, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4139, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4139, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4139, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aspartase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aspartase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 45022,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citrate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4384 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4384, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4384, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4384, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of D90900 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of lysine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “lysine decarboxylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said D90900, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said D90900, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said D90900, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said D90900, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lysine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lysine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84079, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17485 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC17485-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC17485-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17485, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17485, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17485, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17485,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC17485-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC17485-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46405, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC5744 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC5744-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC5744-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC5744, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC5744-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC5744-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.47076, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC5744 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC5744-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GM02LC5744-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC5744, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC5744, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC5744-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC5744-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.47076, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0170 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of heat shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0170, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0170, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0170, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0170, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.48138, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0228 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of agmatinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “agmatinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0228, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0228, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0228, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0228, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “agmatinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “agmatinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84265,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0240 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC transporter ATP binding component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter ATP binding component”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0240, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0240, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0240, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0240, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter ATP binding component”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ABC transporter ATP bindingcomponent”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84441, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in malate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0240 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC transporter ATP binding component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter ATP binding component”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0240, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0240, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0240, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0240, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter ATP binding component”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ABC transporter ATP bindingcomponent”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84441, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in succinate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0816 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxireductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxireductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0816, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0816, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0816, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0816, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxireductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxireductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0895 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphatase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0895, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0895, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0895, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0895, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphatase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.127109, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1522 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1522, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1522, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerolglycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase incitramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1522 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1522, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1522, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerolglycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inmalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “adenylate kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1815, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cation-transporting

ATPase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in citramalate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0018 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of fumarate hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarate hydratase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0018, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0018, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0018, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0018, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “fumarate hydratase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.136533, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0597 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0597, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0597, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “bifunctional purine biosynthesisprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 56153, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fumarate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1096 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1096, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1096 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1096, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1170 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of slr1170-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “s1r1170-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1170, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1170, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1170, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1170, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr1170-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “slr1170-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.136869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1250 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphate import ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1250, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1250, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1250, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 116460, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fumarate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1269 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1269, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1269, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1269, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1269, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58058, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2023 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2023, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2023, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2023, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier proteintransacylase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 59165, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fumarate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2023 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said

Slr2023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown incolumn 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding regionthereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown incolumn 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being depicted in thesame respective line as said Slr2023, and preferably the activity isincreased plastidic, or

-   -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2023, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malonyl CoA-acyl carrier proteintransacylase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 59165, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in succinate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Smr0004 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem I reaction centre subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem I reaction centre subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Smr0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Smr0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Smr0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Smr0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem I reaction centre subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem I reaction centresubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 136907, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycerate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fumarate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in succinate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0849 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 2-isopropylmalate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-isopropylmalate synthase”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0849, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0849, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0849, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0849, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-isopropylmalate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-isopropylmalate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 107556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citramalate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fumarate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in succinate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1918 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase subunit”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1918, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1918, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1918, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62160, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1918 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase subunit”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1918, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1918, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1918, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62160, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1918 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase subunit”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1918, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1918, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1918, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62160, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,has been published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yal062w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutamate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate dehydrogenase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yal062w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yal062w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal062w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yal062w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.136943, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl015w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acetyl-CoA hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl-CoA hydrolase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl015w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl015w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl015w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybl015w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-CoA hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl-CoA hydrolase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.137387, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl015w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acetyl-CoA hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing pyruvate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl-CoA hydrolase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical pyruvate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl015w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl015w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl015w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybl015w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical pyruvate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-CoA hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl-CoA hydrolase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.137387, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in pyruvate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr218c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of pyruvate carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate carboxylase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr218c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr218c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr218c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr218c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.96779, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycr102c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycr102c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ycr102c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr102c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr102c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr102c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycr102c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycr102c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycr102c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl159w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YDL159W-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YDL159W-A-protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl159w-a, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl159w-a, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl159w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yd1159w-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YDL159W-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YDL159W-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.137498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr044w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr044w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr044w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr044w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr044w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr044w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr044w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr044w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr044w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr044w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl237c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ygl237c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygl237c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl237c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ygl237c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygl237c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr193c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YGR193C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YGR193C-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr193c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YGR193C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YGR193C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.108487, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr193c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YGR193C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YGR193C-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr193c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YGR193C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YGR193C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.108487, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr193c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YGR193C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YGR193C-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr193c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygr193c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YGR193C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YGR193C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.108487, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr221 c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ygr221c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygr221 c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr221 c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygr221c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr221c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygr221 c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygr221c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygr221 c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64315,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhl032c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glycerol kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citrate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citrate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhl032c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhl032c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl032c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yhl032c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citrate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycerol kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.101855, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in citrate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr131c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yhr131c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhr131c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr131c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr131c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr131c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yhr131c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr131c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhr131c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 97620,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr207c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yhr207c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhr207c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr207c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr207c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr207c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said

Yhr207c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhr207c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhr207c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64546,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of DnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DnaJ-like chaperone”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl219w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of hexose transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing oxalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hexose transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical oxalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl219w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl219w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl219w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl219w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical oxalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hexose transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hexose transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.97635, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in oxalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr148w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of branched chain aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched chain aminotransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr148w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr148w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr148w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr148w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched chain aminotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched chain aminotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 90409, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citramalate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YKL038W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YKL038W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YKL038W-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YKL038W, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YKL038W, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YKL038W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YKL038W, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YKL038W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykl140w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YKL140W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “YKL140W-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ykl140w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ykl140w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykl140w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykl140w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YKL140W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YKL140W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.137502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr065c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr065c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ylr065c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr065c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr065c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr065c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr065c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr065c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr065c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 66695,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr174w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of isocitrate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr174w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr174w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr174w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr174w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.137547, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr326w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr326w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ylr326w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129123, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr326w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr326w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ylr326w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129123, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr326w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr326w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ylr326w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr326w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129123, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml084w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yml084w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yml084w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yml084w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yml084w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml084w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yml084w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yml084w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yml084w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15175,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml084w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yml084w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yml084w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yml084w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table 1, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yml084w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml084w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yml084w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yml084w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yml084w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15175,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yol073c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yol073c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yol073c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yol073c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yol073c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol073c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yol073c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yol073c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yol073c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.137818, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yol073c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yol073c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yol073c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yol073c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yol073c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol073c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yol073c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yol073c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yol073c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.137818, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yol160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yol160w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “yol160w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yol160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yol160w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yol160w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yol160w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yol160w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15179,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl028w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl028w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypl028w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 92668, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr138c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ammonium transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ammonium transporter”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypr138c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        15, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypr138c, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr138c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 15,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr138c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ammonium transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ammonium transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.93218, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fumarate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in malate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fumarate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fumarate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fumarate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fumarate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing malate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical malate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical malate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in malate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in succinate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid), application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 15, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical vitamin c and/or threonic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in vitamin c and/or threonic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassica napus or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        51340801_CANOLA, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in citramalate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 51340801_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.15, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing succinate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Brassica napus or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical succinate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 51340801_CANOLA,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 51340801_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        51340801_CANOLA, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical succinate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in succinate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 15,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing citramalate in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical citramalate), application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 15, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 15, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 15, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical citramalate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in citramalate compared with the wild typecontrol.

[0105.1.7.15] to [0107.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.7.7] to [0107.1.7.7] above

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid,upon targeting to the plastids or mitochondria or upon non-targeting,preferably has the structure of the respective polypeptide describedherein, in particular of the polypeptides comprising the consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motifs as shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8 or of the polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed in the respective line inTable II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof as described herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0109.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0110.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, 2-isopropylmalate synthase, 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3,        47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomal        protein L14, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABC        transporter permease protein, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase,        acetyl-CoA hydrolase, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase,        acyl-CoA synthase, adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase,        agmatinase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase,        ammonium transporter, arginine N-succinyltransferase, aspartase,        AO g13930-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system,        auxin response factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein,        b0801-protein, b1003-protein, b1285-protein, b1425-protein,        b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,        b1742-protein, b1898-protein, b2399-protein, b3777-protein,        b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein,        b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, beta-hydroxylase,        betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein, branched chain aminotransferase, calcium-dependent        protein kinase, cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting        protein kinase, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, citrate        synthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase,        cystathionine beta-lyase, cysteine synthase A, cysteine synthase        B, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase,        DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit        beta, electron transport complex protein, eukaryotic translation        initiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar        M-ring protein, fumarate hydratase,        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate dehydrogenase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase,        glycerol kinase, Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase, GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC5744-protein,        heat shock protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexose        transporter, hydrolase, isochorismate synthase, isocitrate        dehydrogenase, isocitrate lyase,        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipopolysaccharide        core biosynthesis protein, lipoprotein precursor, lysine        decarboxylase, malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier        protein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport        protein, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,        methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol        glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, murein        transglycosylase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-antigen        chain length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase        subunit, oxireductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,        phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphatase, phosphate import        ATP-binding protein, photosystem I reaction centre subunit,        photosystem II protein, polygalacturonase, protease, protein        phosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate        carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, ribulokinase, RNA        polymerase sigma factor, sec-independent protein translocase,        Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, slr1170-protein,        thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, thioredoxin reductase,        threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcription        factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator        protein, translation initiation factor subunit, TTC1386-protein,        xanthine dehydrogenase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycrl 02c-protein,        YDL159W-A-protein, ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, ygr221        c-protein, yhr131c-protein, yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein,        YKL140W-protein, ylr065c-protein, ylr326w-protein,        yml084w-protein, yol073c-protein, yol160w-protein, zinc finger        protein, and zinc transporter, or of a polypeptide as indicated        in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns        5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, and conferring the        production of or an increase in citramalate, citrate, fumarate,        glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c        and/or threonic acid, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in citramalate, citrate, fumarate,        glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c        and/or threonic acid, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned citramalate,        citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,        succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid generating or        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory regulation of the        polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a citramalate,        citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,        succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate,        oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding one or more exogenous inducing factors to        the non-human organism or parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a citramalate, citrate,        fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or        vitamin c and/or threonic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a citramalate,        citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,        succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a citramalate, citrate, fumarate,        glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c        and/or threonic acid; increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of        a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in        the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5        or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding positive        expression or removing negative expression elements, e.g.        homologous recombination can be used to either introduce        positive regulatory elements like for plants the 35S enhancer        into the promoter or to remove repressor elements form        regulatory regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used        to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance to activity of        positive elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced        in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be        identified in which the positive elements have be integrated        near to a gene of the invention, the expression of which is        thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced citramalate, citrate, fumarate,        glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c        and/or threonic acid production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,        pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is        indicated, to the plastids by the addition of a plastidial        targeting sequence or if for the corresponding nucleic acid        molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term        “mitochondric” is indicated, to the mitochondria by the addition        of a mitochondrial targeting sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,        malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or        threonic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated, in these        organelles by the stable or transient transformation,        advantageously stable transformation, of organelles, preferably        plastids or mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid        sequence preferably in form of an expression cassette containing        said sequence leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or        polypeptides of the invention in the respective organelle;        and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,        malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, and/or vitamin c and/or        threonic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated, in these        organelles by integration of a nucleic acid of the invention        into the genome of the respective organelle under control of        preferable a promoter selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid,respectively, after increasing the expression or activity of the encodedpolypeptide, non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably plastids, or having the activity of apolypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 15, column 3, or its homologs.Preferably the increase of citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid,respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.7.15] to [0122.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0113.1.7.7] to [0122.1.7.7] above

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid, respectively, byincrease of expression or activity in the cytoplasm, and/or in thecytosol, and/or in an organelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, canalso be increased by introducing a synthetic transcription factor, whichbinds close to the coding region of the gene encoding the protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription.A chimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in W001/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.7.15] to [0127.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.7.7] to [0127.1.7.7] above

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, orvitamin c and/or threonic acid and if desired other substrate or productof the citric acid cycle, or a derivate of one of the substrates orproducts, and/or other metabolites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical citramalate,        citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,        succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid, respectively, in        the non-human organism, preferably in the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an organelle, like        plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound substrate or product of the citric acid cycle,        or at least one derivate of one of the substrates or products,        and/or other metabolites synthesized by the non-human organism,        the microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant        or a part thereof.

[0131.1.7.15] to [0133.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.7.7] to [0133.1.7.7] above

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound vitamins and/or other metabolites.

The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

The organisms, its cells or a part thereof or the recovered, and ifdesired isolated fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid or compounds comprising said fine chemical citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, orvitamin c and/or threonic acid can then be processed further directlyinto foodstuffs or animal feeds or for other applications, for exampleaccording to the disclosures made in WO/2005/083093 or WO2005/012316,which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.

[0135.1.7.15] to [0139.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0135.1.7.7] to [0139.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 15, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 15;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) ;    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 15.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 15 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 15, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 15, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 15, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 15, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 15,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 15,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 15, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 15,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 15, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 15, column 5 or        8, or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 15.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 15, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.7.15] to [0155.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0144.1.7.7] to [0155.1.7.7] above

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria.

However, targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inthe endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles orother compartments may also be employed as well as translation promoterssuch as the 5′ lead sequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al.,Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nuoleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 15.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 15 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    15, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table

I A and/or I B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or the coding regionthereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%,50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shownin Table I A and/or I B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or thecoding region thereof, respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleicacid molecule does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table IIA and/or II B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at leastin one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in TableII, application no. 15, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein ofthe sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 15, column5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by asequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown inTable I A and/or I B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or the codingregion thereof. In a further embodiment, the protein of the presentinvention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identicalto protein sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no.15, column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%,97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or IIB, application no. 15, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 15.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 15 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133001, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133001,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133001 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133001 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133001 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is bpenlithBlireketIoditmentthereof the expression cassette does not comprise an additional transitpeptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, in column 6 in the sameline as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targeted is mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 812, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 812 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133042, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133349,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133349 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133349 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133349 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120810, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120810,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120810 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120810 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120810 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130491, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130491,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130491 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130491 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130491 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133541, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133541,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133541 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133541 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133541 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25344, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25344,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25344 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25344 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25344 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70583, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70583 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25676, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25676 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25780, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25780 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133719 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26434, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26434 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71325, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71325 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 71763, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 71763 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29246, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29246 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72935 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134171, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134171,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134171 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134171 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134171 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74452, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74452,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74452 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74452 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74452 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136120, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136120,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136120 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136120 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136120 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134299, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134299,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134299 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134299 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134299 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134402, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134402,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134402 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134402 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134402 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36114, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37483, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134655 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134697, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134697,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134697 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134697 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134697 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134756 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115064, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115064 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134762, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134762,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134762 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134762 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134762 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78779, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78779,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78779 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78779 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78779 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78852, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134783, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134783,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134783 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134783 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134783 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38767, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134864, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134864,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134864 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134864 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134864 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134924, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134924,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134924 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134924 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134924 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115864, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115864 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 135893, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 135893,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 135893 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 135893 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 135893 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136077, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136077,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136077 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136077 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136077 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136098, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10708, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94542, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45022, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45022,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45022 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45022 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45022 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46405, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47076, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47076 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 48138, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 48138 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84441, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84441 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127109, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127109,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127109 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127109 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127109 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54452, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136533, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136533,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136533 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136533 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136533 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56153, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56153 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136869 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58058, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58058 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59165, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59165,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59165 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59165 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59165 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136907, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 107556, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107556,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107556 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107556 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 107556 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136943, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136943,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136943 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136943 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136943 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137387, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137387,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137387 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137387 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137387 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96779, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96779,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96779 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96779 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96779 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63264, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137498 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108487, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108487,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108487 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108487 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108487 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64315, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64315 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101855, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101855,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101855 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101855 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101855 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97620, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97620,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97620 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97620 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97620 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64546, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64546 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97635, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90409, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90409 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137502 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66695, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137547, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137547,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137547 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137547 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137547 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15175, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15175 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137818, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137818,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137818 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137818 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137818 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15179, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92668, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92668 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93218, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93218,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93218 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93218 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93218 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operablelimiant,them.embodiment thereof the expression cassette does notcomprise an additional transit peptide in case in Table I, applicationno. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted,non-targeted is mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 15, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 15, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 15, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.7.15] to [0170.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0165.1.7.7] to [0170.1.7.7] above

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 15, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.15.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wildtype non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 15, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 15.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 15, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 15 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 15.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 15 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 15 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 15, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 15, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        15, column 5 or 8.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a sequence of anucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i),(j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or IB, application no. 15, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. Ina further embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequencedepicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99% or 99.9%, morepreferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequenceshown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.15.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wildtype non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 15, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 15.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 15, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 15.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 15.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 15 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 15 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.7.15] to [0209.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.7.7] to [0209.1.7.7] above

The genes of the invention, coding in one embodiment for an activityselected from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-isopropylmalate synthase,2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3,47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14,ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABC transporter permease protein,acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyl-CoA hydrolase, acetyltransferase,acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylate kinase,adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ammonium transporter, arginine N-succinyltransferase,aspartase, Atl g13930-protein, ATP-binding component of a transportsystem, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein,b0801-protein, b1003-protein, b1285-protein, b1425-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b1742-protein, b1898-protein, b2399-protein, b3777-protein,b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein,b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,branched chain aminotransferase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, CTP synthase, cystathionine beta-lyase, cysteine synthase A,cysteine synthase B, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta, electron transport complex protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ringprotein, fumarate hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamatedehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase,glycerol kinase, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, hexose transporter, hydrolase, isochorismatesynthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, isocitrate lyase,leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipopolysaccharide corebiosynthesis protein, lipoprotein precursor, lysine decarboxylase,malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,oxireductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein, phenylalanineammonialyase, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,photosystem I reaction centre subunit, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, protease, protein phosphatase, purinenucleosidephosphorylase, pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,ribulokinase, RNA polymerase sigma factor, sec-independent proteintranslocase, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,slr1170-protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, thioredoxinreductase, threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, TTC1386-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, ygr221 c-protein, yhr131c-protein,yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, YKL140W-protein, ylr065c-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml084w-protein, yol073c-protein, yol160w-protein, zincfinger protein, and zinc transporter are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.7.15] to [0225.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.7.7] to [0225.1.7.7] above

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 15,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective amino acid since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the citric acid cyle or vitamin cmetabolism, in particular in genes of the amino acid metabolism, ofglycolysis, of the tricarboxylic acid metabolism or their combinations.in the cytosol or in an organelle, like plastids or mitochondria.

[0228.1.7.15] to [0239.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0228.1.7.7] to [0239.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 15, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 15, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 15, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.7.15] to [0245.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0241.1.7.7] to [0245.1.7.7] above

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastidtransit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.7.15] to [0249.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.7.7] to [0249.1.7.7] above

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovule-preferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of at least one substrate or product of thecitric acid cycle, a derivate of one of the substrates or products (forexample pyruvate and malate as derivates of citramalate, acetyl-CoA asderivate of pyruvate or citrate, pyruvate as derivate of glycerate) orvitamin c, ascorbic acid or ascorbate and derivates like oxalate and/orthreonic acidtakes place, like in seed cells, such as endosperm cellsand cells of the developing embryo. Seed promoters are preferentiallyexpressed during seed development and/or germination. For example, seedpreferred promoters can be embryopreferred, endosperm preferred and seedcoat-preferred (see Thompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)). Examplesof seed preferred promoters include, but are not limited to, cellulosesynthase (celA), Cim1, gamma-zein, globulin-1, maize 19 kD zein(cZ19B1), and the like. Other suitable promoters are the oilseed rapenapin gene promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USPpromoter (Baeumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), theArabidopsis oleosin promoter (WO 98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgarisphaseolin promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter(WO 91/13980), the bean arcs promoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or theLegumin B4 promoter (LeB4) (Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233(1992)), and promoters which bring about the seed-specific expression inmonocotyledonous plants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and thelike. Advantageous seed-specific promoters are the sucrose bindingprotein promoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napinpromoter. Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barleyIpt2 or Ipt1 gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and thepromoters described in WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordeingene, the rice glutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamingene, the wheat gliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zeingene, the oat glutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the ryesecalin gene). Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 andAleurain (U.S. Pat. No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No.5,530,149), glycinin (soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxylase (soya) (JP 06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962),isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or α-amylase(barley) (EP 781 8499. Other promoters which are available for theexpression of genes in plants are leaf-specific promoters such as thosedescribed in DE-A 19 644 478 or light-regulated promoters such as, forexample, the pea petE promoter.

[0251.1.7.15] to [0266.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0251.1.7.7] to [0266.1.7.7] above

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.7.15] to [0273.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.7.7] to [0273.1.7.7] above

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 15,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 15, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thecitramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid is due to the generation orover-expression of one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the corresponding nucleicacid molecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I,application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, in the non-human organism according tothe invention, advantageously in the transgenic microorganism or plantaccording to the invention, at least for the duration of at least oneplant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.15, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no.

15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table II A, application no. 15,column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table IIB, application no. 15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;

-   -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nuoleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired

-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising

-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and

-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired

-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]

as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such non-humanorganism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of plants, like leaves,roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits, pollen and the like.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 15.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 15 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.15.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 15, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.15.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 15.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 15 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 15 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 15, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        15, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 15, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 15, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 15, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 15, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 15,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 15, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 15, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 15, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 15, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 15, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        15, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 15,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 15,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 15.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 15 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.15.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 15, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 15, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.15.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 15.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 15 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi,

Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 15, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and wherein saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 15 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.7.15] to [0299.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.7.7] to [0299.1.7.7] above

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 15, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.7.15] to [0304.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.7.7] to [0304.1.7.7] above

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 15, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 15, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 15, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 15,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 15, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 15, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.15, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 15, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 15,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.7.15] to [0321.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0309.1.7.7] to [0321.1.7.7.] above

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, orvitamin c and/or threonic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequenceswhich hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 15, columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions and whichencode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, orvitamin c and/or threonic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.7.15] to [0329.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0323.1.7.7] to [0329.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 15,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, the hybridization isperformed under stringent hybridization conditions. However, acomplement of one of the herein disclosed sequences is preferably asequence complement thereto according to the base pairing of nucleicacid molecules well known to the skilled person. For example, the basesA and G undergo base pairing with the bases T and U or C, resp. and visaversa. Modifications of the bases can influence the base-pairingpartner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicalcitramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid, respectively, afterincreasing the activity or an activity of a gene as shown in therespective line in Table I or of a gene product, e.g. as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, by forexample in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, orvitamin c and/or threonic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted, and optionally, the activity thereof isselected from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-isopropylmalate synthase,2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3,47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14,ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABC transporter permease protein,acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, acetyl-CoA hydrolase, acetyltransferase,acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylate kinase,adenylylsulfate kinase, agmatinase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, ammonium transporter, arginine N-succinyltransferase,aspartase, Atl g13930-protein, ATP-binding component of a transportsystem, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein,b0801-protein, b1003-protein, b1285-protein, b1425-protein,b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,b1742-protein, b1898-protein, b2399-protein, b3777-protein,b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein,b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betainealdehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein,branched chain aminotransferase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-diacylglycerol-serine O-phosphatidyl-transferase,CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, citrate synthase, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, CTP synthase, cystathionine beta-lyase, cysteine synthase A,cysteine synthase B, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta, electron transport complex protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ringprotein, fumarate hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamatedehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase,glycerol kinase, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, hexose transporter, hydrolase, isochorismatesynthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, isocitrate lyase,leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipopolysaccharide corebiosynthesis protein, lipoprotein precursor, lysine decarboxylase,malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,oxireductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein, phenylalanineammonialyase, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,photosystem I reaction centre subunit, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, protease, protein phosphatase, purinenucleosidephosphorylase, pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,ribulokinase, RNA polymerase sigma factor, sec-independent proteintranslocase, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,slr1170-protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, thioredoxinreductase, threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, TTC1386-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, ygr221c-protein, yhr131c-protein,yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, YKL140W-protein, ylr065c-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml084w-protein, yol073c-protein, yol160w-protein, zincfinger protein, and zinc transporter, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aporganism tion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, orvitamin c and/or threonic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequences determined from thecloning of the present protein-according-to-the-invention-encoding geneallows for the generation of probes and primers designed for use inidentifying and/or cloning its homologues from other cell types andorganisms. The probe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of inventioncan be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 15, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, orvitamin c and/or threonic acid its function as a probe extends to thedetection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plantecotypes or plant genera with varying capability or potential forsynthesis of the respective fine chemical citramalate, citrate,fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin cand/or threonic acid. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to produce the finechemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid by using thenucleic acid of the invention or parts thereof as a probe to detect theamount of the nucleic acid of the invention in the non-human organism ora part thereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalcitramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, in particularincreasing the activity as mentioned above or as described in theexamples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof. For examplehaving the activity of a protein as shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 15, column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 15, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acidas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof by, for example in a embodiment expression either in the cytosolor in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferablyin a plastid, or in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0338.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0339.1.7.7] above

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 15,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.7.15] to [0343.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.7.7] to [0343.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.7.7] above

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a naturalprotein). Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule encodes a naturalprotein having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the productionor the increased production of the respective fine chemical citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, orvitamin c and/or threonic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof after increasing the expression oractivity thereof or the activity of a protein of the invention or usedin the process of the invention, in an embodiment for example expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment bytargeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.7.7] above

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0349.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0350.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalcitramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, after increasingits activity for example in an embodiment by expression either in thecytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression. Preferably, the protein encoded by the nucleicacid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%,99% or 99.5% identical to the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.7.15] to [0357.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.7.7] to [0357.1.7.7] above

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.15, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.7.7] above

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.7.15] to [0363.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.7.7] to [0363.1.7.7] above

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabovementioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 15,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate,oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,i.e. whose activity is essentially not reduced, are polypeptides with atleast 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of thewild type biological activity or enzymatic activity, advantageously, theactivity is essentially not reduced in comparison with the activity of apolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.15, columns 5 or 8 expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8,or fragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA,single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence.Homologues of said sequences are also understood as meaning derivatives,which comprise noncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns,terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream ofthe nucleotide sequences stated can be modified by one or morenucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without,however, interfering with the functionality or activity either of thepromoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatoryregion such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are faraway from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of thepromoters is increased by modification of their sequence, or that theyare replaced completely by more active promoters, even promoters fromheterologous organisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the personskilled in the art and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.7.15] to [0379.1.7.15] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0370.1.7.7] to [0379.1.7.7] above

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate,oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid in anon-human organism or a part thereof can be isolated from cells (e.g.,endothelial cells), for example using the antibody of the presentinvention as described below, in particular, an antibody againstproteins having 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 2-isopropylmalate synthase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3, 47266012-protein,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomal protein L14, ABC transporter ATPbinding component, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl-CoAacetyltransferase, acetyl-CoA hydrolase, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfatekinase, agmatinase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase,ammonium transporter, arginine N-succinyltransferase, aspartase,At1g13930-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b0801-protein,b1003-protein, b1285-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein,b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1742-protein,b1898-protein, b2399-protein, b3777-protein, b3791-protein,b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein,b4050-protein, b4056-protein, beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehydedehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, branched chainaminotransferase, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation-transportingATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerolserine O-phosphatidyltransferase,CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, citrate synthase, coproporganism phyrinogenIII oxidase, CTP synthase, cystathionine beta-lyase, cysteine synthaseA, cysteine synthase B, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta, electron transport complex protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ringprotein, fumarate hydratase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, gibberellin20-oxidase, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamatedehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase,glycerol kinase, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, GM02LC5744-protein, heat shock protein, heat shocktranscription factor, hexose transporter, hydrolase, isochorismatesynthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, isocitrate lyase,leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipopolysaccharide corebiosynthesis protein, lipoprotein precursor, lysine decarboxylase,malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier protein transacylase,membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxal synthase,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiolglutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, mureintransglycosylase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-antigen chainlength determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit,oxireductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein, phenylalanineammonia-lyase, phosphatase, phosphate import ATP-binding protein,photosystem I reaction centre subunit, photosystem II protein,polygalacturonase, protease, protein phosphatase, purine-nucleosidephosphorylase, pyruvate carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,ribulokinase, RNA polymerase sigma factor, sec-independent proteintranslocase, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit,slr1170-protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, thioredoxinreductase, threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,translation initiation factor subunit, TTC1386-protein, xanthinedehydrogenase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, ygr221c-protein, yhr131c-protein,yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein, YKL140W-protein, ylr065c-protein,ylr326w-protein, yml084w-protein, yol073c-protein, yol160w-protein, zincfinger protein, or zinc transporter activity, respectively, or anantibody against polypeptides as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereofwhich can be produced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid ofthe present invention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of thisinvention (FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 15, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 15, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 15, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 15, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 15, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 15, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid in a non-human organism, especially a microorganism or aplant, or a part thereof, being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention and having asequence which distinguishes over the sequence as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8 by oneor more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not comprise or consist of the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment,said polypeptide of the present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%,99.99%, 99.9% or 99% identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptidewhich differs at least in one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%,preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptideshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5and 8 does not comprise a protein of the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 15, columns 5or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 15, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0390.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0391.1.7.7] above

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention.

Accordingly, the polypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encodedby a nucleotide sequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%,60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%,98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.15, columns 5 or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide ofthe present invention preferably possesses at least one of theactivities according to the invention and described herein. A preferredpolypeptide of the present invention includes an amino acid sequenceencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in therespective line in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 15, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto orwhich is homologous thereto, as defined above

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.15, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 15, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.7.7] above

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.15, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.15, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.7.15] to [0401.1.7.15] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0399.1.7.7] to [0401.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non-inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.7.15] to [0409.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.7.7] to [0409.1.7.7] above

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalcitramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid its function as a probeextends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plantvariets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying, advantageouslyincreased, capability or potential for synthesis of the respective finechemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acid. Therefore in oneembodiment the present invention relates to a method for analyzing thecapability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety orecotype to produce the respective fine chemical citramalate, citrate,fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin cand/or threonic acid by using the respective antibody of the inventionas a probe to detect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by saidnucleic acid molecule of the invention in a non-human organism incomparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.7.15] to [0430.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.7.7] to [0430.1.7.7] above

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid in a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof, e.g.the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, the nucleic acid constructof the invention, the vector of the invention, the expression cassetteaccording to the invention, or a nucleic acid molecule encoding thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. encoding a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, column 3. Due to the abovementioned activity therespective fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, or vitamin c and/or threonic acidcontent in a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, dueto modulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 15, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 15, column alike activity is increasedin the cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially inorganism elles such as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in thecytosol. Examples are described above in context with the process of theinvention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.7.7] above

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 15, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0434.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0435.1.7.7] above

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate, orvitamin c and/or threonic acid this can be in free form or bound toproteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by this process can be harvested byharvesting the non-human organisms either from the culture in which theygrow or from the field. For example, this can be done via squeezing,grinding and/or extraction, salt precipitation and/or ion-exchangechromatography of the plant parts, preferably the plant seeds, plantfruits, plant tubers and the like.

[0437.1.7.15] to [0447.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.7.7] to [0447.1.7.7] above

The identity and purity of the isolated compound(s) can be determined byprior art techniques. These include high performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry (MS),staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS, enzyme assay ormicrobiological assays. These analytical methods are summarized forexample in: Patek et al., Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60, 133 (1994),Malakhova et al., Biotekhnologiya 11, 27 (1996); Schmidt et al.,Bioprocess Engineer. 19, 67 (1998), Ullmann's Encyclopedia of IndustrialChemistry (1996) Vol. A27, VCH, Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp. 521-540, pp.540-547, pp. 559566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587, Michal G., “BiochemicalPathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, John Wileyand Sons (1999); Fallon A. et al. “Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry”in “Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol.17 (1987). The fine chemical of the invention can for example beanalyzed advantageously via HPLC or GC separation methods and detectedby MS or MSMS methods. The unambiguous detection for the presence of thefine chemical containing products can be obtained by analyzingrecombinant organisms using analytical standard methods: GC, GC-MS orTLC, as described on several occasions by Christie and the referencestherein (1997, in: Advances on Lipid Methodology, Fourth Edition:Christie, Oily Press, Dundee, 119-169; 1998,Gaschromatographie-Massenspektrometrie-Verfahren [Gaschromatography/mass spectrometric methods], Lipide 33:343-353). Thematerial to be analyzed can be disrupted by sonication, grinding in aglass mill, liquid nitrogen and grinding, cooking, or via otherapplicable methods; see also Biotechnology of Vitamins, Pigments andGrowth Factors, Edited by Erik J. Vandamme, London, 1989, p.96 to 103.

The fine chemical obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value. For example, incase of vitamin c or ascorbate and derivates and/or threonic acid theycan be used in combination with each other or alone for the productionof pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, animal feeds or cosmetics.

The fine chemical vitamin c or ascorbate and derivates and/or threonicacid can then be processed further directly into foodstuffs or animalfeeds or for other applications, for example according to thedisclosures made in U.S. Pat. No. 6,399,059: Thermally stable enzymecomposition and method of preparing the same, U.S. Pat. No. 6,361,800:Multi-vitamin and mineral supplement , U.S. Pat. No. 6,348,200: Cosmeticcomposition, U.S. Pat. No. 6,338,854: Photoaging skin-care preparationand method of treating wrinkled skin, U.S. Pat. No. 6,323,188: Treatmentand prevention of cardiovascular diseases, heart attack, and stroke,primary and subsequent, with help of aspirin and certain vitamins, U.S.Pat. No. 6,299,896: Multi-vitamin and mineral supplement, U.S. Pat. No.6,344,573: Process for extraction and concentration of liposolublevitamins and provitamins, growth factors and animal and vegetablehormones from residues and by-products of industrialized animal andvegetable products, U.S. Pat. No. 6,242,227: Method of vitaminproduction, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. Thefermentation broth, fermentation products, plants or plant products canbe purified as described in above mentioned applications or by othermethods known to the person skilled in the art and described hereinbelow.

Accordingly, the present invention relates a method for the productionof a pharmaceuticals, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients or cosmeticscomprising the steps of the process according to the invention,including the isolation of the fine chemical produced or a compositionproduced comprising the fine chemical, and, if desired, formulating theproduct with a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier or formulating theproduct in a form acceptable for an application in agriculture orformulating the product in a form acceptable for an application as foodstuff, animal feed, nutrient or cosmetic. A further embodiment accordingto the invention is the use of the fine chemical produced in the processor of the transgenic non-human organisms in animal feeds, foodstuffs,medicines, food supplements, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

A further embodiment according to the invention is the use of L-threonicacid for increasing the action or “potency” of vitamin C. Simultaneousfeeding of threonic acid and ascorbate can enhance ascorbate uptake.

L-threonic acid calcium is a major calcium treatment project.Threonicacid is a natural constituent in leaves of certain plants. It is derivedfrom ascorbate either by enzymatic or natural oxidation.The metabolismof ascorbic acid involves its oxidation to dehydroascorbic acid,followed by the formation of the aldonic acids L-lyxonic acid, L-xylonicacid, and L-threonic acid.

A further embodiment according to the invention is the use of thefumarate as substrate in electrochemical bioreactor systems.

A further embodiment according to the invention is the use of glycericacid in glycerate-based surfactants, which are a new class of swellingamphiphiles which swell to a finite degree with water. It is furtherused as an unusual acyl substituent in gellan gum, or in glyceratephosphates as activated precursor for biosynthetic processes.

A further embodiment according to the invention is the use of pyruvateas starting material for the production of lactate which then can beused to produce acrylates such as sealants, coatings, textiles, andbiodegradable plastics.

A further embodiment according to the invention is the use of succinateto produce succinate semialdehyde, 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and relatedproducts, tetrahydrofuran and y-butyrolactone, N-methyl pyrrolidinone(NMP) and 2-pyrrolidinone, adipic acid, linear aliphatic succinateesters and related compounds that can serve as precursors for industrialproduction of polymers. Succinate salts are further used according tothe invention as de-icers and herbicide additives.

A further embodiment according to the invention is the use of citrate(E330) in foodstuff for conservation and to create a soure taste.Further embodiment is the use of citrate pharmaceutically used as adispersing agent for creation of stable suspensions. A furtherembodiment according to the invention is the use of citrate as acomponent in buffer solutions, including the commonly used SSC20×hybridization buffer. A further embodiment according to the inventionis the use of citrate trinatrium- and trilithiumsalts to modify thehardening speed of concrete and other cementitious materials.

A further embodiment according to the invention is the use of oxalate toreduce dentin permeability under adhesive restorations.

[0450.1.7.15] to [0452.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0450.1.7.7] to [0452.1.7.7] above

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the biosynthesis of a substrateor product of the citric acid cycle, a derivate of one of the substratesor products (for example pyruvate and malate as derivates ofcitramalate, acetyl-CoA as derivate of pyruvate or citrate, pyruvate asderivate of glycerate) or vitamin c, ascorbic acid or ascorbate andderivates like oxalate and/or threonic acid, the polypeptide of theinvention or used in the method of the invention, the nucleic acidconstruct of the invention, the expression cassette of the invention,the vector of the invention, the plant or plant tissue or the host cellof the invention, for the production of plant resistant to a herbicideinhibiting eventually the production of the fine chemical.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0454.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 15, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 15, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 15, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        15, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 15, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 15 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 15 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 15, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 15, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 15, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 15,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.7.15] to [0479.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.7.7] to [0479.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more substrate or product of the citric acidcycle, a derivate of one of the substrates or products or vitamin c orderivates of ascorbic acid and/or threonic acid.

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0481.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0482.1.7.7] above

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical citramalate,citrate, fumarate, malate and/or succinate in plant cells, plants orpart thereof. Phenotypes thereto are associated with yield of plants(=yield related phenotypes). In accordance with the invention,therefore, the respective genes identified in Table I, wherein in column7 citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/or succinate are mentioned,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof,may be employed to enhance any yield-related phenotype.Increased yield may be determined in field trials of transgenic plantsand suitable control plants. Alternatively, a transgene's ability toincrease yield may be determined in a model plant. An increased yieldphenotype may be determined in the field test or in a model plant bymeasuring any one or any combination of the following phenotypes, incomparison to a control plant: yield of dry harvestable parts of theplant, yield of dry aerial harvestable parts of the plant, yield ofunderground dry harvestable parts of the plant, yield of fresh weightharvestable parts of the plant, yield of aerial fresh weight harvestableparts of the plant yield of underground fresh weight harvestable partsof the plant, yield of the plant's fruit (both fresh and dried), graindry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh and dry), and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, salinity, osmotic stress, shade, high plantdensity, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress, and yield-relatedphenotypes are encompassed by tolerance to such abiotic stresses.Additional phenotypes that can be monitored to determine enhancedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress include, without limitation,wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, which results in drooping ofleaves or needles stems, and flowers; drooping and/or shedding of leavesor needles; the leaves are green but leaf angled slightly toward theground compared with controls; leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward;premature senescence of leaves or needles; loss of chlorophyll in leavesor needles and/or yellowing. Any of the yield-related phenotypesdescribed above may be monitored in field tests or in model plants todemonstrate that a transgenic plant has increased tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress. In accordance with the invention, the respectivegenes identified in Table 1, in case in column 7 citramalate, citrate,fumarate, malate and/or succinate is indicated, especially the codingregion thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, may be employed toenhance tolerance to abiotic environmental stress in a plant means thatthe plant, when confronted with abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/or succinate is indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 citramalate, citrate,fumarate, malate and/or succinate is mentioned, as compared with thebushel/acre yield from untreated soybeans or corn cultivated under thesame conditions, is an improved yield in accordance with the invention.The increased or improved yield can be achieved in the absence orpresence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or freshweight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds. Increased yield includes higher fruit yields,higher seed yields, higher fresh matter production, and/or higher drymatter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant,increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

When the plant of the invention is a wheat plant increased yield forwheat plants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular forwheat varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of wheatrefers to an increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel perear, or increased ears per plant. Increased seed yield of wheat refersalso to an increased grain size or weight, an increased number of grainsper spike, or increased number of spikes per plant. Alternatively or inaddition increased seed yield of wheat refers also to an increased grainyield, increased length of spikes, increased number of spikelets perspike , increased 1000 grain weight or increased flag leaf area (flagleaf is the leaf directely below the spike). Said increased yield cantypically be achieved by enhancing or improving, one or moreyield-related traits of the plant. Such yield-related traits of a plantcomprise, without limitation, the increase of the intrinsic yieldcapacity of a plant, improved nutrient use efficiency, and/or increasedstress tolerance, in particular increased abiotic stress tolerance.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like. Theimprovement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can for examplebe manifested by improving or increasing a plant's tolerance againststress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application, abioticstress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions a plant istypically confronted with, including, but not limited to, drought(tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improved water useefficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (such asfreezing and chilling conditions), salinity, osmotic stress , shade,high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidative stress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can also be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are sometimes also referred to as “environmentalstress”. The present invention does also contemplate solutions for thiskind of environmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance and others. Studies of a plant'sresponse to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperature extremes arealso employed to determine the plant's tolerance or resistance toabiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is a parameter oftencorrelated with drought tolerance. In selecting traits for improvingcrops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growth would haveparticular merit in an irrigated agricultural system where the waterinput costs were high. An increase in growth without a correspondingjump in water use would have applicability to all agricultural systems.In many agricultural systems where water supply is not limiting, anincrease in growth, even if it came at the expense of an increase inwater use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression. Accordingly, the present inventionprovides such genes in case in column 7 of the respective Table orcitramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/or succinate is indicated. Inparticular, such genes are described in column 5 as well as in column 8of Tables I, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, in case citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/orsuccinate are indicated in column 7 or the respective polypeptides aredescribed in column 5 as well as in column 8 of Table II, or homologs orfragments thereof, in case citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/orsuccinate are indicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “citramalate ” or “citrate” or “fumarate”or “malate”or“succinate” is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table II, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table II, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “citramalate ” or “citrate” or “fumarate”or “malate”or“succinate” is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,improved nutrient use efficiency, like nitrogen use efficiency, and/orincreased stress tolerance.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased drought tolerance as compared to the corresponding origin orthe wild type plant and methods for producing such transgenic plantswith increased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table“citramalate” or “citrate” or “fumarate” or “malate” or “succinate” isindicated.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/or threonicacid

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, 2-isopropylmalate synthase, 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit, 30S ribosomal protein S3,        47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, 50S ribosomal        protein L14, ABC transporter ATP binding component, ABC        transporter permease protein, acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase,        acetyl-CoA hydrolase, acetyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase,        acyl-CoA synthase, adenylate kinase, adenylylsulfate kinase,        agmatinase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase,        ammonium transporter, arginine N-succinyltransferase, aspartase,        AO g13930-protein, ATP-binding component of a transport system,        auxin response factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein,        b0801-protein, b1003-protein, b1285-protein, b1425-protein,        b1445-protein, b1522-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein,        b1742-protein, b1898-protein, b2399-protein, b3777-protein,        b3791-protein, b3814-protein, b3817-protein, b3989-protein,        b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein, beta-hydroxylase,        betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional purine biosynthesis        protein, branched chain aminotransferase, calcium-dependent        protein kinase, cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting        protein kinase, CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-diacylglycerol-serine        O-phosphatidyltransferase, CDP-glucose-4,6-dehydratase, citrate        synthase, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, CTP synthase,        cystathionine beta-lyase, cysteine synthase A, cysteine synthase        B, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase,        DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoprotein subunit        beta, electron transport complex protein, eukaryotic translation        initiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar        M-ring protein, fumarate hydratase,        gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, gibberellin 20-oxidase, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-1-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutamate dehydrogenase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase,        glycerol kinase, Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyl-transferase, GM02LC17485-protein,        GM02LC5744-protein, heat shock protein, heat shock transcription        factor, hexose transporter, hydrolase, isochorismate synthase,        isocitrate dehydrogenase, isocitrate lyase,        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipopolysaccharide        core biosynthesis protein, lipoprotein precursor, lysine        decarboxylase, malate dehydrogenase, malonyl CoA-acyl carrier        protein transacylase, membrane protein, membrane transport        protein, methylglyoxal synthase, methylglyoxalase,        methyltransferase, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol        glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein, murein        transglycosylase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-antigen        chain length determinant, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase        subunit, oxireductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,        phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphatase, phosphate import        ATP-binding protein, photosystem I reaction centre subunit,        photosystem 11-protein, polygalacturonase, protease, protein        phosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, pyruvate        carboxylase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, ribulokinase, RNA        polymerase sigma factor, sec-independent protein translocase,        Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, slr1170-protein,        thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, thioredoxin reductase,        threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcription        factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator        protein, translation initiation factor subunit, TTC1386-protein,        xanthine dehydrogenase, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycr102c-protein,        YDL159W-A-protein, ygl237c-protein, YGR193C-protein, ygr221        c-protein, yhr131c-protein, yhr207c-protein, YKL038W-protein,        YKL140W-protein, ylr065c-protein, ylr326w-protein,        yml084w-protein, yol073c-protein, yol160w-protein, zinc finger        protein, and zinc transporter, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of citramalate, citrate,        fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or        vitamin c and/or threonic acid or a composition comprising        citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,        pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/or threonicacid, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.15, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.15;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        15, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 15; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of citramalate, citrate,    fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or    vitamin c and/or threonic acid or a composition comprising    citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,    pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid in said    non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said    non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering citramalate,citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinateand/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the folowingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,        pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid        produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms or parts        thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 15, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        15, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 15, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 15, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 8,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 15,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 15, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate,pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid production ina non-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of citramalate, citrate, fumarate,        glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c        and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism or a part thereof        and a readout system capable of interacting with the polypeptide        under suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the        polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a        compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and        capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the        binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which        permit the expression of said readout system and of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of item 6        conferring an increase in the amount of citramalate, citrate,        fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or        vitamin c and/or threonic acid in a non-human organism or a part        thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase incitramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate,succinate and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acid after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of claim as claimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic        acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from        the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 15, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/or succinate is        indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 15, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/or        succinate is indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 15, in case in column 7        citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/or succinate is        indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        15, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7        citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/or succinate is        indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 15, in case in        column 7 citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/or succinate        is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 15, in case in column 7        citramalate, citrate, fumarate, malate and/or succinate is        indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 15, in case in column 7 citramalate, citrate,        fumarate, malate and/or succinate is indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.7.15] to [0492.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0483.1.7.7] to [0492.1.7.7] above

Example 10 Purification of a Fine Chemical e.g. Citramalate, Citrate,Fumarate, Glycerate, Malate, Oxalate, Pyruvate, Succinate and/or VitaminC and/or Threonic Acid

The unambiguous detection for the presence of citramalate, citrate,fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitaminc and/or threonic acid can be obtained by analyzing recombinantorganisms using analytical standard methods: GC, GC-MS or TLC, asdescribed (1997, in: Advances on Lipid Methodology, Fourth Edition:Christie, Oily Press, Dundee, 119-169; 1998,Gaschromatographie-Massenspektrometrie-Verfahren [Gaschromatography/mass spectrometric methods], Lipide 33:343-353).

The fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate, malate,oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/or threonic acidproduced in the organism can be recovered from cells or from thesupernatant of the above-described culture by a variety of methods knownin the art. For example, the culture supernatant is recovered first. Tothis end, the cells are harvested from the culture by slowcentrifugation. Cells can generally be disrupted or lysed by standardtechniques such as mechanical force or sonication. The cell debris isremoved by centrifugation and the supernatant fraction, if appropriatetogether with the culture supernatant, is used for the furtherpurification of the fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid. However, it is also possible to process the supernatantalone if the fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate, glycerate,malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/or threonicacid are present in the supernatant in sufficiently high aconcentration. In this case, the fine chemical citramalate, citrate,fumarate, glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitaminc and/or threonic acid, or mixture thereof, can be purified further forexample via extraction and/or salt precipitation or via ion-exchangechromatography or as described above.

Identity and purity of the fine chemical citramalate, citrate, fumarate,glycerate, malate, oxalate, pyruvate, succinate and/or vitamin c and/orthreonic acid isolated can be determined by standard techniques of theart. They encompass old techniques such as photometric methods and newtechniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gaschromatography (GC), spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry (MS),staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS, enzyme assay ormicrobiological assays.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0494.1.7.7] above

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (H B8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 64177, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 64193 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 64194 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7333, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7679 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7680 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11990, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12064 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12065 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 812, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1054 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1055 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6040,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6070 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6071 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Brassica napus SEQ ID NO: 15532, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 16150 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 16151 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 69, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 343 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 344 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Oryza sativa SEQ ID NO: 34301, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 34595 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 34596 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698 ,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.7.15] to [0499.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.7.7] to [0499.1.7.7] above

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7333 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus,Glycine max, or Oryza sativa the vector DNA was treated with therestriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following the standard protocol (MBIFermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 64177 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 63334 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7333.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.7.15] to [0503.1.7.15] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0501.1.7.7] to [0503.1.7.7] above

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max17451 non-targ At1g07430 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 67 133001non-targ At1g13930 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82 90 133001 non-targAt1g13930 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 79 17968 non-targ At1g36730malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 65 137 17968 non-targ At1g36730 vitc a/o thraARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 56 18070 non-targ At1g43850 fumarate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 63 108 812 non-targ At1g48040 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 4981 19419 non-targ At1g72770 vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 10919919 non-targ At2g30360 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 75 420 19919non-targ At2g30360 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 364 19919 non-targAt2g30360 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 75 133042 non-targ At2g37040fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 89 133349 non-targ At2g41680 succinateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 91 120810 plastidic At2g44350 succinate ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 46 132 21497 plastidic At3g04050 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 49 721 21497 plastidic At3g04050 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 53722015 non-targ At3g06270 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 63 203 22015non-targ At3g06270 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 55 22249 non-targAt3g08710 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 72 165 22249 non-targ At3g08710malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 162 130491 non-targ At3g15360 glycerateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 129 2367 non-targ At3g61830 fumarate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 78 248 2367 non-targ At3g61830 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 93115 2573 non-targ At3g62930 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 163 2573non-targ At3g62930 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 222 2573 non-targAt3g62930 glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 101 2573 non-targ At3g62930malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 206 2573 non-targ At3g62930 succinateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 137 2573 non-targ At3g62930 vitc a/o thraARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 96 2935 non-targ At3g62950 citramalate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 65 235 2935 non-targ At3g62950 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC64 136 2935 non-targ At3g62950 glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 113 2935non-targ At3g62950 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 100 274 2935 non-targAt3g62950 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 257 133541 non-targ At4g03520glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 112 23482 non-targ At4g15660citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 71 156 23482 non-targ At4g15660 fumarateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 195 463 23482 non-targ At4g15660 glycerate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 41 158 23482 non-targ At4g15660 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC123 321 23482 non-targ At4g15660 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 133 34623482 non-targ At4g15660 vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 89 3279non-targ At4g15670 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 196 830 3279 non-targAt4g15670 glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 224 3279 non-targ At4g15670malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 117 935 3279 non-targ At4g15670 succinateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 77 314 23844 non-targ At4g15690 citramalate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 47 204 23844 non-targ At4g15690 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC66 427 23844 non-targ At4g15690 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 76 386 23844non-targ At4g15690 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 158 23844 non-targAt4g15690 vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 86 3654 non-targAt4g15700 glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 198 68849 non-targ At4g26080citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 70 68849 non-targ At4g26080 succinateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 52 4102 non-targ At4g33040 citramalate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 43 136 4102 non-targ At4g33040 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC72 537 4102 non-targ At4g33040 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 65 296 4102non-targ At4g33040 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 149 4102 non-targAt4g33040 vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 102 4348 non-targAt4g35310 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 296 24438 non-targ At5g03720fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 66 1135 24438 non-targ At5g03720 malateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 133 687 24438 non-targ At5g03720 succinate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 30 376 24492 non-targ At5g07200 glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC33 74 24492 non-targ At5g07200 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 329 4904non-targ At5g18600 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 132 25344 non-targAt5g27640 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 173 25428 non-targ At5g39760fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 54 110 25428 non-targ At5g39760 malateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 175 25498 non-targ At5g59220 succinate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 30 67 70038 plastidic At5g63680 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC31 226 5493 non-targ At5g64920 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 81 158 70583non-targ Avin- citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 106 DRAFT-_0035 70583non-targ Avin- fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 63 130 DRAFT-_0035 70583non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 281 DRAFT-_0035 70715non-targ AVIN- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 146 DRAFT-_0539 25676non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64 122 DRAFT-_1045 25780non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 91 DRAFT-_1398 25780non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 90 DRAFT-_1398 26196non-targ Avin- fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 66 110 DRAFT-_1624 26196non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 67 120 DRAFT-_1624 133719non-targ Avin- fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 148 507 DRAFT-_1699 26434non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 51 154 DRAFT-_1806 114198non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 30 43 DRAFT-_2010 6040non-targ Avin- glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 81 DRAFT-_2091 71325non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 45 203 DRAFT-_2365 71763non-targ Avin- citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 49 DRAFT-_2369 28040non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 121 517 DRAFT-_2754 6075non-targ Avin- citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 117 DRAFT-_3028 6075non-targ Avin- fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 98 406 DRAFT-_3028 6075non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 323 DRAFT-_3028 6075non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 97 190 DRAFT-_3028 6075non-targ Avin- vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 137 DRAFT-_302829246 non-targ Avin- citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 84 DRAFT-_318629246 non-targ Avin- fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 100 236 DRAFT-_318629500 non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 29 139 DRAFT-_325331026 non-targ Avin- fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 61 240 DRAFT-_360531026 non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 314 DRAFT-_3605 31026non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 66 203 DRAFT-_3605 114231non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 291 DRAFT-_3629 31717non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 73 137 DRAFT-_4384 72935non-targ Avin- fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 57 91 DRAFT-_4385 72935non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82 144 DRAFT-_4385 31926non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 109 DRAFT-_4562 134171non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 110 DRAFT-_4594 73719non-targ Avin- fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 52 113 DRAFT-_4606 73719non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 81 DRAFT-_4606 74452non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 107 DRAFT-_4989 6510non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 74 412 DRAFT-_5103 32037non-targ Avin- malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 181 293 DRAFT-_5246 74729non-targ Avin- succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 107 DRAFT-_6679 34301non-targ AX653549 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 92 266 34301 non-targAX653549 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 106 34602 non-targ AY087308fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 84 224 34602 non-targ AY087308 malateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 252 34602 non-targ AY087308 succinate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 33 109 136120 non-targ Bab08741 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC165 582 34889 plastidic B0004 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 61 169 134299non-targ B0063 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 63 529 134299 non-targ B0063succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 39 119 35482 non-targ B0124 citrateARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 91 837 35590 non-targ B0221 fumarate ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 49 70 121111 non-targ B0312 citrate ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 126165 7333 non-targ B0449 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 94 471 7686 non-targB0486 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 61 99 7686 non-targ B0486 succinateARA_LEAF p-Super LC 31 56 134402 non-targ B0514 citrate ARA_SEED_2 p-USPLC 88 115 35967 plastidic B0593 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 130 36535967 plastidic B0593 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 168 536 36114 non-targB0752 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 158 628 75807 non-targ B0801succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 67 135 36489 non-targ B0885 malateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 134 141 36670 non-targ B0963 vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 43 81 7941 non-targ B1003 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 107 107637483 non-targ B1255 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 50 119 134655 non-targB1285 succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 31 37 134697 non-targ B1390 malateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60 182 134756 non-targ B1425 malate ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 61 256 38266 plastidic B1431 succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 29 4438289 non-targ B1445 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 67 102 7947non-targ B1522 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 92 7947 non-targ B1522malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 311 78154 non-targ B1589 fumarate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 117 167 115064 plastidic B1611 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC187 514 38345 non-targ B1627 succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 56 78265non-targ B1651 succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 37 78753 non-targ B1670citramalate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 49 89 78753 non-targ B1670 malateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60 138 78771 non-targ B1672 citramalate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 43 84 78771 non-targ B1672 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 79 15278771 non-targ B1672 vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 48 134762non-targ B1742 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 48 86 134762 non-targ B1742succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 52 78779 plastidic B1747 succinateARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 51 158 78852 non-targ B1755 vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 30 46 38573 non-targ B1845 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 92 424134783 non-targ B1865 vitc a/o thra ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 38 301 38767non-targ B1898 succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 94 134864 non-targ B1938fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 71 324 134864 non-targ B1938 malateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 62 332 134864 non-targ B1938 succinate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 41 171 79217 non-targ B2027 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 77 18639237 non-targ B2399 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 190 3230 39237non-targ B2399 succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 86 421 39237 non-targ B2399vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 45 235 39300 non-targ B2414 vitc a/othra ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 46 134924 plastidic B2421 vitc a/o thraARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 38 197 40726 non-targ B2634 fumarate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 134 861 40726 non-targ B2634 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 139511 80756 non-targ B2701 succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 60 81075non-targ B2747 succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 53 81576 non-targ B2818succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 59 115864 non-targ B2866 succinateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 34 135893 non-targ B3008 succinate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 26 63 42502 non-targ B3262 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 69208 42502 non-targ B3262 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 76 135 136077non-targ B3624 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 69 1749 136098 non-targB3777 succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 29 54 83726 non-targ B3791 malateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 264 83726 non-targ B3791 succinate ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 29 160 44196 non-targ B3814 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC41 45 10708 non-targ B3817 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 122 198 10726non-targ B3823 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 151 10726 non-targB3823 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 56 84 44372 non-targ B3989 succinateARA_LEAF p-Super LC 53 90 44378 non-targ B4012 fumarate ARA_SEED_2 p-USPGC 58 204 10740 non-targ B4029 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 76 467 10740non-targ B4029 malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 81 511 10740 non-targ B4029succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 444 106532 non-targ B4050 fumarateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 127 1497 106532 non-targ B4050 malate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 52 553 94542 non-targ B4056 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC41 94 45022 non-targ B4139 citrate ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 119 342 45321non-targ B4256 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 40 45 45321 non-targ B4256malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 201 278 45556 non-targ B4384 vitc a/o thraARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 36 222 84079 plastidic D90900 succinate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 33 49 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBILC 32 137 46405 non-targ GM02LC17485 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 67 22484198 non-targ GM02LC21368 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 177 84198non-targ GM02LC21368 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 71 316 84198 non-targGM02LC21368 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 102 632 47076 non-targ GM02LC5744citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 69 47076 non-targ GM02LC5744 fumarateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 49 104 48138 non-targ Sll0170 citramalate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 49 116 84265 plastidic Sll0228 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC67 78 84441 plastidic Sll0240 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 73 176 84441plastidic Sll0240 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 91 51198 non-targSll0816 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64 228 127109 non-targ Sll0895succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 34 83 54452 plastidic Sll1522 citramalateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 57 54452 plastidic Sll1522 malate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 55 206 85808 mitoch Sll1815 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35414 55385 non-targ Sll1920 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 70 55385mitoch Sll1920 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 63 120 136533 plastidicSlr0018 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 167 367 11990 plastidic Slr0338citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 138 56153 plastidic Slr0597 fumarateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 65 115 87397 plastidic Slr0721 citramalate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 55 692 87397 plastidic Slr0721 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC63 291 57734 non-targ Slr1096 glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 42 57734non-targ Slr1096 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 24 59 136869 non-targSlr1170 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 81 116460 mitoch Slr1250fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53 59 58058 non-targ Slr1269 succinateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 32 75 58731 plastidic Slr1739 malate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 73 318 59165 plastidic Slr2023 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC108 384 59165 plastidic Slr2023 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 152136907 plastidic Smr0004 glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 32 12698non-targ TTC0019 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 181 395 12698 non-targTTC0019 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 31 106 107556 non-targ TTC0849citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 352 61723 non-targ TTC1193 fumarateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 72 132 61723 non-targ TTC1193 succinate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 36 110 62079 non-targ TTC1386 fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 64848 62079 non-targ TTC1386 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 241 353 62079non-targ TTC1386 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 161 62160 non-targTTC1918 citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 80 62160 non-targ TTC1918glycerate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 61 62160 non-targ TTC1918 malateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 241 62244 non-targ XM_473199 fumarate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 76 257 62244 non-targ XM_473199 malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54129 62244 non-targ XM_473199 succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 31 75 136943plastidic Yal062w succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 75 137387 non-targYbl015w citramalate ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 39 127 137387 non-targ Ybl015wpyruvate ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 44 74 96779 plastidic Ybr218c malateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 49 99 63264 plastidic Ycr102c fumarate ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 49 79 137498 non-targ Ydl159w-a fumarate ARA_LEAF Big35S GC18 20 63334 plastidic Ydr044w fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 198 494 63334plastidic Ydr044w succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 112 267 64177 non-targYgl237c malate ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 54 178 64177 non-targ Ygl237csuccinate ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 33 110 108487 non-targ Ygr193c fumarateARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI LC 50 287 108487 non-targ Ygr193c malate ARA_SEED_2p-PcUBI LC 58 96 108487 non-targ Ygr193c succinate ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI LC129 292 64315 plastidic Ygr221c malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 59 80 101855plastidic Yhl032c citrate ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 73 311 97620 plastidicYhr131c malate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 83 64546 plastidic Yhr207csuccinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 59 166 64964 plastidic Yjl073w glycerateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 37 97635 non-targ Yjl219w oxalate ARA_SEED_2p-PcUBI GC 33 194 90409 plastidic Yjr148w citramalate ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 97 244 66274 non-targ Yjr153w fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 50 13866274 non-targ Yjr153w malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 63 166 90602 plastidicYKL038W malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 67 159 137502 non-targ Ykl140w vitca/o thra ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 39 145 66695 plastidic Ylr065c fumarateARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 45 137547 plastidic Ylr174w succinate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 29 48 129123 plastidic Ylr326w fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC71 254 129123 plastidic Ylr326w glycerate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 72129123 plastidic Ylr326w vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 33 15175plastidic Yml084w fumarate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 80 15175 plastidicYml084w succinate ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 53 165 137818 plastidic Yol073ccitramalate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 59 137818 plastidic Yol073c malateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 62 188 15179 plastidic Yol160w vitc a/o thraARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 43 92668 non-targ Ypl028w malate ARA_LEAF Big35SLC 41 88 93218 non-targ Ypr138c vitc a/o thra ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 37 12515187 non-targ 47266012_SOYBEAN fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 75 37815187 non-targ 47266012_SOYBEAN malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 59 201 15187non-targ 47266012_SOYBEAN succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 112 69non-targ 49747384_SOYBEAN fumarate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 100 340 69non-targ 49747384_SOYBEAN malate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 202 69 non-targ49747384_SOYBEAN succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 129 69 non-targ49747384_SOYBEAN vitc a/o thra ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 64 15532 plastidic51340801_CANOLA citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 420 15532 plastidic51340801_CANOLA succinate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 31 210 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN citramalate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 70 246

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (ratio_by_WT, given aspercent increase).

The term “non-targ” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “non-targeted”.

The term “mitoch” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “mitochondrial”.

The term “vit c a/o thra” in Table d, Column 2 which shows theexpression type means “vitamin c and/or threonic acid”.

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant. [0505.1.7.15] to [0515.1.7.15] for the disclosure of theseparagraphs see [0505.1.7.7] to [0515.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.7.16.] to [0514.1.7.16.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/ornicotinic acid as defined below and corresponding embodiments asdescribed herein as follows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.7.7] above

Cofactors are non-protein chemical compounds which bound to enzymes.They are required for the biological activity of the enzymes andfunction in association with these. In other words cofactors arerequired by inactive apoenzymes to convert them into active holoenzymes.

Cofactors can be divided into two broad groups: organic cofactors, suchas flavin or heme, and inorganic cofactors: such as the metal ions Mg2+,Cu+, Mn2+or iron-sulfur clusters.

Organic cofactors are small organic molecules (typically a molecularmass less than 1000 Da) that can be either loosely or tightly bound tothe enzyme and directly participate in the reaction. Vitamins can serveas precursors to many organic cofactors (e.g. vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12,niacin, folic acid). Many organic cofactors also contain a nucleotide:such as the electron carriers NAD and FAD, or coenzyme A, which carriesacyl groups. Most of these cofactors are found in a huge variety ofspecies, and some are universal to all forms of life.

Like enzymes, cofactors are not irreversibly changed during catalysis;they are either unmodifled or regenerated. Each kind of cofactor has aparticular chemical function. Cofactors may either be attached bycovalent bonds to a particular enzyme or exist freely in solution, butin either case they participate intimately in the chemical reactionscatalyzed by the enzyme.

A well known cofactor is Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ 10) or ubiquinone, which isessentially a vitamin or vitamin-like substance. Disagreements onnomenclature notwithstanding, vitamins are defined as organic compoundsessential in minute amounts for normal body function acting as coenzymesor precursors to coenzymes. Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 belongs to a family ofsubstances called ubiquinones. Ubiquinones, also known as coenzymes Qand mitoquinones, are lipophilic, water-insoluble substances involved inelectron transport and energy production in mitochondria. The basicstructure of ubiquinones consists of a benzoquinone “head” and aterpinoid “tail.” The “head” structure participates in the redoxactivity of the electron transport chain. The major difference among thevarious coenzymes Q is in the number of isoprenoid units (5-carbonstructures) in the “tail.” Coenzymes Q contain one to 12 isoprenoidunits in the “tail”; 10 isoprenoid units are common in animals.Coenzymes Q occur in the majorganism ity of aerobic organisms, frombacteria to plants and animals. Two numbering systems exist fordesignation of the number of isoprenoid units in the terpinoid “tail”:coenzyme Qn and coenzyme Q(x). N refers to the number of isoprenoid sidechains, and×refers to the number of carbons in the terpinoid “tail” andcan be any multiple of five. Thus, coenzyme Q10 refers to a coenzyme Qhaving 10 isoprenoid units in the “tail.” Since each isoprenoid unit hasfive carbons, coenzyme Q10 can also be designated coenzyme Q(50). Thestructures of coenzymes Q are analogous to those of vitamin K2. CoenzymeQ10 is also known as Coenzyme Q(50), CoQ10,

CoQ(50), ubiquinone (50), ubiquino-10 and ubidecarerone.

They are present naturally in foods and sometimes are also synthesizedin the body. CoQ10 likewise is found in small amounts in a wide varietyof foods and is synthesized in all tissues. The biosynthesis of CoQ10from the amino acid tyrosine is a multistage process requiring at leasteight vitamins and several trace elements. Coenzymes are cofactors uponwhich the comparatively large and complex enzymes absolutely depend fortheir function. Coenzyme Q10 is the coenzyme for at least threemitochondrial enzymes (complexes I, II and III) as well as enzymes inother parts of the cell. Mitochondrial enzymes of the oxidativephosphorylation pathway are essential for the production of thehigh-energy phosphate, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), upon which allcellular functions depend. The electron and proton transfer functions ofthe quinone ring are of fundamental importance to all life forms;ubiquinone in the mitochondria of animals, plastoquinone in thechloroplast of plants, and menaquinone in bacteria. The term“bioenergetics” has been used to describe the field of biochemistrylooking specifically at cellular energy production. In the related fieldof free radical chemistry, CoQ10 has been studied in its reduced form asa potent antioxidant. The bioenergetics and free radical chemistry ofCoQ10 are reviewed in Gian Paolo Littarru's book, Energy and Defense,published in 1994. The precise chemical structure of CoQ10 is 2,3dimethoxy-5 methyl-6 decaprenyl benzoquinone

Discovered in 1957, CoQ-10 is also called ubiquinone because it belongsto a class of compounds called quinones, and because it's ubiquitous inliving organisms, especially in the heart, liver, and kidneys. It playsa crucial role in producing energy in cells. And it acts as a powerfulantioxidant, meaning that it helps neutralize cell-damaging moleculescalled free radicals. Manufactured by all cells in the body, CoQ-10 isalso found in small amounts in foods, notably meat and fish. By themid-1970′s, the industrial technology to produce pure CoQ10 inquantities sufficient for larger clinical trials was established.Principally CoQ10 can be isolated from microorganisms or plants oralgae; in particular mitochondria are a common source for CoQ10.Alternatively, they are obtained advantageously from animals or fish.

Since the actions of supplemental CoQ10 have yet to be clarified, themechanism of these actions is a matter of speculation. However, much isknown about the biochemistry of CoQ10. CoQ10 is an essential cofactor inthe mitochondrial electron transport chain, where it accepts electronsfrom complex I and II, an activity that is vital for the production ofATP. CoQ10 has antioxidant activity in mitochondria and cellularmembranes, protecting against peroxidation of lipid membranes. It alsoinhibits the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol. LDL-cholesterol oxidation isbelieved to play a significant role in the pathogenesis ofatherosclerosis. CoQ10 is biosynthesized in the body and shares a commonsynthetic pathway with cholesterol.

CoQ10 levels decrease with aging in humans. Why this occurs is not knownbut may be due to decreased synthesis and/or increased lipidperoxidation which occurs with aging. Significantly decreased levels ofCoQ10 have been noted in a wide variety of diseases in both animal andhuman studies. CoQ10 deficiency may be caused by insufficient dietaryCoQ10, impairment in CoQ10 biosynthesis, excessive utilization of CoQ10by the body, or any combination of the three. Decreased dietary intakeis presumed in chronic malnutrition and cachexia.

The relative contribution of CoQ10 biosynthesis versus dietary CoQ10 isunder investigation. Karl Folkers takes the position that the dominantsource of CoQ10 in man is biosynthesis. This complex, 17 step process,requiring at least seven vitamins (vitamin B2- riboflavin, vitamin B3-niacinamide, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin C, andpantothenic acid) and several trace elements, is, by its nature, highlyvulnerable. Karl Folkers argues that suboptimal nutrient intake in manis almost universal and that there is subsequent secondary impairment inCoQ10 biosynthesis. This would mean that average or “normal” levels ofCoQ10 are really suboptimal and the very low levels observed in advanceddisease states represent only the tip of a deficiency “ice berg”.

Supplemental CoQ10 may have cardioprotective, cytoprotective andneuroprotective activities. There are claims that it has positiveeffects in cancer, muscular dystrophy and immune dysfunction. Similarly,it may inhibit obesity or enhance athletic performance. HMG-CoAreductase inhibitors used to treat elevated blood cholesterol levels byblocking cholesterol biosynthesis also block CoQ10 biosynthesis. Theresulting lowering of blood CoQ10 level is due to the partially sharedbiosynthetic pathway of CoQ10 and cholesterol. In patients with heartfailure this is more than a laboratory observation. It has a significantharmful effect which can be negated by oral CoQ10 supplementation.

Increased body consumption of CoQ10 is the presumed cause of low bloodCoQ10 levels seen in excessive exertion, hypermetabolism, and acuteshock states. It is likely that all three mechanisms (insufficientdietary CoQ10, impaired CoQ10 biosynthesis, and excessive utilization ofCoQ10) are operable to varying degrees in most cases of observed CoQ10deficiency.

In nature, Coenzymes QO to Q9 are found as well. E.g. Coenzyme Q9 is aderivative of CoQ10 found e.g. in the chloroplast of plants. Coenzyme Q9has a shorter aliphatic group bound to the ring structure. Due to thehigh structural homology of Coenzymes QO to Q9 are expected to providethe same or very similar activities as CoQ10 in cells or organisms.

However, Matsura et al., Biochim Biophys Acta, 1992, 1123(3) pp. 309-15concluded from their study that CoQ9 constantly acts as a potentialantioxidant in hepatocytes whereas CoQ10 manly exhibit its antioxidantactivity in cells containing CoQ10 as the predominate CoQ homolog.Coenzyme Q10 is actual a very common ingredient in different types ofcosmetics, due to its protective role against radicals and its predictedfunction in skin tautening.

Lipoic acid (lipoate) is a sulfur-containing cofactor involved inseveral multienzyme complexes such as pyruvate dehydrogenase,a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, branchedchain keto acid dehydrogenase,and glycine decarboxylase complex. Lipoic acid is also knon as(R)-5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid, alpha lipoic acid,6,8-dithiooctanoic acid with a CAS-No: 1200-22-2.

Lipoic acid contains on chiral carbon atom. The R-(+)-enantiomere (RLA)is disovered in nature and is an essential cofactor for mitochondrialenzyme complexes.

One decade ago, several studies highlighted the potential of free lipoicacid and dihydrolipoic acid as powerful metabolic antioxidants that areable to scavenge the reactive oxygen species, to recycle otherantioxidants (vitamin C, glutathione, and vitamin E), and even tointervene in redox regulation of gene transcription. Consequently,lipoic acid saw an upshift in use as a therapeutic agent in pathologiesassociated with oxidative stress (Gueguen et al., JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICALCHEMISTRY (2000), Vol. 275, No. 7, pp. 5016-5025).

In the cell, very little lipoate exists as free acid almost all istethered (via a peptide bond involving the lipoic acid carboxylfunction) to the side chain amino group of a conserved lysine resiude insome enzyme complex dependent of lipoic acid as cofactor. (Booker, S.,Chemistry & Biology, 2004, 10-12)

Nicotinic acid (also known as vitamin B3, niacin, nicotinate, vitaminPP, pyridine-3-carboxylic acid and vitamin PP and the CAS NO 59-67-6) isan organic cofactor and one of the forty to eighty essential humannutrients. This colorless, water-soluble solid is a derivative ofpyridine, with a carboxyl group (COOH) at the 3-position. Nicotinic acidand its amide derivative, nicotinamide (niacinamide) arebiosynthetically linked the coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP).

The late stage of severe niacin deficiency is known as pellagra. Niacindeficiency or pellagra may result from inadequate dietary intake ofniacin and/or tryptophan. Other nutrient deficiencies may alsocontribute to the development of niacin deficiency. For instance,patients with

Hartnup's disease, a hereditary disorder resulting in defectivetryptophan absorption, have developed pellagra.

Nicotinic acid is used as food supplement and for food fortification.Niacin is found in variety of foods, including liver, chicken, beef,fish, cereal, peanuts and legumes, and is also synthesized fromtryptophan, which is found in meat, dairy and eggs.

Thus, cofactors, in particular coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid,and/or nicotinic acid can be used in a lot of different applications,for example in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and in feed and food.

Therefore improving the productivity of said cofactors and improving thequality of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs and animal feeds, inparticular of nutrition supplements, is an imporganism tant task of thedifferent industries.

The content of coenzyme Q10 and coenzyme Q9 in a cell was also increasedby increasing or decreasing certain activities as disclosed inWO2006/069610, WO2007/087815 or WO2008/034648.

To ensure a high productivity of said cofactors, in particular coenzymeQ10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid in plants ormicroorganism, it is necessary to manipulate the natural biosynthesis ofsaid cofactors in said organisms.

Accordingly, there is still a great demand for new and more suitablegenes which encode enzymes or other regulators which participate in thebiosynthesis of said cofactors, in particular coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9,lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid and make it possible to producecertain said cofactors specifically on an industrial scale withoutunwanted byproducts forming. In the selection of genes for biosynthesistwo characteristics above all are particularly important. On the onehand, there is as ever a need for improved processes for obtaining thehighest possible contents of said cofactors on the other hand as less aspossible byproducts should be produced in the production process.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid,and/or nicotinic acid.

It is a further object of the present invention to develop aninexpensive process for the synthesis of cofactors, in particularcoenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid and toassure that the cofactors, in particular coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9,lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid are more accessible and facilely toisolate and recover in an industrial scale from the producing organism,preferably from a plant.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupof cofactors, in particular from the group consisting of: coenzyme Q10,coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid, or, in other words, ofthe “fine chemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.16.16] to [0514.1.7.16] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.16 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.16.16] to[0514.1.7.16]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.16.16] to [0514.1.7.16] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.16.16] and [0015.1.16.16], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.16.16] to[0514.1.7.16], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.16.16] and [0015.1.16.16].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “coenzyme Q10” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 16 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “coenzyme Q10”.

In one embodiment, the term coenzyme Q10 or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.16.16] to[0514.1.7.16] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned coenzyme Q10, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “coenzyme Q9” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 16 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “coenzyme Q9”.

In one embodiment, the term coenzyme Q9 or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.16.16] to [0514.1.7.16]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedcoenzyme Q9, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “lipoic acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 16 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “lipoic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term lipoic acid or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.16.16] to [0514.1.7.16]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedlipoic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “nicotinic acid” in context ofthe nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective sameline of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 16 and indicatingin column 7 the metabolite “nicotinic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term nicotinic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.16.16] to[0514.1.7.16] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned nicotinic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.16.16] to [0514.1.7.16] coenzyme Q10, inany one of the three redox states of Coenzyme Q10: fully oxidized(ubiquinone), semiquinone (ubisemiquinone), and fully reduced(ubiquinol), their salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. Ina preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means coenzyme Q10in any one of the three redox states of Coenzyme Q10: fully oxidized(ubiquinone), semiquinone (ubisemiquinone), and fully reduced(ubiquinol), or their salts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form,preferably bound to peptide(s) or protein(s). In a preferred embodiment“coenzyme Q10” means coenzyme Q10 in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.16.16] to [0514.1.7.16] coenzyme Q9, inany one of the three redox states of Coenzyme Q9: fully oxidized,semiquinone, and fully reduced, their salts, ester or ether in free formor bound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical”means coenzyme Q9 in any one of the three redox states of Coenzyme Q9:fully oxidized, semiquinone, and fully reduced, or their salts, ester orether, in free form or bound form, preferably bound to peptide(s) orprotein(s).

In a preferred embodiment “coenzyme Q9” means coenzyme Q9 in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.16.16] to [0514.1.7.16] lipoic acid, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means lipoic acid or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form, preferably bound topeptide(s) or protein(s).

In a preferred embodiment “lipoic acid” means lipoic acid in free form.

The state of (de-)protonsation is not considered here (lipoic acidtreated as lipoate and visa versa).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.16.16] to [0514.1.7.16] nicotinic acid,its salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means nicotinic acid or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form, preferably bound topeptide(s) or protein(s).

In a preferred embodiment “nicotinic acid” means nicotinic acid in freeform.

The state of (de-)protonsation is not considered here (nicotinic acidtreated as nicotinate and visa versa). The terms nicotinic acid, niacin,nicotinamide, and vitamin B3 are used interchangeably to refer to anymember of this family of compounds, since they have the same biochemicalactivity.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.16.16] to[0514.1.7.16]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.16.16] to [0514.1.7.16] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of section [0014.1.16.16] or section[0015.1.16.16], independently whether it refers to any other paragraphor not and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.16.16] to[0514.1.7.16], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.16.16].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising coenzymeQ10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the pro-duction of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1 g47380-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS box protein transcription        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol desaturase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cy- clin D in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the pro- duction of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of disease resistance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase III large        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1097-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase I chain I in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit E in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-aspartate oxidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lipoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lipoic acid or a        composition comprising lipoic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Ribose import ATP-binding protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fatty acid desaturase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of halotolerance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipase in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein Hsp40 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein Hsp40 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitogen-activated protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantothenoylcysteine        decarboxylase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q10; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of coenzyme Q10 or a composition comprising        coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q9; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of coenzyme Q9 or a composition comprising        coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lipoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lipoic acid or a composition comprising lipoic        acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of nicotinic acid or a composition comprising        nicotinic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins.

Accordingly, in the present invention described above, the increase orgeneration of one or more said activities is for example conferred byone or more protein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from thegroup as depicted in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 16, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 16;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        16, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 16; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 16.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 16, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,acetolactate synthase III large subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shockprotein, amino acid ABC transporter permease protein, amino acidacetyltransferase, At1g47380-protein, ATP synthase subunit E,ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b1003-protein, b1097-protein,b1522-protein, b2032-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein,b3817-protein, b4029-protein, beta-galactosidase, calcium-dependentprotein kinase, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor, cell division control protein, colanic acid biosynthesisprotein, CTP synthase, cyclin D , disease resistance protein, enoyl-CoAhydratase, fatty acid desaturase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glutamine amidotransferase, glutaredoxin,glycerol dehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycosyltransferase, halotolerance protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shocktranscription factor, histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, L-aspartate oxidase, lipase,MADS box protein transcription factor, malate dehydrogenase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, mitogen-activated proteinkinase, monothiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylalanineammonia-lyase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase, photosystem II protein,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,Ribose import ATP-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase,sll1761-protein, slr1107-protein, sterol desaturase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, TTC1386-protein,uroporphyrin-111 C-methyltransferase, ycl027w-protein, zinc fingerprotein, or zinc transporter, which respectively encode a proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown inTable I, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, (preferably the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectivelyencode a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof,and/or which respectively can be amplified with the primer set shown inTable III, application no. 16, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRPgenes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,acetolactate synthase III large subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shockprotein, amino acid ABC transporter permease protein, amino acidacetyltransferase, At1g47380-protein, ATP synthase subunit E,ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxin response factor,AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b1003-protein, b1097-protein,b1522-protein, b2032-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein,b3817-protein, b4029-protein, beta-galactosidase, calcium-dependentprotein kinase, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor, cell division control protein, colanic acid biosynthesisprotein, CTP synthase, cyclin D , disease resistance protein, enoyl-CoAhydratase, fatty acid desaturase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glutamine amidotransferase, glutaredoxin,glycerol dehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycosyltransferase, halotolerance protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shocktranscription factor, histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, L-aspartate oxidase, lipase,MADS box protein transcription factor, malate dehydrogenase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, mitogen-activated proteinkinase, monothiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylalanineammonia-lyase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase, photosystem II protein,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,Ribose import ATP-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine/threonineprotein phosphatase,sll1761-protein, slr1107-protein, sterol desaturase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, TTC1386-protein,uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase, ycl027w-protein, zinc fingerprotein, or zinc transporter, the respective protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences asshown in Table I , application no. 16, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, therespective protein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequence as shown in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8, and/or therespective protein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown inTable IV, application no. 16, column 8 is also referred to as FineChemical Related Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinicacid, by increasing or generating one or more activities, especiallyselected from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, acetolactate synthase III largesubunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,At1g47380-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,AY087308-protein, b1003-protein, b1097-protein, b1522-protein,b2032-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein, b3817-protein,b4029-protein, beta-galactosidase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor, celldivision control protein, colanic acid biosynthesis protein, CTPsynthase, cyclin D , disease resistance protein, enoyl-CoA hydratase,fatty acid desaturase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconate transportsystem permease 3, glutamine amidotransferase, glutaredoxin, glyceroldehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycosyl transferase,halotolerance protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shocktranscription factor, histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, L-aspartate oxidase, lipase,MADS box protein transcription factor, malate dehydrogenase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, mitogen-activated proteinkinase, monothiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylalanineammonia-lyase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase, photosystem II protein,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,Ribose import ATP-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase,sll1761-protein, slr1107-protein, sterol desaturase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, TTC1386-protein,uroporphyrin-111 C-methyltransferase, ycl027w-protein, zinc fingerprotein, and zinc transporter, which is conferred by one or more FCRPsor the gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example by the geneproduct of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotide selectedfrom the group as shown in Table I, application no. 16, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising a polypeptideencoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected from the group asshown in Table I, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, (preferably by thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one ormore protein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 16, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, acetolactate synthase III large subunit,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, amino acid ABC transporterpermease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase, At1g47380-protein, ATPsynthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b1003-protein,b1097-protein, b1522-protein, b2032-protein, b2739-protein,b2849-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein, beta-galactosidase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation-transporting ATPase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, cell division control protein,colanic acid biosynthesis protein, CTP synthase, cyclin D , diseaseresistance protein, enoyl-CoA hydratase, fatty acid desaturase, F-boxprotein, flavodoxin, gluconate transport system permease 3, glutamineamidotransferase, glutaredoxin, glycerol dehydrogenase,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycosyl transferase, halotoleranceprotein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock transcription factor,histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase, isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit, L-inaspartate oxidase, lipase, MADS box protein transcriptionfactor, malate dehydrogenase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitogen-activated protein kinase, monothiol glutaredoxin, multipleantibiotic resistance protein, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphatereductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, oxidoreductase, permeaseprotein of ABC transporter, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphopantothenoylcysteinedecarboxylase, photosystem 11 -protein, protein kinase, proteinphosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, Ribose import ATP-bindingprotein, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sll1761-protein, slr1107-protein,sterol desaturase, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-IIIC-methyltransferase, ycl027w-protein, zinc finger protein, and zinctransporter, for example of the respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, application no. 16, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or the respective polypeptide comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequences as shown in Table IV,application no. 16, column 8, or the respective polypeptide comprisingat least one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV, application no.16, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g47380-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylalanine        ammonia-lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS box protein        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol desaturase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a disease        resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase III large subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1097-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase I chain I non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP synthase        subunit E non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-aspartate        oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lipoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lipoic acid or a        composition comprising lipoic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Ribose import        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerol        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fatty acid        desaturase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        amidotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a halotolerance        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein Hsp40 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein Hsp40 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitogen-activated        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q10;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of coenzyme Q10, or a composition comprising        coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q9;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of coenzyme Q9, or a composition comprising        coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lipoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lipoic acid, or a composition comprising        lipoic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of nicotinic acid, or a composition comprising        nicotinic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g47380-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS box protein transcription        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of F-box protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol desaturase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of disease resistance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetolactate synthase III large        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1097-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase I chain I in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit E in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-aspartate oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lipoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lipoic acid or a        composition comprising lipoic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2849-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Ribose import ATP-binding protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fatty acid desaturase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of halotolerance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipase in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein Hsp40 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein Hsp40 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitogen-activated protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphopantothenoylcysteine        decarboxylase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 16, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q10;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical coenzyme Q10; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        coenzyme Q10;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q10;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of coenzyme Q10, or a composition comprising        coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 16, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q9;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical coenzyme Q9; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        coenzyme Q9;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q9;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of coenzyme Q9, or a composition comprising        coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lipoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 16, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical lipoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical lipoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        lipoic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lipoic acid, or a composition comprising        lipoic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 16, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical nicotinic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        nicotinic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of nicotinic acid, or a composition comprising        nicotinic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g47380-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylalanine        ammonia-lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS box protein        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a F-box protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol desaturase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a disease        resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetolactate        synthase III large subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1097-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase I chain I in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP synthase        subunit E in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-aspartate        oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lipoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lipoic acid or a        composition comprising lipoic acid in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2849-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Ribose import        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerol        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1107-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fatty acid        desaturase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        amidotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a halotolerance        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of nicotinic acid or a        composition comprising nicotinic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein Hsp40 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein Hsp40 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q9 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitogen-activated        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10 or a        composition comprising coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q10, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q10;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of coenzyme Q10, or a composition comprising        coenzyme Q10 in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of coenzyme Q9, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme        Q9;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of coenzyme Q9, or a composition comprising        coenzyme Q9 in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lipoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lipoic acid, or a composition comprising        lipoic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of nicotinic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 16, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of nicotinic acid, or a composition comprising        nicotinic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 16, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 16.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 16, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 16.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 16, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 16.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.7.16] to [0066.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0039.1.7.7] to [0066.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide coding sequence is fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.7.16] to [0072.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0068.1.7.7] to [0072.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondric” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0074.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0075.1.7.7] above

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 16, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0077.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0078.1.7.7] above

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.7.16] to [0083.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.7.7] to [0083.1.7.7] above

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 16 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence.

The genes, which should be expressed in the plant or plant cells, aresplit into nucleic acid fragments, which are introduced into differentcompartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus, the plastids and/ormitochondria. Additionally plant cells are described in which thechloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNA encoding afragment of a protein used in the inventive process such that theribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 16, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.7.16] to [0092.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.7.7] to [0092.1.7.7] above

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid leads toan enhanced production of the respective fine chemical. The terms“enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%,preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, more preferably 150%,200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of the respective finechemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acidin comparison to the wild-type as defined above, e.g. that means incomparison to a non-human organism without the aforementionedmodification of the activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or a fragment or ahomolog thereof. The modification of the activity of a protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or their combination can be achievedby joining the protein to a respective transit peptide, e.g. if for therespective encoding nucleic acid molecule in column 6 of Table I theterm “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid,and/or nicotinic acid,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organismas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AAC43185,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17357, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17356 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17357, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 67 to 296-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g43850, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to123-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt1g47380-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g47380,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 18123, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18122, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18122 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18123, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g47380-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 98-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 65-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phenylalanineammonia-lyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g37040,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 133043, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133042, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 133042 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.133043, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phenylalanine ammonia-lyase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 85-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS boxprotein transcription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g42830, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 108728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 108728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity MADS box proteintranscription factor is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to91-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g47880, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 21160, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21159, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21159 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21160,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 79 to 87-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 148-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.21498, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 85 to 142-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a F-boxprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g16820, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 120953, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120952, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120952 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120953, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity F-box protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 114-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g20910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22922, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CCAAT-binding transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 67 to 438-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CCAATbindingtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g20910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22922, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CCAAT-binding transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 70-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27540, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68778, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68777 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68778, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 86-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a auxinresponse factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 177-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to102-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to91-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a steroldesaturase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g12110, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 131209, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131208, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131208 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131209, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity sterol desaturase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 72 to 96-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 89 to 174 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 105-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , orif the activity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 78 to175-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , orif the activity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to131-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 72 to393-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to244-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 63 percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a diseaseresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g45060,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102224, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102223, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102223 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102224, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity disease resistance protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 53-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g59220, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 97-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc fingerprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5494, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity zinc finger protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 114-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3209, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to101-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 176-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinaseA, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 42 to 171-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoAhydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73039, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73038, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.73039, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 109 to 257-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoAhydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73039, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73038, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.73039, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 98 to 220-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aisopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.102942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 102941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102942, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 79-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 195 to 240-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAX653549-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AX653549,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity AX653549-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAY087308-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AY087308,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34603, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34603, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity AY087308-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 60 to 92-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 70 to 558-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetolactatesynthase III large subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0077,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 137835, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137834, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 137834 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.137835, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acetolactate synthase III large subunitis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 34-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serineprotease, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine protease is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 146-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abeta-galactosidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0344,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 35734, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35733 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.35734, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity beta-galactosidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. For example, anincrease of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 69 to 266-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, anincrease of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 71 to 209-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinctransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity zinc transporter is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 98 to 188-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinctransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36114 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity zinc transporteris increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 96-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylglyoxalsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0963, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36671,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxal synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 113-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methylglyoxalsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0963, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36671,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxal synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 60-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1003-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7941 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1003-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 287-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1097-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1097, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 138257, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 138256, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 138256 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.138257, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1097-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 68-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1522-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 56 to 198-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1522-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 144-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 81 to 159-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 168-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aserine/threonine-protein phosphatase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1838, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 8317, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8316,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8316 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8317, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityserine/threonine-protein phosphatase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 94-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2032-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 118-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2043,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112194, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112193 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112194, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity colanic acid biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 128 to 257-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADHdehydrogenase I chain I, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2281,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39121, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39120, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39120 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.39121, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADH dehydrogenase I chain I is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 33-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of nicotinic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP synthasesubunit E, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2285, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 99621, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99620, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99620 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99621,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ATP synthase subunit E is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalnicotinic acid. For example, an increase of the nicotinic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 42-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of nicotinic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-aspartateoxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2574, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 138378, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 138377, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 138377 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.138378, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity L-aspartate oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinicacid. For example, an increase of the nicotinic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 430-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2739-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2739-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 114-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to 125-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lipoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2762, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81452, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81451,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81451 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic acid. For example, anincrease of the lipoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 472 to 18201-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2849-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2849, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81981, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81981,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2849-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 73-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 107-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Ribose importATP-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3749,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 138771, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 138770, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 138770 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.138771, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity Ribose import ATP-binding protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 74 to 169-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3817-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3817, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10709, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10708, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10708 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10709,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3817-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 84 to 98-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glyceroldehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3945, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44224, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44223, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44223 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44224,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycerol dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 37-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aN-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B3958, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 138858, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.138857, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 138857 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 138858, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityN-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 32-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4029-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4029-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 171-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45322, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 135-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gluconatetransport system permease 3, or if the activity of the polypeptideB4321, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45395, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45394 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity gluconatetransport system permease 3 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, anincrease of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 110-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 61 to 107-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 82-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 519-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0248, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 49144, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49143, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49143 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49144, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 95 to573-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of auroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll0378, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84870, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84869,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84869 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity uroporphyrin-IIIC-methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to77-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll1761-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.55380, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll1761-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 81 to 152-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll1761-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.55380, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll1761-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 48 to 91-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acation-transporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, anincrease of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 55-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 51r0338,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 62-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 51r0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 61 to 135-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 51r0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 56 to 88-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permeaseprotein of ABC transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0949, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119222 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 119223, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to50-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aslr1107-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1107,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 101777, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101776, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 101776 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.101777, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity slr1107-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 135-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fatty aciddesaturase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1350, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 116714, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116713, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116713 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116714, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fatty acid desaturase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 67-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystemII protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 64-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutamineamidotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1742,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58752, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.58752, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamine amidotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 125-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1755, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58824, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58823,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58823 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58824, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. For example,an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 53 to 133-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1755, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58824, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58823,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58823 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58824, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, anincrease of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 49 to 132-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSec-independent protein translocase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, anincrease of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 141-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino acidABC transporter permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTCO337, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. For example, anincrease of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 64 to 181-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multipleantibiotic resistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC1193, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity multipleantibiotic resistance protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. For example, anincrease of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 45 to 91-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC1386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 147-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrol protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr160w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division control protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 70 to 78-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aycl027w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycl027w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 96981, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96980, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 96980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.96981, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ycl027w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 96 to 120-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl159w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 14276, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14275, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14275 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14276, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9. Forexample, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a halotoleranceprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykr072c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 130904, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130903, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130903 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130904, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity halotolerance protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 91-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of nicotinic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Ykr089c, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 102062, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 102061, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 102061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102062, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity lipase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical nicotinic acid. For example, an increase ofthe nicotinic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shockprotein Hsp40, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl007c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 139174, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 139173, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 139173 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.139174, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity heat shock protein Hsp40 is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 78-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shockprotein Hsp40, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl007c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 139174, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 139173, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 139173 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.139174, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity heat shock protein Hsp40 is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcoenzyme Q9. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 98-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q9 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histoneacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor244w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92541, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92541, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity histone acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q9 of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 47 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amitogenactivated protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYpr054w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 140111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140110,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 140110 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 140111, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity mitogen-activatedprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of thecoenzyme Q10 of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to250-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of coenzyme Q10 in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide ZM06LC1143, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68133, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68132,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 16, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68132 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68133, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical coenzyme Q10. For example, an increase of the coenzyme Q10 ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 81 to 678-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

[0096.1.7.16] to [0103.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0096.1.7.7] to [0103.1.7.7] above

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of AAC43185 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amino acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino acid acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said AAC43185, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AAC43185, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AAC43185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AAC43185, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “amino acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 17356, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g47380 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At1g47380-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At1g47380-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g47380, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g47380, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g47380, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g47380, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g47380-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g47380-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.18122, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g37040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phenylalanine ammonia-lyase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g37040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g37040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g37040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g37040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phenylalanine ammonia-lyase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phenylalanine ammonia-lyase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 133042, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g42830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of MADS box protein transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “MADS box protein transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g42830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g42830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g42830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g42830, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS box protein transcription factor”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS box protein transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 108727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47880, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47880, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g47880, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g16820 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of F-box protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “F-box protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g16820, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g16820, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g16820, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g16820, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “F-box protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “F-box protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120952, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g20910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CCAAT-binding transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g20910, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g20910, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g20910, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g20910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CCAAT-binding transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g20910, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g20910, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g20910, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g27540, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68777, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “auxin response factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g12110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of sterol desaturase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sterol desaturase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g12110, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g12110, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g12110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g12110, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sterol desaturase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sterol desaturase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.131208, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g45060 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of disease resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “disease resistance protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g45060, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g45060, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g45060, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g45060, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “disease resistance protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “disease resistance protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 102223, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g59220, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g59220, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc finger protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 16, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 16, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 16, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “recombinase A”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4420 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 16, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 16, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.73038, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4420 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 16, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.73038, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4847 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 16, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 16, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “AX653549-protein”, especially from Oryza sativa or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY087308 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of AY087308-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “AY087308-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AY087308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AY087308-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AY087308-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0077 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetolactate synthase III large subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetolactate synthase III large subunit”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0077, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0077, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0077, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0077, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetolactate synthase III large subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acetolactate synthase III largesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 137834, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine protease”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0344 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of beta-galactosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-galactosidase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0344, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0344, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0344, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP-binding component of a transportsystem”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q10compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “zinc transporter”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc transporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0963, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0963, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0963, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0963, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1097 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1097-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1097-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1097, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1097, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1097, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1097, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1097-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1097-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.138256, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1838 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine/threonine-protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1838, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1838, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1838, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1838, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8316, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2043 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of colanic acid biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2043, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2043, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2043, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2043, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2281 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADH dehydrogenase I chain I.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH dehydrogenase I chain I”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2281, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2281, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2281, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2281, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase I chain I”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase I chain I”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39120, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2285 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP synthase subunit E.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing nicotinic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP synthase subunit E”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical nicotinic acid), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2285, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2285, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2285, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2285, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP synthase subunit E”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP synthase subunit E”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.99620, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in nicotinic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2574 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-aspartate oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing nicotinic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “L-aspartate oxidase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical nicotinic acid), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2574, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2574, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2574, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2574, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-aspartate oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “L-aspartate oxidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.138377, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in nicotinic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2762 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lipoic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lipoic acid), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2762, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2762, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2762, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2762, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lipoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81451, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in lipoic acid compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2849 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2849-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2849-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2849, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2849, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2849, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2849, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2849-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2849-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3749 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Ribose import ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Ribose import ATP-binding protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3749, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3749, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3749, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3749, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Ribose import ATP-binding protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Ribose import ATP-binding protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 138770, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3817 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3817-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3817-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3817, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3817, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3817-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3817-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3945 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycerol dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3945, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3945, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3945, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3945, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerol dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44223, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3958 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3958, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3958, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3958, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3958, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “N-acetyl-gammaglutamylphosphatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 138857, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4321 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of gluconate transport system permease 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gluconate transport system permease 3”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4321, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gluconate transport system permease 3”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gluconate transport system permease3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said

GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown incolumn 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding regionthereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as shown incolumn 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being depicted in thesame respective line as said GM02LC19289, and preferably the activity isincreased non-targeted, or

-   -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 16, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0248 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0248, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0248, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0248, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0378 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0378, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0378, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0378, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0378, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 84869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll1761-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1761-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said SI11920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0949 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease protein of ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “permease protein of ABC transporter”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0949, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0949, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0949, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0949, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of ABC transporter”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “permease protein of ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119222, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1107 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of slr1107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “slr1107-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1107, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1107, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1107, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr1107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “slr1107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.101776, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1350 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of fatty acid desaturase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fatty acid desaturase”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1350, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1350, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1350, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fatty acid desaturase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fatty acid desaturase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.116713, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1742 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glutamine amidotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutamine amidotransferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1742, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1742, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1742, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1742, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine amidotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutamine amidotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1755 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1755, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1755, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1755, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58823, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1755 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1755, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1755, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1755, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58823, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0337 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amino acid ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0337, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0337, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0337, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0337, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino acid ABC transporter permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division control protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr160w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybrl 60w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl027w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycl027w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ycl027w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl027w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl159w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl159w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl159w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl159w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl159w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14275,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr072c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of halotolerance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “halotolerance protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr072c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “halotolerance protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “halotolerance protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130903, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr089c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of lipase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing nicotinic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “lipase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical nicotinic acid), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr089c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr089c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr089c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykr089c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical nicotinic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lipase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 102061,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in nicotinic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl007c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock protein Hsp40.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock protein Hsp40”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl007c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl007c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl007c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl007c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock protein Hsp40”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock protein Hsp40”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 139173, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl007c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock protein Hsp40.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock protein Hsp40”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl007c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl007c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl007c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl007c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock protein Hsp40”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock protein Hsp40”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 139173, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor244w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of histone acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q9 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “histone acetyltransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q9), application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yor244w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yor244w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yor244w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q9.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.92540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in coenzyme Q9 compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr054w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.16, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of mitogen-activated protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “mitogen-activated protein kinase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr054w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr054w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr054w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr054w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mitogen-activated protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “mitogen-activated protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 140110, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in coenzyme Q10 compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of ZM06LC1143 from Zea mays, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 16, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing coenzyme Q10 in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase”,especially from Zea mays or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical coenzyme Q10), application no. 16, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said ZM06LC1143,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said ZM06LC1143, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 16, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said ZM06LC1143, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 16,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 16, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said ZM06LC1143, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical coenzyme Q10.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphopantothenoylcysteinedecarboxylase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 68132, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in coenzyme Q10compared with the wild type control.

[0105.1.7.16] to [0107.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.7.7] to [0107.1.7.7] above

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, ornicotinic acid, upon targeting to the plastids or mitochondria or uponnon-targeting, preferably has the structure of the respectivepolypeptide described herein, in particular of the polypeptidescomprising the consensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motifs asshown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8or of the polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof as described herein, or is encoded by thenucleic acid molecule characterized herein or the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof and has the herein mentioned activity.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0109.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0110.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, acetolactate synthase III large subunit,        acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,        At1g47380-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component        of a transport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,        AY087308-protein, b1003-protein, b1097-protein, b1522-protein,        b2032-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein, b3817-protein,        b4029-protein, beta-galactosidase, calcium-dependent protein        kinase, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription        factor, cell division control protein, colanic acid biosynthesis        protein, CTP synthase, cyclin D , disease resistance protein,        enoyl-CoA hydratase, fatty acid desaturase, F-box protein,        flavodoxin, gluconate transport system permease 3, glutamine        amidotransferase, glutaredoxin, glycerol dehydrogenase,        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycosyl transferase,        halotolerance protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock        transcription factor, histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase,        isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, L-aspartate oxidase,        lipase, MADS box protein transcription factor, malate        dehydrogenase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,        mitogen-activated protein kinase, monothiol glutaredoxin,        multiple antibiotic resistance protein,        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I        chain I, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter,        phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase, phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,        photosystem II protein, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,        pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, Ribose import ATP-binding        protein, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine        protease, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sll1761-protein,        slr1107-protein, sterol desaturase, threonine synthase,        transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,        TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,        ycl027w-protein, zinc finger protein, and zinc transporter, or        of a polypeptide as indicated in the respective line in Table        II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and conferring the production of or an increase in        coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid,        respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9,        lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned coenzyme Q10,        coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid generating or        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory regulation of the        polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a coenzyme Q10,        coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 16, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs; and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or        nicotinic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, by adding one or more exogenous        inducing factors to the non-human organism or parts thereof;        and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9,        lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a coenzyme Q10,        coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid,        or nicotinic acid; increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, by adding positive expression or        removing negative expression elements, e.g. homologous        recombination can be used to either introduce positive        regulatory elements like for plants the 35S enhancer into the        promoter or to remove repressor elements form regulatory        regions. Further gene conversion methods can be used to disrupt        repressor elements or to enhance to activity of positive        elements. Positive elements can be randomly introduced in plants        by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis and lines can be identified        in which the positive elements have be integrated near to a gene        of the invention, the expression of which is thereby enhanced;        and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid,        or nicotinic acid production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is        indicated, to the plastids by the addition of a plastidial        targeting sequence or if for the corresponding nucleic acid        molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the term        “mitochondric” is indicated, to the mitochondria by the addition        of a mitochondrial targeting sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or        nicotinic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated, in these        organelles by the stable or transient transformation,        advantageously stable transformation, of organelles, preferably        plastids or mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid        sequence preferably in form of an expression cassette containing        said sequence leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or        polypeptides of the invention in the respective organelle;        and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or        nicotinic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated, in these        organelles by integration of a nucleic acid of the invention        into the genome of the respective organelle under control of        preferable a promoter selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, ornicotinic acid, respectively, after increasing the expression oractivity of the encoded polypeptide, non-targeted or in organelles suchas plastids and/or mitochondria, preferably plastids, or having theactivity of a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 3, or itshomologs. Preferably the increase of coenzyme 010, coenzyme Q9, lipoicacid, or nicotinic acid, respectively, takes place non-targeted or inplastids and/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.7.16] to [0122.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0113.1.7.7] to [0122.1.7.7] above

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid,respectively, by increase of expression or activity in the cytoplasm,and/or in the cytosol, and/or in an organelle, such as plastids ormitochondria, can also be increased by introducing a synthetictranscription factor, which binds close to the coding region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, andactivates its transcription. A chimeric zinc finger protein can beconstructed, which comprises a specific DNA-binding domain and anactivation domain as e.g. the VP16 domain of Herpes Simplex virus. Thespecific binding domain can bind to the regulatory region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof. Theexpression of the chimeric transcription factor in a non-human organism,in particular in a plant, leads to a specific expression of the proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 99, 13296 (2002).

[0124.1.7.16] to [0127.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.7.7] to [0127.1.7.7] above

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) coenzyme Q10,coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid and if desired othercofactors, and/or other metabolites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical coenzyme Q10,        coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid, respectively, in        the non-human organism, preferably in the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an organelle, like        plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound cofactors, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.7.16] to [0133.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.7.7] to [0133.1.7.7] above

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound vitamins and/or other metabolites.

The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

The organisms, its cells or a part thereof or the recovered, and ifdesired isolated, cofactors, in particular coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9,lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid, and/or protein(s) such as enzyme(s),containing coenzyme 010, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acidcan then be processed further directly into foodstuffs or animal feedsor for other applications, for example according to the disclosures madein WO/2005/083093 or WO2005/012316, which are expressly incorporatedherein by reference.

The essentially chemically pure cofactors comprising compositions, inparticular the essentially pure coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid,and/or nicotinic acid and/or protein(s) such as enzyme(s) containingcoenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid and/orcoenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid comprisingcompositions, are advantageous for applications in the field of the foodindustry, the cosmetics industry or the pharmaceutical industry. Saidcompositions can be combined with other fine chemicals, e.g. nutrientsor food or feed additives, such as fatty acids, vitamins, provitamins,antioxidants, carotenoids, amino acids, trace elements etc.

The organism, in particular the microorganism, non-human animal, theplant or animal cell, the plant or animal tissue or the plant isadvantageously grown in such a way that it is not only possible torecover, if desired isolate the free or bound the fine chemical or thefree and bound the fine chemical but as option it is also possible toproduce, recover and, if desired isolate, other free or/and boundcofactors such as Coenzyme Q0 to Q8, and/or trigonelleine resp. ormixtures thereof.

The organism such as microorganisms or plants or the recovered, and ifdesired isolated, fine chemical can then be processed further directlyinto foodstuffs or animal feeds or for other applications, for exampleaccording to the disclosures made in the following US patentpublications:

U.S. Pat. No. 6,232,346: Composition for improvement of cellularnutrition and mitochondrial energetics, U.S. Pat. No. 6,228,347:Antioxidant gel for gingival conditions, U.S. Pat. No. 6,203,818:Nutritional supplement for cardiovascular health, U.S. Pat. No.6,200,550: Oral care compositions comprising coenzyme Q10, US 6,191,172:Water-soluble compositions of bioactive lipophilic compounds , U.S. Pat.No. 6,184,255: Pharmaceutical composition comprising coenzyme Q10, U.S.Pat. No. 6,080,788: Composition for improvement of cellular nutritionand mitochondrial energetics, U.S. Pat. No. 6,069,167: Use ofantioxidant agents to treat cholestatic liver disease, U.S. Pat. No.6,063,820: Medical food for diabetics, U.S. Pat. No. 6,054,261: CoenzymeQ.sub.10 compositions for organ protection during perfusion, U.S. Pat.No. 6,051,250: Process for the stabilization of vesicles of amphiphiliclipid(s) and composition for topical application containing the saidstabilized vesicles.

[0135.1.7.16] to [0139.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0135.1.7.7] to [0139.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 16, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 16;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 16.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 16 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 16, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 16, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 16, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 16, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 16,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 16,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 16, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 16,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 16, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 16, column 5 or        8, or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 16, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 16, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 16.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 16, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.7.16] to [0155.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0144.1.7.7] to [0155.1.7.7] above

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria.

However, targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inthe endoplasmic reticulum (=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles orother compartments may also be employed as well as translation promoterssuch as the 5′ lead sequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al.,Nucl. Acids Res. 15, 8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto. and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 16.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 16 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    16, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 16, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at leastin one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in TableII, application no. 16, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein ofthe sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 16, column5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by asequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown inTable I A and/or I B, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or the codingregion thereof. In a further embodiment, the protein of the presentinvention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identicalto protein sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no.16, column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%,97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or IIB, application no. 16, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 16.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 16 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17356, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17356 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18122, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18122 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133042, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108727, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120952, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120952 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131208, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131208,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131208 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131208 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131208 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102223,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102223 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102223 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102223 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73038, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137834, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137834,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137834 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137834 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137834 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36114, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 138256, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138256,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138256 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138256 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138256 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8316, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8316 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39120, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39120 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99620, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 138377, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138377,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138377 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138377 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138377 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80906, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 138770, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138770,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138770 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138770 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138770 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10708, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44223 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 138857, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138857,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138857 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138857 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 138857 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49143, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101776, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116713, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58823, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58823 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14275 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130903, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102061, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102061,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102061 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 139173, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 139173,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 139173 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 139173 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 139173 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140110, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140110,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140110 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140110 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140110 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68132, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 16, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68132,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68132 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 16, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68132 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 16, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68132 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

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The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 16, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.16.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wildtype non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 16, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 16.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 16, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 16 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 16.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 16 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 16 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 16, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 16, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 16, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        16, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        16, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 16,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 16, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.16.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wildtype non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 16, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 16.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 16, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 16.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 16.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 16 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 16 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.7.16] to [0209.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.7.7] to [0209.1.7.7] above

The genes of the invention, coding in one embodiment for an activityselected from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, acetolactate synthase III largesubunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,At1g47380-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,AY087308-protein, b1003-protein, b1097-protein, b1522-protein,b2032-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein, b3817-protein,b4029-protein, beta-galactosidase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor, celldivision control protein, colanic acid biosynthesis protein, CTPsynthase, cyclin D , disease resistance protein, enoyl-CoA hydratase,fatty acid desaturase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconate transportsystem permease 3, glutamine amidotransferase, glutaredoxin, glyceroldehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycosyl transferase,halotolerance protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shocktranscription factor, histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, L-aspartate oxidase, lipase,MADS box protein transcription factor, malate dehydrogenase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, mitogen-activated proteinkinase, monothiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylalanineammonia-lyase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase, photosystem II protein,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,Ribose import ATP-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase,sll1761-protein, slr1107-protein, sterol desaturase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, TTC1386-protein,uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase, ycl027w-protein, zinc fingerprotein, and zinc transporter are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.7.16] to [0225.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.7.7] to [0225.1.7.7] above

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 16,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective cofactor since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the isoprenoid and/or quinonemetabolism, in particular in Coenzyme Q9 or Coenzyme Q10 synthesis.Especially advantageously, additionally at least one further gene of theisoprenoid biosynthetic pathway such as for acetyl CoA, HMG-CoA,Mevalonate, Isopentyl pyrophosphate, Geranyl pyrophosphate, Farnesylpyrophosphate e.g. HMG-CoA Reductase, Mevalonate, Kinase, etc., isexpressed in the organisms such as plants or microorganisms. It is alsopossible that the regulation of the natural genes has been modifiedadvantageously so that the gene and/or its gene product is no longersubject to the regulatory mechanisms which exist in the organisms.

This leads to an increased synthesis of the isoprenoids, coenzymeprecursor or coenzymes, preferably Q9 and/or Q10, as desired since, forexample, feedback regulations no longer exist to the same extent or notat all.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the tryptophan metabolism and/orinvolved in the pyridine nucleotide cycling: nicotinatephosphoribosyltransferase (EC 2.4.2.11) and/or nicotinamidas (EC3.5.1.19).

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the octanoic acid metabolism, forexample LipA (EC 2.8.1.8) and/or LipB (EC 2.3.1.181) and/or genes whichcode for proteins having activity in conversion of octanyolated proteindomains to lipoylated protein domains using S-adenosyl-methionine assulfur donor have been identified, e.g.: lipoic acid.

[0228.1.7.16] to [0239.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0228.1.7.7] to [0239.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 16, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 16, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 16, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.7.16] to [0245.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0241.1.7.7] to [0245.1.7.7] above

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.7.16] to [0249.1.7.16] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0247.1.7.7] to [0249.1.7.7] above

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovule-preferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of cofactors, especially coenzyme Q10, coenzymeQ9, lipoic acid, and/or nicotinic acid takes place, like in seed cells,such as endosperm cells and cells of the developing embryo. Seedpromoters are preferentially expressed during seed development and/orgermination. For example, seed preferred promoters can beembryo-preferred, endosperm preferred and seed coat-preferred (seeThompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)). Examples of seed preferredpromoters include, but are not limited to, cellulose synthase (celA),Cim1, gamma-zein, globulin-1, maize 19 kD zein (cZ19B1), and the like.Other suitable promoters are the oilseed rape napin gene promoter (U.S.Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USP promoter (Baeumlein et al., MolGen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), the Arabidopsis oleosin promoter (WO98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgaris phaseolin promoter (U.S. Pat. No.5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter (WO 91/13980), the bean arcspromoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or the Legumin B4 promoter (LeB4)(Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233 (1992)), and promoterswhich bring about the seed-specific expression in monocotyledonousplants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and the like.Advantageous seedspecific promoters are the sucrose binding proteinpromoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napin promoter.Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barley Ipt2 or Ipt1gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and the promoters describedin WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordein gene, the riceglutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamin gene, the wheatgliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zein gene, the oatglutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the rye secalin gene).Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 and Aleurain (U.S. Pat.No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,530,149), glycinin(soya) (EP 571 741], -phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (soya) (JP06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962), isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape)(U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or α-amylase (barley) (EP 781 8499. Otherpromoters which are available for the expression of genes in plants areleaf-specific promoters such as those described in DE-A 19 644 478 orlightregulated promoters such as, for example, the pea petE promoter.

[0251.1.7.16] to [0266.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0251.1.7.7] to [0266.1.7.7] above

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector in which anucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.7.16] to [0273.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.7.7] to [0273.1.7.7] above

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 16,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 16, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thecoenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid is due to thegeneration or over-expression of one or more polypeptides as depicted inthe respective line(s) in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the correspondingnucleic acid molecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I,application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, in the non-human organism according tothe invention, advantageously in the transgenic microorganism or plantaccording to the invention, at least for the duration of at least oneplant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.16, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 16.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 16 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.16.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 16, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.16.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 16.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 16 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 16 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 16, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        16, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 16, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 16, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 16, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 16, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 16, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 16, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 16, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 16, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 16, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        16, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 16,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 16,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 16.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 16 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.16.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 16, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 16, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.16.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 16.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 16 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 16,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 16 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.7.16] to [0299.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.7.7] to [0299.1.7.7] above

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 16, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.7.16] to [0304.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.7.7] to [0304.1.7.7] above

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 16, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 16, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 16, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 16,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 16, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 16, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.16, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 16, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 16,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.7.16] to [0321.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0309.1.7.7] to [0321.1.7.7] above

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical coenzymeQ10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encodedby other DNA sequences which hybridize to the sequences shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 and 8,preferably the coding region thereof, at least under relaxedhybridization conditions and which encode the expression of polypeptidesconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acidas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof.

[0323.1.7.16] to [0329.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0323.1.7.7] to [0329.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 16,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, the hybridization isperformed under stringent hybridization conditions. However, acomplement of one of the herein disclosed sequences is preferably asequence complement thereto according to the base pairing of nucleicacid molecules well known to the skilled person. For example, the basesA and G undergo base pairing with the bases T and U or C, resp. and visaversa. Modifications of the bases can influence the base-pairingpartner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical coenzymeQ10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid, respectively, afterincreasing the activity or an activity of a gene as shown in therespective line in Table I or of a gene product, e.g. as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, by forexample in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical coenzyme Q10,coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for examplein one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organellesuch as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, orin another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, and optionally, theactivity thereof is selected from the group consisting of2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, acetolactatesynthase III large subunit, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, aminoacid ABC transporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,At1g47380-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,AY087308-protein, b1003-protein, b1097-protein, b1522-protein,b2032-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein, b3817-protein,b4029-protein, beta-galactosidase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription factor, celldivision control protein, colanic acid biosynthesis protein, CTPsynthase, cyclin D , disease resistance protein, enoyl-CoA hydratase,fatty acid desaturase, F-box protein, flavodoxin, gluconate transportsystem permease 3, glutamine amidotransferase, glutaredoxin, glyceroldehydrogenase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycosyl transferase,halotolerance protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shocktranscription factor, histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, L-aspartate oxidase, lipase,MADS box protein transcription factor, malate dehydrogenase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, mitogen-activated proteinkinase, monothiol glutaredoxin, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chainI, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter, phenylalanineammonia-lyase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase,phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase, photosystem II protein,protein kinase, protein phosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A,Ribose import ATP-binding protein, Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit, serine protease, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase,sll1761-protein, slr1107-protein, sterol desaturase, threonine synthase,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, TTC1386-protein,uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase, ycl027w-protein, zinc fingerprotein, and zinc transporter, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical coenzyme Q10,coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for examplein one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organellesuch as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, orin another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequencesdetermined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of inventioncan be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 16, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical coenzyme Q10,coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid its function as a probeextends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plantvariets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical coenzyme Q10,coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid. Therefore in one embodimentthe present invention relates to a method for analyzing the capabilityor potential of a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plantecotype to produce the fine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoicacid, or nicotinic acid by using the nucleic acid of the invention orparts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of the nucleic acid of theinvention in the non-human organism or a part thereof in comparison toanother non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid as compared toa corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, inparticular increasing the activity as mentioned above or as described inthe examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.For example having the activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 16, column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 16, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, ornicotinic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodiment expression eitherin the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria orboth, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0338.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0339.1.7.7] above

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 16,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.7.16] to [0343.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.7.7] to [0343.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.7.7] above

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g.

encodes a natural protein). Preferably, the nucleic acid moleculeencodes a natural protein having above-mentioned activity, e.g.conferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acidas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof after increasing the expression or activity thereof or theactivity of a protein of the invention or used in the process of theinvention, in an embodiment for example expression either in the cytosolor in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.7.7] above

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0349.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0350.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid as compared toa corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, afterincreasing its activity for example in an embodiment by expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, the protein encodedby the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.7.16] to [0357.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.7.7] to [0357.1.7.7] above

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.16, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.7.7] above

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.7.16] to [0363.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraph see[0363.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0361.1.7.7] above

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 16,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acidas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, i.e. whose activity is essentially not reduced, arepolypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%,95% or more of the wild type biological activity or enzymatic activity,advantageously, the activity is essentially not reduced in comparisonwith the activity of a polypeptide shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8 expressed under identicalconditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,or fragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA,single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence.Homologues of said sequences are also understood as meaning derivatives,which comprise noncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns,terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream ofthe nucleotide sequences stated can be modified by one or morenucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without,however, interfering with the functionality or activity either of thepromoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatoryregion such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are faraway from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of thepromoters is increased by modification of their sequence, or that theyare replaced completely by more active promoters, even promoters fromheterologous organisms.

Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in the art and arementioned herein below.

[0370.1.7.16] to [0379.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.7.7] to [0379.1.7.7] above

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acidin a non-human organism or a part thereof can be isolated from cells(e.g., endothelial cells), for example using the antibody of the presentinvention as described below, in particular, an antibody againstproteins having 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, acetolactate synthase III large subunit,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, amino acid ABC transporterpermease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase, At1g47380-protein, ATPsynthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of a transport system, auxinresponse factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein, b1003-protein,b1097-protein, b1522-protein, b2032-protein, b2739-protein,b2849-protein, b3817-protein, b4029-protein, beta-galactosidase,calcium-dependent protein kinase, cation-transporting ATPase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, cell division control protein,colanic acid biosynthesis protein, CTP synthase, cyclin D , diseaseresistance protein, enoyl-CoA hydratase, fatty acid desaturase, F-boxprotein, flavodoxin, gluconate transport system permease 3, glutamineamidotransferase, glutaredoxin, glycerol dehydrogenase,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycosyl transferase, halotoleranceprotein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock transcription factor,histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase, isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit, L-aspartate oxidase, lipase, MADS box protein transcriptionfactor, malate dehydrogenase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,mitogen-activated protein kinase, monothiol glutaredoxin, multipleantibiotic resistance protein, N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphatereductase, NADH dehydrogenase I chain I, oxidoreductase, permeaseprotein of ABC transporter, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphopantothenoylcysteinedecarboxylase, photosystem II protein, protein kinase, proteinphosphatase, pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, Ribose import ATP-bindingprotein, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sll1761-protein, slr1107-protein,sterol desaturase, threonine synthase, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-IIIC-methyltransferase, ycl027w-protein, zinc finger protein, or zinctransporter activity, respectively, or an antibody against polypeptidesas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereof which can be produced bystandard techniques utilizing the polypeptid of the present invention orfragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention (FCRP).Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 16, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 16, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 16, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 16, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 16, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 16, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9,lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid in a non-human organism, especially amicroorganism or a plant, or a part thereof, being encoded by thenucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the process of theinvention and having a sequence which distinguishes over the sequence asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5or 8 by one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%,3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe invention does not comprise or consist of the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8. In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the present invention is less than 100%,99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99% identical. In one embodiment, saidpolypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from thepolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.16, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise a protein of the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 16,columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 16, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 16, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0390.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0391.1.7.7] above

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 16, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.16, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 16, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.7.7] above

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.16, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.16, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.7.16] to [0401.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.7.7] to [0401.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.7.16] to [0409.1.7.16] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0403.1.7.7] to [0409.1.7.7] above

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalcoenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid its functionas a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues,plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying,advantageously increased, capability or potential for synthesis of therespective fine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, ornicotinic acid. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or ecotype to produce the respectivefine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acidby using the respective antibody of the invention as a probe to detectthe amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention in a non-human organism in comparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.7.16] to [0430.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.7.7] to [0430.1.7.7] above

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9,lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid in a cell or a non-human organism or apart thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the vector of the invention,the expression cassette according to the invention, or a nucleic acidmolecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. encoding apolypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 16, column 3. Due to theabove-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical coenzyme Q10,coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid content in a cell or anon-human organism is increased. For example, due to modulation ormanipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in a preferredembodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, e.g. due toan increased expression or specific activity or specific targeting ofthe subject matters of the invention in a cell or a non-human organismor a part thereof especially in organelles such as plastids ormitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol. Transgenic for apolypeptide having a protein or a protein activity means herein that dueto modulation or manipulation of the genome, the activity of protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 3or a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 16, column 3-like activity is increased in the cell or non-humanorganism or part thereof, especially in organelles such as plastids ormitochondria, or especially in the cytosol. Examples are described abovein context with the process of the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.7.7] above

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 16, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0434.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0435.1.7.7] above

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of coenzyme Q10,coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid, or nicotinic acid this can be in free form orbound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by this process can beharvested by harvesting the non-human organisms either from the culturein which they grow or from the field. For example, this can be done viasqueezing, grinding and/or extraction, salt precipitation and/orion-exchange chromatography of the plant parts, preferably the plantseeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and the like.

[0437.1.7.16] to [0448.1.16.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.7.7] to [0448.1.16.7] above

The fine chemical obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value.

For example, in case of vitamins they can be used in combination witheach other or alone for the production of pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs,animal feeds or cosmetics.

The respective fine chemical can then be processed further directly intofoodstuffs or animal feeds or for other applications.

Coenzyme Q10 is cardioprotective, cytoprotective, and neuroprotective.It is an anti-oxidant and an important metabolic cofactor for theproduction of energy. Coenzyme Q10 is an effective adjunct treatment forvarious conditions of the cardiovascular system. Its most wellrecognized and studied uses lie within the conditions of congestiveheart failure, hypertension, and angina.

For individuals with congestive heart failure, Coenzyme Q10 has beenshown to increase the quality of life.

Coenzyme Q10 may improves symptoms in patients with high blood pressure,mitral valve prolapse, and angina. It is also protective against thedevelopment of atherosclerosis, by inhibiting the oxidation of LDL andby increasing HDL levels.

Coenzyme Q10 may be an effective addition to any cancer treatmentprotocol. Numerous studies have highlighted its ability to decrease thecardiac toxicity of a popular anti-cancer drug, doxorubicin; also knownas Adriamycin.

Coenzyme Q10 may be a useful adjunctive treatment for individuals withbreast cancer.

Coenzyme Q10 can reduce oxidative stress via its anti-oxidant action. Itis theorized that by reducing oxidative stress, CoQ10 can protectagainst cardiovascular and neurological disease; among the many otherconditions that may be related to free radical damage and oxidativestress.

It further can be helpful for individuals with early onset Parkinson'sdisease. It may slow the progression of disease and deterioration ofcognitive function. [9] In one particular controlled study, individualstaking Coenzyme Q10 had less disability over time than those not takingCoenzyme Q10. Supplemental CoQ10 was well tolerated with few sideeffects in very high doses. Topical Coenzyme Q10 can be an effectivetreatment alone, or in combination with non-surgical therapy forperidontitis. It has been shown to improve symptoms of the disease andreduce the progression. Topical CoQ10 creams are also becoming popularin many cosmetic formulations.

In pharmacological doses, niacin has been proven to reverseatherosclerosis by reducing total cholesterol, triglycerides,very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL),and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Niacin may have theability to lower lipoprotein (a), which is beneficial at reducingthrombotic tendency. It can be used in reducing carotid intima-mediathickness, a marker of atherosclerosis.

Lipoic acid can improve glucose utilization in individuals with type 2Diabetis Mellitus and can improve endothelium-dependent vasodilation.Intravenous and oral lipoic acid are approved for the treatment ofdiabetic neuropathy in Germany.

Feeding high doses of lipoic acid to mice with experimental autoimmuneencephalomyelitis (EAE), a model of multiple sclerosis (MS), has beenfound to slow disease progression. Lipoic acid alone or in combinationwith other antioxidants or L-carnitine has been found to improvemeasures of memory in animal models of age-associated cognitive decline,including rats, mice and dogs.

[0450.1.7.16] to [0452.1.7.16] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0450.1.7.7] to [0452.1.7.7] above

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the cofactor biosynthesis, thepolypeptide of the invention or used in the method of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the plant or plant tissue or thehost cell of the invention, for the production of plant resistant to aherbicide inhibiting eventually the production of the fine chemical.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0454.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 16, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 16, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

[0456.1.7.16] for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.7.7]above [0457.1.16.16] In another embodiment, the present inventionrelates to a method for the identification of a gene product conferringthe production of or an increase in the fine chemical production in acell, comprising the following steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 16, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        16, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 16, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 16 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 16 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 16, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 16, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 16, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 16,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.7.16] to [0479.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.7.7] to [0479.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more other cofactors.

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0481.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0482.1.7.7] above

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical coenzyme Q10and/or coenzyme Q9 in plant cells, plants or part thereof. Phenotypesthereto are associated with yield of plants (=yield related phenotypes).In accordance with the invention, therefore, the respective genesidentified in Table I, wherein in column 7 coenzyme Q10 and/or coenzymeQ9 are mentioned, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof,may be employed to enhance any yield-relatedphenotype. Increased yield may be determined in field trials oftransgenic plants and suitable control plants. Alternatively, atransgene's ability to increase yield may be determined in a modelplant. An increased yield phenotype may be determined in the field testor in a model plant by measuring any one or any combination of thefollowing phenotypes, in comparison to a control plant: yield of dryharvestable parts of the plant, yield of dry aerial harvestable parts ofthe plant, yield of underground dry harvestable parts of the plant,yield of fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of aerialfresh weight harvestable parts of the plant yield of underground freshweight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of the plant's fruit (bothfresh and dried), grain dry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh and dry),and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, salinity, osmotic stress, shade, high plantdensity, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress, and yield-relatedphenotypes are encompassed by tolerance to such abiotic stresses.Additional phenotypes that can be monitored to determine enhancedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress include, without limitation,wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, which results in drooping ofleaves or needles stems, and flowers; drooping and/or shedding of leavesor needles; the leaves are green but leaf angled slightly toward theground compared with controls; leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward;premature senescence of leaves or needles; loss of chlorophyll in leavesor needles and/or yellowing. Any of the yield-related phenotypesdescribed above may be monitored in field tests or in model plants todemonstrate that a transgenic plant has increased tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress. In accordance with the invention, the respectivegenes identified in Table 1, in case in column 7 coenzyme Q10 and/orcoenzyme Q9 is indicated, especially the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, may be employed to enhance tolerance toabiotic environmental stress in a plant means that the plant, whenconfronted with abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7 coenzymeQ10 and/or coenzyme Q9 is indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 coenzyme Q10 and/orcoenzyme Q9 is mentioned, as compared with the bushel/acre yield fromuntreated soybeans or corn cultivated under the same conditions, is animproved yield in accordance with the invention. The increased orimproved yield can be achieved in the absence or presence of stressconditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant. An increasedgrowth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers an increasedbiomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant,increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

When the plant of the invention is a wheat plant increased yield forwheat plants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular forwheat varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of wheatrefers to an increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel perear, or increased ears per plant. Increased seed yield of wheat refersalso to an increased grain size or weight, an increased number of grainsper spike, or increased number of spikes per plant. Alternatively or inaddition increased seed yield of wheat refers also to an increased grainyield, increased length of spikes, increased number of spikelets perspike , increased 1000 grain weight or increased flag leaf area (flagleaf is the leaf directely below the spike).

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yield-related traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance, in particularincreased abiotic stress tolerance.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), salinity, osmotic stress , shade,high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidative stress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can also be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above. During its life-cycle, a plant isgenerally confronted with a diversity of environmental conditions. Anysuch conditions, which may, under certain circumstances, have an impacton plant yield, are herein referred to as “stress” condition.Environmental stresses may generally be divided into biotic and abiotic(environmental) stresses. Unfavorable nutrient conditions are sometimesalso referred to as “environmental stress”. The present invention doesalso contemplate solutions for this kind of environmental stress, e.g.referring to increased nutrient use efficiency. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the terms “enhanced tolerance toabiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abiotic environmental stress”,“enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”, “improved adaptation toenvironmental stress” and other variations and expressions similar inits meaning are used interchangeably and refer, without limitation, toan improvement in tolerance to one or more abiotic environmentalstress(es) as described herein and as compared to a corresponding originor wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance and others. Studies of a plant'sresponse to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperature extremes arealso employed to determine the plant's tolerance or resistance toabiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is a parameter oftencorrelated with drought tolerance. In selecting traits for improvingcrops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growth would haveparticular merit in an irrigated agricultural system where the waterinput costs were high. An increase in growth without a correspondingjump in water use would have applicability to all agricultural systems.In many agricultural systems where water supply is not limiting, anincrease in growth, even if it came at the expense of an increase inwater use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression. Accordingly, the present inventionprovides such genes in case in column 7 of the respective Table orcoenzyme Q10 and/or coenzyme Q9 is indicated. In particular, such genesare described in column 5 as well as in column 8 of Tables I, especiallythe coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, in casecoenzyme Q10 and/or coenzyme Q9 are indicated in column 7 or therespective polypeptides are described in column 5 as well as in column 8of Table II, or homologs or fragments thereof, in case coenzyme Q10and/or coenzyme Q9 are indicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “coenzyme Q10” or “coenzyme Q9” is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table II, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table II, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “coenzyme Q10” or “coenzyme Q9” is indicated.Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,improved nutrient use efficiency, like nitrogen use efficiency, and/orincreased stress tolerance.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased drought tolerance as compared to the corresponding origin orthe wild type plant and methods for producing such transgenic plantswith increased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table“coenzyme Q10” or “coenzyme Q9” is indicated.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid and/ornicotinic acid

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase, acetolactate synthase III large subunit,        acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein, amino acid acetyltransferase,        At1g47380-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component        of a transport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,        AY087308-protein, b1003-protein, b1097-protein, b1522-protein,        b2032-protein, b2739-protein, b2849-protein, b3817-protein,        b4029-protein, beta-galactosidase, calcium-dependent protein        kinase, cation-transporting ATPase, CCAAT-binding transcription        factor, cell division control protein, colanic acid biosynthesis        protein, CTP synthase, cyclin D , disease resistance protein,        enoyl-CoA hydratase, fatty acid desaturase, F-box protein,        flavodoxin, gluconate transport system permease 3, glutamine        amidotransferase, glutaredoxin, glycerol dehydrogenase,        glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycosyl transferase,        halotolerance protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock        transcription factor, histone acetyltransferase, hydrolase,        isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, L-aspartate oxidase,        lipase, MADS box protein transcription factor, malate        dehydrogenase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,        mitogen-activated protein kinase, monothiol glutaredoxin,        multiple antibiotic resistance protein,        N-acetyl-gamma-glutamylphosphate reductase, NADH dehydrogenase I        chain I, oxidoreductase, permease protein of ABC transporter,        phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase, phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase,        photosystem II protein, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,        pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, Ribose import ATP-binding        protein, Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine        protease, serine/threonine-protein phosphatase, sll1761-protein,        slr1107-protein, sterol desaturase, threonine synthase,        transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,        TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,        ycl027w-protein, zinc finger protein and zinc transporter, in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10, coenzyme        Q9, lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acid or a composition        comprising coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid and/or        nicotinic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid and/ornicotinic acid, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.16, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.16;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        16, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 16; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9,    lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acid or a composition comprising    coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acid in said    non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said    non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering coenzymeQ10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acid in its free or boundform.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acid        produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms or parts        thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 16, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        16, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 16, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 16, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 16;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 16,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 16,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 16, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acidproduction in a non-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid        and/or nicotinic acid in a non-human organism or a part thereof        and a readout system capable of interacting with the polypeptide        under suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the        polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a        compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and        capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the        binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which        permit the expression of said readout system and of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of item 6        conferring an increase in the amount of coenzyme Q10, coenzyme        Q9, lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acidin a non-human organism or        a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase incoenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acid afterexpression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of item as claimed in item s 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q9,lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acid.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic        acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from        the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 16, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        coenzyme Q10 and/or coenzyme Q9 is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 16, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 coenzyme Q10 and/or coenzyme Q9 is indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 16, in case in column 7        coenzyme Q10 and/or coenzyme Q9 is indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        16, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7 coenzyme        Q10 and/or coenzyme Q9 is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 16, in case in        column 7 coenzyme Q10 and/or coenzyme Q9 is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 16, in case in column 7        coenzyme Q10 and/or coenzyme Q9 is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 16, in case in column 7 coenzyme Q10 and/or        coenzyme Q9 is indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.7.16] to [0492.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0483.1.7.7] to [0492.1.7.7] above

Example 10 Purification of a Fine Chemical e.g. Coenzyme Q10, CoenzymeQ9, Lipoic Acid and/or Nicotinic Acid

Cofactors can be recovered from cells or from the supernatant of theabove-described culture by a variety of methods known in the art. Forexample, the culture supernatant is recovered first. To this end, thecells are harvested from the culture by slow centrifugation.

The cell debris is removed by centrifugation and the supernatantfraction, if appropriate together with the culture supernatant, is usedfor the further purification of the cofactors. However, it is alsopossible to process the supernatant alone if the cofactors are presentin the supernatant in sufficiently high a concentration. In this case,the cofactors, or the cofactors mixture, can be purified further forexample via extraction and/or salt precipitation or via ion-exchangechromatography or as described above.

Identity and purity of the isolated cofactors such as coenzyme Q10,coenzyme Q9, lipoic acid and/or nicotinic acid can be determined bystandard techniques of the art. They encompass old techniques such asphotometric methods and new techniques such as high-performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), Reversed phase chromatographie and TLC.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0494.1.7.7] above

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning:

A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989, Cold Spring HarborLaboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows: 1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15minutes at 72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 secondsat 60° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94°C., 30 seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae

ORF specific primers (see Table III) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 62717, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 63159 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 63160 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7081, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7261 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7262 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11990, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12064 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12065 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 2367, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 2561 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 2562 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6510,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6670 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6671 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 46751, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 46841 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 46842 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Oryza sativa SEQ ID NO: 34301, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 34595 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 34596 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Zea mays SEQ ID NO: 68132, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 68358 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 68359 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.7.16] to [0499.1.7.16] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0496.1.7.7] to [0499.1.7.7] above

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7081from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Glycine max,Oryza sativa , or Zea mays the vector DNA was treated with therestriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following the standard protocol (MBIFermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 62717 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 102061 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7081.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C. The ligated constructs weretransformed in the same reaction vessel by addition of competent E. colicells (strain DH5-alpha) and incubation for 20 minutes at 1 ° C.followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C. and cooling to 1-4° C.Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and the mixture was incubated for45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture was subsequently plated onto anagar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin and incubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion.

The amplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of TaqDNA polymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.7.16] to [0503.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0501.1.7.7] to [0503.1.7.7] above for the disclosure of thisparagraph see above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0502.1.7.7] above

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max17356 plastidic AAC43185 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 67 296 18070non-targ At1g43850 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 123 18122 non-targAt1g47380 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 98 19419 non-targ At1g72770 Co Q9ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 52 65 133042 non-targ At2g37040 Co Q9 ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 39 85 108727 non-targ At2g42830 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 3791 21159 non-targ At2g47880 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 79 87 68657non-targ At3g02990 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 40 148 21497 plastidicAt3g04050 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 85 142 120952 non-targ At3g16820 CoQ9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 45 114 22921 non-targ At3g20910 Co Q10 ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 67 438 22921 non-targ At3g20910 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 3770 68777 non-targ At3g27540 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 86 2367non-targ At3g61830 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 177 2935 non-targAt3g62950 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 52 102 2935 non-targ At3g62950 CoQ9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 52 91 131208 non-targ At4g12110 Co Q10 ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 72 96 23482 non-targ At4g15660 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 89174 23482 non-targ At4g15660 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53 105 24311non-targ At4g34160 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 78 175 24311 non-targAt4g34160 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 38 131 4348 non-targ At4g35310 CoQ10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 72 393 4348 non-targ At4g35310 Co Q9 ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 36 244 24438 non-targ At5g03720 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 4653 4904 non-targ At5g18600 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 57 63 102223non-targ At5g45060 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 41 53 25498 non-targAt5g59220 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 97 5493 non-targ At5g64920 Co Q9ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 114 29286 non-targ Avin- Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBILC 52 101 DRAFT_3209 31026 non-targ Avin- Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46176 DRAFT_3605 114231 non-targ Avin- Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 42 171DRAFT_3629 73038 non-targ Avin- Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 109 257DRAFT_4420 73038 non-targ Avin- Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 98 220DRAFT_4420 102941 non-targ Avin- Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 79DRAFT_4847 6510 non-targ Avin- Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 195 240DRAFT_5103 34301 non-targ AX653549 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 55 34602non-targ AY087308 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 60 92 34889 plastidic B0004Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 70 558 137834 plastidic B0077 Co Q10ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 21 34 7081 non-targ B0161 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC38 146 35733 plastidic B0344 Co Q9 ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 17 59 7333non-targ B0449 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 69 266 7333 non-targ B0449 CoQ9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 71 209 36114 non-targ B0752 Co Q10 ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 98 188 36114 non-targ B0752 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 53 9636670 non-targ B0963 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 54 113 36670 non-targB0963 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 46 60 7941 non-targ B1003 Co Q9 ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 40 287 138256 non-targ B1097 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 40 687947 non-targ B1522 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 56 198 7947 non-targB1522 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 144 38300 non-targ B1597 Co Q10ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 81 159 38300 non-targ B1597 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-SuperLC 46 168 8316 non-targ B1838 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 94 8920non-targ B2032 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 36 118 112193 non-targ B2043 CoQ10 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 128 257 39120 non-targ B2281 Co Q9 ARA_SEED_2p-USP LC 19 33 99620 non-targ B2285 nicotinic acid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC26 42 138377 plastidic B2574 nicotinic acid ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 24 43080906 non-targ B2739 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 37 114 81075 non-targB2747 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 70 125 81451 non-targ B2762 lipoic acidARA_LEAF p-Super LC 472 18201 81980 non-targ B2849 Co Q9 ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 38 73 42502 non-targ B3262 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 49 107138770 non-targ B3749 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 74 169 10708 non-targB3817 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 84 98 44223 non-targ B3945 Co Q9ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 22 37 138857 plastidic B3958 Co Q10 ARA_SEED_2 p-USPLC 24 32 10740 non-targ B4029 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 171 45321non-targ B4256 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 43 135 45394 non-targ B4321 CoQ9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 47 110 46751 non-targ GM02LC19289 Co Q10 ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 61 107 46751 non-targ GM02LC19289 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC53 82 84198 non-targ GM02LC21368 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 56 519 49143plastidic Sll0248 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 95 573 84869 plastidicSll0378 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 58 77 55379 non-targ Sll1761 Co Q10ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 81 152 55379 non-targ Sll1761 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBILC 48 91 55385 mitoch Sll1920 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 55 11990non-targ Slr0338 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 47 62 87397 plastidic Slr0721Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 61 135 87397 plastidic Slr0721 Co Q9 ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 56 88 119222 mitoch Slr0949 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 50101776 plastidic Slr1107 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 135 116713non-targ Slr1350 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43 67 58731 plastidic Slr1739Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 58 64 58751 mitoch Slr1742 Co Q10 ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 58 125 58823 plastidic Slr1755 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 53133 58823 plastidic Slr1755 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 49 132 12698non-targ TTC0019 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 36 141 61070 non-targ TTC0337Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 64 181 61723 non-targ TTC1193 Co Q9 ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 45 91 62079 non-targ TTC1386 Co Q9 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 37 14762717 non-targ Ybr160w Co Q9 ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 70 78 96980 plastidicYcl027w Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 96 120 14275 plastidic Ydl159w Co Q9ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 74 130903 non-targ Ykr072c Co Q9 ARA_LEAF Big35SLC 38 91 102061 non-targ Ykr089c nicotinic acid ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 4552 139173 non-targ Ynl007c Co Q10 ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 51 78 139173non-targ Ynl007c Co Q9 ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 51 98 92540 plastidic Yor244wCo Q9 ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 47 49 140110 non-targ Ypr054w Co Q10 ARA_LEAFBig35S LC 53 250 68132 non-targ ZM06LC1143 Co Q10 ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 81678

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (ratio_by _WT, given aspercent increase).

The term “non-targ” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “non-targeted”.

The term “mitoch” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “mitochondrial”.

The term “Co Q9 ” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metabolite means“coenzyme Q9”.

The term “Co Q10 ” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metabolite means“coenzyme Q10”.

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.7.16] to [0515.1.7.16] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0505.1.7.7] to [0515.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.7.17.] to [0514.1.7.17.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose,fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/orverbascose as defined below and corresponding embodiments as describedherein as follows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.7.7] above

Carbohydrates are aldehyde or ketone compounds with multiple hydroxylgroups. Many carbohydrates have the empirical formula (CH2O)n; some alsocontain nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur.

Carbohydrates are classsfied in monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, andpolysaccharides.

Monosaccharides, or simple sugars, consist of a single polyhydroxyaldehyde or ketone unit.

Monosaccharides of more than four carbons tend to have cyclicstructures.

Oligosaccharides consist of short chains of monosaccharide units, orresidues, usually 2 to 19 units, joined by glycosidic bonds.

The polysaccharides are sugar polymers containing more than 20 or somonosaccharide units, and some have hundreds or thousands of units. Somepolysaccharides are linear chains; others are branched.

Carbohydrates are called saccharides or, if they are relatively small,sugars.

The most carbohydrates found in nature occur as polysaccharides whichare polymers of medium to high molecular weight. Polysaccharides, alsocalled glycans, differ from each other in the identity of theirrecurring monosaccharide units, in the length of their chains, in thetypes of bonds linking the units, and in the degree of branching.

In the present invention, saccharides means all of the aforementionedcarbohydrate, e.g. monosaccharides, preferably fructose and/or glucose,or other pentoses or hexoses; in free or bound form, preferablyglucose-1-phosphate and/or sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/or derivatesof monosaccharides, preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharic acid,3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g. erythrol,galactitol, sorbitol, mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/ordeoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose; and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose,melibiose, galactinol and/or trehalose, and/or oligosaccharides,preferably the RFOs (raffinose family of oligosaccharides: preferablythe trisaccharide raffinose and/or the pentasaccharide verbascose),and/or polysaccharides, preferably starch and/or cellulose.

Carbohydrates are the most abundant class of organic compounds found inliving organisms.

They are a major source of metabolic energy, both for plants and foranimals. Aside from the sugars and starches that meet this vitalnutritional role, carbohydrates function in energy storage (for examplestarch or glycogen), in signaling (by glycoproteins and glycolipids,e.g. blood group determinants), fuel the nervous system, muscle andvirtually all cells, are parts of nucleic acids (in genes, mRNA, tRNA,ribosomes), and as cell surface markers as recognition sites on cellsurfaces and signaling in glycolipids and glycoproteins and also serveas a structural material for example as cell wall components(cellulose).

Fructose commonly known as fruit sugar, is a simple keto-hexose widelydistributed in organism, plants, and animals and tasted sweeter than anyother carbohydrate. Fructose is used a sweetener by diabetics because itdoes not rise the blood sugar level and therefore often recommended for,and consumed by, people with diabetes mellitus or hypoglycemia. The mostimportant metabolic derivates are fructose 1,6-biphosphate and1-phosphate.

Fructose is quicker to absorb moisture and slower to release it to theenvironment than sucrose, dextrose, or other nutritive sweeteners.Fructose is an excellent humectant and retains moisture for a longperiod of time even at low relative humidity (RH). Therefore, fructosecan contribute to improved quality, better texture, and longer shelflife to the food products in which it is used.

Fructose has a greater effect on freezing point depression thandisaccharides or oligosaccharides, which may protect the integrity ofcell walls of fruit by reducing ice crystal formation. Fructose isusually produced from starch by enzymatically transforming it intoglucose syrup and subsequently treating with an isomerase, leading to aconversion of glucose to fructose.

Glucose, a hexose, also called dextrose, is the most widely distributedsugar in the plant and animal kingdoms and it is the sugar present inblood as “blood sugar”. It occupies a central position in the metabolismof plants, animals, and many microorganisms. Glucose is rich inpotential energy, and thus a good fuel; in the body it is catabolised toproduce ATP. It is stored as a high molecular weight polymer such asstarch or glycogen or is converted to fatty acids.

Use of glucose as an energy source in cells is via aerobic or anaerobicrespiration. Both of these start with the early steps of the glycolysismetabolic pathway.lt is also a remarkably versatile precursor, capableof supplying a huge array of metabolic intermediates for biosyntheticreactions. Specially the phosphoric acid esters of glucose are extremelymetabolic intermediastes. Based on its manifold features, glucose isused in nutrition and medicine.

Fructose and glucose are the main carbohydrate constituents of honey.Those hexoses are further the main components of many oligo- andpolysaccharides, like sucrose, raffinose, stachyose, trehalose, starch,cellulose or dextran.

Glucose 1-phosphate (also called cori ester) is a glucose molecule witha phosphate group on the 1′-carbon. In glycogenolysis, it is the directproduct of the reaction in which glycogen phosphorylase cleaves off amolecule of glucose from a greater glycogen structure. In cellularcatabolism it must first be converted to glucose 6-phosphate by theenzyme phosphoglucomutase. In glycogenesis, free glucose 1-phosphate canalso react with UTP to form UDP-glucose, by using the enzyme UDP-glucosepyrophosphorylase. Uridine diphosphate glucose (UDP-glucose) is furtherof widespread general importance in carbohydrate metabolism, especiallyin glycogen and murein synthesis.

Sedoheptulose-7-phosphate([(2R,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5,7-pentahydroxy-6-oxoheptyl] phosphate,sedoheptulose-7-P, CAS No: 2646-35-7) is an intermediate of the pentosephosphate pathway and in plants an intermediate of the non oxidativepentose phosphate pathway and the calvin cycle. Likewise,Seduheptulose-7-phosphate is synthesised via the nonoxidativ pentosephosphate pathway in bacteria.

It is formed by transketolase and acted upon by transaldolase.

Sedoheptulose-7-phosphate is a precursor in the synthesis oflipopolysaccharides in bacteria. Heptose-deficient bacterial mutants aremore sensitive to antibiotics and bile.

Saccharic acid (Glucaric acid, glucarate, DL-Glucaric acid,Glucosaccharic acid,Tetrahydroxyadipic acid, CAS No.: 87-73-0) is anatural, apparently non-toxic compound produced in small amounts bymammals, including humans and by some plants.

Glucaric acid or its derivatives have been found in the latex of asucculent plant, mung bean seedlings, seedlings and needles ofgymnosperms, latex, leaves, or stems of different succulent plants andtomato leaves. Glucaric acid has been detected in sweet cherry fruitsand citrus fruits.

For industrial application saccharic acid is derived by oxidizing asugar such as glucose with nitric acid. The synthesis of saccharic acidvia the oxidation of glucose with nitric acid is very cost intensive andlimits its use. Hence, an alternative process for the synthesis ofsaccharic acid with high yielding concentration of saccharic acid at lowcosts would support the use of this acid. Saccharic acid can be used forexample as detergent to substitute for phosphates, as corrosioninhibitor and as a building block in the synthesis of polymers, such asnylon. Furthermore, glucaric acid is being explored as cancer preventiveagent (Walaszek Z; Cancer Lett. 1990 Oct. 8; 54 (1-2):1-8).

3,4,5-Trihydroxypentanoic acid is sugar acid derived from xylonic acidas 2-deoxy-xylonic acid. The 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acidgamma-lactone (3,4,5-TP) decrease food intake and depresse the size ofthe first meal after infusion and therefore seems to be involved infeeding modulation by conveying intrinsically reciprocal signals toneurons involved in feeding and satiety (Toshiie Sakata, Brain Res.,vol. 473, p. 43, 1988).

In the majority of plants, the main carbohydrate transported issaccharose. However in a large number of plants, other compounds, suchas polyols, are also transported. Polyols (or sugar alcohols) are, likesaccharose, primary products of photosynthesis and include mannitol,sorbitol, dulcitol, galactitol, inositol, myo-inositol, ribitol, xylitoland more. Moreover, polyols are although discussed as plantosmoprotectants. They have also been postulated as scavengers ofactivated oxygen species preventing peroxidation of lipids and resultingcell damage.

Erythrol (Phycitol, Erythritol, Erythrite, Phycite,meso-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutan, ((2R,3S)butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol), E 968,CAS NO 149-32-6) belongs, together with the more abundantly encounteredsorbitol and mannitol, to the group of sugar alcohols or polyols. Atleast in some plant species, polyols are the preffered long distancetransport form of photoassimilates, but they are although discussed asplant osmoprotectants. They have also been postulated as scavengers ofactivated oxygen species preventing peroxidation of lipids and resultingcell damage. Erythrol occurs naturally in fruits such as pears, melonsand grapes, as well as foods such as mushrooms and fermentation-derivedfoods such as wine, soy sauce and cheese.

Since 1990, erythritol has been commercially produced and added to foodsand beverages to provide sweetness, as well as enhance their taste andtexture.

Erythritol has a strong cooling effect when it dissolves in water, oftencombined with the cooling effect of mint flavors, but proves distractingwith more subtle flavors and textures. The cooling effect of erythritolis very similar to that of xylitol and among the strongest coolingeffects of all sugar alcohols. Erythritol is commonly used as a mediumin which to deliver high intensity sweeteners, especially steviaderivatives, serving the dual function of providing both bulk andadditional flavor. Diet beverages made with this blend thus also containerythritol in addition to the main sweetener. Erythritol has beencertified as tooth-friendly. The sugar alcohol cannot be metabolized byoral bacteria, and so does not contribute to tooth decay.

Erythritol is produced by microbial methods using mostly osmophilicyeasts and has been produced commercially using mutant strains ofAureobasidium sp. and Pseudozyma tsukubaensis.

Due to the high yield and productivity in the industrial scale ofproduction, erythritol serves as an inexpensive starting material forthe production of other sugars (Moon et al., Appl. Micob.y and Biotech.,Vol 86(4), 1017-1025).

Galactitol (Dulcitol, (2R,3S,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol) is a sugaralcohol (a polyol), the reduction product of galactose. Three of thesugar alcohols are widely distributed in Angiosperms: galactitol,mannitol and sorbitol.

Sorbitol ((2S,3R,4R,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol, E 420, D-glucitol,CAS-No 50-70-4) is a sugar alcohol that the human body metabolisesslowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, changing thealdehyde group to a hydroxyl group.

In the majority of plants, the main glucide transported is saccharose.However in a large number of plants, other compounds, such as polyols,are also transported.

In plants of the Rosaceae family, sorbitol is the primary product ofphotosynthesis and the major translocation form of photosynthate.

Sorbitol is an intermediate product in industial scale synthesis ofascorbic acid (ReichsteinSythese). Sorbitol is a sugar substitute. Itmay be listed under the inactive ingredients listed for some foods andproducts. Sorbitol is hygroscopic and therefore used as a humectant incosmetic or food preparations. Sorbitol often is used in mouthwash andtoothpaste. Some transparent gels can be made only with sorbitol, as ithas a refractive index sufficiently high for transparent formulations.

Mannitol ((2R,3R,4R,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol, E 421, CAS No 69-65-8(D-isomer), mannite, manna sugar) is the most widely distributed sugaralcohol in nature and has been reported in more than 100 species ofvascular plants. In plants, mannitol comprises a significant portion ofthe soluble carbohydrates in many species. Mannitol-producing plantsexhibit a high degree of salt tolerance.

Production of mannitol by extraction of plant raw material (e.g. manna,seaweed, or algae) is no longer economically relevant. Today, mannitolis produced commercially by catalytic hydrogenation offructose-containing syrups. The existing chemical production methodsare, however, characterized by several drawbacks. The uppermost beingthat when fructose is catalytically hydrogenated only about 50% of it isconverted into mannitol, whereas the rest is converted into anothersugar alcohol, sorbitol. In addition, ultra-pure (expensive) rawmaterials (fructose and hydrogen gas) are required for efficientconversion. When more cost-effective raw materials, such asglucose-fructose syrups are used as starting material for catalytichydrogenation, the main product is sorbitol and mannitol is formed as aby-product. (von Weymarn, N., dissertation, Helskini, 2002).

Mannitol is used clinically to reduce acutely raised intracranialpressure until more definitive treatment can be applied, e.g., afterhead trauma. It is also used to treat patients with oliguric renalfailure. Mannitol can also be used to open the blood-brain barrier bytemporarily shrinking the tightly coupled endothelial cells that make upthe barrier. This makes mannitol indispensable for delivering variousdrugs directly to the brain (e.g., in the treatment of Alzheimer'sdisease).

Mannitol is also the first drug of choice for the treatment of acuteglaucoma in veterinary medicine. Mannitol is also used as a sweetenerfor people with diabetes, and in chewing gums.

An important key intermediates in the formation of RFOs is myo-inositol(cyclohexan1,2,3,4,5,6-hexaole), the most common cyclitol. Myo-inositolis fundamental to many different aspects of plant growth anddevelopment. In addition to its role as the precursor for phytic acidbiosynthesis, myo-inositol is also used for uronide and pentosebiosynthesis, it is also present in phosphoinositides of plant cellmembranes, as well as other complex plant lipids includingglycophosphoceramides. Furthermore, it is also a precursor of othernaturally occurring inositol isomers, and many of these as well asmyo-inositol are distributed as methyl ethers in a species specificpattern throughout the plant kingdom. Myo-inositol is an importantgrowth factor.

Myo-inositol exists in nature either in its free form (found, forexample, in sugarcane, beet molasses, and almond hulls) or as ahexaphosphate called phytin (found, for example, in corn steep liquor).Industrial purification of phytin from corn steep liquor involvesprecipitation with calcium, followed by hydrolysis with a strong acid.Separation of free form inositols from plant extracts involves treatmentwith acid and separation of myo-inositol by column (U.S. Pat. No.5,482,631) or the use of ion-exchange (U.S. Pat. No. 4,482,761).

Myo-inositol, the major nutritionally active form of inositol, is vitalto many biological processes of the body, participating in a diverserange of activities. Myo-inositol is one of nine distinct isomers ofinositol. It is for example essential for the growth of rodents, but notfor most other animals, including humans. Humans can make myo-inositolendogenously, which they do from glucose. Nevertheless myo-inositolinfluences certain biological activities inside the body. It may affectbehavior and may have anti-depressant and anti-anxiety activities. It issynthesized in general from phytin.

Myo-inositol is metabolized to phosphatidylinositol a small butimportant component of cell membranes. Phosphatidylinositol can befurther converted to phosphatidylinositol-4,5bisphosphate, which is akey intermediate in biological signaling. The various forms of inositol(e.g. phosphatidylinositol or inositides such as1,4,5-inositoltriphosphate=IP3) are active in cell-to-cellcommunication, including the transmission of nerve impulses. Tissuesthat are affected include the brain, liver and muscles. Inositol is anindirect source of glucose and glucoronic acid, which is essential todetoxification by the liver.

Fucose ((35,4R,55,65)-6-Methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetraol,6-Deoxy-L-galactose, CAS number 2438-80-4Y) hexose deoxy sugar is foundon N-linked glycans on the mammalian, insect and plant cell surface, andis the fundamental sub-unit of the fucoidan polysaccharide.

In the fucose-containing glycan structures, fucosylated glycans, fucosecan exist as a terminal modification or serve as an attachment point foradding other sugars. In human N-linked glycans, fucose is most commonlylinked α-1,6 to the reducing terminal beta-N-acetlyglucosamine.

The most frequent disaccharide is sucrose (saccharose,beta-D-fructofuranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranosid, cane sugar, beet sugar,sugar in a narrow sense of a name for commercially available sucrosemeaning sucrose is the sugar that is commonly called “sugar”) whichconsists of the six-carbon sugars D-glucose and D-fructose. It is formedby plants but not by animals. Sucrose is a major intermediate product ofphotosynthesis; in many plants it is the principal form in which sugaris transported from the leaves to other parts of the plant body. Inmammalians sucrose is an obligatory component of blood and its contentin blood is kept at the stable level. It is strongly necessary for braincells as well as for normal functioning of the central nervous system.Sugar is widely-known as a source of glycogen—a substance, feedingliver, heart and muscles. It is one of the most widely-used foodproducts and is the major disaccharide in most diets. It is present inhoney, maple sugar, fruits, berries, and vegetables. It may be added tofood products as liquid or crystalline sucrose or as invert sugar. It iscommercially prepared from sugar cane or sugar beets. Sucrose canprovide a number of desirable functional qualities to food productsincluding sweetness, mouth-feel, and the ability to transform betweenamorphous and crystalline states. High-concentrated sucrose is a naturalpreserving agent, it determines gel-formation processes, gives necessaryviscosity to the products. Sucrose is a raw material for caramel, colouretc.

Sucrose is further an excellent fermentation feedstock, which is ofspecific interest for fermentation industry (including a number ofnon-food industries -pharmaceutical industries). The presence of eighthydroxyl groups in the sucrose molecule provides a theoreticalpossibility of a very large number of sucrose derivatives. Sucrosederivatives are used by industries in production of detergents,emulsifiers (sucrose +fatty acids) and adhesives (sucrose octa acetate).

Sucrose—commonly referred to as table sugar—is a disaccharide comprisingglucose and fructose. Succrose is obtained comercially from theexpressed juice of sugar cane or of sugar beet. The refining processremoves impurities from the sugar plant, producing white sugar crystals.Melibiose (6-0-(alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-glucopyranose,6-(α-D-galactosido)-D-glucose, CAS NO 585-99-9) is a disaccharide formedby an alpha linkage between galactose and glucose (D-Gal-α(1→6)-D-Glc).It can be formed by invertase mediated hydrolysis of raffinose, whichproduces melibiose and fructose.

In literature, melibiose is primarily discussed as side product infermentation of raffinose, but metabolic profiling in Arabidopsis hasshown that melibiose is actually found in plants (Fiehn et al., NatBiotechnol. 2000 Nov; 18(11):1157-61).

Melibiose is yielded by fermentation of raffinose with top yeast (Hudsonand Harding, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1915, 37 (12), pp 2734-2736). Galactinol(1-O-alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl-L-myo-inositol, CAS NO 16908-86-4(galactinol dihydrate) is involved together with raffinose in toleranceto drought, high salinity and cold stress and may function asosmoprotectants in drought-stress tolerance. Stress inducible enzymeplay a key role in the accumulation of galactinol and raffinose underabiotic stress conditions (BRENDA-Enzyme Information System).

Galactinol is an essential intermediate in the biosyntheis of raffinosesaccharides in plant tissues (Kuo, JAOCS (1992), 69(6) 569-574).Galactinol was found in cold-stored potato tubers, but was reported tobe absent in freshly harvested tubers (Pressey and Shaw, Potato research(1969), 12(2), 64-66). Trehalose (tremalose,1-α-Glucopyranosyl-1-α-Glucopyranosid, CAS Reg. No. 99-20-7 (anhydroustrehalose), CAS Reg. No. 6138-23-4 (trehalose dihydrate) is adisaccharide formed by a 1,1-glucoside bond between two α-glucose units.Because trehalose is formed by the bonding of the reducing groups ofglucose, trehalose has no reducing power.

Trehalose can be found in many organisms, including bacteria, fungi,insects, plants, and invertebrates. Trehalose protects organisms againstvarious stresses, such as dryness, freezing, and osmopressure.Anhydrobitic organisms are able to tolerate the lack of water owing totheir ability to synthesize large quantities of trehalose, and thetrehalose plays a key role in stabilizing membranes and othermacromolecular assemblies under extreme environmental conditions. (PureAppl. Chem. (2001), Vol. 74, No. 7, pp. 1263-1269).

Transgenic crop plants with increased trehalose content (aimed at topprovide enhanced stress tolerance) have been described (e.g. Penna,Trends in Plant Science (2003), 8(8), 355-357).

The conventional method for production of Trehalose was extraction fromyeast, but suffered from low yields and high costs.

Mushrooms contain up to 10-25% trehalose by dry weight (Pure Appl.Chem., Vol. 74, No. 7, pp. 1263-1269, 2002.).

Trehalose has been accepted as a novel food ingredient under the GRASterms in the U.S. and the EU. Because of its unique characteristics(e.g. beeing a non-reducing sugar and therefore inert to reactions withproteins or free amino acids, beeing stable at low pH and elevatedtemperatures etc., low hygroscopicity), trehalose is appraised as highlyusefull food indegrent.

Sucrose is a precursor to a group of carbohydrates in plants known asthe raffinose family of oligosaccharides (RFO) found in many plant seedsespecially legumes, for example in beans, cabbage, brussels sprouts,broccoli, asparagus, other vegetables, and whole grains (Shallenbergeret al., J.Agric. Food Chem., 9, 1372; 1961). The Raffinose Family ofOligosaccharides (RFO) are alpha-galactosyl derivatives of sucrose. RFOsare synthesized by a set of galactosyltransferases, which sequentiallyadd galactose units from galactinol to sucrose. The most common RFOs arethe trisaccharide raffinose, the tetrasaccharide stachyose, and thepentasaccharide verbascose. The RFO's are almost ubiquitous in the plantkingdom, being found in a large variety of seeds from many differentfamilies, and they rank second only to sucrose in abundance as solublecarbohydrates. Raffinose family oligosaccharides (RFOs) fulfil multiplefunctions in plants. In seeds, they possibly protect cellular structuresduring desiccation and constitute carbon reserves for early germination.

Raffinose(beta-D-fructofuranosyl-6-O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranosid,melitriose, gossypose, melitose), which consists of sucrose witha-galactose attached through its C-4 atom to the 1 position on thefructose residue or in other words raffinose is a complex carbohydrate,a trisaccharide composed of galactose, fructose, and glucose. It isthought to be second only to sucrose among the nonstructuralcarbohydrates with respect to abundance in the plant kingdom. It may beubiquitous, at least among higher plants. Raffinose accumulate insignificant quantities in the edible portion of many economicallysignificant crop species. Examples include soybean, sugar beet, cotton,canola and all of the major edible leguminous crops including beans,peas, lentil and lupine.

Verbascose, the pentasaccharide of the raffinose family ofoligosaccharides (RFO), occurs in the phloem and in storage organs ofmany plant species, particularly in seeds of legumes. The physiologicalfunctions of verbascose in seeds have been little studied. As its lowerhomologues raffinose and stachyose, verbascose may act as a protectiveagent during maturation drying or as carbon reserve for germination.Considerable variation exists in the content of verbascose in seeds.

Thus, saccharides of the invention, e.g. monosaccharides, preferablyfructose and/or glucose, or other pentoses or hexoses; in free or boundform, preferably glucose-1-phosphate and/or sedoheptulose-7-phosphate;and/or derivates of monosaccharides, preferably (sugar) acids, e.g.saccharic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; and/or sugar alcoholse.g. erythrol, galactitol, sorbitol, mannitol and/or myo-inositol;and/or deoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose; and/or disaccharides, preferablysucrose, melibiose, galactinol and/or trehalose, and/oroligosaccharides, preferably the RFOs (raffinose family ofoligosaccharides: preferably the trisaccharide raffinose and/or thepentasaccharide verbascose), and/or polysaccharides, preferably starchand/or cellulose can be used in a lot of different applications, forexample in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and in feed and food.

Therefore improving the productivity of said saccharides and improvingthe quality of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs and animal feeds,in particular of nutrition supplements, is an important task of thedifferent industries.

The content of some of the saccharides in a cell was also increased byincreasing or decreasing certain activities as disclosed inWO2006/069610, WO2007/087815 or WO2008/034648.

Futher economical and less expensive methods for producing saccharidesof the invention, e.g. monosaccharides, preferably fructose and/orglucose, or other pentoses or hexoses; in free or bound form, preferablyglucose-1-phosphate and/or sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/or derivatesof monosaccharides, preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharic acid,3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g. erythrol,galactitol, sorbitol, mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/ordeoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose; and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose,melibiose, galactinol and/or trehalose, and/or oligosaccharides,preferably the RFOs (raffinose family of oligosaccharides: preferablythe trisaccharide raffinose and/or the pentasaccharide verbascose),and/or polysaccharides, preferably starch and/or celluloseand food- andfeedstuffs with defined, balanced and if necessarily increased saccharidcontent are therefore very important.

Particularly economical methods are biotechnological methods utilizingssaccharides-producing organisms which are either natural or optimizedby genetic modification.

There is a constant need for providing novel enzyme activities or director indirect regulators and thus alternative methods with advantageousproperties for producing saccharides in organisms, e.g. in transgenicorganisms.

Improving the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is an importanttask of the food-and-feed industry. Especially advantageous for thequality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is as balanced as possible andwell defined saccharide profile since a great excess of some saccharidesabove a specific concentration in the food has no further positive.

To ensure a high productivity of said saccharides, in particularmonosaccharides, preferably fructose and/or glucose, or other pentosesor hexoses; in free or bound form, preferably glucose-1-phosphate and/orsedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/or derivates of monosaccharides,preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g. erythrol, galactitol, sorbitol,mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/or deoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose;and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose, melibiose, galactinol and/ortrehalose, and/or oligosaccharides, preferably the RFOs (raffinosefamily of oligosaccharides: preferably the trisaccharide raffinoseand/or the pentasaccharide verbascose), and/or polysaccharides,preferably starch and/or cellulose in plants or microorganism, it isnecessary to manipulate the natural biosynthesis of said cofactors insaid organisms.

Accordingly, there is still a great demand for new and more suitablegenes which encode enzymes or other regulators which participate in thebiosynthesis of said saccharides, in particular monosaccharides,preferably fructose and/or glucose, or other pentoses or hexoses; infree or bound form, preferably glucose-1-phosphate and/orsedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/or derivates of monosaccharides,preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g. erythrol, galactitol, sorbitol,mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/or deoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose;and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose, melibiose, galactinol and/ortrehalose, and/or oligosaccharides, preferably the RFOs (raffinosefamily of oligosaccharides: preferably the trisaccharide raffinoseand/or the pentasaccharide verbascose), and/or polysaccharides,preferably starch and/or cellulose and make it possible to producecertain said saccharides specifically on an industrial scale withoutunwanted by products forming. In the selection of genes for biosynthesistwo characteristics above all are particularly important. On the onehand, there is as ever a need for improved processes for obtaining thehighest possible contents of said cofactors on the other hand as less aspossible by products should be produced in the production process.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate,mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/orverbascose.

It is a further object of the present invention to develop aninexpensive process for the synthesis of saccharides, in particularmonosaccharides, preferably fructose and/or glucose, or other pentosesor hexoses; in free or bound form, preferably glucose-1-phosphate and/orsedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/or derivates of monosaccharides,preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g. erythrol, galactitol, sorbitol,mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/or deoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose;and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose, melibiose, galactinol and/ortrehalose, and/or oligosaccharides, preferably the RFOs (raffinosefamily of oligosaccharides: preferably the trisaccharide raffinoseand/or the pentasaccharide verbascose), and/or polysaccharides,preferably starch and/or cellulose and to assure that said saccharidesare more accessible and facilely to isolate and recover in an industrialscale from the producing organism, preferably from a plant.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose,fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and verbascose,or, in other words, of the “fine chemical” or “fine chemical of theinvention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.17 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to[0514.1.7.17]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.17.17] and [0015.1.17.17], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to[0514.1.7.17], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.17.17] and [0015.1.17.17].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid”in context of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in therespective same line of any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 17and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid”.

In one embodiment, the term 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or the term“fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections[0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the above mentioned 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “erythrol” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “erythrol”.

In one embodiment, the term erythrol or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionederythrol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “fructose” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “fructose”.

In one embodiment, the term fructose or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedfructose, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “fucose” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “fucose”.

In one embodiment, the term fucose or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedfucose, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “galactinol” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “galactinol”.

In one embodiment, the term galactinol or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedgalactinol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “galactitol” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “galactitol”.

In one embodiment, the term galactitol or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedgalactitol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glucose” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “glucose”.

In one embodiment, the term glucose or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedglucose, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glucose-1-phosphate” in contextof the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respectivesame line of any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 17 andindicating in column 7 the metabolite “glucose-1-phosphate”.

In one embodiment, the term glucose-1-phosphate or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17]to [0514.1.7.17] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned glucose-1-phosphate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “mannitol” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “mannitol”.

In one embodiment, the term mannitol or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedmannitol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “melibiose” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “melibiose”.

In one embodiment, the term melibiose or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedmelibiose, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “myo-inositol” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “myo-inositol”.

In one embodiment, the term myo-inositol or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to[0514.1.7.17] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned myo-inositol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “raffinose” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “raffinose”.

In one embodiment, the term raffinose or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedraffinose, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “saccharic acid” in context ofthe nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective sameline of any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “saccharic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term saccharic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to[0514.1.7.17] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned saccharic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “sedoheptulose-7-phosphate” incontext of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in therespective same line of any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 17and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “sedoheptulose-7-phosphate”.

In one embodiment, the term sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17]to [0514.1.7.17] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “sorbitol” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “sorbitol”.

In one embodiment, the term sorbitol or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedsorbitol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “sucrose” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “sucrose”.

In one embodiment, the term sucrose or the term “fine chemical” mean incontext of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] atleast one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedsucrose, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “trehalose” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “trehalose”.

In one embodiment, the term trehalose or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedtrehalose, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “verbascose” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 17 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “verbascose”.

In one embodiment, the term verbascose or the term “fine chemical” meanin context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17]at least one chemical compound with an activity of the above mentionedverbascose, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17]3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, its lacton, salts, ester or ether infree form or bound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or its salts, ester orether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid ” means3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] erythrol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means erythrol or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “erythrol” means erythrol in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] fructose, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means fructose or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

Further, the term “the fine chemicals” as used herein also relates inone embodiment to fine chemicals comprising fructose, preferablyfructan, amins, ethers, esters, preferably ester of phosphoric acid,e.g. phosphorylated fructose, glycosides, preferably glycolipids andglycoproteins containing fructose.ln a preferred embodiment “fructose”means fructose in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] fucose, its salts,ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferred embodiment,the term “the fine chemical” means fucose or its salts, ester or etheror fucose-containing glycan structures, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “fucose” means fucose in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] galactinol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means galactinol or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “galactinol” means galactinol in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] galactitol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means galactitol or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “galactitol” means galactitol in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] glucose, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means glucose or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “glucose” means glucose in free form.

Further, the term “the fine chemicals” as used herein also relates inone embodiment to fine chemicals comprising glucose, preferably ester ofphosphoric acid, e.g. phosphorylated glucose like glucose-1-phosphate orglucose-6-phosphate, glycosides, preferably glycolipids andglycoproteins containing glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17]glucose-1-phosphate, its salts, ester or ether in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansglucose-1-phosphate or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or boundform.

In a preferred embodiment “glucose-1-phosphate” meansglucose-1-phosphate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] mannitol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means mannitol or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “mannitol” means mannitol in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] melibiose, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means melibiose or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “melibiose” means melibiose in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] myo-inositol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means myo-inositol or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form. Further, the term“the fine chemicals” as used herein also relates in one embodiment tofine chemicals comprising myo-inositol, preferably ester of phosphoricacid, e.g. phosphorylated myo-inositol like 1-phosphatidyl-inosit ormy-inositol-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate (phytate), glycosides,preferably glycolipids like phospholipids andglycoproteinslikephosphoproteins containing my-inositol.

In a preferred embodiment “myo-inositol” means myo-inositol in freeform.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] raffinose, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means raffinose or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “raffinose” means raffinose in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] saccharic acid,its salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means saccharic acid or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “saccharic acid ” means saccharic acid in freeform.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17]sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, its salts, ester or ether in free form orbound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical”means sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or its salts, ester or ether, in freeform or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “sedoheptulose-7-phosphate” meanssedoheptulose-7-phosphate in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] sorbitol, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means sorbitol or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “sorbitol” means sorbitol in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] sucrose, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means sucrose or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “sucrose” means sucrose in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] trehalose, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means trehalose or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “trehalose” means trehalose in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] verbascose, itssalts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means verbascose or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “verbascose” means verbascose in free form.Accordingly, in the present invention, the term “the fine chemical” asused herein relates in one embodiment to “saccharides, meaningcarbohydrates, e.g. monosaccharides, preferably fructose and/or glucose,or other pentoses or hexoses; in free or bound form, preferablyglucose-1-phosphate and/or sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/or derivatesof monosaccharides, preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharic acid,3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g. erythrol,galactitol, sorbitol, mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/ordeoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose; and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose,melibiose, galactinol and/or trehalose, and/or oligosaccharides,preferably the RFOs (raffinose family of oligosaccharides: preferablythe trisaccharide raffinose and/or the pentasaccharide verbascose),and/or polysaccharides, preferably starch and/or cellulose”. Further,the term “the fine chemicals” as used herein also relates in oneembodiment to fine chemicals comprising saccharides, meaningcarbohydrates, e.g. monosaccharides, preferably fructose and/or glucose,or other pentoses or hexoses; in free or bound form, preferablyglucose-1-phosphate and/or sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/or derivatesof monosaccharides, preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharic acid,3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g. erythrol,galactitol, sorbitol, mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/ordeoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose; and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose,melibiose, galactinol and/or trehalose, and/or oligosaccharides,preferably the RFOs (raffinose family of oligosaccharides: preferablythe trisaccharide raffinose and/or the pentasaccharide verbascose),and/or polysaccharides, preferably starch and/or cellulose, preferablyamins, ethers, esters, preferably ester of phosphoric acid, e.g.phosphorylated saccharides, glycosides, preferably glycolipids andglycoproteins containing said saccharides.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to[0514.1.7.17]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.17.17] to [0514.1.7.17] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of section [0014.1.17.17] or section[0015.1.17.17], independently whether it refers to any other paragraphor not and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.17.17] to[0514.1.7.17], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.17.17].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/or verbascose, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of galactinol synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19350-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19350-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of galactinol synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS box protein transcription        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylinositol 3- and        4-kinase family protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of galactinol synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of galactinol synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitogen-activated protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g43630-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein-L-isoaspartate        O-methyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone) in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0251-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melibiose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melibiose or a        composition comprising melibiose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0362-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of penicillin-binding protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0488-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B0644-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside        hydrolase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of asparagine synthetase B in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor histidine kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putrescine transport system        permease protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0970-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1046-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of outer membrane receptor protein        precursor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1214-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1214-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1219-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1219-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1219-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of intracellular septation protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan biosynthesis protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1285-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phage-related repressor protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1357-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1410-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1425-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1470-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1556-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1556-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1583-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase system component        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase system component        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxalase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1796-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of para-aminobenzoate synthase        component I in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dATP pyrophosphohydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-6-phosphate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of trehalose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-6-phosphate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of trehalose or a        composition comprising trehalose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1898-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fucose or a        composition comprising fucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2139-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit E in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2345-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2345-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2361-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2361-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ion-transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2466-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2466-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2466-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2653-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2653-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2653-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2654-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2654-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2682-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2932-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3221-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3221-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3221-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3246-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ferredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B3427-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3442-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B3443-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport        system permease protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of highaffinity branched-chain amino        acid transport protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of highaffinity branched-chain amino        acid transport protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of mannitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of mannitol or a        composition comprising mannitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3777-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3818-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chorismate lyase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chorismate lyase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4250-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4250-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysine decarboxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of

GM02LC38418-protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organismor a part thereof; and

-   -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC46-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alkaline phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0254-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0281-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0354-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucokinase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease accessory protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short chain dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 4-alpha-glucanotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alanine dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosidase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr0600-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amine oxidase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of kinase in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of kinase in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl        ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1107-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fatty acid desaturase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diglyceride synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diglyceride synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate permease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate permease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycerate kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycerate kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YCR047W-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycr102c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YDL159W-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of integral membrane protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yd1235c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yd1235c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yd1235c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YEL030C-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldolase in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer177w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexokinase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl096w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl096w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alcohol dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alcohol dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhl013c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhl013c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YIL083C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL127W-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fructose biphosphate aldolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fructose biphosphate aldolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl carrier protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of halotolerance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of vacuolar sorting protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine biosynthesis protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr324c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol O-acyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol160w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphohydrolase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of subunit of COMPASS-protein complex        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypl144w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypl144w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr098c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr098c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyamine transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyamine transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA replication complex GINS        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a        composition comprising 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of erythrol or a composition comprising erythrol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fructose or a composition comprising fructose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fucose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fucose or a composition comprising fucose in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactinol; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of galactinol or a composition comprising        galactinol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactitol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactitol; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of galactitol or a composition comprising        galactitol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glucose or a composition comprising glucose in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glucose-1-phosphate or a composition        comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of mannitol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of mannitol or a composition comprising mannitol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melibiose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melibiose; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        melibiose; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of melibiose or a composition comprising        melibiose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        myo-inositol; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of myo-inositol or a composition comprising        myo-inositol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        raffinose; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of raffinose or a composition comprising        raffinose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of saccharic acid or a composition comprising        saccharic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition        comprising sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sorbitol or a composition comprising sorbitol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose;        or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sucrose or a composition comprising sucrose in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of trehalose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical trehalose; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        trehalose; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of trehalose or a composition comprising        trehalose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        verbascose; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of verbascose or a composition comprising        verbascose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 17, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 17, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 17;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        17, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 17; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 17.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 17, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme,2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl CoA synthetase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl carrier protein, acyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylosuccinatelyase, alanine dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase, amine oxidase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, arginine exporter protein, asparagine synthetase B,At1g19350-protein, At2g45420-protein, At5g16650-protein,At5g43630-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,AY087308-protein, b0050-protein, b0251-protein, b0362-protein,b0488-protein, B0644-protein, b0801-protein, b0970-protein,b1003-protein, b1046-protein, b1137-protein, b1214-protein,b1219-protein, b1234-protein, b1285-protein, b1357-protein,b1410-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1470-protein,b1522-protein, b1556-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein,b1796-protein, b1898-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein,b2139-protein, b2345-protein, b2360-protein, b2361-protein,b2399-protein, b2466-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2653-protein, b2654-protein, b2670-protein, b2673-protein,b2682-protein, b2739-protein, b2932-protein, b3151-protein,b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein, B3427-protein,b3442-protein, B3443-protein, b3777-protein, b3817-protein,b3818-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,b4056-protein, b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase,betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, cardiolipin synthase,cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, chlorophyllase,chorismate lyase, circadian clock protein, colanic acid biosynthesisprotein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DNA binding protein, DNA replication complex GINSprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoprotein subunitbeta, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fatty acid desaturase,ferredoxin, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ring protein,flavodoxin, fructose biphosphate aldolase, fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, galactinol synthase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase,glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase, glycogen (starch)synthase, glycogen synthase, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,glycosyltransferase, GM02LC38418-protein, GM02LC46-protein,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexokinase,hexose transporter, high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein, histone acetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,inositol-3-phosphate synthase, integral membrane protein, intracellularseptation protein, ion-transport protein, iron(III) dicitratebindingprotein, isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase,kinase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipoproteinprecursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, L-serine dehydratase,lysine decarboxylase, MADS box protein transcription factor, MADS-boxtranscription factor, malate dehydrogenase, mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitogen-activated protein kinase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone), NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-acetyltransferase,O-antigen chain length determinant, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit, para-aminobenzoatesynthase component I, penicillin-binding protein, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease, permease protein of ABC transporter,phage-related repressor protein, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphate acetyltransferase, phosphatepermease, phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoglyceratekinase, phosphohydrolase, phosphotransferase system component,photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, photosystem II protein, polyamine transporter, precorrinmethylase, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase, purine biosynthesis protein,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,putative transport system permease protein, putrescine transport systempermease protein, pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,recombinase A, RNA-binding protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,serine protease, serine/threonine dehydratase, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, short chain dehydrogenase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0254-protein, sll0281-protein, sll0354-protein,sll0418-protein, sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, slr1107-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transportsystem permease protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterolO-acyltransferase, subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, succinyl-CoAsynthetase beta chain, ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein, trehalase,trehalose-6-phosphate synthase, trehalosephosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, TTC1386-protein, urease accessory protein, ureasesubunit, vacuolar sorting protein, XM_(—)473199-protein,ycl027w-protein, YCR047W-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr507c-protein, YEL030C-A-protein,yer177w-protein, YFL019C-protein, ygl096w-protein, ygl1237c-protein,yhl013c-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ymr324c-protein,yol160w-protein, ypl144w-protein, ypr098c-protein, zinc transporter, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, which respectively encode a proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown inTable I, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, (preferably the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectivelyencode a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof,and/or which respectively can be amplified with the primer set shown inTable III, application no. 17, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRPgenes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme,2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl CoA synthetase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl carrier protein, acyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylosuccinatelyase, alanine dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase, amine oxidase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, arginine exporter protein, asparagine synthetase B,At1g19350-protein, At2g45420-protein, At5g16650-protein,At5g43630-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,AY087308-protein, b0050-protein, b0251-protein, b0362-protein,b0488-protein, B0644-protein, b0801-protein, b0970-protein,b1003-protein, b1046-protein, b1137-protein, b1214-protein,b1219-protein, b1234-protein, b1285-protein, b1357-protein,b1410-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1470-protein,b1522-protein, b1556-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein,b1796-protein, b1898-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein,b2139-protein, b2345-protein, b2360-protein, b2361-protein,b2399-protein, b2466-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2653-protein, b2654-protein, b2670-protein, b2673-protein,b2682-protein, b2739-protein, b2932-protein, b3151-protein,b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein, B3427-protein,b3442-protein, B3443-protein, b3777-protein, b3817-protein,b3818-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,b4056-protein, b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase,betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, cardiolipin synthase,cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, chlorophyllase,chorismate lyase, circadian clock protein, colanic acid biosynthesisprotein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DNA binding protein, DNA replication complex GINSprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoprotein subunitbeta, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fatty acid desaturase,ferredoxin, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ring protein,flavodoxin, fructose biphosphate aldolase, fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, galactinol synthase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase, glucokinase, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase,glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase, glycogen (starch)synthase, glycogen synthase, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,glycosyltransferase, GM02LC38418-protein, GM02LC46-protein,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexokinase,hexose transporter, high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein, histone acetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,inositol-3-phosphate synthase, integral membrane protein, intracellularseptation protein, ion-transport protein, iron(III) dicitrate-bindingprotein, isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase,kinase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipoproteinprecursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, L-serine dehydratase,lysine decarboxylase, MADS box protein transcription factor, MADS-boxtranscription factor, malate dehydrogenase, mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitogen-activated protein kinase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone), NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-acetyltransferase,O-antigen chain length determinant, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit, para-aminobenzoatesynthase component I, penicillin-binding protein, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease, permease protein of ABC transporter,phage-related repressor protein, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphate acetyltransferase, phosphatepermease, phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoglyceratekinase, phosphohydrolase, phosphotransferase system component,photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, photosystem II protein, polyamine transporter, precorrinmethylase, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase, purine biosynthesis protein,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,putative transport system permease protein, putrescine transport systempermease protein, pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,recombinase A, RNA-binding protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,serine protease, serine/threonine dehydratase, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, short chain dehydrogenase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0254-protein, sll0281-protein, sll0354-protein,sll0418-protein, sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, slr1107-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transportsystem permease protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterolO-acyltransferase, subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, succinyl-CoAsynthetase beta chain, ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein, trehalase,trehalose-6-phosphate synthase, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, TTC1386-protein, urease accessory protein, ureasesubunit, vacuolar sorting protein, XM_(—)473199-protein,ycl027w-protein, YCR047W-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr507c-protein, YEL030C-A-protein,yer177w-protein, YFL019C-protein, ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein,yh1013c-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ymr324c-protein,yol160w-protein, ypl144w-protein, ypr098c-protein, zinc transporter, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, the respective protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences asshown in Table I, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, therespective protein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequence as shown in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8, and/or therespective protein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown inTable IV, application no. 17, column 8 is also referred to as FineChemical Related Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose,fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/orverbascose, by increasing or generating one or more activities,especially selected from the group consisting of 1,4-alpha-glucanbranching enzyme,2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl CoA synthetase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl carrier protein, acyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylosuccinatelyase, alanine dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase, amine oxidase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, arginine exporter protein, asparagine synthetase B, AOg19350-protein, At2g45420-protein, At5g16650-protein, At5g43630-protein,ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of a transport system,auxin response factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein,b0050-protein, b0251-protein, b0362-protein, b0488-protein,B0644-protein, b0801-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,b1046-protein, b1137-protein, b1214-protein, b1219-protein,b1234-protein, b1285-protein, b1357-protein, b1410-protein,b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1470-protein, b1522-protein,b1556-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1796-protein,b1898-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2139-protein,b2345-protein, b2360-protein, b2361-protein, b2399-protein,b2466-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2653-protein,b2654-protein, b2670-protein, b2673-protein, b2682-protein,b2739-protein, b2932-protein, b3151-protein, b3221-protein,b3246-protein, b3346-protein, B3427-protein, b3442-protein,B3443-protein, b3777-protein, b3817-protein, b3818-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehydedehydrogenase, bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein), binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, cardiolipin synthase,cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, chlorophyllase,chorismate lyase, circadian clock protein, colanic acid biosynthesisprotein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DNA binding protein, DNA replication complex GINSprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoprotein subunitbeta, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fatty acid desaturase,ferredoxin, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ring protein,flavodoxin, fructose biphosphate aldolase, fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, galactinol synthase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase , glucokinase, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase,glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase, glycogen (starch)synthase, glycogen synthase, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,glycosyltransferase, GM02LC38418-protein, GM02LC46-protein,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexokinase,hexose transporter, high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein, histone acetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,inositol-3-phosphate synthase, integral membrane protein, intracellularseptation protein, ion-transport protein, iron(III) dicitratebindingprotein, isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase,kinase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipoproteinprecursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, L-serine dehydratase,lysine decarboxylase, MADS box protein transcription factor, MADS-boxtranscription factor, malate dehydrogenase, mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitogen-activated protein kinase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone), NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-acetyltransferase,O-antigen chain length determinant, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit, para-aminobenzoatesynthase component I, penicillin-binding protein, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease, permease protein of ABC transporter,phage-related repressor protein, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphate acetyltransferase, phosphatepermease, phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoglyceratekinase, phosphohydrolase, phosphotransferase system component,photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, photosystem II protein, polyamine transporter, precorrinmethylase, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,protein-L-isoaspartate 0-methyltransferase, purine biosynthesis protein,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,putative transport system permease protein, putrescine transport systempermease protein, pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,recombinase A, RNA-binding protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,serine protease, serine/threonine dehydratase, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, short chain dehydrogenase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0254-protein, sll0281-protein, sll0354-protein,sll0418-protein, sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, slr1107-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transportsystem permease protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterolO-acyltransferase, subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, succinyl-CoAsynthetase beta chain,

ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,transport protein, trehalase, trehalose-6-phosphate synthase,trehalosephosphatase, tryptophan biosynthesis protein, TTC1386-protein,urease accessory protein, urease subunit, vacuolar sorting protein,XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein, YCR047W-A-protein,ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein, ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein,ydr507c-protein, YEL030C-A-protein, yer177w-protein, YFL019C-protein,ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, yh1013c-protein, YIL083C-protein,YJL127W-A-protein, ymr324c-protein, yol160w-protein, ypl144w-protein,ypr098c-protein, zinc transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein,which is conferred by one or more FCRPs or the gene product of one ormore FCRP-genes, for example by the gene product of a nucleic acidsequences comprising a polynucleotide selected from the group as shownin Table I, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, e.g. or by one ormore proteins each comprising a polypeptide encoded by one or morenucleic acid sequences selected from the group as shown in Table I,application no. 17, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one or moreprotein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 17, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 17, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme,2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl CoA synthetase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl carrier protein, acyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylosuccinatelyase, alanine dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase, amine oxidase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, arginine exporter protein, asparagine synthetase B,At1g19350-protein, At2g45420-protein, At5g16650-protein,At5g43630-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,AY087308-protein, b0050-protein, b0251-protein, b0362-protein,b0488-protein, B0644-protein, b0801-protein, b0970-protein,b1003-protein, b1046-protein, b1137-protein, b1214-protein,b1219-protein, b1234-protein, b1285-protein, b1357-protein,b1410-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1470-protein,b1522-protein, b1556-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein,b1796-protein, b1898-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein,b2139-protein, b2345-protein, b2360-protein, b2361-protein,b2399-protein, b2466-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2653-protein, b2654-protein, b2670-protein, b2673-protein,b2682-protein, b2739-protein, b2932-protein, b3151-protein,b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein, B3427-protein,b3442-protein, B3443-protein, b3777-protein, b3817-protein,b3818-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,b4056-protein, b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase,betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, cardiolipin synthase,cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, chlorophyllase,chorismate lyase, circadian clock protein, colanic acid biosynthesisprotein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DNA binding protein, DNA replication complex GINSprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoprotein subunitbeta, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fatty acid desaturase,ferredoxin, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ring protein,flavodoxin, fructose biphosphate aldolase, fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, galactinol synthase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase,glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase, glycogen (starch)synthase, glycogen synthase, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,glycosyltransferase, GM02LC38418-protein, GM02LC46-protein,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexokinase,hexose transporter, high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein, histone acetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,inositol-3-phosphate synthase, integral membrane protein, intracellularseptation protein, ion-transport protein, iron(III) dicitratebindingprotein, isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase,kinase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipoproteinprecursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, L-serine dehydratase,lysine decarboxylase, MADS box protein transcription factor, MADS-boxtranscription factor, malate dehydrogenase, mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitogen-activated protein kinase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone), NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-acetyltransferase,O-antigen chain length determinant, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit, para-aminobenzoatesynthase component I, penicillin-binding protein, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease, permease protein of ABC transporter,phage-related repressor protein, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphate acetyltransferase, phosphatepermease, phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoglyceratekinase, phosphohydrolase, phosphotransferase system component,photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, photosystem II protein, polyamine transporter, precorrinmethylase, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,protein-L-isoaspartate 0-methyltransferase, purine biosynthesis protein,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,putative transport system permease protein, putrescine transport systempermease protein, pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,recombinase A, RNA-binding protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,serine protease, serine/threonine dehydratase, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, short chain dehydrogenase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0254-protein, sll0281-protein, sll0354-protein,sll0418-protein, sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, slr1107-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transportsystem permease protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterolOacyltransferase, subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, succinyl-CoAsynthetase beta chain,

ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine efflux protein, threonine synthase, transcriptionfactor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,transport protein, trehalase, trehalose-6-phosphate synthase,trehalosephosphatase, tryptophan biosynthesis protein, TTC1386-protein,urease accessory protein, urease subunit, vacuolar sorting protein,XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein, YCR047W-A-protein,ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein, ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein,ydr507c-protein, YEL030C-A-protein, yer177w-protein, YFL019C-protein,ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, yh1013c-protein, YIL083C-protein,YJL127W-A-protein, ymr324c-protein, yol160w-protein, ypl144w-protein,ypr098c-protein, zinc transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, forexample of the respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 17, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or the respective polypeptide comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequences as shown in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8,or the respective polypeptide comprising at least one polypeptide motifas depicted in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a galactinol        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19350-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19350-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a galactinol        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylalanine        ammonia-lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS box protein        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a galactinol        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a galactinol        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitogen-activated        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g43630-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycosyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidyl-prolyl        cis-trans isomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NAD(P)H        dehydrogenase (quinone) non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0251-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melibiose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melibiose or a        composition comprising melibiose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0362-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        penicillin-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0488-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B0644-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a asparagine        synthetase B non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor histidine        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a succinyl-CoA        synthetase beta chain non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putrescine        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0970-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1046-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a outer membrane        receptor protein precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1137-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1214-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1214-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1219-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1219-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1219-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a intracellular        septation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1285-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phage-related        repressor protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1357-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1410-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1425-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1470-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1556-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1556-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1583-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase system component non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase system component non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxalase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1796-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        para-aminobenzoate synthase component I non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dATP        pyrophosphohydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-6-phosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of trehalose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-6-phosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of trehalose or a        composition comprising trehalose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1898-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        4,6-dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fucose or a        composition comprising fucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2139-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP synthase        subunit E non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2345-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2345-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2361-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2361-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ion-transport        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2466-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2466-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2466-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2653-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2653-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2653-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2654-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2654-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2682-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2932-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3151-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3151-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3151-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3221-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3221-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3221-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3246-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ferredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B3427-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3442-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B3443-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a high-affinity        branched-chain amino acid transport protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a high-affinity        branched-chain amino acid transport protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a trehalase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a trehalase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of mannitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of mannitol or a        composition comprising mannitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3777-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3818-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chorismate lyase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chorismate lyase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4250-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4250-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC38418-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GM02LC46-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alkaline        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0254-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0281-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0354-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease subunit        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucokinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease accessory        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short chain        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        4-alpha-glucanotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alanine        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr0600-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glu/Leu/PheNal        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a circadian clock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a circadian clock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a circadian clock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amine oxidase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Mg-protoporphyrin        IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1107-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fatty acid        desaturase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CDP-diglyceride        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CDP-diglyceride        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        amidotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        amidotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glu-cose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyridoxal        phosphate biosynthetic protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid ABC transporter permease protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid ABC transporter permease protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-isopropylmalate        dehydratase large subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine/threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine/threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycerate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycerate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YCR047W-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycr102c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YDL159W-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a integral membrane        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 1,4-alpha-glucan        branching enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 1,4-alpha-glucan        branching enzyme non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YEL030C-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        O-acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer177w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexokinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl096w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl096w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alcohol        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alcohol        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhl013c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhl013c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YIL083C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL127W-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fructose        biphosphate aldolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fructose        biphosphate aldolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl carrier        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a halotolerance        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a vacuolar sorting        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine        biosynthesis protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr324c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        O-acyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol160w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphohydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a subunit of        COMPASS-protein complex non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypl144w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypl144w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr098c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr098c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyamine        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyamine        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA replication        complex GINS protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, or a        composition comprising 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of erythrol, or a composition comprising erythrol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fructose, or a composition comprising fructose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fucose, or a composition comprising fucose in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactinol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of galactinol, or a composition comprising        galactinol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactitol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of galactitol, or a composition comprising        galactitol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glucose, or a composition comprising glucose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glucose-1-phosphate, or a composition        comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of mannitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of mannitol, or a composition comprising mannitol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melibiose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melibiose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        melibiose;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of melibiose, or a composition comprising        melibiose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        myo-inositol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of myo-inositol, or a composition comprising        myo-inositol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        raffinose;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of raffinose, or a composition comprising        raffinose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of saccharic acid, or a composition comprising        saccharic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, or a composition        comprising sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sorbitol, or a composition comprising sorbitol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sucrose, or a composition comprising sucrose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of trehalose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical trehalose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        trehalose;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of trehalose, or a composition comprising        trehalose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        verbascose;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of verbascose, or a composition comprising        verbascose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of galactinol synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19350-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g19350-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chlorophyllase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cullin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of galactinol synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS box protein transcription        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylinositol 3- and        4-kinase family protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of galactinol synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of galactinol synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CCAAT-binding transcription factor        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitogen-activated protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of auxin response factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monthiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g16650-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g43630-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS-box transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CTP synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein-L-isoaspartate        O-methyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enoyl-CoA hydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isopropylmalate isomerase large        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone) in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transfer flavoprotein        subunit beta in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AX653549-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of AY087308-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0251-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melibiose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-galactosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melibiose or a        composition comprising melibiose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0362-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of penicillin-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0488-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycerate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B0644-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside        hydrolase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of asparagine synthetase B in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sensor histidine kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0801-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putrescine transport system        permease protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0970-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1046-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of outer membrane receptor protein        precursor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylosuccinate lyase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1137-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1214-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1214-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1219-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1219-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1219-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of intracellular septation protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of membrane protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan biosynthesis protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1285-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phage-related repressor protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1357-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1410-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1425-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1470-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1556-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1556-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1583-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase system component        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase system component        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxalase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1796-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of para-aminobenzoate synthase        component I in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dATP pyrophosphohydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-6-phosphate synthase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of trehalose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-6-phosphate synthase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of trehalose or a        composition comprising trehalose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1898-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flagellar M-ring protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of colanic acid biosynthesis protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fucose or a        composition comprising fucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transport protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2139-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP synthase subunit E in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2345-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2345-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2360-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2361-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2361-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ion-transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2466-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2466-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2466-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2653-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2653-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2653-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2654-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2654-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2682-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2739-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine exporter protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2932-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3151-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3221-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3221-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3221-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3246-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ferredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3346-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B3427-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3442-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B3443-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport        system permease protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of high-affinity branched-chain amino        acid transport protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of high-affinity branched-chain amino        acid transport protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of mannitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of mannitol or a        composition comprising mannitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ketol-acid reductoisomerase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3777-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3817-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3818-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine efflux protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chorismate lyase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chorismate lyase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4056-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4250-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4250-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gluconate transport system permease        3 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC38418-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC46-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alkaline phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of flavodoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0254-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0281-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0354-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0418-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease subunit in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucokinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of urease accessory protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short chain dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycogen (starch) synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 4-alpha-glucanotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alanine dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll1761-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cation-transporting ATPase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin methylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr0600-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of circadian clock protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amine oxidase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of kinase in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of kinase in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl        ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease protein of ABC transporter        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr1107-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fatty acid desaturase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diglyceride synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CDP-diglyceride synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction center        subunit XI in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem II protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamine amidotransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid ABC        transporter permease protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multiple antibiotic resistance        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of homocitrate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of permease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of XM_(—)473199-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate permease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate permease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycl027w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycerate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycerate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YCR047W-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycr102c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isocitrate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YDL159W-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of integral membrane protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydl235c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydl235c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydl235c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of branched-chain amino acid permease        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr183w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr507c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YEL030C-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aldolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer177w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexokinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl096w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl096w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ygl237c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alcohol dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alcohol dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhl013c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yhl013c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YIL083C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL127W-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fructose biphosphate aldolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fructose biphosphate aldolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl carrier protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of halotolerance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of vacuolar sorting protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hexose transporter in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine biosynthesis protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ymr324c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sterol O-acyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yol160w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphohydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of histone acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of subunit of COMPASS-protein complex        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypl144w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypl144w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr098c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr098c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyamine transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polyamine transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 47266012-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DNA replication complex GINS        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, or a        composition comprising 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical erythrol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical erythrol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        erythrol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of erythrol, or a composition comprising erythrol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical fructose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical fructose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        fructose;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fructose, or a composition comprising fructose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of fucose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical fucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical fucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        fucose;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fucose, or a composition comprising fucose in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical galactinol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactinol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical galactinol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactinol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactinol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of galactinol, or a composition comprising        galactinol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical galactitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactitol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical galactitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactitol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactitol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of galactitol, or a composition comprising        galactitol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical glucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical glucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glucose, or a composition comprising glucose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glucose-1-phosphate, or a composition        comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of mannitol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical mannitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical mannitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        mannitol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of mannitol, or a composition comprising mannitol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melibiose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical melibiose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        melibiose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical melibiose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        melibiose;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melibiose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        melibiose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of melibiose, or a composition comprising        melibiose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        myo-inositol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical myo-inositol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        myo-inositol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        myo-inositol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of myo-inositol, or a composition comprising        myo-inositol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical raffinose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        raffinose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical raffinose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        raffinose;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        raffinose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of raffinose, or a composition comprising        raffinose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical saccharic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        saccharic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of saccharic acid, or a composition comprising        saccharic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, or a composition        comprising sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical sorbitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sorbitol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sorbitol, or a composition comprising sorbitol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical sucrose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical sucrose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sucrose;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sucrose, or a composition comprising sucrose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of trehalose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical trehalose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        trehalose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical trehalose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        trehalose;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical trehalose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        trehalose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of trehalose, or a composition comprising        trehalose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 17, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical verbascose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        verbascose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical verbascose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        verbascose;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        verbascose;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of verbascose, or a composition comprising        verbascose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a galactinol        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19350-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g19350-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chlorophyllase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cullin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a galactinol        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylalanine        ammonia-lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS box protein        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a galactinol        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a galactinol        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CCAAT-binding        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitogen-activated        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a auxin response        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monthiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g16650-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g43630-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS-box        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 2-oxoglutarate        dehydrogenase E1 subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CTP synthase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enoyl-CoA        hydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isopropylmalate        isomerase large subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glycosyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptidyl-prolyl        cis-trans isomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NAD(P)H        dehydrogenase (quinone) in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron transfer        flavoprotein subunit beta in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AX653549-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a AY087308-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucose        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl-CoA        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0251-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a betaine aldehyde        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melibiose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        beta-galactosidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melibiose or a        composition comprising melibiose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0362-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        penicillin-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0488-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycerate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B0644-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a asparagine        synthetase B in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sensor histidine        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a succinyl-CoA        synthetase beta chain in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc transporter        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0801-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putrescine        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0970-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1046-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a outer membrane        receptor protein precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylosuccinate        lyase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1137-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1214-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1214-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1219-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1219-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1219-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a intracellular        septation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a membrane protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1285-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phage-related        repressor protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1357-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1410-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1425-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1470-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1556-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1556-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1583-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase system component in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase system component in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxalase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1796-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        para-aminobenzoate synthase component I in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protease in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dATP        pyrophosphohydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-6-phosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of trehalose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-6-phosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of trehalose or a        composition comprising trehalose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1898-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flagellar M-ring        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a colanic acid        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        4,6-dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fucose or a        composition comprising fucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transport protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2107-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2139-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP synthase        subunit E in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2345-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2345-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2360-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2361-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2361-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ion-transport        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2466-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2466-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2466-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2653-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2653-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2653-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2654-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2654-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2682-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2739-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine exporter        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2932-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of erythrol or a        composition comprising erythrol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3151-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3151-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3151-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3221-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3221-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3221-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3246-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ferredoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3346-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B3427-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3442-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B3443-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a high-affinity        branched-chain amino acid transport protein in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a high-affinity        branched-chain amino acid transport protein in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a trehalase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a trehalase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of mannitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of mannitol or a        composition comprising mannitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ketol-acid        reductoisomerase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3777-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3817-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3818-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine efflux        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chorismate lyase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chorismate lyase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4056-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4250-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4250-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gluconate        transport system permease 3 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC38418-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GM02LC46-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alkaline        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a flavodoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0254-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0281-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0354-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a bifunctional        protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein) in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0418-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease subunit in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glucokinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a urease accessory        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of saccharic acid or a        composition comprising saccharic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short chain        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycogen (starch)        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        4-alpha-glucanotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alanine        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll1761-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        cation-transporting ATPase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosidase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin        methylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr0600-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glu/Leu/Phe/Val        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a circadian clock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a circadian clock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a circadian clock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amine oxidase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a kinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a kinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Mg-protoporphyrin        IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease protein        of ABC transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr1107-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fatty acid        desaturase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CDP-diglyceride        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CDP-diglyceride        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a iron(III)        dicitrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction center subunit XI in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem II        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        amidotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamine        amidotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyridoxal        phosphate biosynthetic protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid ABC transporter permease protein in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid ABC transporter permease protein in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 3-isopropylmalate        dehydratase large subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multiple        antibiotic resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a homocitrate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a permease in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        XM_(—)473199-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate        permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycl027w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine/threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine/threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycerate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycerate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YCR047W-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycr102c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isocitrate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactinol or a        composition comprising galactinol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YDL159W-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        serine/threonine-protein phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a integral membrane        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydl235c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a branched-chain        amino acid permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr183w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr507c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 1,4-alpha-glucan        branching enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 1,4-alpha-glucan        branching enzyme in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YEL030C-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aldolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        O-acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer177w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexokinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl096w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl096w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ygl237c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alcohol        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alcohol        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhl013c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yhl013c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YIL083C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL127W-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of galactitol or a        composition comprising galactitol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sorbitol or a        composition comprising sorbitol in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fructose        biphosphate aldolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a fructose        biphosphate aldolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl carrier        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a halotolerance        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a vacuolar sorting        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hexose        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine        biosynthesis protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of verbascose or a        composition comprising verbascose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ymr324c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sterol        O-acyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yol160w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphohydrolase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a histone        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a subunit of        COMPASS-protein complex in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypl144w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypl144w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr098c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr098c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyamine        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polyamine        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a 47266012-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of myo-inositol or a        composition comprising myo-inositol in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of raffinose or a        composition comprising raffinose in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose-1-phosphate or        a composition comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate or a composition comprising        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of sucrose or a        composition comprising sucrose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid or a composition comprising        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DNA replication        complex GINS protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of fructose or a        composition comprising fructose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glucose or a        composition comprising glucose in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, or a        composition comprising 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in said        non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said        non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of erythrol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of erythrol, or a composition comprising erythrol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fructose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fructose, or a composition comprising fructose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of fucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of fucose, or a composition comprising fucose in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactinol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactinol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of galactinol, or a composition comprising        galactinol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of galactitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        galactitol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of galactitol, or a composition comprising        galactitol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glucose, or a composition comprising glucose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glucose-1-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glucose-1-phosphate, or a composition        comprising glucose-1-phosphate in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of mannitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of mannitol, or a composition comprising mannitol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melibiose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melibiose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        melibiose;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of melibiose, or a composition comprising        melibiose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of myo-inositol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        myo-inositol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of myo-inositol, or a composition comprising        myo-inositol in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of raffinose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        raffinose;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of raffinose, or a composition comprising        raffinose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of saccharic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of saccharic acid, or a composition comprising        saccharic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, or a composition        comprising sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sorbitol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sorbitol, or a composition comprising sorbitol        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of sucrose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of sucrose, or a composition comprising sucrose        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of trehalose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical trehalose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        trehalose;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of trehalose, or a composition comprising        trehalose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of verbascose, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 17, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        verbascose;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of verbascose, or a composition comprising        verbascose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 17, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 17.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 17, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 17.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 17, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 17.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.7.17] to [0066.1.7.17] for the disclosure of this paragraphs see[0039.1.7.7] to [0066.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide coding sequence is fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.7.17] to [0072.1.7.17] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0068.1.7.7] to [0072.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondric” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0074.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0075.1.7.7] above

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 17, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0077.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0078.1.7.7] above

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.7.17] to [0083.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.7.7] to [0083.1.7.7] above

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA.

The term “viroid” refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNAmolecule (Flores, C. R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroidsusually contain about 200-500 nucleotides and generally exist ascircular molecules. Examples of viroids that contain chloroplastlocalization signals include but are not limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVdand ELVd. The viroid sequence or a functional part of it can be fused tothe sequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in such a manner that theviroid sequence transports a sequence transcribed from a sequence asdepicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 17 columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 17 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. Apreferred embodiment uses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology.268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 17, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.7.17] to [0092.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.7.7] to [0092.1.7.7] above

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/or verbascose leads to an enhancedproduction of the respective fine chemical. The terms “enhanced” or“increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%, preferably atleast 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, more preferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400%or 500% higher production of the respective fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/or verbascose in comparison to thewild-type as defined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-humanorganism without the aforementioned modification of the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17,column 5 or 8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification ofthe activity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or their combination can be achieved by joining the protein to arespective transit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleicacid molecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or“mitochondric” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose,saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose,and/or verbascose,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/orverbascose,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a galactinol synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Atgols2, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 142993, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142992, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 142992 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 142993, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity galactinol synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 1186 to 8115-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07430, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 90-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g07430, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.17452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 96-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt1g19350-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19350,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 140772, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140771, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 140771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.140772, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity At1g19350-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 66-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a At1g19350-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g19350, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 140772, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140771,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 140771 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 140772, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity At1g19350-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 73-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of achlorophyllase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g19670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113652, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113651, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113651 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113652, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity chlorophyllase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 54-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cullin, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g26830, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17702, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17701, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17701 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17702, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cullin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 107 to121-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 119 to 725-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 95 to312-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 57 to 150-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g43850, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18071, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 87-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a galactinol synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g60470, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 140842, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140841, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 140841 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.140842, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity galactinol synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 182 to 2025-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 69 to 193-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 102-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 123-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 339-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 82-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of saccharic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g78200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 141014, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 141013, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 141013 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.141014, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsaccharic acid. For example, an increase of the saccharic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 143-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g17560, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 460-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g17560, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 67 to 304-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g17560, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 19503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 32-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g25070, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 1299, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1298 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1299, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 37-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of saccharic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g30540, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 20347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20346, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 20346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20347,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.For example, an increase of the saccharic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 162-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g34180,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 20579, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20578, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 20578 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.20579, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 820 to 7343-percent is conferredas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CBL-interactingprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g34180,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 20579, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20578, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 20578 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.20579, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CBL-interacting protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 339 to 2993-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCBL-interacting protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g34180, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 20579, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20578,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 20578 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 20579, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity CBL-interactingprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, anincrease of the sedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 190 to 580-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phenylalanineammonia-lyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g37040,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 133043, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133042, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 133042 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.133043, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phenylalanine ammonia-lyase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of theglucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34to 95-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS boxprotein transcription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g42830, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 108728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 108728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity MADS box proteintranscription factor is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 85-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt2g45420-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g45420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1624, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1623 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1624, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At2g45420-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 34-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein, or if the activityof the polypeptide At2g46500, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.21107, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 21106, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g.

derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 21106 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21107, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 26-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a galactinol synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g47180, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 141638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 141637, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 141637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.141638, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity galactinol synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 569 to 4907-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a galactinol synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g47180, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 141638, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 141637, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 141637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.141638, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity galactinol synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 158 to 11191-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 426 to 970-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 465-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 117 to 1149-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g04050, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 21498, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21497 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21498, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity pyruvate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 192 to 299-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein phosphatase,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g06270, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 22016, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22015 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 22016,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 85 to 185-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g06270, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22016, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22015 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22016, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 80-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 93 to 182-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 69 to 147-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxinfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 123-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of saccharic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA bindingprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g14230, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 22700, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22699, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22699 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22700, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DNA binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharicacid. For example, an increase of the saccharic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 182-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g20910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22922, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CCAAT-binding transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of theglucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18to 45-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CCAAT-bindingtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g20910,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22922, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CCAAT-binding transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 114-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 123 to 2049-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protein kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 1816, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 177 to3162-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g23000,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1816, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1815 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1816, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 116 to 571-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g26400, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 79 to 583-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g26400, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 112 to264-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g26400, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 89 to 129-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amitogenactivated protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g59790, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 141759, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 141758,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 141758 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 141759, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity mitogen-activatedprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to77-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aauxin response factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g61830,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2368, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2367 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2368, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity auxin response factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 54 to 87-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 194 to 4745-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 207 to 4142-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 176-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 118-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonthiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 85 to 752-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monthiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62930,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2574, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2574, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monthiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 129-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 623 to3749-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 867 to3374-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 141-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to95-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.2936, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 167 to 848-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increase of thesucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to114-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g09960, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 109718, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 109717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.109718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 321 to 3175-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 231 to 2124-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 107 to 199-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 97 to 241-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 183 to 692-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 106-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 624 to 6054-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 156 to 1091-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 124 to 251-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 123 to 337-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 82 to 1306-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 91-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 100 to 2161-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 98 to 1660-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 103-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 145-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15690,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23845, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23844 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23845, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 69-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3655, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3654 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3655, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 722 to 1818-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3655, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3654 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3655, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 469 to 1285-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3655, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3654 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3655, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 254 to 653-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15700,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3655, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3654 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3655, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 83 to 229-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g26080, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 138-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 79 to387-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to294-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 65-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50 to110-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g33040,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4102 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4103, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 47 to 108-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At4g33040, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 4103, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 4102, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4102 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4103, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity glutaredoxin isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical sucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 74-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , orif the activity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, an increase of theraffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 131 to327-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D , or if theactivity of the polypeptide At4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 24312, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 24311, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 24311 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increase of thesucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to97-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 112 to 350-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 55-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a calcium-dependentprotein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g35310,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity calcium-dependent protein kinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to 186-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g02760, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68988, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68987, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68987 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68988, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 104-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 134 to 1766-percent is conferredas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 106 to 2148-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of theglucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28to 106-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 92 to 427-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 1744 to 12039-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical sucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 100-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gibberellin20-oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g07200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 24493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gibberellin 20-oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 47-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ainositol-3-phosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g10170, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 142754, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142753,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 142753 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 142754, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityinositol-3-phosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, anincrease of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 83 to 386-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a inositol-3-phosphatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g10170, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 142754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142753, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 142753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.142754, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity inositol-3-phosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 72 to 155-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At5g14070, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 69276, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 69275, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 69275 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 69276, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 70 to248-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a At5g16650-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g16650, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 25284, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25283 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25284,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At5g16650-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 80 to 153-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 228 to 2679-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 187 to 2197-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 76-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 149 to 336-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 141-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g39760, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 25429, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25428 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.25429, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 114 to 219-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt5g43630-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g43630,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 142930, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142929, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 142929 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.142930, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity At5g43630-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to 74-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g54070,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 142934, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142933, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 142933 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.142934, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 65-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g54070,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 142934, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142933, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 142933 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.142934, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 383-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5319, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 73-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinphosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g57050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5318 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5319, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 112-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA-binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60110, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 70007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70007,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 90 to 185-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA-binding protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60110, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 70007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsisthaliana, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70007,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 68 to 191-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS-boxtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60440,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102900, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102899 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102900, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity MADS-box transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 91 to 939-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS-boxtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60440,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102900, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102899 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102900, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity MADS-box transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 93 to 149-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of saccharic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS-boxtranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60440,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102900, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102899 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.102900, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity MADS-box transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical saccharic acid. For example, an increase of the saccharic acidof at least 1 percent, partitularly in a range of 43 to 64-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g66710, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 122804, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122803, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 122803 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.122804, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 49-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1534,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 26121, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26120, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26120 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.26121, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 86 to 92-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a secindependentprotein translocase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 26197, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 26196 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sec-independentprotein translocase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increase of thesucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to41-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a beta-hydroxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 43 to 115-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 131 to 486-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a elongation factorTu, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 27022, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27021 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.27022, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 58 to 207-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2521, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 27883, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27882 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 27883, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 77 to744-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2521, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 27883, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 27882 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 27883, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increase of thesucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to95-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2754,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 28041, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 28040 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.28041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 54-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6076, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6075 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 77 to249-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.6076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 137-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.6076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 273-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6076, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6075 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 65 to 493-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.6076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 50 to 123-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3135,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 72347, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72346, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 72346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.72347, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GDP-mannose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 427 to 3237-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 78 to 155-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 72 to 167-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3209, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 26-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3253,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 61-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ThiF familyprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3577,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 111156, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 111155 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.111156, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ThiF family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 74-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. Forexample, an increase of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 170 to 743-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. Forexample, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 67 to 683-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a CTP synthase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 31027, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.31027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity CTP synthase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. Forexample, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 46 to 102-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aprotein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3616, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.143122, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 143121, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 143121 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 143122, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 99-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinaseA, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 288-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinase A, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. Forexample, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 107 to 400-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4265, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 143399, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.143398, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.143398 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 143399, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityacetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to72-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4265, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 143399, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143398, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 143398 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.143399, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 62 to 126-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a enoyl-CoA hydratase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 73039, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73038, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73038 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.73039, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity enoyl-CoA hydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 74 to 180-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73720, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73719 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 125 to 130-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73720, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73719 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example,an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 73720, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 73719 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to74-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 102942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 102941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102942, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 86-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 83 to1502-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to605-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity ofa polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increase of thesucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to48-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 82 to 370-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 61 to200-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to38-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32309, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32308 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.32309, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 186 to 188-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5967, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 143496, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143495, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 143495 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.143496, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glycosyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 1093 to 3766-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apeptidylprolyl cis-trans isomerase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.6675, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 6674, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 6674 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6675, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 126-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone), or if the activity of thepolypeptide AVINDRAFT_(—)6261, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.143615, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 143614, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 143614 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 143615, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone) is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 77-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6679, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74730, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74729 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74730, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 117 to 1104-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6679, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 74730, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 74729 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 74730, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity electron transferflavoprotein subunit beta is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 80 to613-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purinenucleoside phosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6700, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity purine nucleosidephosphorylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 53 to 114-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a purine nucleoside phosphorylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.34045, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34044 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34045, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity purine nucleoside phosphorylase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 60 to 108-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6864, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34205, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34204,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34204 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34205, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, an increase of theraffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to341-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAX653549-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AX653549,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34302, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34302,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity AX653549-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 50-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAY087308-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AY087308,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34603, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34603, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity AY087308-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 47-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAY087308-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide AY087308,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34603, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34602 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.34603, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity AY087308-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 85-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AY623894, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 103434, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103433, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Zeamays, is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleicacid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferablythe coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence orthe polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No.17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 103433 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 103434,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 113-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a pyruvate kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAY623894, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 103434, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103433,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 103433 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.103434, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 167-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34889 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity threoninesynthase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to 423-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonine synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity threonine synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to120-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b0050-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0050, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 103959, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103958,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 103958 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 103959, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b0050-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 63-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aL-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0061, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 35205, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35204,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35204 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35205, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityL-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. Forexample, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 63-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucosedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0124, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35483, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35483,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 83-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serineprotease, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine protease is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serineprotease, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7081 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serine proteaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 62-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl-CoAdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0221, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35591, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35590 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35591,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl-CoA dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 89-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0251-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0251, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 143743, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143742, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 143742 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.143743, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0251-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 59-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a betaine aldehydedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0312, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 121112, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.121112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 76 to 386-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of melibiose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a beta-galactosidase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B0344, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 35734, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 35733 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35734, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity beta-galactosidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical melibiose. For example, anincrease of the melibiose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 65 to 79-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0362-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0362, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 143762, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143761, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 143761 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.143762, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0362-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 22-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apenicillin-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0376,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 143772, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143771, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 143771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.143772, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity penicillin-binding protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 37-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 121 to 729-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 63 to243-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0486, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7687, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7686 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7687,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity membrane transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 61 to 135-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of saccharic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0488-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0488, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 143818, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143817, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 143817 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.143818, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0488-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.For example, an increase of the saccharic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactinol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycerate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0514, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 134403, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 134402, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 134402 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134403, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycerate kinase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol. For example, anincrease of the galactinol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 42 to 174-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. Forexample, an increase of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 188 to 824-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. Forexample, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 73 to 258-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 70 to 127-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. Forexample, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 25 to 48-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a B0644-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0644, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 143902, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143901,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 143901 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 143902, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity B0644-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 79-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of saccharic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0651, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 143955, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.143954, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 143954 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 143955, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitypyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.For example, an increase of the saccharic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of erythrol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a asparaginesynthetase B, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0674, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 144208, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144207, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 144207 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.144208, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity asparagine synthetase B is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol. Forexample, an increase of the erythrol of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 239 to 281-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sensorhistidine kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0695,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 93679, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93678, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 93678 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.93679, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sensor histidine kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 58-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a succinyl-CoAsynthetase beta chain, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0728,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 93794, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93793, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 93793 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.93794, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 47-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc transporter, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 77 to 258-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc transporter, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 76 to641-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinctransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity zinc transporter is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 78-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc transporter, orif the activity of the polypeptide B0752, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 36115, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 36114, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 36114 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36115, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity zinc transporter is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 65 to 646-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b0801-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B0801, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 75808, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 75807, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 75807 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 75808, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b0801-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 108 to170-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aputrescine transport system permease protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0856, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131360, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.131359, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131359 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 131360, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity putrescinetransport system permease protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.For example, an increase of the sedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 74 to 127-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aleucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0885, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36490, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36489 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36490, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityleucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. Forexample, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 67 to 76-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0970-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0970, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 144480, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144479, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 144479 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.144480, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0970-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 130-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoanhydride phosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0980, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36810, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36809 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36810, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoanhydridephosphorylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to130-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 278 to1463-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to339-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1003-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1003-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 102-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1003-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1003-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 62 to 799-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1003-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1003, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7942, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7941, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7941 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1003-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increase of thesucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 57 to120-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1046-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1046, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 124052, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124051,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124051 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 124052, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1046-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 49-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multidrugresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1065,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76033, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76032 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.76033, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multidrug resistance protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 35-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multidrug resistanceprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1065, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 76033, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76032 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76033,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multidrug resistance protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 37-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a outer membranereceptor protein precursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1102,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114980, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114979, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114979 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114980, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 87 to189-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aadenylosuccinate lyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1131,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 144612, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144611, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 144611 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.144612, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity adenylosuccinate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 23-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isocitratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1136, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 36972, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36971, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36971 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36972,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isocitrate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. Forexample, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 50 to 104-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1137-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1137, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37391, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37390, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37390 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37391,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1137-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 65-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37401,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 126-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1214-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1214, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 144858, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144857, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 144857 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.144858, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1214-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 71-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a B1214-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1214, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 144858, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144857,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 144857 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 144858, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1214-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1219-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1219, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112073, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112072, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112072 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112073, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1219-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 58-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1219-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1219, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112073, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112072, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112072 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112073, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1219-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1219-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1219, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112073, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112072,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112072 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 112073, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1219-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 76-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1234-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1234, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112112, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1234-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactinol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cardiolipinsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1249, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98779, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98778 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98779,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cardiolipin synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.For example, an increase of the galactinol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 153-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactitol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cardiolipinsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1249, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98779, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98778 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98779,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cardiolipin synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactitol.For example, an increase of the galactitol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 65 to 272-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sorbitol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cardiolipinsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1249, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98779, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98778 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98779,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cardiolipin synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol. Forexample, an increase of the sorbitol of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 65 to 272-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a intracellular septation protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1254, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 144895, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.144894, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 144894 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 144895, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity intracellularseptation protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example,an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 56-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 80 to 727-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to597-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 82 to 369-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a membrane protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1255, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 37484, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 37483, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 37483 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37484, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity membrane protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to52-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1262,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76158, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76157, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76157 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.76158, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity tryptophan biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 577-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1285-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1285, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 134656, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 134655, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 134655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 134656, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1285-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 71 to 127-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phage-relatedrepressor protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1356,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 124558, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124557, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124557 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124558, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phage-related repressor protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of theglucose-1-phosphate of at least 1-percent, particularly in a range of 19to 20-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1357-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1357, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 145067, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145066, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 145066 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.145067, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1357-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 44-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phenylacetic aciddegradation protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1390,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 134698, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134697, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134697 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134698, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phenylacetic acid degradation proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 120-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a phenylacetic acid degradation protein, or if the activityof the polypeptide B1391, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131490,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 131489, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.131489 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 131490, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphenylacetic acid degradation protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 43 to 95-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1410-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1410, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 145092, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145091, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 145091 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.145092, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1410-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 43 to 112-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1425-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1425, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 134757, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134756, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1425-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 36-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 52-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of alipoprotein precursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1431,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.38267, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 32 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a lipoprotein precursor, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1431, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity lipoproteinprecursor is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, anincrease of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 89-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1445-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1445, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38290, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38289 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1445-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 50-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1470-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1470, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115057, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115056, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1470-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 44-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1522-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb1522-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 83 to364-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1522-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 41-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1556-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1556, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 145143, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145142, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 145142 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.145143, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1556-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 57-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1556-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1556, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 145143, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145142, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 145142 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.145143, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1556-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 86 to 382-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1583-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1583, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78139, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78138, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78138 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78139,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1583-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a FeS subunitof oxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1589,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78155, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78154 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.78155, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of theglucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 50to 114-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1589, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78155, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78154 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78155, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Fe—S subunit ofoxidoreductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example,an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 122-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acid shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 78 to 250-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acid shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 86 to187-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 249-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 81-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shock protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acid shock protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 65 to 199-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphotransferasesystem component, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1621,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 124572, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124571, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124571 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124572, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphotransferase system component isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 107 to 424-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphotransferasesystem component, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1621,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 124572, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124571, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124571 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124572, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphotransferase system component isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 119-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electron transportcomplex protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1627, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38346, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38345 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38346,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity electron transport complex protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 72 to 186-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electrontransport complex protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1627,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38346, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38345 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.38346, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity electron transport complex protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of theglucose-1-phosphate of at least 1-percent, particularly in a range of 32to 78-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a electron transport complex protein, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide B1627, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38346, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38345 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38346, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity electrontransport complex protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.For example, an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 78-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amethylglyoxalase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1651,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78266, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78265, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78265 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.78266, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxalase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 41-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1670-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1670-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC transporterpermease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1755,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78853, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78852, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78852 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.78853, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 83 to 94-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1791, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78883, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 344-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1796-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1796, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 99197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 99196, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 99196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99197, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1796-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 85 to 93-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aparaaminobenzoate synthase componentl, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1812, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 145181, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.145180, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 145180 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 145181, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitypara-aminobenzoate synthase componentl is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactitol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-serinedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1814, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8034, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8033, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8033 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8034,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity L-serine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactitol.For example, an increase of the galactitol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 55 to 2661-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sorbitol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-serinedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1814, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8034, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8033, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8033 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8034,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity L-serine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol. Forexample, an increase of the sorbitol of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 55 to 2661-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a protease, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1845, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 38574, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38573, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38573 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38574, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity protease is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to51-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of erythrol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1854, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 8364, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8363 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8364, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity pyruvatekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical erythrol. For example, an increase of the erythrol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 140 to 330-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1854, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8364, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8363 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8364,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 44 to 81-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sorbitol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvate kinase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B1854, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 8364, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8363 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8364, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity pyruvatekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical sorbitol. For example, an increase of the sorbitol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 200 to 414-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dATPpyrophosphohydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1865,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 134784, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134783, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134783 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134784, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity dATP pyrophosphohydrolase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 105-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalose-6-phosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1896, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 145412, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145411,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 145411 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 145412, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitytrehalose-6-phosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example,an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1-percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of trehalose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalose-6-phosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1896, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 145412, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145411,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 145411 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 145412, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitytrehalose-6-phosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical trehalose. For example, anincrease of the trehalose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 294 to 441-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of erythrol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol. Forexample, an increase of the erythrol of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 139 to 3201-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 202 to 2339-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 120 to 1091-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 103-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b1898-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B1898, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 38768, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 38767, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38767 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38768, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b1898-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 55 to 329-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1932,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131800, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131799, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131799 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131800, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 107-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a acetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1932, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131800, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131799,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131799 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 131800, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyltransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 84-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flagellar M-ringprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1938, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 134865, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134864 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134865, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity flagellar M-ring protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 65 to 201-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flagellarM-ring protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1938, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 134865, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 134864 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.134865, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity flagellar M-ring protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 190-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a O-antigen chainlength determinant, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2027,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79218, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79217 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79218, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity O-antigen chain length determinant isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 156 to 232-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2032-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921, respectively, or a hornolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityb2032-protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 61 to157-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2032, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 8921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2032-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 212-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a colanic acidbiosynthesis protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2043,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 112194, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112193 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112194, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity colanic acid biosynthesis protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of theglucose-1-phosphate of at least 1-percent, particularly in a range of 18to 35-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GDP-mannose4,6-dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2053, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 104278, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104277, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 104277 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.104278, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fucose. For example, an increase of the fucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 1022 to 6264-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 78 to 1849-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 87-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38947 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transport proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 59 to 242-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2063, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 38947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transport protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to87-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a transport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2063, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38948, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38947 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38948, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transport proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 111-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2107-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2107, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39003, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39002 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39003,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2107-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 71-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2107-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2107, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39003, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39002 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39003, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2107-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 94-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2139-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2139, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125086, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125085, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125085 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125086, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2139-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 44-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of erythrol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2242, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79280, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79279,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79279 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 79280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitysn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol. For example, anincrease of the erythrol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 244 to 808-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP synthase subunitE, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2285, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 99621, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99620, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 99620 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99621, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ATP synthase subunit E is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 26 to 113-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactinol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aminotransferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide B2290, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 145693, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 145692, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 145692 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 145693, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity aminotransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol. For example, anincrease of the galactinol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 54 to 149-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2345-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2345, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9157, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9156, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9156 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9157,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2345-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 60-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2345-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2345, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 9157, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9156,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9156 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9157, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2345-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 68-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of verbascose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2360-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2360, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39220, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39219, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39219 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39220, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2360-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose. For example, anincrease of the verbascose of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 67 to 1435-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2360-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2360, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39220, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39219 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39220, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2360-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 65-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2361-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2361, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146205, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146204, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146204 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146205, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2361-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a B2361-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2361, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146205, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146204,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146204 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146205, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2361-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 79-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ion-transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2389, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146239, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146238, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146238 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146239, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ion-transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 83-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 147 to 1537-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 97 to2165-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 231-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 1261-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 862 to 3481-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 51 to 583-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2399-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2399-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to131-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2405, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39256, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39255 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39256,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 106-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2405, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39256, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39255 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39256,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 58 to 61-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cysteinesynthase A, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2414, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cysteine synthase A is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 55-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of verbascose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cysteine synthase A,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2414, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 39301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 39300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39301, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cysteine synthase A is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose. For example, anincrease of the verbascose of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 49 to 743-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2466-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2466, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146262, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146261, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146261 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146262, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2466-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 116-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2466-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2466, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146262, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146261, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146261 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146262, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2466-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 154-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2466-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2466, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146262, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146261,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146261 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146262, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2466-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, partitularly in arange of 37 to 62-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2474-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2474-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 57-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2541, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.40384, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40383, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40383 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40384, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 95 to 173-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a putative transportsystem permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2546,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 99899, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99898 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.99899, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity putative transport system permease proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical sucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 38-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2613-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2613-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 42-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2613-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2613, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40666, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2613-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 110 to 4796-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.40727, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 1006-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 696-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2653-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2653, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146289, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146288, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146288 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146289, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2653-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 45-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2653-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2653, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146289, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146288, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146288 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146289, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2653-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 57 to 70-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2653-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2653, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146289, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146288,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146288 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146289, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2653-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 69-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2654-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2654, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125227, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125226, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125226 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125227, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2654-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 54-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2654-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2654, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 125227, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125226,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125226 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 125227, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2654-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 70-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2670-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2670, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146295, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146294, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146294 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146295, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2670-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 97-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2673-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2673, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2673-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 60-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2673-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2673, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 9245, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9244 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2673-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 40 to 56-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2682-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2682, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115656, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115655, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2682-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 113-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a recombinaseA, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2699, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 100106, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100105, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichiacoli, is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleicacid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferablythe coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence orthe polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No.17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acidmolecule SEQ ID NO. 100105 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 100106,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to 214-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mureintransglycosylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2701,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity murein transglycosylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 59-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2714,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 40742, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.40742, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 45-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2739-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2739-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 76 to 544-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b2739-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2739, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 80907, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 80906, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 80906 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80907, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b2739-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 77 to212-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 81 to 417-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol ofat least 1-percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 238-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 612-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2762, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81452, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81451,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81451 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example,an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 30-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2762, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81452, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81451, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81451 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81452, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2790, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 115720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 115719, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 115719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115720, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 134 to138-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B2790, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 115720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 115719, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 115719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115720, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to155-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2790, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 115720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 115719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115720, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 81-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide B2790, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 115720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 115719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115720, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to116-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a flavodoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2790,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115720, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115720, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity flavodoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 43 to 90-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 89 to 1378-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 43-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 67-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionalregulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2839, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 81936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81936,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 121 to 159-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a arginine exporterprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2923, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9334, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9333 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9334,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine exporter protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 77 to 194-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a arginineexporter protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2923,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 9334, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9333 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.9334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity arginine exporter protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 107-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2932-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2932, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146328, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146327, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146327 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146328, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2932-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 61-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of erythrol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a L-serinedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3112, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 104661, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104660, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 104660 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.104661, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity L-serine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol. Forexample, an increase of the erythrol of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 147 to 413-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3151-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3151, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 42478, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42477, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42477 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42478,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3151-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 139-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3151-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3151, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42478, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42477, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42477 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42478, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3151-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 65 to 188-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3151-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3151, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 42478, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 42477, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42477 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42478, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3151-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to64-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3221-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3221, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82510, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3221-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 40 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3221-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3221, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 82511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 82510, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 82510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3221-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to73-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b3221-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3221, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 82511, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82510,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82510 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b3221-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 62-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3246-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3246, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9471, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9470, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9470 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9471,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3246-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 311 to 476-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAcarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3256, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyl CoA carboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 229-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 79 to 736-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to334-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 64-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 186 to 930-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to67-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ferredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3337, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 146365, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 146364, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 146364 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146365, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity ferredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to48-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3346-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3346, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10104, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10105,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3346-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3346-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3346, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10104, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10105, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3346-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 73 to 370-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b3346-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3346, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 10105, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10104 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10105, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b3346-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 74-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxykinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3403, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 82867, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82866, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82866 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82867,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 143-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxykinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3403, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 82867, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82866, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82866 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82867,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 79 to 87-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a B3427-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3427, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42580, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42579,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42579 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42580, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity B3427-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 125-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3429, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 94052, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94051, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94051 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94052, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 79 to 211-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3429, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 94052, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94051, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94051 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94052, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to65-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3442-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3442, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 94381, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94380, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94380 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94381,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3442-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 82-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a B3443-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3443, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146441, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146440,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146440 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146441, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity B3443-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, partitularly in arange of 44 to 69-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of saccharic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B3451, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.116173, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 116172, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 116172 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 116173, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical saccharic acid. For example, an increase of the saccharic acidof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 59-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a high-affinitybranched-chain amino acid transport protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B3457, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146473, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.146472, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146472 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146473, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity high-affinitybranched-chain amino acid transport protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 51-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a high-affinitybranched-chain amino acid transport protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B3457, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146473, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.146472, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146472 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146473, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity high-affinitybranched-chain amino acid transport protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 54-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a trehalase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B3519, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.146647, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 146646, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 146646 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146647, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity trehalase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to71-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactinol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a trehalase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B3519, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.146647, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 146646, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 146646 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146647, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity trehalase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical galactinol. For example, an increase of thegalactinol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to107-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3600, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146733, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146732, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146732 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146733, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 69 to 185-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of mannitol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3600, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146733, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146732, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146732 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146733, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical mannitol. For example, an increase of the mannitol of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 422 to 16165-percent is conferredas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sorbitol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3600, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146733, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146732, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146732 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146733, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical sorbitol. For example, an increase of the sorbitol of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 3140 to 12520-percent is conferredas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactinol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ketol-acidreductoisomerase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3774,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94387, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94386 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.94387, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ketol-acid reductoisomerase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgalactinol. For example, an increase of the galactinol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 119-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3777-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3777, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 136099, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136098, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 136098 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.136099, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3777-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 50-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3817-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3817, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10709, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10708, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10708 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10709,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3817-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 203-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3817-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3817, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10709, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10708, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10708 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10709, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3817-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 220 to 467-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3818-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3818, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146835, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146834, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146834 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146835, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3818-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 45-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threonineefflux protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3823, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10727, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10727,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine efflux protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 113-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaminesynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3870, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 101328, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101327, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 101327 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.101328, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glutamine synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 69-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of verbascose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaminesynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3870, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 101328, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101327, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 101327 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.101328, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glutamine synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose.For example, an increase of the verbascose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 67 to 181-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3872,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 83822, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83821 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.83822, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 59-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 105 to 1389-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 90 to370-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3989-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3989-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 43-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 95 to 272-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b3989-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b3989-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to65-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactinol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4012, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 44379, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 44378 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44379, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol. For example, anincrease of the galactinol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 102-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 83 to 2120-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4029-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4029-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 72 to1072-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4029-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4029-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 46 to 404-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a chorismatelyase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4039, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146849, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146848, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146848 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146849, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity chorismate lyase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 54-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a chorismate lyase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB4039, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146848,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146848 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146849, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity chorismate lyaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 87-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4050-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4050, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 106533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 106532, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 106532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106533, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4050-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 114 to 1402-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4050-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4050, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 106533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 106532, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 106532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106533, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4050-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 102 to725-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4050-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 106533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 106532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.106533, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b4050-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 309-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4056-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4056, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 94543, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 94542, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94542 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94543, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4056-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 140 to 163-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactinol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetylcoenzyme Asynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4069, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 126422, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126421, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 126421 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.126422, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical galactinol. For example, an increase of the galactinol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 118-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lipoproteinprecursor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4189, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146922, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146921, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146921 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity lipoprotein precursor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 67-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a lipoprotein precursor, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B4189, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146922, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.146921, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146921 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146922, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity lipoproteinprecursor is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example,an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 74-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4250-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4250, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 94736, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94735, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94735 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94736,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4250-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 169-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a b4250-protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide B4250, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 94736, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 94735, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 94735 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94736, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity b4250-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, anincrease of the raffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 188 to 278-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45321 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyltransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 219 to 2357-percent is conferredas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45322, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acetyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 88 to504-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gluconate transportsystem permease 3, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4321,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45395, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45394 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gluconate transport system permease 3 isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 104 to 177-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactinol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purinenucleosidephosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4384, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 45557, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45556 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45557,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine-nucleoside phosphorylase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical galactinol. For example, an increase of the galactinol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 127-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a lysinedecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide D90900, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84079, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84080,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity lysine decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 67-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 222 to4601-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 88 to366-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 99-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 119-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increase of thesucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to134-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 110-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a transcription factor, or if the activity of thepolypeptide GM02LC19289, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 46751, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitytranscription factor is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example,an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 39 to 119-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 82 to 665-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aGM02LC38418-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC38418,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116313, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116312, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116312 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116313, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity GM02LC38418-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 57-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, orif the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 85-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin Dis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 997-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, or if theactivity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin Dis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical sucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 94-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a GM02LC46-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideGM02LC46, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 47027, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47026,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47026 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.47027, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC46-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 69-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a transcription factor, or if the activity of thepolypeptide GM02LC6021, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 47106, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47105,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47105 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.47106, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 92-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a alkalinephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0222, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146940, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146939, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146939 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146940, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity alkaline phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of verbascose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a flavodoxin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll0248, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 49144, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 49143, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49143 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49144, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity flavodoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical verbascose. For example, an increase of theverbascose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 88 to378-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll0254-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0254, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 49801, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49800, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 49800 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 49801, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll0254-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to62-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of verbascose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll0281-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0281, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 84866, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84865, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 84865 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84866, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll0281-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose. For example, anincrease of the verbascose of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 107 to 525-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll0354-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0354,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 50071, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50070, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50070 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.50071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll0354-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a bifunctionalprotein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein), or if theactivity of the polypeptide Sll0368, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 106921, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 106920, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 106920 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 106921, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatoryprotein) is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to77-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll0418-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0418,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94943, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94942, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94942 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.94943, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll0418-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 164-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll0418-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0418,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94943, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94942, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94942 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.94943, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll0418-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 56-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll0418-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0418,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94943, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94942, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94942 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.94943, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll0418-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of saccharic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll0418-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0418,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94943, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94942, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94942 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.94943, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll0418-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.For example, an increase of the saccharic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 100-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a sll0418-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll0418, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 94943, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94942,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 94942 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 94943, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sll0418-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 37 to 157-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ureasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0420, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 50105, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50104, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 50104 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 50105,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity urease subunit is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 36-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucokinase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0593, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 85511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85510, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 85510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85511, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glucokinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 35 to 72-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of saccharic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ureaseaccessory protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0643,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146946, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146945, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146945 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146946, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity urease accessory protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsaccharic acid. For example, an increase of the saccharic acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to 111-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abinding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0833, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 101708, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 101707 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 101708, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membranecomponent is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 132-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membranecomponent, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0833, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 101708, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 101707 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.101708, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity binding-protein-dependent transportsystems inner membrane component is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 122-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll0934, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 52247, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52246,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 52246 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52247, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 58-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0945, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 52365, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52364, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 52364 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52365, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 94 to 495-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen synthase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0945, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 52365, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52364, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 52364 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 52365, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycogen synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to82-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acoproporphyrinogen oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1185, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 53190, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53189,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53189 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53190, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example,an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 41-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a short chain dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide SLL1308, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 147209, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.147208, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 147208 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 147209, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity short chaindehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example,an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 69-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycogen (starch)synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1393, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 53457, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 53456 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 53457,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycogen (starch) synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 157-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acarbamoylphosphate synthase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1498, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95048, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 95047 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95048, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycarbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 28-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, or if the activityof the polypeptide Sll1498, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95048,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.95047 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95048, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycarbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 68-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a4-alpha-glucanotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1676, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54898, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54897,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 54897 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54898, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity4-alpha-glucanotransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, anincrease of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 24-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a alanine dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1682, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55064, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55063,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55063 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55064, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity alaninedehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, anincrease of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 65-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sll1761-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1761, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 55380, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55379 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55380, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sll1761-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to157-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl transferase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity acyl transferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1-percent, particularly in a range of 115 to341-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acation-transporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example,an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 106-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acation-transporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example,an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 136-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acation-transporting ATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1920, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycation-transporting ATPase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, anincrease of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 28-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cation-transportingATPase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 55386, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 55385 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55386,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cation-transporting ATPase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 85 to 216-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosidase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0237, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 55772, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55771, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 55771 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 55772, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glycosidase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 55-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a precorrin methylase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0239, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86541, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86541, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity precorrin methylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 76 to 426-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a precorrin methylase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0239, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 86541, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 86540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86541, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity precorrin methylase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 65 to167-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 64-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a oxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0338, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 43 to 133-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aslr0600-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56515, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56514, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56514 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.56515, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity slr0600-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 91-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aGlu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0710, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 56895, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56894,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 56894 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 56895, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Glu/Leu/Phe/Valdehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1-percent, particularly in arange of 24 to 37-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0721, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 87398, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87397 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87398,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 119-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0739,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical sucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 34-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a circadian clockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0757, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 147347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147346, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 147346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.147347, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity circadian clock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 100 to 243-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a circadian clockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0757, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 147347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147346, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 147346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.147347, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity circadian clock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 72 to 114-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a circadianclock protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0757, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 147347, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147346, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 147346 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.147347, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity circadian clock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 56-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amineoxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0782, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 57680, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57679, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57679 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57680,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amine oxidase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 68-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a kinase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Slr0862, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 87611, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 87610, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 87610 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87611, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, an increase of thefructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 80 to98-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a kinase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide Slr0862, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 87611, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 87610, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 87610 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 87611, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increase of theglucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 54 to88-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aMg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0905, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 147408, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147407, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 147407 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 147408, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kDsubunit is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 57-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permeaseprotein of ABC transporter, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0949, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119223, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 119222 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 119223, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity permease proteinof ABC transporter is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to56-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of adihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1096, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57735, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57734 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57735, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1-percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 90-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1096, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 57735, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57734 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57735,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 81 to 216-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aslr1107-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1107,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 101777, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101776, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 101776 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.101777, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity slr1107-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 26-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fatty aciddesaturase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1350, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 116714, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116713, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116713 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.116714, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fatty acid desaturase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 61-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diglyceride synthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1369, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58473, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58472,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58472 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58473, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity CDP-diglyceridesynthetase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increaseof the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 63-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diglyceride synthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1369, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58473, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58472,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58472 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58473, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity CDP-diglyceridesynthetase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to62-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1492, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58669, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58668,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58668 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58669, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity iron(III)dicitrate-binding protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 82 to 150-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1655, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12071, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12070 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12071, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity photosystem Ireaction center subunit XI is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increaseof the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to64-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem IIprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1739, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 58732, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58731 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58732,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity photosystem II protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. Forexample, an increase of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 84 to 407-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutamineamidotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1742,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58752, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.58752, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamine amidotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. Forexample, an increase of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 76 to 91-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutamineamidotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1742,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58752, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.58752, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutamine amidotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADHdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1743, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 147458, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147457, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 147457 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.147458, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity NADH dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 51-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyridoxal phosphatebiosynthetic protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr1779,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 147638, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147637, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 147637 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.147638, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity pyridoxal phosphate biosyntheticprotein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinoseof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 176-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase , or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1791, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12141, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12140 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12141, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example,an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 21 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 82-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a threonine dehydratase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr2072, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity threoninedehydratase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, anincrease of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 34 to 121-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2124,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase familyis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 152 to 214-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2124,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase familyis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 123 to 150-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chainalcohol dehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr2124, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity short-chainalcohol dehydrogenase family is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example,an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chainalcohol dehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr2124, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity short-chainalcohol dehydrogenase family is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, anincrease of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 24 to 38-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2124,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase familyis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical sucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 45-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphateacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2132,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 147837, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147836, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 147836 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.147837, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphate acetyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 75 to 205-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem Ireaction centre subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Smr0004,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 136908, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136907, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 136907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.136908, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity photosystem I reaction centre subunitis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of theglucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31to 52-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a photosystem Ireaction centre subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide Smr0004,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 136908, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136907, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 136907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.136908, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity photosystem I reaction centre subunitis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical raffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 79 to 166-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a photosystem I reaction centre subunit, or if the activityof the polypeptide Smr0004, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 136908,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 136907, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.136907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 136908, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphotosystem I reaction centre subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid. For example, an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 78-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 83 to 4740-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to1517-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSec-independent protein translocase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate. Forexample, an increase of the sedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 296-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisionprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0035, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 60302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenuoleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.60302, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 154-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisionprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0035, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 60302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.60302, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 51 to 84-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisionprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0035, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 60302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.60302, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abranched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide TTC0216, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 60860, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 60859, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 60859 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 60860, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of theglucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32to 117 -percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0216, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 60860, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60859, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60859 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.60860, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched-chain amino acid ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example,an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 46 to 95-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0865, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 147945, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.147944, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.147944 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 147945, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multiple antibioticresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1193,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multiple antibiotic resistance protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 88 to 1786-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multiple antibioticresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1193,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multiple antibiotic resistance protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 63 to 1072-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multipleantibiotic resistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC1193, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61724, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61723 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61724, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity multipleantibiotic resistance protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. For example,an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 77-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. For example, anincrease of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 363 to 1435-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a TTC1386-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62080, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity TTC1386-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. For example, an increaseof the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 197 to296-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 128 to 915-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a homocitratesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1550, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 12975, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12974 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12975, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity homocitrate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 83-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a permease, or if theactivity of the polypeptide TTC1893, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 148560, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 148559, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 148559 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 148560, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity permease is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical raffinose. For example, an increase of theraffinose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 66 to72-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a permease, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1893,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 148560, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148559, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 148559 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.148560, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity permease is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 47 to 62-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1918,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62161, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62160 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62161, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 42-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aXM_(—)473199-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideXM_(—)473199, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62245, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Oryza sativa, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity XM_(—)473199-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 54-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl021c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62525, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62524 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62525, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 84-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl021 c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 62525, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62524 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62525, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 53-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ybr249c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88880, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88879 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88880, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. Forexample, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 59-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphatepermease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybr296c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 89318, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89317, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89317 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.89318, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphate permease is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 46-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a phosphate permease, or if the activity of the polypeptideYbr296c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 89318, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89317,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89317 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 89318, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphatepermease is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example,an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 53-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ycl027w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ycl027w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 96981, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96980, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 96980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 96981,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ycl027w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. Forexample, an increase of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 61 to 266-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aycl027w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycl027w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 96981, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96980, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 96980 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.96981, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ycl027w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 66-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aserine/threonine dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYcl064c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 89396, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89395,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89395 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 89396, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serine/threoninedehydratase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to48-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serine/threoninedehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycl064c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 89396, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89395, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89395 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.89396, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine/threonine dehydratase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 37-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoglyceratekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycr012w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 108114, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108113, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108113 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108114, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphoglycerate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 83 to 188-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoglyceratekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycr012w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 108114, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108113, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108113 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.108114, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphoglycerate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 81 to 181-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YCR047W-A-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide Ycr047w-a, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 148580, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148579, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 148579 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.148580, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YCR047W-A-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 69 to 234-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ycr102c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYcr102c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 63265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63264 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63265, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ycr102c-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 87-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactinol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isocitratedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl066w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 122229, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122228, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 122228 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.122229, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity isocitrate dehydrogenase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalgalactinol. For example, an increase of the galactinol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 61-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisioncontrol protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl126c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120046, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120045, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120045 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120046, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cell division control protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 35-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Ydl155w, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 14172, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 14171, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 14171 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14172, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of themyo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to112-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YDL159W-A-protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl159w-a, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 137499, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137498, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 137498 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.137499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YDL159W-A-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 204-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl168w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 14303, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14302, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14302 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14303, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 126-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aserine/threonine-protein phosphatase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ydl188c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 89484, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89483,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 89483 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 89484, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityserine/threonine-protein phosphatase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. Forexample, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 58-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a integral membrane protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide YDL222C, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 148584, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.148583, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.148583 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 148584, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity integralmembrane protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, anincrease of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 79-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydl235c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl235c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113314, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113313, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113313 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113314, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ydl235c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 88-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydl235c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydl235c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113314, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113313, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113313 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113314, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ydl235c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 103-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ydl235c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYdl235c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113314, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113313,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113313 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 113314, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ydl235c-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 48 to 88-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a coproporphyrinogenIII oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr044w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63335, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63334 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63335, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity coproporphyrinogen III oxidase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical sucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 77-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a branched-chain aminoacid permease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr046c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 63545, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63544 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63545, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity branched-chain amino acid permease isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 43-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr183w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydr183w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90104, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90103 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90104,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr183w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. Forexample, an increase of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 158 to 249-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ydr183w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ydr183w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 90104, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90103 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90104,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr183w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. Forexample, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 60 to 74-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aydr507c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr507c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90166, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90165 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90166, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ydr507c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 88-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 1,4-alpha-glucanbranching enzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yel011w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 148615, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148614, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 148614 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.148615, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 113 to 539-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 1,4-alpha-glucanbranching enzyme, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yel011w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 148615, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148614, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 148614 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.148615, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 71 to 431-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a YEL030C-A-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYel030c-a, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 97295, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97294,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97294 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97295, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity YEL030C-A-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 87-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a aldolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yel046c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 128512, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128511, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 128511 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.128512, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity aldolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 112-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a O-acetyltransferase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yer024w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 148812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148811, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 148811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.148812, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity O-acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. Forexample, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 47 to 92-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yer177w-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yer177w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 148834, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148833, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 148833 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.148834, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity yer177w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 112 to 148-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYFL019C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl019c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64145, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64144 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64145, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YFL019C-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 275-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YFL019C-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yfl019c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64145, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64144 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64145,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YFL019C-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose. Forexample, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 26 to 126-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hexokinase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Yfr053c, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 149220, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 149219, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 149219 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 149220, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity hexokinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sucrose. For example, an increase of thesucrose of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to45-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygl039w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120437, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120436, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120436 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120437, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 57-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a oxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYgl039w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120437, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120436,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120436 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 120437, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 92-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aygl096w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygl096w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90279, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90278, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90278 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.90279, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl096w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 48-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ygl096w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYgl096w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90278,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90278 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90279, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ygl096w-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 33 to 86-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ygl237c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Ygl237c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 64178, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64177 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64178,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ygl237c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose. Forexample, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 68 to 290-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a alcoholdehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygl256w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 130743, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130742, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130742 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130743, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity alcohol dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 105-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a alcohol dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ygl256w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 130743, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.130742, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.130742 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 130743, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity alcoholdehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, anincrease of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 101-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a yhl013c-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yhl013c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 14716, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14715, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14715 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14716,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhl013c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. Forexample, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 137 to 173-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayhl013c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yhl013c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14716, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14715, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14715 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14716, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yhl013c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 38-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYil074c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64564, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64563,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64563 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64564, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. Forexample, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 70-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a YIL083C-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yil083c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 149455, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149454, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149454 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.149455, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YIL083C-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. Forexample, an increase of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 89 to 140-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DnaJ-likechaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl073w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64965, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity DnaJ-like chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 34-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a YJL127W-A-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYjl127w-a, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 97632, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97631,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97631 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97632, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity YJL127W-A-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 102-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a inositol-3-phosphatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl153c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 149633, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149632, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149632 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.149633, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity inositol-3-phosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 79-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of galactitol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a inositol-3-phosphatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl153c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 149633, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149632, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149632 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.149633, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity inositol-3-phosphate synthase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical galactitol. For example, an increase of the galactitol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 96 to 292-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ainositol-3-phosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYjl153c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 149633, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149632,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149632 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 149633, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityinositol-3-phosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. For example, anincrease of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 24 to 70-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sorbitol in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hexose transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl219w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 97636, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97635, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97635 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 97636,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hexose transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsorbitol. For example, an increase of the sorbitol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 121 to 350-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr066w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 149802, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149801, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149801 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.149802, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 87-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninegamma-synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr130c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14844, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14843 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14844, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cystathionine gamma-synthase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 45 to 92-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a fructose biphosphatealdolase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykl060c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 149869, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149868, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149868 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.149869, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity fructose biphosphate aldolase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 82 to 133-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of afructose biphosphate aldolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYkl060c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 149869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149868,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149868 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 149869, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity fructosebiphosphate aldolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, anincrease of the sedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 61-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyl carrierprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykl192c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 150064, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150063, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 150063 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.150064, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acyl carrier protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 49-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a halotoleranceprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykr072c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 130904, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130903, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130903 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130904, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity halotolerance protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 23 to 51-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxykinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykr097w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98075, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.98076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 62 to 110-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxykinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykr097w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98075, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.98076, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 70 to 93-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a vacuolar sortingprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr025w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 150604, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150603, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 150603 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.150604, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity vacuolar sorting protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr043c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 91046, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91045, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91045 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 91046,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. Forexample, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 78-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hexose transporter,or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr081w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 150683, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150682, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 150682 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.150683, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity hexose transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 68 to 128-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of verbascose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purine biosynthesisprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ymr120c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 91974, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91973, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 91973 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.91974, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity purine biosynthesis protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalverbascose. For example, an increase of the verbascose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 135 to 3405-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aymr324c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ymr324c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 130987, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130986, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 130986 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.130987, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ymr324c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 58-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a molecularchaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl064c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 117496, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117495, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 117495 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.117496, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity molecular chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 50-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a molecular chaperone,or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl064c, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 117496, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117495, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 117495 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.117496, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity molecular chaperone is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 31-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sterolO-acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynr019w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 67647, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67646, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 67646 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.67647, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sterol O-acyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 64 to 132-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayol160w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yol160w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15180, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15179, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15179 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.15180, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity yol160w-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 30-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a phosphohydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide Yor163w, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 151863, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151862, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomycescerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 151862 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.151863, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphohydrolase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. Forexample, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 42 to 80-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a histoneacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor244w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92541, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92540 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.92541, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity histone acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide Ypl138c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 151911, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 151910, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 151910 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 151911, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity subunit of COMPASS-protein complex is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 32 to 115-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aypl144w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypl144w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 151928, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151927, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 151927 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.151928, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ypl144w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 71-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ypl144w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYpl144w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 151928, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151927,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 151927 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 151928, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ypl144w-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 66-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aypr098c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypr098c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 151932, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151931, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 151931 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.151932, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ypr098c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 110-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ypr098c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYpr098c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 151932, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151931,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 151931 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 151932, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ypr098c-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid. For example, an increase of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 63 to 122-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polyaminetransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypr156c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 151959, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151958, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 151958 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.151959, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity polyamine transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 58-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a polyaminetransporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypr156c, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 151959, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151958, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 151958 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.151959, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity polyamine transporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 92-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalfructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 106 to 493-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideZm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68414, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68414, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 68 to 257-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide44849766_CANOLA, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 140627, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.140626, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Brassica napus, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 140626 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 140627, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyltransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical myo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 104-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose. Forexample, an increase of the fructose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 78 to 200-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a 47266012-protein, orif the activity of the polypeptide 47266012_SOYBEAN, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 15188,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. Forexample, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 60 to 140-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a47266012-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide47266012_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.15188, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 69-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a47266012-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide47266012_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.15188, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol. Forexample, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 62-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a47266012-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide47266012_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 15188, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 15187 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.15188, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 47266012-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 48 to 72-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 101 to 120-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglucose-1-phosphate. For example, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphateof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 72-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of myo-inositol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmyo-inositol. For example, an increase of the myo-inositol of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 71-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of raffinose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalraffinose. For example, an increase of the raffinose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 155-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70, or a homologor fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalsedoheptulose-7-phosphate. For example, an increase of thesedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1-percent, particularly in a rangeof 46 to 85-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 77 to 404-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glucose. For example, an increase of the glucose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 98 to 367-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose-1-phosphate in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate. Forexample, an increase of the glucose-1-phosphate of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 101-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sedoheptulose-7-phosphatein a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.For example, an increase of the sedoheptulose-7-phosphate of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 350-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of sucrose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 16884, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical sucrose. For example, an increase of the sucrose of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 79-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide 59582753_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.16884, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increasedor generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.16883 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 16884, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid. For example, an increase of the 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 139-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of fructose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a DNA replicationcomplex GINS protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide YJL072C,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 149529, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149528, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149528 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.149529, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity DNA replication complex GINS protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical fructose. For example, an increase of the fructose of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 1 to 418-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glucose in a non-humanorganism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention, if theactivity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acetyl CoAsynthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptide YLR153C, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 150961, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150960, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 17, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 150960 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.150961, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity acetyl CoA synthetase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose. Forexample, an increase of the glucose of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 12 to 372-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.7.17] to for the disclosure of these paragraphs see [0096.1.7.7]to [0103.1.7.7] above

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of Atgols2 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of galactinol synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “galactinol synthase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Atgols2, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Atgols2, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Atgols2, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Atgols2, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “galactinol synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “galactinol synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.142992, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g07430, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07430, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19350 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At1g19350-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “At1g19350-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g19350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g19350, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g19350, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19350-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19350-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.140771, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19350 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At1g19350-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “At1g19350-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g19350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g19350, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g19350, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g19350-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g19350-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.140771, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g19670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of chlorophyllase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “chlorophyllase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19670, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g19670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g19670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g19670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chlorophyllase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “chlorophyllase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113651, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g26830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cullin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cullin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g26830, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g26830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g26830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g26830, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cullin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cullin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in raffinose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g43850 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g43850, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g43850, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 18070, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g60470 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of galactinol synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “galactinol synthase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g60470, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g60470, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g60470, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g60470, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “galactinol synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “galactinol synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.140841, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g78200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing saccharic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical saccharic acid), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g78200, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g78200, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g78200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g78200, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.141013, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in saccharic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g17560 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g17560, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g17560, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g17560, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g17560 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g17560, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g17560, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g17560, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g17560 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g17560, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g17560, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g17560, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g25070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g25070, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g25070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g25070, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1298, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing saccharic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical saccharic acid), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g30540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g30540, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in saccharic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g34180 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g34180, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g34180, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g34180, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g34180, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 20578, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g34180 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g34180, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g34180, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g34180, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g34180, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 20578, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g34180 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g34180, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g34180, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g34180, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g34180, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 20578, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g37040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phenylalanine ammonia-lyase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g37040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g37040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g37040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g37040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phenylalanine ammonia-lyase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phenylalanine ammonia-lyase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 133042, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g42830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of MADS box protein transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “MADS box protein transcriptionfactor”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g42830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g42830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g42830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g42830, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS box protein transcription factor”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS box protein transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 108727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g45420 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At2g45420-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At2g45420-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g45420, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g45420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g45420, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At2g45420-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At2g45420-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1623, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g46500 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase familyprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinasefamily protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g46500, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At2g46500, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g46500, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g46500, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21106, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase inglucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47180 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of galactinol synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “galactinol synthase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47180, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47180, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47180, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g47180, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “galactinol synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “galactinol synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.141637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g47180 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of galactinol synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “galactinol synthase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47180, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g47180, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g47180, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g47180, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “galactinol synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “galactinol synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.141637, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g04050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g04050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g04050, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g06270 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein phosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g06270, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g06270, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.22015, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g06270 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g06270, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g06270, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g06270, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.22015, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g14230 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of DNA binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing saccharic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “DNA binding protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical saccharic acid), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g14230, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g14230, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g14230, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g14230, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DNA binding protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 22699,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in saccharic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g20910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CCAAT-binding transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g20910, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g20910, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g20910 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CCAAT-binding transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g20910, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g20910, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g20910, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g20910, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CCAAT-binding transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CCAAT-binding transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 22921, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in raffinose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g23000, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g23000 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g23000, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g23000, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g23000, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g26400 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g26400, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 68727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g26400 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g26400, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 68727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g26400 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g26400, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g26400, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g26400, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 68727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in raffinose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g59790 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of mitogen-activated protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “mitogen-activated protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g59790, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g59790, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g59790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g59790, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mitogen-activated protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “mitogen-activated protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 141758, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g61830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of auxin response factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “auxin response factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g61830, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g61830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g61830, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “auxin response factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “auxin response factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2367, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62930, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62930 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monthiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monthiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62930, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monthiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.2573, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At3g62950, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sedoheptulose7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g09960 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g09960, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.109717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15690, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15690 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15690, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15690, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23844, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15700 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15700, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15700, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3654, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15700 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15700, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15700, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3654, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15700 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15700, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15700, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3654, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15700 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15700, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15700, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15700, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3654, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g33040, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sedoheptulose7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g33040 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g33040, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g33040, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cyclin D”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g34160, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g02760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g02760, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g02760, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g02760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g02760, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68987, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g03720, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g07200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of gibberellin 20-oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g07200, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g07200, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g07200, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.24492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g10170 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of inositol-3-phosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g10170, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g10170, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g10170, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g10170, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 142753, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g10170 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of inositol-3-phosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g10170, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g10170, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g10170, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g10170, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 142753, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g14070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g14070, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g14070, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g14070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g14070, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 69275,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g16650 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At5g16650-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “At5g16650-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g16650, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g16650, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g16650, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g16650, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g16650-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g16650-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25283, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g18600, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g39760 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39760, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g39760, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g39760, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g39760, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25428, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g43630 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At5g43630-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “At5g43630-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g43630, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g43630, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g43630, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g43630, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g43630-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g43630-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.142929, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g54070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g54070, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g54070, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g54070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g54070, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 142933, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g54070 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g54070, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g54070, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g54070, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g54070, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 142933, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g57050, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g57050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of RNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA-binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g60110, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.70006, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of RNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “RNA-binding protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g60110, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.70006, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60440 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of MADS-box transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “MADS-box transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60440, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS-box transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS-box transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60440 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of MADS-box transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “MADS-box transcription factor”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60440, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS-box transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS-box transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60440 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of MADS-box transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing saccharic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “MADS-box transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical saccharic acid), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60440, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g60440, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS-box transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS-box transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 102899, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in saccharic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g66710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g66710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g66710, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g66710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g66710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.122803, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1534 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1534,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1534,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1534, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1534, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.26120, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of sec-independent proteintranslocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sec-independent protein translocase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in sucrose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2344 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “elongation factor Tu”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2344, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.27021, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2521 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of ABC transporter permeaseprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 27882, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2521 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of ABC transporter permeaseprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2521, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 27882, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2754 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of acyl-CoA synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acyl-CoA synthase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2754, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.28040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in myo-inositol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in raffinose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3028 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3028, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 6075, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3135 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of GDP-mannose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GDP-mannose dehydrogenase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3135, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GDP-mannose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GDP-mannose dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 72346, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3577 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of ThiF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ThiF family protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ThiF family protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ThiF family protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.111155, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3605 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of CTP synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “CTP synthase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3605, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CTP synthase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CTP synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3616 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of protein-L-isoaspartateO-methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3616,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3616,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3616, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3616, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein-L-isoaspartateO-methyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 143121, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in raffinosecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “recombinase A”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “recombinase A”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4265 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4265, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4265, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4265, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4265, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.143398, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4265 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandiior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4265,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4265,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4265, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4265, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.143398, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4420 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of enoyl-CoA hydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4420, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enoyl-CoA hydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.73038, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in sucrose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4847 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4847, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isopropylmalate isomerase largesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 102941, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5292 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5967 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glycosyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycosyltransferase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5967,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5967,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5967, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5967, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.143495, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6075 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of peptidyl-prolyl cis-transisomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6075, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “peptidyl-prolyl cistransisomerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6674, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in myo-inositol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AVINDRAFT_(—)6261 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone)”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AVINDRAFT_(—)6261, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)6261, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)6261, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AVINDRAFT_(—)6261, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone)”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone)”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 143614, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6679 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74729, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6679 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6679, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transfer flavoproteinsubunit beta”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 74729, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of purine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of purine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6864 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 17, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulatorprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator protein”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6864, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34204, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AX653549 from Oryza sativa, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of AX653549-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “AX653549-protein”, especially fromOryza sativa or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AX653549, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AX653549, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AX653549, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AX653549-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AX653549-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY087308 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of AY087308-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “AY087308-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AY087308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AY087308-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AY087308-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY087308 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in F. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of AY087308-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “AY087308-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY087308, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY087308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AY087308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “AY087308-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “AY087308-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY623894 from Zea mays, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromZea mays or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said AY623894,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said AY623894, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY623894, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AY623894, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103433, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY623894 from Zea mays, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromZea mays or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AY623894, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AY623894, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY623894, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AY623894, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103433, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “threonine synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b0050-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0050, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103958, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0061 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0061, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0061, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0061, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0061, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “L-ribulose-5-phosphate4-epimerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35204, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in raffinose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0124 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0124, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0124, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glucose dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “serine protease”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “serine protease”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0221, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0221, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0221, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acyl-CoA dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0251 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0251-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b0251-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0251, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0251, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0251, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0251, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0251-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0251-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.143742, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0312 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0312, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0312, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 121111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0344 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of beta-galactosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing melibiose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “beta-galactosidase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical melibiose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0344, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0344, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0344, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0344, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melibiose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “beta-galactosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in melibiose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0362 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0362-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b0362-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0362, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0362, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0362, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0362, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0362-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0362-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.143761, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0376 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of penicillin-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “penicillin-binding protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0376, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0376, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0376, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0376, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “penicillin-binding protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “penicillin-binding protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 143771, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in fructosecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glucose comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0486 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane transport protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0486, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0486, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0486, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 7686, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0488 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0488-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing saccharic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0488-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical saccharic acid), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0488, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0488, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0488, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0488, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0488-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b0488-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.143817, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in saccharic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0514 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycerate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactinol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycerate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactinol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0514, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0514, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0514, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0514, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycerate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycerate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134402, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in galactinol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0644 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of B0644-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “B0644-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0644, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0644, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0644, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0644, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “B0644-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “B0644-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.143901, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0651 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing saccharic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyrimidine-specific ribonucleosidehydrolase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical saccharic acid), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0651, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0651, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0651, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0651, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyrimidine-specific ribonucleosidehydrolase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 143954, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in saccharic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0674 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of asparagine synthetase B.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing erythrol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “asparagine synthetase B”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical erythrol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0674, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0674, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0674, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0674, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “asparagine synthetase B”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “asparagine synthetase B”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.144207, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in erythrol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0695 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sensor histidine kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sensor histidine kinase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0695, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0695, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0695, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0695, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sensor histidine kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sensor histidine kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 93678, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0728 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0728, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0728, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0728, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0728, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “succinyl-CoA synthetase beta chain”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 93793, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc transporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc transporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “zinc transporter”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0752 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of zinc transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “zinc transporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0752, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0752, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0752, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc transporter”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0801 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0801-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b0801-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0801, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0801, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0801, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0801, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0801-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0801-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0856 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putrescine transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “putrescine transport system permeaseprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0856, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0856, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0856, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0856, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putrescine transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “putrescine transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 131359, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0885 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0885, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0885, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0885, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0885, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in raffinose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0970 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0970-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b0970-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B0970, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0970, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0970, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0970, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0970-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0970-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.144479, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0980 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoanhydride phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0980, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0980, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0980, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0980, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoanhydride phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 36809, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1003-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1003-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1003, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1003-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1003, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1046 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1046-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1046-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1046, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1046, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1046, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1046, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1046-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1046-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.124051, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1065 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of multidrug resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “multidrug resistance protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1065, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1065, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1065, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multidrug resistance protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “multidrug resistance protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1065 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of multidrug resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multidrug resistance protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1065, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1065, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1065, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multidrug resistance protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “multidrug resistance protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1102 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of outer membrane receptor protein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “outer membrane receptor protein precursor”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1102, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1102, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1102, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1102, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “outer membrane receptor protein precursor”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 114979, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1131 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of adenylosuccinate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “adenylosuccinate lyase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1131, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1131, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1131, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1131, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “adenylosuccinate lyase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.144611, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1136 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isocitrate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1136, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1136, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1136, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1136, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36971, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1137 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1137-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1137-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1137, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1137, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1137, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1137, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1137-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1137-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37390,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sodium/proton antiporter”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1214 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1214-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1214-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1214, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1214, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1214, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1214, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1214-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1214-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.144857, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1214 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1214-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1214-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1214, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1214, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1214, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1214, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1214-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1214-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.144857, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1219 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1219-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1219-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1219, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1219, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1219, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1219, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1219-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1219-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112072, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1219 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1219-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1219-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1219, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1219, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1219, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1219, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1219-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1219-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112072, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1219 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1219-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1219-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1219, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1219, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1219, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1219, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1219-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1219-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112072, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1234 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1234-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1234-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1234, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1234, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1234, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1234, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1234-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1234-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1249 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cardiolipin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactinol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cardiolipin synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactinol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1249, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98778, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in galactinol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1249 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cardiolipin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactitol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cardiolipin synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactitol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1249, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactitol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98778, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in galactitol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1249 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cardiolipin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sorbitol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cardiolipin synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sorbitol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1249, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98778, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sorbitol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1254 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of intracellular septation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “intracellular septation protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1254, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1254, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1254, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1254, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “intracellular septation protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “intracellular septation protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 144894, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1255 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “membrane protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1255, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1255, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1255, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “membrane protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of tryptophan biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “tryptophan biosynthesis protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1262, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1262, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1262, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “tryptophan biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “tryptophan biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76157, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1285 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1285-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1285-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1285, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1285, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1285, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1285, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1285-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1285-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1356 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phage-related repressor protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phage-related repressor protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1356, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1356, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1356, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1356, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phage-related repressor protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phage-related repressor protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 124557, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1357 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1357-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1357-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1357, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1357, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1357, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1357, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1357-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1357-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.145066, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1390 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phenylacetic acid degradation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1390, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1390, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1390, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1390, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phenylacetic acid degradationprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 134697, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1391 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phenylacetic acid degradation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phenylacetic acid degradationprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1391, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1391, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1391, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1391, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phenylacetic acid degradationprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 131489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1410 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1410-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1410-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1410, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1410, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1410, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1410, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1410-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1410-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.145091, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in sedoheptulose7-phosphate compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1425 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1425-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1425-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1425, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1425, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1425, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1425, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1425-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1425-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.134756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1431, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1431, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1431, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1431, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1445-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1445, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1470 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1470-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1470-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1470, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1470, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1470, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1470, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1470-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1470-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1522-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1556 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1556-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1556-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1556, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1556, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1556, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1556, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1556-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1556-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.145142, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1556 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1556-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1556-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1556, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1556, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1556, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1556, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1556-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1556-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.145142, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in sedoheptulose7-phosphate compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1583 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1583-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1583-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1583, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1583, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1583, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1583, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1583-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1583-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78138,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1589 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1589, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1589, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1589, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1589 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1589, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1589, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1589, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acid shock protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1621 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphotransferase system component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphotransferase system component”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1621, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1621, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1621, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1621, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphotransferase system component”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphotransferase systemcomponent”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 124571, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1621 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphotransferase system component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphotransferase system component”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1621, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1621, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1621, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1621, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphotransferase system component”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphotransferase systemcomponent”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 124571, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1627 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of electron transport complex protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “electron transport complex protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1627, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transport complex protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transport complexprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1627 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of electron transport complex protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “electron transport complex protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1627, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transport complex protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transport complexprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1627 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of electron transport complex protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “electron transport complex protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1627, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1627, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transport complex protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “electron transport complexprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1651 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxalase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “methylglyoxalase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1651, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1651, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1651, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1651, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxalase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxalase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78265,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1755 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ABC transporter permease protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1755, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1755, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1755, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78852, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1791 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1791, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1791, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1791, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.78883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1796 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1796-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1796-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1796, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1796, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1796, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1796, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1796-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1796-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 99196,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of para-aminobenzoate synthase component I.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “para-aminobenzoate synthase componentl”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1812, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1812, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “para-aminobenzoate synthase componentl”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “paraaminobenzoate synthasecomponentl”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 145180, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in myo-inositol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1814 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-serine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactitol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-serine dehydratase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactitol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1814, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1814, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1814, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1814, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactitol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.8033, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in galactitol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1814 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-serine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sorbitol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-serine dehydratase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sorbitol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1814, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1814, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1814, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1814, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.8033, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sorbitol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1845 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protease”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1845, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1845, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1845, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1845, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protease”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protease”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1854 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing erythrol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical erythrol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1854, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1854, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1854, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8363,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in erythrol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1854 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1854, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1854, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1854, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8363,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1854 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sorbitol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sorbitol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1854, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1854, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1854, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1854, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8363,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sorbitol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1865 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of dATP pyrophosphohydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dATP pyrophosphohydrolase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1865, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1865, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1865, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1865, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dATP pyrophosphohydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dATP pyrophosphohydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 134783, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1896 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-6-phosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “trehalose-6-phosphate synthase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1896, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1896, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1896, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1896, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-6-phosphate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalose-6-phosphate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 145411, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1896 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-6-phosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing trehalose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-6-phosphate synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical trehalose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1896, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1896, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1896, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1896, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical trehalose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-6-phosphate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalose-6-phosphate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 145411, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in trehalose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing erythrol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical erythrol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in erythrol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1898-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b1898-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1898, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1898, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1898-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1898-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38767,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1932 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B1932, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1932, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1932, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1932, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.131799, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1932 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1932, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1932, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1932, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1932, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.131799, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1938 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flagellar M-ring protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flagellar M-ring protein”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1938, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1938, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flagellar M-ring protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flagellar M-ring protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1938 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flagellar M-ring protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “flagellar M-ring protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1938, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1938, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1938, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flagellar M-ring protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flagellar M-ring protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 134864, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2027 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of O-antigen chain length determinant.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “O-antigen chain length determinant”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2027, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2027, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “O-antigen chain length determinant”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2032-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2032, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2043 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of colanic acid biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2043, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2043, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2043, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2043, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “colanic acid biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 112193, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2053 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2053, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2053, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2053, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2053, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 104277, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2063, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2063 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2063, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2063, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2063, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38947, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2107 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2107-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2107, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2107, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2107, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2107 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2107-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2107, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2107, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2139 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2139-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2139-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2139, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2139, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2139, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2139, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2139-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b2139-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125085, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2242 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing erythrol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical erythrol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2242, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2242, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2242, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2242, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sn-glycerol-3-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79279, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in erythrolcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2285 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP synthase subunit E.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ATP synthase subunit E”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2285, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2285, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2285, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2285, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP synthase subunit E”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP synthase subunit E”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.99620, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2290 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactinol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “aminotransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactinol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2290, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2290, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2290, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2290, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.145692, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in galactinol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2345 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2345-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2345-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2345, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2345, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2345, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2345, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2345-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2345-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9156,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2345 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2345-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2345-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2345, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2345, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2345, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2345, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2345-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2345-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9156,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2360 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2360-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing verbascose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2360-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical verbascose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2360, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2360, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2360-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2360-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in verbascose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2360 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2360-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2360-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2360, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2360, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2360-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2360-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2361 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2361-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2361-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2361, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2361, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2361, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2361, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2361-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2361-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146204, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2361 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2361-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2361-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2361, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2361, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2361, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2361, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2361-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2361-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146204, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2389 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ion-transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ion-transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2389, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2389, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2389, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2389, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ion-transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ion-transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146238, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2399, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2405 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2405, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2405, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2405, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2405 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2405, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2405, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2405, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2405, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39255, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2414 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cysteine synthase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cysteine synthase A”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2414, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2414, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2414, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2414, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cysteine synthase A”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cysteine synthase A”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.39300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2414 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cysteine synthase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing verbascose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cysteine synthase A”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical verbascose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2414, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2414, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2414, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2414, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cysteine synthase A”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cysteine synthase A”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.39300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in verbascose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2466 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2466-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2466-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2466, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2466, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2466, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2466, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2466-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2466-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146261, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2466 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2466-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2466-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2466, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2466, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2466, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2466, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2466-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2466-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146261, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2466 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2466-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2466-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2466, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2466, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2466, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2466, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2466-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2466-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146261, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2474-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2474, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2541 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2541, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2541, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2541, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2541, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a“2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.40383, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2546 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putative transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “putative transport system permease protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2546, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2546, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putative transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “putative transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in sucrose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2613-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2613, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2613, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2613-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2613, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2613, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2634, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2653 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2653-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2653-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2653, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2653, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2653, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2653, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2653-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2653-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146288, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2653 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2653-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2653-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2653, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2653, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2653, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2653, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2653-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2653-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146288, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2653 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2653-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2653-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2653, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2653, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2653, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2653, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2653-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2653-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146288, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2654 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2654-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2654-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2654, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2654, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2654, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2654, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2654-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2654-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125226, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2654 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2654-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2654-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2654, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2654, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2654, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2654, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2654-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2654-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125226, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2670-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2670, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146294, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2673-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2673, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2673, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2673-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2673, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2682 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2682-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2682-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2682, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2682, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2682, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2682-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2682-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2699 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “recombinase A”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2699, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2699, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2699, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2699, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.100105, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “murein transglycosylase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2701, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2714 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2714, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2714, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2714, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2739 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2739-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b2739-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2739, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2739, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2739-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2739-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glucose comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in myo-inositolcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2747, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in raffinosecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2762 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2762, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2762, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2762, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2762, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81451, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2762 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2762, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2762, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2762, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2762, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81451, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “flavodoxin”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2790, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2790 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “flavodoxin”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2790, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2790, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2790, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115719, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2839 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2839, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2839, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2839, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2839, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81935, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2923 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of arginine exporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “arginine exporter protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2923, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2923, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2923, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2923, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine exporter protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine exporter protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2923 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of arginine exporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “arginine exporter protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2923, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2923, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2923, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2923, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine exporter protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine exporter protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 9333, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2932 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2932-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2932-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2932, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2932, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2932, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2932, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2932-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2932-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146327, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3112 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-serine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing erythrol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “L-serine dehydratase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical erythrol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3112, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3112, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3112, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3112, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical erythrol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.104660, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in erythrol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3151 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3151-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3151-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3151, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3151, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3151, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3151, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3151-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3151-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42477,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3151 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3151-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3151-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3151, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3151, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3151, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3151, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3151-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3151-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42477,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3151 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3151-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3151-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3151, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3151, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3151, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3151, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3151-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3151-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42477,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3221-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3221-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3221, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3221, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3221, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3221-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b3221-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3221-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3221-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3221, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3221, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3221, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3221-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b3221-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3221 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3221-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b3221-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3221, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3221, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3221, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3221-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b3221-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3246 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3246-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3246-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3246, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3246, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3246, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3246, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3246-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3246-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9470,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl CoA carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “methyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3262, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3337 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ferredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ferredoxin”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3337, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3337, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3337, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3337, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ferredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ferredoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 146364,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3346 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3346-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3346-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3346, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3346, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3346, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3346-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3346-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3346 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3346-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3346-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3346, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3346, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3346, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3346-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3346-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3346 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3346-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b3346-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3346, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3346, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3346, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3346-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3346-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3403 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3403, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3403, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3403, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3403, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 82866, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3403 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3403, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3403, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3403, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3403, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 82866, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3427 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of B3427-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “B3427-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3427, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3427, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3427, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3427, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “B3427-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “B3427-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 42579,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3429 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3429, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3429, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3429, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3429, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.94051, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3429 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3429, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3429, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3429, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3429, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.94051, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3442 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3442-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3442-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3442, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3442, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3442, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3442, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3442-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3442-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94380,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3443 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of B3443-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “B3443-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3443, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3443, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3443, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3443, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “B3443-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “B3443-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146440, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3451 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing saccharic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport systempermease protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical saccharic acid), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3451, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3451, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3451, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3451, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transportsystem permease protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 116172, preferably the codingregion thereof, conferred the production of or the increase in saccharicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3457 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “high-affinity branched-chain aminoacid transport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3457, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3457, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3457, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3457, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “high-affinity branched-chain aminoacid transport protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 146472, preferably the codingregion thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inglucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3457 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “high-affinity branched-chain amino acidtransport protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3457, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3457, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3457, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3457, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “high-affinity branched-chain aminoacid transport protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 146472, preferably the codingregion thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inmyo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3519 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3519, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3519, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3519, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3519, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “trehalase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 146646,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3519 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactinol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “trehalase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactinol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3519, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3519, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3519, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3519, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “trehalase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 146646,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in galactinol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3600 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3600, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 146732, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in fructosecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3600 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing mannitol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical mannitol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3600, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical mannitol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 146732, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in mannitolcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3600 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sorbitol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sorbitol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3600, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 146732, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in sorbitolcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3774 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ketol-acid reductoisomerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactinol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactinol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3774, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3774, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3774, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3774, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ketol-acid reductoisomerase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 94386, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in galactinol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3777 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3777-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3777-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3777, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3777, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3777, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3777, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3777-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3777-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.136098, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3817 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3817-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3817-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3817, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3817, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3817-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3817-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3817 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3817-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3817-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3817, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3817, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3817, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3817-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3817-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3818-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3818-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3818, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3818, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3818-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3818-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146834, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3823 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine efflux protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine efflux protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3823, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3823, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3823, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3823, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine efflux protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine efflux protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 10726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3870 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutamine synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutamine synthetase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3870, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3870, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3870, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3870, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamine synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.101327, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3870 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutamine synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing verbascose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamine synthetase”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical verbascose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3870, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3870, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3870, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3870, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamine synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.101327, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in verbascose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3872 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3872, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3872, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3872, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3872, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.83821, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b3989-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4012 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactinol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactinol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4012, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4012, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4012, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4012, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44378, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in galactinol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b4029-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4029, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4039 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of chorismate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “chorismate lyase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B4039, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4039, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4039, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4039, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chorismate lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “chorismate lyase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146848, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4039 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of chorismate lyase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “chorismate lyase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4039, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4039, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4039, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4039, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chorismate lyase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “chorismate lyase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146848, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4050-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106532, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4050-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106532, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4050-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106532, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4056 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4056-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4056-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4056, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4056, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4056, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4056-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4056-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4069 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactinol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactinol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4069, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4069, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4069, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4069, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 126421, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in galactinol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4189 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said B4189, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4189, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4189, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4189, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146921, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4189 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “lipoprotein precursor”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4189, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4189, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4189, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4189, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146921, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4250 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4250-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4250-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4250, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4250, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4250, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4250-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4250-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94735,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4250 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4250-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “b4250-protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4250, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4250, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4250, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4250-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4250-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94735,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4321 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of gluconate transport system permease 3.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “gluconate transport system permease 3”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4321, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4321, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4321, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gluconate transport system permease 3”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gluconate transport system permease3”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 45394, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4384 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactinol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactinol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4384, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4384, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4384, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in galactinol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of D90900 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of lysine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “lysine decarboxylase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said D90900, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said D90900, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said D90900, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said D90900, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lysine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lysine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84079, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC12622, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine maxor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.

the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC19289, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC19289, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC38418 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC38418-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “GM02LC38418-protein”, especiallyfrom Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC38418, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC38418, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC38418, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC38418,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC38418-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC38418-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.116312, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycinemax or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC44512, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC46 from Glycine max, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC46-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “GM02LC46-protein”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC46, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC46, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC46, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC46, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC46-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC46-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47026,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC6021 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC6021, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC6021, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC6021, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said GM02LC6021, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.47105, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0222 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of alkaline phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “alkaline phosphatase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0222, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0222, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0222, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0222, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “alkaline phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “alkaline phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146939, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0248 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of flavodoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing verbascose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “flavodoxin”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical verbascose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0248, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0248, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0248, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0248, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “flavodoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “flavodoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in verbascose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0254 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0254-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll0254-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0254, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0254, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0254, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0254, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0254-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll0254-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 49800,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0281 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0281-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing verbascose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll0281-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical verbascose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0281, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0281, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0281, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0281, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0281-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sll0281-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84865,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in verbascose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0354 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0354-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll0354-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0354, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0354, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0354, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0354, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0354-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll0354-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50070,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0368 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0368, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0368, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0368, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0368, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein)”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein)”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106920, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0418 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0418-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sll0418-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0418,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0418, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0418, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0418, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0418-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll0418-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94942,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0418 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0418-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll0418-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0418, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0418, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0418, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0418, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0418-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll0418-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94942,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0418 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0418-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll0418-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0418, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0418, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0418, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0418, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0418-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll0418-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94942,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0418 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0418-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing saccharic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll0418-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical saccharic acid), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0418, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0418, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0418, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0418, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0418-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll0418-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94942,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in saccharic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0418 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0418-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sll0418-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll0418, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll0418, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0418, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0418, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0418-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll0418-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 94942,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0420 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of urease subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “urease subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0420,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “urease subunit”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “urease subunit”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0593 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glucokinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glucokinase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0593,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucokinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucokinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0643 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of urease accessory protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing saccharic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “urease accessory protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical saccharic acid), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0643, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0643, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0643, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0643, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical saccharic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “urease accessory protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “urease accessory protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 146945, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in saccharic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0833 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “binding-protein-dependent transportsystems inner membrane component”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0833,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0833, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0833, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0833, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b)of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “binding-protein-dependent transportsystems inner membrane component”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inglucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0833 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “binding-protein-dependent transportsystems inner membrane component”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll0833, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll0833, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0833, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0833, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b)of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “binding-protein-dependent transportsystems inner membrane component”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase in3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0934 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0934,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0934, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0934, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0934, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 52246, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0945 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0945, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0945, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0945, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0945, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.52364, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0945 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen synthase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0945, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0945, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0945, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0945, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.52364, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1185 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1185,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1185, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1185, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1185, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53189, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of SLL1308 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short chain dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “short chain dehydrogenase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        SLL1308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        SLL1308, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said SLL1308, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said SLL1308, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short chain dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “short chain dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 147208, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1393 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycogen (starch) synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glycogen (starch) synthase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1393, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1393, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1393, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1393, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycogen (starch) synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycogen (starch) synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 53456, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1498 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1498, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1498, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1498, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “carbamoylphosphate synthasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in myo-inositol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1498 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “carbamoyl-phosphate synthasesubunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1498, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1498, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “carbamoylphosphate synthasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1676 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 4-alpha-glucanotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “4-alpha-glucanotransferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1676, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1676, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1676, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1676, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “4-alpha-glucanotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “4-alpha-glucanotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 54897, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1682 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of alanine dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “alanine dehydrogenase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1682, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1682, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1682, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “alanine dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “alanine dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.55063, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1761 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll1761-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sll1761-protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1761, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1761, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll1761-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sll1761-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acyl transferase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cation-transporting ATPase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cation-transporting ATPase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1920 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cation-transporting ATPase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cation-transporting ATPase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1920, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cation-transporting ATPase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cation-transporting ATPase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 55385, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0237 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glycosidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glycosidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0237,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0237, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0237, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0237, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosidase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0239 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of precorrin methylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “precorrin methylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0239, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin methylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “precorrin methylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0239 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of precorrin methylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “precorrin methylase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0239, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0239, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0239, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin methylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “precorrin methylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.86540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr0338, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0600 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of slr0600-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “slr0600-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0600,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0600, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0600, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr0600-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “slr0600-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 56514,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0710 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0710,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0710, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0710, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 56894, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0721 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0721, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0721, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.87397, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in sucrose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0757 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of circadian clock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “circadian clock protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0757, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0757, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0757, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0757, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “circadian clock protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “circadian clock protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 147346, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0757 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of circadian clock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “circadian clock protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0757, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0757, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0757, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0757, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “circadian clock protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “circadian clock protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 147346, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0757 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of circadian clock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “circadian clock protein”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0757,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0757, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0757, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0757, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “circadian clock protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “circadian clock protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 147346, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0782 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of amine oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “amine oxidase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0782,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0782, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0782, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0782, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amine oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “amine oxidase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57679,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0862 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0862, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0862, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0862, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0862, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “kinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 87610,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0862 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “kinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.

the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0862, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0862, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0862, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0862, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “kinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 87610,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0905 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase66 kD subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0905,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0905, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0905, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0905, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase66 kD subunit”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) ofthis paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit”, preferably being encoded by agene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 147407, preferablythe coding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increasein glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0949 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease protein of ABC transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “permease protein of ABC transporter”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0949, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0949, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0949, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0949, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease protein of ABC transporter”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “permease protein of ABCtransporter”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119222, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in myo-inositol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1096 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1096, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1096 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1096, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1107 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of slr1107-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “slr1107-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1107, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1107, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1107, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1107, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr1107-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “slr1107-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.101776, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1350 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of fatty acid desaturase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “fatty acid desaturase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1350,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1350, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1350, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1350, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fatty acid desaturase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “fatty acid desaturase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.116713, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1369 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CDP-diglyceride synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “CDP-diglyceride synthetase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1369,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1369, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1369, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1369, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diglyceride synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CDP-diglyceride synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58472, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1369 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CDP-diglyceride synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “CDP-diglyceride synthetase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1369, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1369, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1369, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1369, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diglyceride synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “CDP-diglyceride synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58472, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1492 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1492, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1492, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1492, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1492, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “iron(III) dicitratebindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 58668, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1655 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem I reaction center subunit XI.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1655, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1655, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1655, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1655, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem I reaction center subunit XI”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “photosystem I reaction centersubunit XI”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12070, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in sucrose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem II protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem II protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp.or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem II protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem II protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58731, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1742 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glutamine amidotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glutamine amidotransferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1742, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1742, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1742, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1742, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine amidotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamine amidotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1742 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glutamine amidotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutamine amidotransferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1742, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1742, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1742, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1742, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamine amidotransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glutamine amidotransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 58751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1743 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of NADH dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “NADH dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1743,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1743, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1743, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1743, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.147457, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1779 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1779, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1779, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1779, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1779, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyridoxal phosphate biosyntheticprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 147637, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in raffinose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1791 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1791,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr1791, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1791, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 12140, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “threonine dehydratase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “threonine dehydratase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr2072, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in myo-inositol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in sucrose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2132 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphate acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphate acetyltransferase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2132, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2132, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2132, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2132, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphate acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 147836, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Smr0004 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem I reaction centre subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “photosystem I reaction centresubunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Smr0004,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Smr0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Smr0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Smr0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem I reaction centre subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem I reaction centresubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 136907, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Smr0004 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem I reaction centre subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “photosystem I reaction centre subunit”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Smr0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Smr0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Smr0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Smr0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem I reaction centre subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem I reaction centresubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 136907, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in raffinose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Smr0004 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem I reaction centre subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “photosystem I reaction centresubunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Smr0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Smr0004, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Smr0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Smr0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem I reaction centre subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem I reaction centresubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 136907, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        TTC0019, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0035 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cell division protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.60301, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0035 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cell division protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.60301, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0035 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cell division protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cell division protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.60301, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0216 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0216,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0216, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0216, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0216, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 60859, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inglucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0216 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        TTC0216, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        TTC0216, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0216, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0216, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid ABCtransporter permease protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 60859, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase in3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0865 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of 3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-isopropylmalate dehydratase largesubunit”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0865, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0865, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0865, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0865, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “3-isopropylmalate dehydratase largesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 147944, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in myo-inositol comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1193 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of multiple antibiotic resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1193, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1193, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multiple antibiotic resistance protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “multiple antibiotic resistanceprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 61723, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermus thermophilus orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “homocitrate synthase”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1550 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of homocitrate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “homocitrate synthase”, especially from Thermus thermophilusor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1550, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1550, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “homocitrate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “homocitrate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12974, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1893 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “permease”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1893, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1893, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1893, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1893, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “permease”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 148559,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1893 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “permease”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        TTC1893, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        TTC1893, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1893, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1893, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “permease”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “permease”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 148559,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1918 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase subunit”, especiallyfrom Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1918,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1918, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1918, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1918, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62160, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of XM_(—)473199 from Oryza sativa, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,has been published in G. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of XM_(—)473199-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “XM_(—)473199-protein”, especiallyfrom Oryza sativa or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        XM_(—)473199, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said XM_(—)473199, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said XM_(—)473199,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “XM_(—)473199-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62244, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl021c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl021c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl021 c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62524, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl021 c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “transcription factor”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl021 c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62524, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr249c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr249c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88879, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphatecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr296c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphate permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphate permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr296c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr296c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr296c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr296c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate permease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphate permease”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.89317, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr296c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphate permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphate permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ybr296c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ybr296c, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr296c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr296c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate permease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphate permease”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.89317, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl027w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycl027w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ycl027w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl027w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl027w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycl027w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ycl027w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl027w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycl027w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycl027w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl064c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of serine/threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “serine/threonine dehydratase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl064c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl064c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl064c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycl064c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine/threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “serine/threonine dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 89395, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycl064c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of serine/threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “serine/threonine dehydratase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl064c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycl064c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycl064c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycl064c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine/threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “serine/threonine dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 89395, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycr012w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphoglycerate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoglycerate kinase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr012w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoglycerate kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoglycerate kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 108113, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycr012w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphoglycerate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoglycerate kinase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr012w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycr012w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoglycerate kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoglycerate kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 108113, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycr047w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YCR047W-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YCR047W-A-protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr047w-a, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ycr047w-a, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr047w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycr047w-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YCR047W-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YCR047W-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.148579, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycr102c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycr102c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ycr102c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ycr102c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ycr102c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr102c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycr102c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycr102c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycr102c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl066w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of isocitrate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactinol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactinol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl066w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl066w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactinol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “isocitrate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 122228, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in galactinol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl126c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cell division control protein”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl126c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl126c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl126c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl126c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 120045, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl155w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cyclin”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl155w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl155w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl155w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl155w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14171,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl159w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YDL159W-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YDL159W-A-protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl159w-a, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl159w-a, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl159w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl159w-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YDL159W-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YDL159W-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.137498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl168w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl168w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl168w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl168w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl168w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14302,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl188c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of serine/threonine-protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl188c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl188c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl188c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl188c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “serine/threonine-protein phosphatase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 89483, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YDL222C from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of integral membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “integral membrane protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        YDL222C, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        YDL222C, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YDL222C, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YDL222C, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “integral membrane protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “integral membrane protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.148583, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl235c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydl235c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ydl235c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl235c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl235c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113313, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl235c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydl235c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ydl235c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl235c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113313, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydl235c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydl235c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ydl235c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ydl235c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ydl235c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydl235c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydl235c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydl235c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113313, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr044w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr044w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr044w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr044w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr044w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63334, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr046c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of branched-chain amino acid permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “branched-chain amino acid permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr046c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr046c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr046c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “branched-chain amino acid permease”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “branched-chain amino acid permease”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63544, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr183w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydr183w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydr183w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr183w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr183w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydr183w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ydr183w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr183w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr183w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr183w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr507c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydr507c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ydr507c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr507c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr507c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr507c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr507c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ydr507c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yel011w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yel011w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yel011w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel011w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yel011w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 148614, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yel011w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yel011w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yel011w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel011w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yel011w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 148614, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yel030c-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YEL030C-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “YEL030C-A-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yel030c-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yel030c-a, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel030c-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yel030c-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YEL030C-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YEL030C-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.97294, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yel046c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of aldolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “aldolase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yel046c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yel046c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yel046c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yel046c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aldolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aldolase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 128511,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer024w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of O-acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “O-acetyltransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer024w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer024w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer024w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yer024w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “O-acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “O-acetyltransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.148811, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer177w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yer177w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yer177w-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer177w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer177w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer177w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yer177w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer177w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yer177w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.148833, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YFL019C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YFL019C-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YFL0190-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YFL0190-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YFL019C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YFL0190-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YFL0190-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfr053c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of hexokinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hexokinase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfr053c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfr053c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfr053c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfr053c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hexokinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hexokinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.149219, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl039w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl039w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl039w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl039w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl039w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120436, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl039w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ygl039w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ygl039w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl039w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl039w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.120436, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl096w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ygl096w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ygl096w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl096w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl096w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl096w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl096w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl096w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygl096w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90278,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl096w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ygl096w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ygl096w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ygl096w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ygl096w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl096w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl096w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl096w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ygl096w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90278,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl237c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ygl237c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “ygl237c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl237c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl237c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ygl237c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl256w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of alcohol dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “alcohol dehydrogenase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl256w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ygl256w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl256w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl256w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “alcohol dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “alcohol dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130742, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl256w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of alcohol dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “alcohol dehydrogenase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ygl256w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ygl256w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl256w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl256w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “alcohol dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “alcohol dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130742, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhl013c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yhl013c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “yhl013c-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhl013c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhl013c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl013c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yhl013c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14715,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhl013c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yhl013c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “yhl013c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yhl013c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhl013c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhl013c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yhl013c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yhl013c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 14715,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil074c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yil074c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yil074c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil074c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yil074c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 64563, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil083c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YIL083C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “YIL083C-protein”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yil083c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yil083c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil083c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yil083c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YIL083C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YIL083C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.149454, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of DnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “DnaJ-like chaperone”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl127w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YJL127W-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “YJL127W-A-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yjl127w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yjl127w-a, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl127w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl127w-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YJL127W-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YJL127W-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.97631, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl153c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of inositol-3-phosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl153c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 149632, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl153c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of inositol-3-phosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing galactitol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical galactitol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl153c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical galactitol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 149632, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in galactitol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl153c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of inositol-3-phosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl153c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 149632, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl219w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of hexose transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sorbitol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hexose transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sorbitol), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl219w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl219w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl219w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl219w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sorbitol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hexose transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hexose transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.97635, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in sorbitol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr066w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr066w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr066w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr066w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr066w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.149801, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr130c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykl060c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of fructose biphosphate aldolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “fructose biphosphate aldolase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykl060c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykl060c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykl060c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykl060c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fructose biphosphate aldolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fructose biphosphate aldolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 149868, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykl060c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of fructose biphosphate aldolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “fructose biphosphate aldolase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ykl060c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ykl060c, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykl060c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykl060c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fructose biphosphate aldolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fructose biphosphate aldolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 149868, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykl192c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acyl carrier protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acyl carrier protein”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ykl192c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykl192c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykl192c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykl192c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl carrier protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl carrier protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.150063, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr072c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of halotolerance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “halotolerance protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr072c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykr072c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “halotolerance protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “halotolerance protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130903, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr097w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr097w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr097w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr097w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykr097w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 98075, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr097w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr097w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr097w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr097w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykr097w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 98075, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr025w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of vacuolar sorting protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “vacuolar sorting protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr025w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr025w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr025w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr025w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “vacuolar sorting protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “vacuolar sorting protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 150603, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr043c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “thioredoxin”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr043c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr043c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr043c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr043c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “thioredoxin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 91045,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr081w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of hexose transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “hexose transporter”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr081w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr081w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr081w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr081w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hexose transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hexose transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.150682, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr120c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of purine biosynthesis protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing verbascose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “purine biosynthesis protein”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical verbascose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr120c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr120c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr120c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ymr120c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical verbascose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine biosynthesis protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “purine biosynthesis protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 91973, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in verbascose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr324c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ymr324c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ymr324c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr324c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr324c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr324c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ymr324c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ymr324c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ymr324c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130986, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl064c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of molecular chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “molecular chaperone”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl064c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl064c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl064c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl064c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “molecular chaperone”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.117495, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl064c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of molecular chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “molecular chaperone”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl064c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl064c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl064c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl064c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “molecular chaperone”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.117495, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynr019w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of sterol O-acyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “sterol O-acyltransferase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynr019w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynr019w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynr019w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynr019w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sterol O-acyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sterol O-acyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.67646, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in raffinose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yol160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yol160w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yol160w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yol160w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yol160w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yol160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yol160w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yol160w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yol160w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15179,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor163w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphohydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “phosphohydrolase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiaeor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yor163w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yor163w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor163w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yor163w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphohydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphohydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.151862, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor244w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of histone acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “histone acetyltransferase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Yor244w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yor244w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor244w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yor244w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “histone acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.92540, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl138c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of subunit of COMPASS-protein complex.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “subunit of COMPASS-protein complex”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypl138c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypl138c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl138c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypl138c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “subunit of COMPASS-protein complex”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “subunit of COMPASSprotein complex”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 151910, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl144w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ypl144w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ypl144w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl144w,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypl144w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl144w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypl144w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ypl144w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ypl144w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.151927, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl144w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ypl144w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ypl144w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypl144w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypl144w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl144w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypl144w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ypl144w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ypl144w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.151927, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr098c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ypr098c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ypr098c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr098c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr098c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr098c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr098c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ypr098c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ypr098c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.151931, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr098c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ypr098c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ypr098c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypr098c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypr098c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr098c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr098c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ypr098c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ypr098c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.151931, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr156c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of polyamine transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “polyamine transporter”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr156c,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr156c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr156c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr156c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polyamine transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “polyamine transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.151958, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr156c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of polyamine transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “polyamine transporter”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr156c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr156c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr156c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr156c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polyamine transporter”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “polyamine transporter”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.151958, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional        equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application        no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional        equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application        no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 44849766_CANOLA from Brassica napus, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially from Brassicanapus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        44849766_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        17, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        44849766_CANOLA, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 44849766_CANOLA, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        44849766_CANOLA, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.140626, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in fructose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “47266012-protein”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glucose-1-phosphate compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “47266012-protein”, especially from Glycinemax or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in myo-inositol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 47266012_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 47266012-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “47266012-protein”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 47266012_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        47266012_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “47266012-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “47266012-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing myo-inositol in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical myo-inositol), application no. 17, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical myo-inositol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in myo-inositol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing raffinose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical raffinose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical raffinose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in raffinose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in fructose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose-1-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose-1-phosphate), application no. 17, preferably        the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        and being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical glucose-1-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glucose-1-phosphate compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sedoheptulose-7-phosphate in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sedoheptulose-7-phosphate compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing sucrose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical sucrose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN,        and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical sucrose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in sucrose compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of 59582753_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 17,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid), application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 17, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 59582753_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 17, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        59582753_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 16883, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YJL072C from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of DNA replication complex GINS protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing fructose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “DNA replication complex GINS protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical fructose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YJL072C, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YJL072C, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YJL072C, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YJL072C, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical fructose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DNA replication complex GINS protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “DNA replication complex GINSprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 149528, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in fructose compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YLR153C from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.17, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acetyl CoA synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glucose in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating the activityof a gene product with the activity of a gene product conferring theactivity of “acetyl CoA synthetase”, especially from Saccharomycescerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glucose), application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YLR153C, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 17, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YLR153C, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 17, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YLR153C, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 17,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 17, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YLR153C, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glucose.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acetyl CoA synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.150960, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glucose compared with the wild type control.

[0105.1.7.17] to [0107.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.7.7] to [0107.1.7.7] above

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate,mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose,upon targeting to the plastids or mitochondria or upon non-targeting,preferably has the structure of the respective polypeptide describedherein, in particular of the polypeptides comprising the consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motifs as shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8 or of the polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed in the respective line inTable II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof as described herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0109.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0110.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme,        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit,        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-isopropylmalate        dehydratase large subunit, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,        47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,        4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein,        acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl CoA synthetase, acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl carrier        protein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA        synthase, adenylosuccinate lyase, alanine dehydrogenase, alcohol        dehydrogenase, aldolase, alkaline phosphatase, amine oxidase,        amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, arginine        exporter protein, asparagine synthetase B, AO g19350-protein,        At2g45420-protein, At5g16650-protein, At5g43630-protein, ATP        synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of a transport system,        auxin response factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein,        b0050-protein, b0251-protein, b0362-protein, b0488-protein,        B0644-protein, b0801-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,        b1046-protein, b1137-protein, b1214-protein, b1219-protein,        b1234-protein, b1285-protein, b1357-protein, b1410-protein,        b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1470-protein, b1522-protein,        b1556-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1796-protein,        b1898-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2139-protein,        b2345-protein, b2360-protein, b2361-protein, b2399-protein,        b2466-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2653-protein,        b2654-protein, b2670-protein, b2673-protein, b2682-protein,        b2739-protein, b2932-protein, b3151-protein, b3221-protein,        b3246-protein, b3346-protein, B3427-protein, b3442-protein,        B3443-protein, b3777-protein, b3817-protein, b3818-protein,        b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,        b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, betaine        aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent        protein kinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit,        cardiolipin synthase, cation-transporting ATPase,        CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription        factor, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control        protein, cell division protein, chlorophyllase, chorismate        lyase, circadian clock protein, colanic acid biosynthesis        protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen        oxidase, CTP synthase, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D, cystathionine        gamma-synthase, cysteine synthase A, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase,        dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding protein, DNA        replication complex GINS protein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron        transfer flavoprotein subunit beta, electron transport complex        protein, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic        translation initiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, fatty acid desaturase, ferredoxin, Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ring protein, flavodoxin, fructose        biphosphate aldolase, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, galactinol        synthase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, GDP-mannose        dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase,        gibberellin 20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/PheNal dehydrogenase,        glucokinase, gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase, glutamine        synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase, glycogen (starch)        synthase, glycogen synthase, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,        glycosyltransferase, GM02LC38418-protein, GM02LC46-protein,        halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor,        hexokinase, hexose transporter, high-affinity branched-chain        amino acid transport protein, histone acetyltransferase,        homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate synthase,        integral membrane protein, intracellular septation protein,        ion-transport protein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein,        isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,        isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid        reductoisomerase, kinase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate        4-epimerase, L-serine dehydratase, lysine decarboxylase, MADS        box protein transcription factor, MADS-box transcription factor,        malate dehydrogenase, mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase,        membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxalase,        methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester        oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitogen-activated protein        kinase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol        glutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic        resistance protein, murein transglycosylase, NAD(P)H        dehydrogenase (quinone), NADH dehydrogenase, NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit, O-acetyltransferase, O-antigen chain        length determinant, outer membrane receptor protein precursor,        oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit, para-aminobenzoate        synthase component I, penicillin-binding protein,        peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, permease, permease protein        of ABC transporter, phage-related repressor protein,        phenylacetic acid degradation protein, phenylalanine        ammonia-lyase, phosphate acetyltransferase, phosphate permease,        phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,        phosphoglycerate kinase, phosphohydrolase, phosphotransferase        system component, photosystem I reaction center subunit XI,        photosystem I reaction centre subunit, photosystem II protein,        polyamine transporter, precorrin methylase, protease, protein        kinase, protein phosphatase, protein-L-isoaspartate        O-methyltransferase, purine biosynthesis protein, purine        nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,        putative transport system permease protein, putrescine transport        system permease protein, pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic        protein, pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate        kinase, recombinase A, RNA-binding protein, sec-independent        protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit, sensor histidine kinase, serine protease,        serine/threonine dehydratase, serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase, short chain dehydrogenase, short-chain alcohol        dehydrogenase family, sll0254-protein, sll0281-protein,        sll0354-protein, sll0418-protein, sll1761-protein,        slr0600-protein, slr1107-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease        protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterol O-acyltransferase,        subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, succinyl-CoA synthetase beta        chain, ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family        protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,        threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional        regulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein,        trehalase, trehalose-6-phosphate synthase,        trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophan biosynthesis protein,        TTC1386-protein, urease accessory protein, urease subunit,        vacuolar sorting protein, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein,        YCR047W-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,        ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr507c-protein,        YEL030C-A-protein, yer177w-protein, YFL019C-protein,        ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, yhl013c-protein,        YIL083C-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ymr324c-protein,        yol160w-protein, ypl144w-protein, ypr098c-protein, zinc        transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or of a        polypeptide as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and conferring the production of or an increase in        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,        galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,        melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or        verbascose, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,        erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,        glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol,        raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol,        sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,        galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,        melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or        verbascose generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g.        of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated        in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns        5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the        inhibitory regulation of the polypeptide of the invention;        and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,        galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,        melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or        verbascose increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8        or its homologs; and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose,        fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate,        mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or        verbascose increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, by adding one or more exogenous        inducing factors to the non-human organism or parts thereof;        and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol,        glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol,        raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol,        sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,        galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,        melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or        verbascose increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,        erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,        glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol,        raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol,        sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose; increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding positive expression or removing negative        expression elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used        to either introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants        the 35S enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor        elements form regulatory regions. Further gene conversion        methods can be used to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance        to activity of positive elements. Positive elements can be        randomly introduced in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis        and lines can be identified in which the positive elements have        be integrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of        which is thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,        erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,        glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol,        raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol,        sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose production, respectively;        and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,        galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,        melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or        verbascose increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondric” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,        fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,        glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol,        raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol,        sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,        fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,        glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol,        raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol,        sucrose, trehalose, and/or verbascose increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate,mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose,respectively, after increasing the expression or activity of the encodedpolypeptide, non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably plastids, or having the activity of apolypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 17, column 3, or its homologs.Preferably the increase of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate,mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose,respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastids and/ormitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.7.17] to [0122.1.7.17] for the disclosure of this paragraphs see[0113.1.7.7] to [0122.1.7.7] above

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose,respectively, by increase of expression or activity in the cytoplasm,and/or in the cytosol, and/or in an organelle, such as plastids ormitochondria, can also be increased by introducing a synthetictranscription factor, which binds close to the coding region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, andactivates its transcription. A chimeric zinc finger protein can beconstructed, which comprises a specific DNA-binding domain and anactivation domain as e.g. the VP16 domain of Herpes Simplex virus. Thespecific binding domain can bind to the regulatory region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof. Theexpression of the chimeric transcription factor in a non-human organism,in particular in a plant, leads to a specific expression of the proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, column5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 99, 13296 (2002).

[0124.1.7.17] to [0127.1.7.17] for the disclosure of this paragraphs see[0124.1.7.7] to [0127.1.7.7] above

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited)3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose and if desired othersaccharides and/or carbohydrates, and/or other metabolites, in free orbound form.

[0129.1.7.17] for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.7.7]above

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,        galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,        melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or        verbascose, respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably        in the microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the        plant or a part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a        plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic        or in an organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound saccharides and/or carbohydrates, and/or other        metabolites synthesized by the non-human organism, the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof.

[0131.1.7.17] to [0133.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.7.7] to [0133.1.7.7] above

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound vitamins and/or other metabolites.

The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

The organisms, its cells or a part thereof or the recovered, and ifdesired isolated, saccharides, means all of the aforementionedcarbohydrate, e.g. monosaccharides, preferably fructose and/or glucose,or other pentoses or hexoses; in free or bound form, preferablyglucose-1-phosphate and/or sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/or derivatesof monosaccharides, preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharic acid,3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g. erythrol,galactitol, sorbitol, mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/ordeoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose; and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose,melibiose, galactinol and/or trehalose, and/or oligosaccharides,preferably the RFOs (raffinose family of oligosaccharides: preferablythe trisaccharide raffinose and/or the pentasaccharide verbascose),and/or polysaccharides, preferably starch and/or cellulose and/oroligosaccharides, polysaccharides, salts, amines, ethers, esters,preferably ester of phosphoric acid, glycosides containing saidsaccharides can then be processed further directly into foodstuffs oranimal feeds or for other applications, for example according to thedisclosures made in WO/2005/083093 or WO2005/012316, which are expresslyincorporated herein by reference. The organism, its cells or a partthereof, such as microorganisms or plants or the recovered, and ifdesired isolated, respective fine chemical can then be processed furtherdirectly into foodstuffs or animal feeds or for other applications innutrition or medicine or cosmetics, for example according to thedisclosures made in U.S. Pat. No. 6,669,962 (Starch microcapsules fordelivery of active agents); US No. 20050042737 (Starch process); US20050054071 (Enzymes for starch processing); US 20050091716 (Novelplants and processes for obtaining them); U.S. Pat. No. 5,096,594 andU.S. Pat. No. 5,482,631 discloses a method of purifying cyclitols; U.S.Pat. No. 4,997,489 discloses soaking almond hulls in water to obtain asyrup containing fructose, glucose, inositol, and sorbitol; U.S. Pat.No. 5,296,364 discloses a microbial method for producing inositol; U.S.Pat. No. 4,734,402; US. 4,788,065; U.S. Pat. No. 6,465,037 and U.S. Pat.No. 6,355,295 relates to soy food ingredient based on carbohydrates,U.S. Pat. No. 6,653,451; US 20040128713: pertains to soybean plantshaving in their seeds significantly lower contents of raffinose,stachyose and phytic acid and significantly higher contents of sucroseand inorganic phosphate; US 20050008713 discloses compositions of plantcarbohydrates for dietary supplements and nutritional support; which areexpressly incorporated herein by reference.

[0135.1.7.17] to [0139.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0135.1.7.7] to [0139.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 17, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 17;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule        comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 17.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 17 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 17, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 17, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 17, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 17, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 17,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 17,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 17, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 17,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 17, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 17, column 5 or        8, or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 17, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 17, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 17.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 17, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.7.17] to [0155.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0144.1.7.7] to [0155.1.7.7] above

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequencesfor ensuring subcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum(=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may alsobe employed as well as translation promoters such as the 5′ leadsequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15,8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto. and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 17.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 17 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    17, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 17, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at leastin one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in TableII, application no. 17, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein ofthe sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 17, column5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by asequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown inTable I A and/or I B, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or the codingregion thereof. In a further embodiment, the protein of the presentinvention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identicalto protein sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no.17, column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%,97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or IIB, application no. 17, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 17.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 17 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142992, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142992,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142992 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142992 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142992 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140771 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113651, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113651 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17701, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17701 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140841, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140841,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140841 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140841 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140841 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 141013, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141013,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141013 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141013 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141013 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1298, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1298 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 20578, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 20578 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 133042, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 133042 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108727, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21106, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 141637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141637 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 141637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141637 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21497, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21497 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22015, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22015 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22699, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22699,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22699 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22699 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22699 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22921, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22921 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1815, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1815 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68727, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68727 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 141758, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141758,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141758 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141758 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 141758 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2367, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2367 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned. In an embodiment the present invention relates to anexpresssion cassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoterselected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, inparticular p-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted inTable I, application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragmentthereof; which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23844, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23844 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3654, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3654 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4102, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4102 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68987, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68987 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142753 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69275,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69275 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69275 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69275 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25283, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25283 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25428, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25428 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142929, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142929,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142929 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142929 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142929 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142933, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142933,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142933 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142933 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142933 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102899, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102899 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122803, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122803 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26120, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26120,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26120 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26120 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26120 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27021, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27021 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 27882, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 27882 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 28040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 28040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 72346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 72346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31026, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31026 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143121, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143121,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143121 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143121 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143121 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143398, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143398,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143398 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143398 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143398 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73038, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73038 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143495, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143495,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143495 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143495 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143495 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6674, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6674 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143614, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143614,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143614 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143614 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143614 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 74729, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 74729 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34204, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34204 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34602, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34602 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103433, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103958, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35204, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35204 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35590, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35590 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143742, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143742,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143742 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143742 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143742 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121111 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35733, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35733 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143761, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143761,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143761 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143761 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143761 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143771 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7686, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7686 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143817, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143817,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143817 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143817 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143817 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134402, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134402,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134402 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134402 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134402 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143901, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143901,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143901 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143901 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143901 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143954, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143954,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143954 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143954 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143954 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144207, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144207,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144207 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144207 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144207 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93678, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93678 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 93793, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93793,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93793 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93793 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 93793 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36114, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36114 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 75807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 75807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131359, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144479, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144479,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144479 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144479 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144479 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36809, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36809 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124051, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124051,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124051 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124051 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124051 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114979, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114979,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114979 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114979 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114979 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144611, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144611,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144611 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144611 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144611 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36971, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36971,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36971 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36971 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36971 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37390, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37390 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144857, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144857,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144857 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144857 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144857 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112072, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112072,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112072 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112072 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112072 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144894, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144894,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144894 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144894 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144894 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37483, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37483 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76157, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76157 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134655 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124557, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124557,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124557 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124557 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124557 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145066, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145066,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145066 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145066 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145066 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134697, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134697,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134697 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134697 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134697 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131489, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145091, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145091,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145091 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145091 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145091 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134756 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145142, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145142,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145142 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145142 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145142 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78138, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124571, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124571,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124571 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124571 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124571 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78265 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78852, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78852 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99196 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145180, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145180,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145180 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145180 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145180 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8033, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38573, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38573 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8363, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8363 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134783, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134783,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134783 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134783 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134783 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145411, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145411,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145411 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145411 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145411 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38767, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38767 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131799, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131799,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131799 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131799 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131799 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 134864, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134864,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134864 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134864 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 134864 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112193, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112193 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104277, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39002, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39002 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125085, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79279 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99620, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99620 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145692, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145692,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145692 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145692 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145692 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9156, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9156,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9156 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9156 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9156 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39219, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39219 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146204, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146204,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146204 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146204 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146204 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146238, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39255, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39255 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146261, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146261,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146261 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146261 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146261 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40383, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146288, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146288,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146288 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146288 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146288 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125226 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146294, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146294,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146294 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146294 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146294 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 100105, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100105,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100105 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100105 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 100105 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80906, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80906 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146327, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146327,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146327 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146327 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146327 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104660, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104660,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104660 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104660 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104660 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42477, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42477 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82510 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9470, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9470 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146364, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146364,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146364 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146364 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146364 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10104, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10104 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82866, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82866,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82866 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82866 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82866 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42579, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42579,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42579 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42579 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42579 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94051, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94051 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94380, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94380 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146440, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146440,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146440 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146440 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146440 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116172, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116172,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116172 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116172 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116172 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146472,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146472 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146472 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146472 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146646, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146646,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146646 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146646 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146646 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146732, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146732,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146732 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146732 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146732 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94386, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94386 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136098, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10708, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10708 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146834, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146834,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146834 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146834 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146834 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101327, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101327,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101327 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101327 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101327 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83821, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83821 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44378, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44378 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146848, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146848,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146848 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146848 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146848 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94542, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94542 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 126421, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126421,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126421 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126421 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 126421 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146921, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146921,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146921 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146921 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146921 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94735, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94735,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94735 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94735 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94735 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116312, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116312 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47026, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47026,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47026 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47026 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47026 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47105, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47105,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47105 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47105 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47105 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146939, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146939,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146939 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146939 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146939 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49143, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49143 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 49800, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49800,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49800 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49800 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 49800 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84865, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84865 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50070 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 94942, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94942,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94942 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94942 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 94942 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 50104, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 50104 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146945, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146945,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146945 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146945 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146945 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52246, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52246 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 52364, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 52364 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53189, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53189 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147208, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147208,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147208 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147208 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147208 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 53456, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 53456 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54897, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54897,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54897 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54897 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54897 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55063, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55063,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55063 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55063 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55063 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55379, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55379 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55385, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55385 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 55771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55771 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 55771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56514, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56514,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56514 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56514 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56514 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 56894, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 56894 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87397, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87397 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147346, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147346,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147346 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147346 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147346 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57679, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57679 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87610, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87610 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147407, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147407,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147407 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147407 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147407 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119222, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119222 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101776, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101776 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116713, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116713 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58472,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58472 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58472 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58472 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58668, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58668 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12070, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12070 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58731, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58731 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147457, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147457,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147457 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147457 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147457 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147637, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147637,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147637 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147637 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147637 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12140, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12140 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147836, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147836,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147836 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147836 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147836 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136907, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60859, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60859 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147944, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147944,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147944 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147944 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147944 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61723, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61723 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12974, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12974 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148559, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148559,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148559 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148559 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148559 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62160, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62160 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89317, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89317,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89317 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89317 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89317 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 96980, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 96980 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89395, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89395,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89395 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89395 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89395 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108113, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108113,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108113 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108113 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108113 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148579, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148579,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148579 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148579 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148579 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63264, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 122228, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 122228 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120045, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120045 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14171, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14171 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 137498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137498 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 137498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14302, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14302 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 89483, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89483,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89483 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89483 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 89483 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148583, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148583,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148583 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148583 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148583 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113313, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113313 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63334 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63544, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63544 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90103, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90103 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90165, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90165 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148614, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148614,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148614 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148614 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148614 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97294, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97294,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97294 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97294 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97294 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128511, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128511,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128511 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128511 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128511 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148811 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 148833, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148833,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148833 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148833 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 148833 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149219, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149219,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149219 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149219 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149219 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120436, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120436 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90278, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90278 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64177, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64177 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130742, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64563, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64563 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149454, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149454,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149454 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149454 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149454 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97631, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149632, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149632,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149632 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149632 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149632 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97635, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97635 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149801, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149801,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149801 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149801 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149801 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149868, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149868,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149868 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149868 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149868 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150063, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150063,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150063 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150063 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150063 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130903, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130903 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150603, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150603,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150603 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150603 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150603 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91045, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91045,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91045 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91045 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91045 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150682, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150682,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150682 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150682 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150682 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 91973, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91973,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91973 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91973 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 91973 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130986, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130986,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130986 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130986 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130986 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 117495, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 117495 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 67646, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 67646 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15179, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15179 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151862, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151862,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151862 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151862 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151862 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92540, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92540 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151910, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151910,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151910 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151910 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151910 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151927, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151927,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151927 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151927 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151927 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151931, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151931,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151931 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151931 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151931 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 151958, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151958,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151958 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151958 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 151958 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140626, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140626,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140626 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140626 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140626 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 15187, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 15187 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 16883, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 16883 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149528, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149528,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149528 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149528 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149528 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150960, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 17, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150960,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150960 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 17, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150960 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 17, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150960 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.7.17] to [0170.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0165.1.7.7] to [0170.1.7.7] above

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 17, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.17.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 17, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 17.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 17, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 17 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 17.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 17 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 17 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 17, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 17, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 17, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        17, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        17, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 17,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 17, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.17.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 17, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 17.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 17, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 17.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 17.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 17 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 17 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.7.17] to [0209.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.7.7] to [0209.1.7.7] above

The genes of the invention, coding in one embodiment for an activityselected from the group consisting of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme,2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl CoA synthetase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl carrier protein, acyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylosuccinatelyase, alanine dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase, amine oxidase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, arginine exporter protein, asparagine synthetase B,At1g19350-protein, At2g45420-protein, At5g16650-protein,At5g43630-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,AY087308-protein, b0050-protein, b0251-protein, b0362-protein,b0488-protein, B0644-protein, b0801-protein, b0970-protein,b1003-protein, b1046-protein, b1137-protein, b1214-protein,b1219-protein, b1234-protein, b1285-protein, b1357-protein,b1410-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1470-protein,b1522-protein, b1556-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein,b1796-protein, b1898-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein,b2139-protein, b2345-protein, b2360-protein, b2361-protein,b2399-protein, b2466-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2653-protein, b2654-protein, b2670-protein, b2673-protein,b2682-protein, b2739-protein, b2932-protein, b3151-protein,b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein, B3427-protein,b3442-protein, B3443-protein, b3777-protein, b3817-protein,b3818-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,b4056-protein, b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase,betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, cardiolipin synthase,cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, chlorophyllase,chorismate lyase, circadian clock protein, colanic acid biosynthesisprotein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DNA binding protein, DNA replication complex GINSprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoprotein subunitbeta, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fatty acid desaturase,ferredoxin, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ring protein,flavodoxin, fructose biphosphate aldolase, fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, galactinol synthase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase, glucokinase, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase,glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase, glycogen (starch)synthase, glycogen synthase, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,glycosyltransferase, GM02LC38418-protein, GM02LC46-protein,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexokinase,hexose transporter, high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein, histone acetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,inositol-3-phosphate synthase, integral membrane protein, intracellularseptation protein, ion-transport protein, iron(III) dicitrate-bindingprotein, isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase,kinase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipoproteinprecursor,

L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, L-serine dehydratase, lysinedecarboxylase, MADS box protein transcription factor, MADS-boxtranscription factor, malate dehydrogenase, mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitogen-activated protein kinase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone), NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-acetyltransferase,O-antigen chain length determinant, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit, para-aminobenzoatesynthase component I, penicillin-binding protein, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease, permease protein of ABC transporter,phage-related repressor protein, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphate acetyltransferase, phosphatepermease, phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoglyceratekinase, phosphohydrolase, phosphotransferase system component,photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, photosystem II protein, polyamine transporter, precorrinmethylase, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase, purine biosynthesis protein,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,putative transport system permease protein, putrescine transport systempermease protein, pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,recombinase A, RNA-binding protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,serine protease, serine/threonine dehydratase, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, short chain dehydrogenase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0254-protein, sll0281-protein, sll0354-protein,sll0418-protein, sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, slr1107-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transportsystem permease protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterolO-acyltransferase, subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, succinyl-CoAsynthetase beta chain, ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein, trehalase,trehalose-6-phosphate synthase, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, TTC1386-protein, urease accessory protein, ureasesubunit, vacuolar sorting protein, XM_(—)473199-protein,ycl027w-protein, YCR047W-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr507c-protein, YEL030C-A-protein,yer177w-protein, YFL019C-protein, ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein,yhl013c-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ymr324c-protein,yol160w-protein, ypl144w-protein, ypr098c-protein, zinc transporter, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.7.17] to [0225.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.7.7] to [0225.1.7.7] above

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 17,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective saccharide since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the carbohydrate metabolism, inparticular genes of the sugar or starch metabolism, the glucosemetabolism, the saccharide metabolism, the metabolism of glycolysis(gluconeogenesis), citrate cycle, pentose-pathway, of glycolipids andglycoprotein metabolism, or their combinations.

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical sorbitol, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the sorbitolbiosynthesis, e.g. aldose-6-phosphate reductase (EC 1.1.1.200), alsocalled sorbitol-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (S6PDH),D-sorbitol-6-phosphatase, sorbitol-6-phosphate phosphatase (E.C.3.1.3.50), glucose-fructose oxidoreductase and/or a reduction of theactivity of sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH, EC 1.1.1.14).

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical sucrose, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the sucrosebiosynthesis, e.g. sucrose-6-phosphate synthase, phosphoglucomutase (EC5.4.2.2), UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (EC 2.7.7.9) and/or sucrosesynthase.

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical raffinose, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the raffinosebiosynthesis, e.g. raffinose synthase, galactinol synthase and/orgalactosy transferase.

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical myo-inositol, non-human organisms are grown, in which there isin addition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according tothe invention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acidmolecule or one of the genes which code for proteins involved in themyo-inositol biosynthesis, e.g. inositol-1-phosphate synthase and/orinositol monophosphatase.

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical trehalose, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the trehalosebiosynthesis, e.g. trehalose-6-phosphate synthase (EC 2.4.1.15),trehalose-6-phosphate phophatase and/or trehalose phophatase (EC3.1.3.12).

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, non-human organisms are grown, inwhich there is in addition to the expression of the nucleic acidmolecule according to the invention simultaneous expression of at leastone nucleic acid molecule or one of the genes which code for proteinsinvolved in the sedoheptulose-7-phosphate biosynthesis, e.g.transaldolase [EC 2.2.1.2], Seduheptulose-1,7 bisphosphats phosphatase[EC 3.1.3.37] and/or transketolase [EC 2.2.1.1.

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical mannitol, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the mannitolbiosynthesis, e.g. mannose-1-phosphate phosphatase [EC 3.1.3.22],mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase, phosphomannose isomerase (E.C.5.3.1.8) and/or mannose-6-phosphate reductase, M6PR (E.C. 1.1.1.224).

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical glucose, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the glucosebiosynthesis, e.g. involved in the photosynthesis, involved in theglycogenolysis and/or involved in the gluconeogenesis.

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical galactitol, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the galactitolbiosynthesis, e.g. enzyme aldose (aldehyde) reductase.

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical galactinol, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the galactinolbiosynthesis, e.g. proteins involved in the biosynthesis of the RFOs.

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical erythrol, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the erythrolbiosynthesis, e.g. erythrose reductase genes, being a member of thealdo/keto reductase superfamily and catalysing the NADP(H)-dependentreduction of erythrose to Erythrol.

In a further embodiment of the process for the production of the finechemical verbascose, non-human organisms are grown, in which there is inaddition to the expression of the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention simultaneous expression of at least one nucleic acid moleculeor one of the genes which code for proteins involved in the verbascosebiosynthesis, e.g. stachyose galactinol:verbascosegalactosyltransferase, verbascose galactinol:ajugosegalactosyltransferase, stachyose synthase and/or verbascose synthase.

[0228.1.7.17] to [0239.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0228.1.7.7] to [0239.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 17, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 17, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 17, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.7.17] to [0245.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0241.1.7.7] to [0245.1.7.17] as above mentioned

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.7.17] to [0249.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.7.7] to [0249.1.7.7] above

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovule-preferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of saccharides, e.g.carbohydrates takes place,like in seed cells, such as endosperm cells and cells of the developingembryo. Seed promoters are preferentially expressed during seeddevelopment and/or germination. For example, seed preferred promoterscan be embryo-preferred, endosperm preferred and seed coat-preferred(see Thompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)). Examples of seedpreferred promoters include, but are not limited to, cellulose synthase(celA), Cim1, gamma-zein, globulin-1, maize 19 kD zein (cZ19B1), and thelike. Other suitable promoters are the oilseed rape napin gene promoter(U.S. Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USP promoter (Baeumlein etal., Mol Gen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), the Arabidopsis oleosinpromoter (WO 98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgaris phaseolin promoter (U.S.Pat. No. 5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter (WO 91/13980), the beanarcs promoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or the Legumin B4 promoter(LeB4) (Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233 (1992)), andpromoters which bring about the seed-specific expression inmonocotyledonous plants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and thelike. Advantageous seed-specific promoters are the sucrose bindingprotein promoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napinpromoter. Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barleyIpt2 or Ipt1 gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and thepromoters described in WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordeingene, the rice glutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamingene, the wheat gliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zeingene, the oat glutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the ryesecalin gene). Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 andAleurain (U.S. Pat. No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No.5,530,149), glycinin (soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxylase (soya) (JP 06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962),isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or α-amylase(barley) (EP 781 8499. Other promoters which are available for theexpression of genes in plants are leaf-specific promoters such as thosedescribed in DE-A 19 644 478 or light-regulated promoters such as, forexample, the pea petE promoter.

[0251.1.7.17] to [0266.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0251.1.7.7] to [0266.1.7.7] above

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.7.17] to [0273.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.7.7] to [0273.1.7.7] above

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 17,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 17, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of the3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose is due to the generation oroverexpression of one or more polypeptides as depicted in the respectiveline(s) in Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, or encoded by the corresponding nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologsor fragments thereof, in the non-human organism according to theinvention, advantageously in the transgenic microorganism or plantaccording to the invention, at least for the duration of at least oneplant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.17, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 17.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 17 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.17.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 17, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.17.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 17.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 17 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 17 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising    [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 17, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        17, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 17, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 17, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 17, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 17, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 17, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 17, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 17, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 17, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 17, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        17, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 17,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 17,        column 5 or 8; as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue,        parts of such non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant        tissue, part of plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms,        seeds, fruits, pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 17.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 17 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.17.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 17, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 17, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.17.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 17.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 17 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 17,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 17 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.7.17] to [0299.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.7.7] to [0299.1.7.7] above

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 17, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.7.17] to [0304.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.7.7] to [0304.1.7.7] above

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 17, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 17, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 17, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 17,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 17, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 17, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.17, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 17, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 17,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.7.17] to [0321.1.7.17] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0309.1.7.7] to [0321.1.7.7] above

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encodedby other DNA sequences which hybridize to the sequences shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 and 8,preferably the coding region thereof, at least under relaxedhybridization conditions and which encode the expression of polypeptidesconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose,fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascoseas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof.

[0323.1.7.17] to [0329.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0323.1.7.7] to [0329.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 17,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, the hybridization isperformed under stringent hybridization conditions. However, acomplement of one of the herein disclosed sequences is preferably asequence complement thereto according to the base pairing of nucleicacid molecules well known to the skilled person.

For example, the bases A and G undergo base pairing with the bases T andU or C, resp. and visa versa. Modifications of the bases can influencethe base-pairing partner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose, respectively, afterincreasing the activity or an activity of a gene as shown in therespective line in Table I or of a gene product, e.g. as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, by forexample in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for examplein one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organellesuch as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, orin another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, and optionally, theactivity thereof is selected from the group consisting of1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme,2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 3-deoxy7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl CoA synthetase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl carrier protein, acyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylosuccinatelyase, alanine dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase, amine oxidase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, arginine exporter protein, asparagine synthetase B,At1g19350-protein, At2g45420-protein, At5g16650-protein,At5g43630-protein, ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of atransport system, auxin response factor, AX653549-protein,AY087308-protein, b0050-protein, b0251-protein, b0362-protein,b0488-protein, B0644-protein, b0801-protein, b0970-protein,b1003-protein, b1046-protein, b1137-protein, b1214-protein,b1219-protein, b1234-protein, b1285-protein, b1357-protein,b1410-protein, b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1470-protein,b1522-protein, b1556-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein,b1796-protein, b1898-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein,b2139-protein, b2345-protein, b2360-protein, b2361-protein,b2399-protein, b2466-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2653-protein, b2654-protein, b2670-protein, b2673-protein,b2682-protein, b2739-protein, b2932-protein, b3151-protein,b3221-protein, b3246-protein, b3346-protein, B3427-protein,b3442-protein, B3443-protein, b3777-protein, b3817-protein,b3818-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,b4056-protein, b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase,betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein(phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component,branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease protein,branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, cardiolipin synthase,cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, chlorophyllase,chorismate lyase, circadian clock protein, colanic acid biosynthesisprotein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DNA binding protein, DNA replication complex GINSprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoprotein subunitbeta, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fatty acid desaturase,ferredoxin, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ring protein,flavodoxin, fructose biphosphate aldolase, fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, galactinol synthase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase , glucokinase, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase,glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase, glycogen (starch)synthase, glycogen synthase, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,glycosyltransferase, GM02LC38418-protein, GM02LC46-protein,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexokinase,hexose transporter, high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein, histone acetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,inositol-3-phosphate synthase, integral membrane protein, intracellularseptation protein, ion-transport protein, iron(III) dicitrate-bindingprotein, isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase,kinase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipoproteinprecursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, L-serine dehydratase,lysine decarboxylase, MADS box protein transcription factor, MADS-boxtranscription factor, malate dehydrogenase, mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitogen-activated protein kinase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone), NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-acetyltransferase,O-antigen chain length determinant, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit, para-aminobenzoatesynthase component I, penicillin-binding protein, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease, permease protein of ABC transporter,phage-related repressor protein, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphate acetyltransferase, phosphatepermease, phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoglyceratekinase, phosphohydrolase, phosphotransferase system component,photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, photosystem IIprotein, polyamine transporter, precorrinmethylase, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase, purine biosynthesis protein,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,putative transport system permease protein, putrescine transport systempermease protein, pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,recombinase A, RNA-binding protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,serine protease, serine/threonine dehydratase, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, short chain dehydrogenase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0254-protein, sll0281-protein, sll0354-protein,sll0418-protein, sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, slr1107-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transportsystem permease protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterolO-acyltransferase, subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, succinyl-CoAsynthetase beta chain, ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein, trehalase,trehalose-6-phosphate synthase, trehalosephosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, TTC1386-protein, urease accessory protein, ureasesubunit, vacuolar sorting protein, XM_(—)473199-protein,ycl027w-protein, YCR047W-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr507c-protein, YEL030C-A-protein,yer177w-protein, YFL019C-protein, ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein,yhl013c-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ymr324c-protein,yol160w-protein, ypl144w-protein, ypr098c-protein, zinc transporter, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for examplein one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in an organellesuch as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, orin another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequencesdetermined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of inventioncan be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table Ill, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 17, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose its function as a probeextends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plantvariets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose. Therefore in one embodimentthe present invention relates to a method for analyzing the capabilityor potential of a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plantecotype to produce the fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose,saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose,or verbascose by using the nucleic acid of the invention or partsthereof as a probe to detect the amount of the nucleic acid of theinvention in the non-human organism or a part thereof in comparison toanother non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, in particularincreasing the activity as mentioned above or as described in theexamples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascoseas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof. For example having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 3 and asdescribed herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 17, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate,mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascoseas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof by, for example in a embodiment expression either in the cytosolor in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferablyin a plastid, or in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0338.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0339.1.7.7] above

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 17,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.7.17] to [0343.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.7.7] to [0343.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.7.7] above

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g.

encodes a natural protein). Preferably, the nucleic acid moleculeencodes a natural protein having above-mentioned activity, e.g.conferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose,fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascoseas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof after increasing the expression or activity thereof or theactivity of a protein of the invention or used in the process of theinvention, in an embodiment for example expression either in the cytosolor in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.7.7] above

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0349.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0350.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, after increasingits activity for example in an embodiment by expression either in thecytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression. Preferably, the protein encoded by the nucleicacid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%,99% or 99.5% identical to the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.7.17] to [0343.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.7.7] to [0343.1.7.7] above

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.17, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.7.7] above

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.7.17] to [0363.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.7.7] to [0363.1.7.7] above

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 17,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose,fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascoseas compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, i.e. whose activity is essentially not reduced, arepolypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%,95% or more of the wild type biological activity or enzymatic activity,advantageously, the activity is essentially not reduced in comparisonwith the activity of a polypeptide shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8 expressed under identicalconditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,or fragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA,single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence.Homologues of said sequences are also understood as meaning derivatives,which comprise noncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns,terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream ofthe nucleotide sequences stated can be modified by one or morenucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without,however, interfering with the functionality or activity either of thepromoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatoryregion such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are faraway from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of thepromoters is increased by modification of their sequence, or that theyare replaced completely by more active promoters, even promoters fromheterologous organisms. Appropriate promoters are known to the personskilled in the art and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.7.17] to [0379.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.7.7] to [0379.1.7.7] above

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose,fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascosein a non-human organism or a part thereof can be isolated from cells(e.g., endothelial cells), for example using the antibody of the presentinvention as described below, in particular, an antibody againstproteins having 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme,2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 2-oxoglutaratedehydrogenase E1 subunit, 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase,3isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit, 3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase, 47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acetyl CoA synthetase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl carrier protein, acyltransferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA synthase, adenylosuccinatelyase, alanine dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase, aldolase, alkalinephosphatase, amine oxidase, amino-acid acetyltransferase,aminotransferase, arginine exporter protein, asparagine synthetase B, AOg19350-protein, At2g45420-protein, At5g16650-protein, At5g43630-protein,ATP synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of a transport system,auxin response factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein,b0050-protein, b0251-protein, b0362-protein, b0488-protein,B0644-protein, b0801-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,b1046-protein, b1137-protein, b1214-protein, b1219-protein,b1234-protein, b1285-protein, b1357-protein, b1410-protein,b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1470-protein, b1522-protein,b1556-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1796-protein,b1898-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2139-protein,b2345-protein, b2360-protein, b2361-protein, b2399-protein,b2466-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2653-protein,b2654-protein, b2670-protein, b2673-protein, b2682-protein,b2739-protein, b2932-protein, b3151-protein, b3221-protein,b3246-protein, b3346-protein, B3427-protein, b3442-protein,B3443-protein, b3777-protein, b3817-protein, b3818-protein,b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, betaine aldehydedehydrogenase, bifunctional protein (phosphoribosyltransferase andregulatory protein), binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permeaseprotein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent proteinkinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, cardiolipin synthase,cation-transporting ATPase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CCAAT-binding transcription factor, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, chlorophyllase,chorismate lyase, circadian clock protein, colanic acid biosynthesisprotein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, CTPsynthase, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D, cystathionine gamma-synthase,cysteine synthase A, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase, dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase, DNA binding protein, DNA replication complex GINSprotein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron transfer flavoprotein subunitbeta, electron transport complex protein, elongation factor Tu,enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, fatty acid desaturase,ferredoxin, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ring protein,flavodoxin, fructose biphosphate aldolase, fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase, galactinol synthase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, GDP-mannosedehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase, glucokinase, gluconatetransport system permease 3, glucose dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate1-dehydrogenase, glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase,glutamine synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase, glycogen (starch)synthase, glycogen synthase, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,glycosyltransferase, GM02LC38418-protein, GM02LC46-protein,halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor, hexokinase,hexose transporter, high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein, histone acetyltransferase, homocitrate synthase, hydrolase,inositol-3-phosphate synthase, integral membrane protein, intracellularseptation protein, ion-transport protein, iron(III) dicitrate-bindingprotein, isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid reductoisomerase,kinase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, lipoproteinprecursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate 4-epimerase, L-serine dehydratase,lysine decarboxylase, MADS box protein transcription factor, MADS-boxtranscription factor, malate dehydrogenase, mannitol-1-phosphatedehydrogenase, membrane protein, membrane transport protein,methylglyoxalase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitogen-activated protein kinase,molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol glutaredoxin,multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic resistance protein,murein transglycosylase, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone), NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, O-acetyltransferase,O-antigen chain length determinant, outer membrane receptor proteinprecursor, oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit, para-aminobenzoatesynthase component I, penicillin-binding protein, peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase, permease, permease protein of ABC transporter,phage-related repressor protein, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, phosphate acetyltransferase, phosphatepermease, phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein,phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydridephosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoglyceratekinase, phosphohydrolase, phosphotransferase system component,photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, photosystem II protein, polyamine transporter, precorrinmethylase, protease, protein kinase, protein phosphatase,protein-L-isoaspartate O-methyltransferase, purine biosynthesis protein,purine nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,putative transport system permease protein, putrescine transport systempermease protein, pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic protein,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,recombinase A, RNA-binding protein, sec-independent protein translocase,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, sensor histidine kinase,serine protease, serine/threonine dehydratase, serine/threonine-proteinphosphatase, short chain dehydrogenase, short-chain alcoholdehydrogenase family, sll0254-protein, sll0281-protein, sll0354-protein,sll0418-protein, sll1761-protein, slr0600-protein, slr1107-protein,sn-glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transportsystem permease protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterolO-acyltransferase, subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, succinyl-CoAsynthetase beta chain, ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional regulator,transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein, trehalase,trehalose-6-phosphate synthase, trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophanbiosynthesis protein, TTC1386-protein, urease accessory protein, ureasesubunit, vacuolar sorting protein, XM_(—)473199-protein,ycl027w-protein, YCR047W-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr507c-protein, YEL030C-A-protein,yer177w-protein, YFL019C-protein, ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein,yhl013c-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ymr324c-protein,yol160w-protein, ypl144w-protein, ypr098c-protein, zinc transporter, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein activity, respectively, or an antibodyagainst poly peptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereofwhich can be produced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid ofthe present invention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of thisinvention (FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 17, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 17, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 17, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 17, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 17, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 17, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose,saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose,or verbascose in a non-human organism, especially a microorganism or aplant, or a part thereof, being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention and having asequence which distinguishes over the sequence as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8 by oneor more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not comprise or consist of the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment,said polypeptide of the present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%,99.99%, 99.9% or 99% identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptidewhich differs at least in one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%,preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptideshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5and 8 does not comprise a protein of the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 17, columns 5or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 17, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. In anotherembodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form of apreprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0390.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0391.1.7.7] above

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 17, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.17, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 17, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.7.7] above

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.17, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.17, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.7.17] to [0401.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.7.7] to [0401.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non-inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.7.17] to [0409.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.7.7] to [0409.1.7.7] above

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose its function as a probeextends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plantvariets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying, advantageouslyincreased, capability or potential for synthesis of the respective finechemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemical3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose by using the respectiveantibody of the invention as a probe to detect the amount of thepolypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule of the invention in anon-human organism in comparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.7.17] to [0430.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.7.7] to [0430.1.7.7] above

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose,saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose,or verbascose in a cell or a non-human organism or a part thereof, e.g.the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, the nucleic acid constructof the invention, the vector of the invention, the expression cassetteaccording to the invention, or a nucleic acid molecule encoding thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. encoding a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, column 3. Due to the above-mentioned activity therespective fine chemical 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate,mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascosecontent in a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, dueto modulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 17, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 17, column 3like activity is increasedin the cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially inorganelles such as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in thecytosol. Examples are described above in context with the process of theinvention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.7.7] above

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 17, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0434.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0435.1.7.7] above

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, or verbascose this can be in free form orbound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by this process can beharvested by harvesting the non-human organisms either from the culturein which they grow or from the field. For example, this can be done viasqueezing, grinding and/or extraction, salt precipitation and/orion-exchange chromatography of the plant parts, preferably the plantseeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and the like.

[0437.1.7.17] to [0447.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.7.7] to [0447.1.7.7] above

The identity and purity of the isolated compound(s) can be determined byprior art techniques. These include high performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry (MS),staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS, enzyme assay ormicrobiological assays. These analytical methods are summarized forexample in: Patek et al., Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60, 133 (1994),Malakhova et al., Biotekhnologiya 11, 27 (1996); Schmidt et al.,Bioprocess Engineer. 19, 67 (1998), Ullmann's Encyclopedia of IndustrialChemistry (1996) Vol. A27, VCH, Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp. 521-540, pp.540-547, pp. 559566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587, Michal G., “BiochemicalPathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry and

Molecular Biology”, John Wiley and Sons (1999); Fallon A. et al.“Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry” in “Laboratory Techniques inBiochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol. 17 (1987). The fine chemicalof the invention can for example be analyzed advantageously via HPLC orGC separation methods and detected by MS or MSMS methods. Theunambiguous detection for the presence of the fine chemical containingproducts can be obtained by analyzing recombinant organisms usinganalytical standard methods: GC, GC-MS or TLC, as described on severaloccasions by Christie and the references therein (1997, in: Advances onLipid Methodology, Fourth Edition: Christie, Oily Press, Dundee,119-169; 1998, GaschromatographieMassenspektrometrie-Verfahren [Gaschromatography/mass spectrometric methods], Lipide 33:343-353). Thematerial to be analyzed can be disrupted by sonication, grinding in aglass mill, liquid nitrogen and grinding, cooking, or via otherapplicable methods; see also Biotechnology of Vitamins, Pigments andGrowth Factors, Edited by Erik J. Vandamme, London, 1989, p.96 to 103.

The fine chemical obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value. For example, incase of vitamins they can be used in combination with each other oralone for the production of pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, animal feeds orcosmetics.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for theproduction of pharmaceuticals, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients orcosmetics comprising the steps of the process according to theinvention, including the isolation of the saccharides compositionproduced or the produced fine chemical carbohydrate, e.g.monosaccharides, preferably fructose and/or glucose, or other pentosesor hexoses; in free or bound form, preferably glucose-1-phosphate and/orsedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/or derivates of monosaccharides,preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoicacid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g. erythrol, galactitol, sorbitol,mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/or deoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose;and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose, melibiose, galactinol and/ortrehalose, and/or oligosaccharides, preferably the

RFOs (raffinose family of oligosaccharides: preferably the trisaccharideraffinose and/or the pentasaccharide verbascose), and/orpolysaccharides, preferably starch and/or cellulose if desired andformulating the product with a pharmaceutical or cosmetic acceptablecarrier or formulating the product in a form acceptable for anapplication in agriculture. A further embodiment according to theinvention is the use of the sugars, preferably fructose produced in theprocess or of the transgenic organisms in animal feeds, foodstuffs,medicines, food supplements, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

In one embodiment of the invention erytrhol is used asgrowth-accelerating factor on plants and microorganisms and/or ascomponent of toothpaste.

In one embodiment of the invention mannitol and/or sorbitol is used assugar substitute.

In one embodiment of the invention D-sedoheptulose-7-phosphate is usedsynthesis of the more generic family of pyralomycin antibiotics.

In one embodiment of the invention Saccharic acid can be used asdetergent to substitute for phosphates, as corrosion inhibitor and/or asa building block in the synthesis of polymers, such as nylon.

[0450.1.7.17] to [0452.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0450.1.7.7] to [0452.1.7.7] above

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the saccharide (carbohydrates)biosynthesis, the polypeptide of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, theexpression cassette of the invention, the vector of the invention, theplant or plant tissue or the host cell of the invention, for theproduction of plant resistant to a herbicide inhibiting eventually theproduction of the fine chemical.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0454.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 17, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 17, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 17, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        17, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 17, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 17 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 17 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 17, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 17, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 17, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 17,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.7.17] to [0479.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.7.7] to [0479.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemicalsaccharides or of the fine chemical sacharides and one or more othersaccharides (carbohydrates).

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0481.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0482.1.7.7] above

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical fructose,glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose in plant cells, plants or partthereof. Phenotypes thereto are associated with yield of plants (=yieldrelated phenotypes). In accordance with the invention, therefore, therespective genes identified in Table I, wherein in column 7 fructose,glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose are mentioned, especially the codingregion thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,may be employed toenhance any yield-related phenotype. Increased yield may be determinedin field trials of transgenic plants and suitable control plants.Alternatively, a transgene's ability to increase yield may be determinedin a model plant. An increased yield phenotype may be determined in thefield test or in a model plant by measuring any one or any combinationof the following phenotypes, in comparison to a control plant: yield ofdry harvestable parts of the plant, yield of dry aerial harvestableparts of the plant, yield of underground dry harvestable parts of theplant, yield of fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield ofaerial fresh weight harvestable parts of the plant yield of undergroundfresh weight harvestable parts of the plant, yield of the plant's fruit(both fresh and dried), grain dry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh anddry), and the like. The most basic yield-related phenotype is increasedyield associated with the presence of the gene or a homolog or afragment thereof as a transgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yieldof the plant. Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example,manifested in a field test or in a model system by demonstrating animprovement of seed yield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size,increased ear number, increased seed number per ear, improvement of seedfilling, improvement of seed composition, embryo and/or endospermimprovements, and the like); modification and improvement of inherentgrowth and development mechanisms of a plant (such as plant height,plant growth rate, pod number, pod position on the plant, number ofinternodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency of nodulation andnitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation, improvement ofseedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency of germination (undernon-stressed conditions), improvement in plant architecture.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, salinity, osmotic stress, shade, high plantdensity, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress, and yield-relatedphenotypes are encompassed by tolerance to such abiotic stresses.Additional phenotypes that can be monitored to determine enhancedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress include, without limitation,wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, which results in drooping ofleaves or needles stems, and flowers; drooping and/or shedding of leavesor needles; the leaves are green but leaf angled slightly toward theground compared with controls; leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward;premature senescence of leaves or needles; loss of chlorophyll in leavesor needles and/or yellowing. Any of the yield-related phenotypesdescribed above may be monitored in field tests or in model plants todemonstrate that a transgenic plant has increased tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress. In accordance with the invention, the respectivegenes identified in Table 1, in case in column 7 fructose, glucose,raffinose and/or trehalose is indicated, especially the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, may be employed to enhancetolerance to abiotic environmental stress in a plant means that theplant, when confronted with abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7 fructose,glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose is indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 fructose, glucose,raffinose and/or trehalose is mentioned, as compared with thebushel/acre yield from untreated soybeans or corn cultivated under thesame conditions, is an improved yield in accordance with the invention.The increased or improved yield can be achieved in the absence orpresence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both. Crop yield is defined herein as the number ofbushels of relevant agricultural product (such as grain, forage, orseed) harvested per acre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses,such as drought, heat, salinity, and cold stress, and by the size(biomass) of the plant. Traditional plant breeding strategies arerelatively slow and have in general not been successful in conferringincreased tolerance to abiotic stresses. Grain yield improvements byconventional breeding have nearly reached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant, increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

When the plant of the invention is a wheat plant increased yield forwheat plants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular forwheat varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of wheatrefers to an increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel perear, or increased ears per plant. Increased seed yield of wheat refersalso to an increased grain size or weight, an increased number of grainsper spike, or increased number of spikes per plant. Alternatively or inaddition increased seed yield of wheat refers also to an increased grainyield, increased length of spikes, increased number of spikelets perspike , increased 1000 grain weight or increased flag leaf area (flagleaf is the leaf directely below the spike).

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yield-related traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance, in particularincreased abiotic stress tolerance.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), salinity, osmotic stress , shade,high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidative stress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can also be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are sometimes also referred to as “environmentalstress”. The present invention does also contemplate solutions for thiskind of environmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance and others.

Studies of a plant's response to desiccation, osmotic shock, andtemperature extremes are also employed to determine the plant'stolerance or resistance to abiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE)is a parameter often correlated with drought tolerance. In selectingtraits for improving crops, a decrease in water use, without a change ingrowth would have particular merit in an irrigated agricultural systemwhere the water input costs were high. An increase in growth without acorresponding jump in water use would have applicability to allagricultural systems. In many agricultural systems where water supply isnot limiting, an increase in growth, even if it came at the expense ofan increase in water use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression. Accordingly, the present inventionprovides such genes in case in column 7 of the respective Table orfructose, glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose is indicated. Inparticular, such genes are described in column 5 as well as in column 8of Tables I, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, in case fructose, glucose, raffinose and/or trehaloseare indicated in column 7 or the respective polypeptides are describedin column 5 as well as in column 8 of Table II, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case fructose, glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose areindicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “fructose” or “glucose” or “raffinose” or “trehalose”is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table II, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table II, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “fructose” or “glucose” or “raffinose” or “trehalose”is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,improved nutrient use efficiency, like nitrogen use efficiency, and/orincreased stress tolerance.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased intrinsic yield as compared to the corresponding origin or thewild type plant and methods for producing such transgenic plants withincreased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table “fructose”or “glucose” or “trehalose” is indicated.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased drought and/or increased cold stress tolerance as compared tothe corresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods forproducing such transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column7 of the respective Table “raffinose”.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate,mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/orverbascose

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme,        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase E1 subunit,        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, 3-isopropylmalate        dehydratase large subunit, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase,        47266012-protein, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein,        4-alpha-glucanotransferase, ABC transporter permease protein,        acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetyl CoA synthetase, acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl carrier        protein, acyl transferase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, acyl-CoA        synthase, adenylosuccinate lyase, alanine dehydrogenase, alcohol        dehydrogenase, aldolase, alkaline phosphatase, amine oxidase,        amino-acid acetyltransferase, aminotransferase, arginine        exporter protein, asparagine synthetase B, At1g19350-protein,        At2g45420-protein, At5g16650-protein, At5g43630-protein, ATP        synthase subunit E, ATP-binding component of a transport system,        auxin response factor, AX653549-protein, AY087308-protein,        b0050-protein, b0251-protein, b0362-protein, b0488-protein,        B0644-protein, b0801-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,        b1046-protein, b1137-protein, b1214-protein, b1219-protein,        b1234-protein, b1285-protein, b1357-protein, b1410-protein,        b1425-protein, b1445-protein, b1470-protein, b1522-protein,        b1556-protein, b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1796-protein,        b1898-protein, b2032-protein, b2107-protein, b2139-protein,        b2345-protein, b2360-protein, b2361-protein, b2399-protein,        b2466-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein, b2653-protein,        b2654-protein, b2670-protein, b2673-protein, b2682-protein,        b2739-protein, b2932-protein, b3151-protein, b3221-protein,        b3246-protein, b3346-protein, B3427-protein, b3442-protein,        B3443-protein, b3777-protein, b3817-protein, b3818-protein,        b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein, b4056-protein,        b4250-protein, beta-galactosidase, beta-hydroxylase, betaine        aldehyde dehydrogenase, bifunctional protein        (phosphoribosyltransferase and regulatory protein),        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, branched-chain amino acid ABC transporter permease        protein, branched-chain amino acid permease, calcium-dependent        protein kinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit,        cardiolipin synthase, cation-transporting ATPase,        CBL-interacting protein kinase, CCAAT-binding transcription        factor, CDP-diglyceride synthetase, cell division control        protein, cell division protein, chlorophyllase, chorismate        lyase, circadian clock protein, colanic acid biosynthesis        protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, coproporphyrinogen        oxidase, CTP synthase, cullin, cyclin, cyclin D, cystathionine        gamma-synthase, cysteine synthase A, dATP pyrophosphohydrolase,        dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DNA binding-protein, DNA        replication complex GINS protein, DnaJ-like chaperone, electron        transfer flavoprotein subunit beta, electron transport complex        protein, elongation factor Tu, enoyl-CoA hydratase, eukaryotic        translation initiation factor, eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5, fatty acid desaturase, ferredoxin, Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase, flagellar M-ring protein, flavodoxin, fructose        biphosphate aldolase, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, galactinol        synthase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, GDP-mannose        dehydrogenase, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase,        gibberellin 20-oxidase, Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase ,        glucokinase, gluconate transport system permease 3, glucose        dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutamine amidotransferase, glutamine        synthetase, glutaredoxin, glycerate kinase, glycogen (starch)        synthase, glycogen synthase, glycosidase, glycosyl transferase,        glycosyltransferase, GM02LC38418-protein, GM02LC46-protein,        halotolerance protein, heat shock transcription factor,        hexokinase, hexose transporter, high-affinity branched-chain        amino acid transport protein, histone acetyltransferase,        homocitrate synthase, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate synthase,        integral membrane protein, intracellular septation protein,        ion-transport protein, iron(III) dicitrate-binding protein,        isochorismate synthase, isocitrate dehydrogenase,        isopropylmalate isomerase large subunit, ketol-acid        reductoisomerase, kinase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase, lipoprotein precursor, L-ribulose-5-phosphate        4-epimerase, L-serine dehydratase, lysine decarboxylase, MADS        box protein transcription factor, MADS-box transcription factor,        malate dehydrogenase, mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase,        membrane protein, membrane transport protein, methylglyoxalase,        methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester        oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitogen-activated protein        kinase, molecular chaperone, monothiol glutaredoxin, monthiol        glutaredoxin, multidrug resistance protein, multiple antibiotic        resistance protein, murein transglycosylase, NAD(P)H        dehydrogenase (quinone), NADH dehydrogenase, NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit, O-acetyltransferase, O-antigen chain        length determinant, outer membrane receptor protein precursor,        oxidoreductase, oxidoreductase subunit, para-aminobenzoate        synthase component I, penicillin-binding protein,        peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, permease, permease protein        of ABC transporter, phage-related repressor protein,        phenylacetic acid degradation protein, phenylalanine        ammonia-lyase, phosphate acetyltransferase, phosphate permease,        phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoanhydride        phosphorylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase,        phosphoglycerate kinase, phosphohydrolase, phosphotransferase        system component, photosystem I reaction center subunit XI,        photosystem I reaction centre subunit, photosystem II protein,        polyamine transporter, precorrin methylase, protease, protein        kinase, protein phosphatase, protein-L-isoaspartate        O-methyltransferase, purine biosynthesis protein, purine        nucleoside phosphorylase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase,        putative transport system permease protein, putrescine transport        system permease protein, pyridoxal phosphate biosynthetic        protein, pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate        kinase, recombinase A, RNA-binding protein, sec-independent        protein translocase, Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit, sensor histidine kinase, serine protease,        serine/threonine dehydratase, serine/threonine-protein        phosphatase, short chain dehydrogenase, short-chain alcohol        dehydrogenase family, sll0254-protein, sll0281-protein,        sll0354-protein, sll0418-protein, sll1761-protein,        slr0600-protein, slr1107-protein, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate        dehydrogenase, sn-glycerol-3-phosphate transport system permease        protein, sodium/proton antiporter, sterol O-acyltransferase,        subunit of COMPASS-protein complex, succinyl-CoA synthetase beta        chain, ThiF family protein, thioredoxin, thioredoxin family        protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine efflux protein,        threonine synthase, transcription factor, transcriptional        regulator, transcriptional regulator protein, transport protein,        trehalase, trehalose-6-phosphate synthase,        trehalose-phosphatase, tryptophan biosynthesis protein,        TTC1386-protein, urease accessory protein, urease subunit,        vacuolar sorting protein, XM_(—)473199-protein, ycl027w-protein,        YCR047W-A-protein, ycr102c-protein, YDL159W-A-protein,        ydl235c-protein, ydr183w-protein, ydr507c-protein,        YEL030C-A-protein, yer177w-protein, YFL019C-protein,        ygl096w-protein, ygl237c-protein, yhl013c-protein,        YIL083C-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ymr324c-protein,        yol160w-protein, ypl144w-protein, ypr098c-protein, zinc        transporter, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,        galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,        melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/or        verbascose or a composition comprising 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic        acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol,        glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol,        raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol,        sucrose, trehalose, and/or verbascose in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol,fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate,mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/orverbascose, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.17, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.17;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        17, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 17; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic    acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,    glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose,    saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose,    trehalose, and/or verbascose or a composition comprising    3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,    galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,    melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,    sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/or    verbascose in said non-human organism or in the culture medium    surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/or verbascose in its free or boundform.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,        galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,        melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/or        verbascose produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms        or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 17, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        17, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 17, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 17, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 17;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 17,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 17,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 17, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule        comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/orverbascose production in a non-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,        erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,        glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol,        raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol,        sucrose, trehalose, and/or verbascose in a non-human organism or        a part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting with        the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of        3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose,        galactinol, galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol,        melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid,        sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/or        verbascose in a non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase in3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid, erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol,galactitol, glucose, glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose,myo-inositol, raffinose, saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate,sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and/or verbascose after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of item as claimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid,erythrol, fructose, fucose, galactinol, galactitol, glucose,glucose-1-phosphate, mannitol, melibiose, myo-inositol, raffinose,saccharic acid, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose,and/or verbascose.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 17, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column        fructose, glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 17, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column fructose, glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose is        indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 17, in case in column        fructose, glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose is indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        17, or the coding region thereof, in case in column fructose,        glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 17, in case in        column fructose, glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose is        indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 17, in case in column        fructose, glucose, raffinose and/or trehalose is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 17, in case in column fructose, glucose,        raffinose and/or trehalose is indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.7.17] to [0492.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0483.1.7.7] to [0492.1.7.7] above

Example 10

Purification of a fine chemical e.g. saccharides meaning all of theaforementioned carbohydrate, e.g. monosaccharides, preferably fructoseand/or glucose, or other pentoses or hexoses; in free or bound form,preferably glucose1-phosphate and/or sedoheptulose-7-phosphate; and/orderivates of monosaccharides, preferably (sugar) acids, e.g. saccharicacid, 3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid; and/or sugar alcohols e.g.erythrol, galactitol, sorbitol, mannitol and/or myo-inositol; and/ordeoxy-derivates, e.g. fucose; and/or disaccharides, preferably sucrose,melibiose, galactinol and/or trehalose, and/or oligosaccharides,preferably the RFOs (raffinose family of oligosaccharides: preferablythe trisaccharide raffinose and/or the pentasaccharide verbascose),and/or polysaccharides, preferably starch and/or cellulose

Saccharides (carbohydrates) can for example be detected advantageouslyvia traditional methods of sugar analysis coupled to chromatography usea Refractive Index Detector (RID) due to a lack of a UV-absorbingchromophore on sugar molecules. Other detectors, like Mass Spectrometry(MS) or Pulsed Amperometric Detection (PAD), are used also. Methods ofsugar analysis are capillary electrophoresis, GC, HPLC or LC.

Saccharides (carbohydrates) are detected by GC or LC combined with MS.Traditional methods of sugar analysis coupled to chromatography use aRefractive Index Detector (RID) due to a lack of a UV-absorbingchromophore on sugar molecules. Other detectors, like Mass Spectrometry(MS) or Pulsed Amperometric Detection (PAD), are used also.

In one embodiment of the invention the fructose can be detected bychromatography, thin layer chromatography, Gaschromatography (GC),liquid-chromatographie (LC), capillary electrophoresis and HPLC.Alternatively fructose can be detected and analized by bio-sensors: aamperometric enzyme electrode for fructose analysis was constructed, byco-immobilization of a pyrrolo quinoline quinone (PQQ) enzyme(Gluconobacter sp. fructose-5-dehydrogenase, FDH, EC-1.1.99.11) with amediator in a thin polypyrrole (PP) membrane (Anal.Chim.Acta; (1993)281, 3, 527-33). Two amperometric biosensors for fructose detection weredeveloped by immobilizing d-fructose 5-dehydrogenase by two differentimmobilization processes (Analytica Chimica Acta, Volume 374, Number 2,23 November 1998, pp. 201-208(8)). In one embodiment of the inventionthe glucose can be detected by Fourier transformed nearinfrared (FT-NIR)spectroscopy in diffuse reflectance mode (Liu et al., 2006), by HPLC(siehe z. B. Sánchez-Mata et al., European Food Research and Technology,2004) or by colourimetric enzyme-assays (Ciantar et al., J PeriodontalRes., 2002).

A further method is the analysis of fluorophore-labeled glycans byhigh-resolution polyacrylatmide gel electrophoresis (Jacksonet al.,Anal. Biochem. 216 (1994) 243-52).

The sucrose of the invention is detected in one embodiment bytraditional methods of sugar analysis coupled to chromatography use aRefractive Index Detector (RID, Koimur et al., Chromatographia 43, 1996,p. 254-260; Callul et al., J. Chromatogr. 590, 1992, p. 215-222.);) dueto a lack of a UV-absorbing chromophore on sugar molecules. Otherdetectors, like Mass Spectrometry (MS) or Pulsed Amperometric Detection(PAD, Weston et al., Food Chem. 64, 1999, p. 33-37; Sigvardson et al.,J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 15, 1996, p. 227-231) are also used.

In another embodiment the sucrose is detected by enzyme-linkedimmunosorbant assay (U.S. Pat. No. 5,9726,31), or by Fourier TransformInfrared Detection in Miniaturized Total Analysis Systems for SucroseAnalysis (Anal. Chem. 1997, 69, 2877-2881).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0494.1.7.7] above

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning:

A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989, Cold Spring HarborLaboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic Stock

Center), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows: 1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15minutes at 72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 secondsat 60° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94°C., 30 seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 14171, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14271 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14272 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7081, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7261 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7262 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11990, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12064 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12065 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1298, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1616 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1617 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6040,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6070 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6071 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Brassica napus SEQ ID NO: 140626, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 140762 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 140763 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 69, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 343 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 344 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Oryza sativa SEQ ID NO: 34301, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 34595 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 34596 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Zea mays SEQ ID NO: 68413, a primerconsisting of the adapfor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 68531 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 68532 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.7.17] to [0499.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.7.7] to [0499.1.7.7] above

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7081 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus,Glycine max, Oryza sativa , or Zea mays the vector DNA was treated withthe restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following the standard protocol(MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 14171 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol. For cloning of for exampleORFs SEQ ID NO: 63334 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or any other ORFfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectors containing the Colic adaptorsequence, the respective vector DNA was treated with the restrictionenzymes Pacl and Ncol following the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7081.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion.

The amplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of TaqDNA polymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.7.17] to for the disclosure of these paragraphs see [0501.1.7.7]to [0503.1.7.17] above

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max142992 non-targ Atgols2 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 1186 8115 17451non-targ At1g07430 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 90 17451 non-targAt1g07430 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 96 140771 non-targ At1g19350g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 66 140771 non-targ At1g19350 THP ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 42 73 113651 non-targ At1g19670 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC27 54 17701 non-targ At1g26830 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 107 12117968 non-targ At1g36730 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 119 725 17968non-targ At1g36730 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 95 312 17968 non-targAt1g36730 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 57 150 18070 non-targ At1g43850sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 87 140841 non-targ At1g60470 raffinoseARA_LEAF p-Super LC 182 2025 19419 non-targ At1g72770 glucose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 69 193 19419 non-targ At1g72770 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19102 19419 non-targ At1g72770 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 123 19419non-targ At1g72770 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 55 339 19419 non-targAt1g72770 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 82 141013 non-targ At1g78200sacch a ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 49 143 19502 non-targ At2g17560 fructoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 77 460 19502 non-targ At2g17560 glucose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 67 304 19502 non-targ At2g17560 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 2332 1298 non-targ At2g25070 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 37 20346non-targ At2g30540 sacch a ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 44 162 20578 non-targAt2g34180 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 820 7343 20578 non-targ At2g34180glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 339 2993 20578 non-targ At2g34180 sh-7-pARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 190 580 133042 non-targ At2g37040 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 34 95 108727 non-targ At2g42830 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 3385 1623 non-targ At2g45420 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 34 21106non-targ At2g46500 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 26 141637 non-targAt2g47180 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 569 4907 141637 non-targAt2g47180 raffinose ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 158 11191 68657 non-targAt3g02990 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 426 970 68657 non-targ At3g02990glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 465 68657 non-targ At3g02990 my-inosARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 46 68657 non-targ At3g02990 raffinose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 117 1149 21497 plastidic At3g04050 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 192 299 22015 non-targ At3g06270 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 85 18522015 non-targ At3g06270 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 80 22249non-targ At3g08710 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 93 182 22249 non-targAt3g08710 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 69 147 22249 non-targ At3g08710my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 123 22699 plastidic At3g14230 sacch aARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 57 182 22921 non-targ At3g20910 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 18 45 22921 non-targ At3g20910 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC55 114 1815 non-targ At3g23000 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 123 20491815 non-targ At3g23000 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 177 3162 1815non-targ At3g23000 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 116 571 68727 non-targAt3g26400 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 79 583 68727 non-targ At3g26400glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 112 264 68727 non-targ At3g26400 raffinoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 89 129 141758 non-targ At3g59790 my-inos ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 33 77 2367 non-targ At3g61830 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 5487 2573 non-targ At3g62930 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 194 4745 2573non-targ At3g62930 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 207 4142 2573 non-targAt3g62930 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 176 2573 non-targ At3g62930my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 118 2573 non-targ At3g62930 sh-7-pARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 85 752 2573 non-targ At3g62930 sucrose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 58 129 2935 non-targ At3g62950 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC623 3749 2935 non-targ At3g62950 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 867 33742935 non-targ At3g62950 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 141 2935 non-targAt3g62950 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 95 2935 non-targ At3g62950sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 167 848 2935 non-targ At3g62950 sucroseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 114 109717 non-targ At4g09960 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 18 53 23482 non-targ At4g15660 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC321 3175 23482 non-targ At4g15660 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 231 212423482 non-targ At4g15660 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 107 199 23482non-targ At4g15660 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 97 241 23482 non-targAt4g15660 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 183 692 23482 non-targ At4g15660sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 106 3279 non-targ At4g15670 fructoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 624 6054 3279 non-targ At4g15670 glucose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 156 1091 3279 non-targ At4g15670 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC124 251 3279 non-targ At4g15670 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 123 337 3279non-targ At4g15670 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82 1306 3279 non-targAt4g15670 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 91 23844 non-targ At4g15690fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 100 2161 23844 non-targ At4g15690 glucoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 98 1660 23844 non-targ At4g15690 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 49 103 23844 non-targ At4g15690 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC50 145 23844 non-targ At4g15690 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 69 3654non-targ At4g15700 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 722 1818 3654 non-targAt4g15700 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 469 1285 3654 non-targ At4g15700sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 254 653 3654 non-targ At4g15700 sucroseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 83 229 68849 non-targ At4g26080 my-inos ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 33 138 4102 non-targ At4g33040 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC79 387 4102 non-targ At4g33040 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 294 4102non-targ At4g33040 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 65 4102 non-targAt4g33040 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 110 4102 non-targ At4g33040sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 108 4102 non-targ At4g33040 sucroseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 74 24311 non-targ At4g34160 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 20 47 24311 non-targ At4g34160 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC131 327 24311 non-targ At4g34160 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 97 4348non-targ At4g35310 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 112 350 4348 non-targAt4g35310 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 55 4348 non-targ At4g35310raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 66 186 68987 non-targ At5g02760 my-inosARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 104 24438 non-targ At5g03720 fructose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 134 1766 24438 non-targ At5g03720 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC106 2148 24438 non-targ At5g03720 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 106 24438non-targ At5g03720 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 92 427 24438 non-targAt5g03720 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 1744 12039 24438 non-targAt5g03720 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 100 24492 non-targ At5g07200my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 47 142753 non-targ At5g10170 my-inosARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 83 386 142753 non-targ At5g10170 raffinose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 72 155 69275 non-targ At5g14070 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC70 248 25283 non-targ At5g16650 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 80 153 4904non-targ At5g18600 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 228 2679 4904 non-targAt5g18600 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 187 2197 4904 non-targ At5g18600my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 76 4904 non-targ At5g18600 sh-7-pARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 149 336 4904 non-targ At5g18600 sucrose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 40 141 25428 non-targ At5g39760 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC114 219 142929 non-targ At5g43630 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 65 74 142933non-targ At5g54070 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 65 142933 non-targAt5g54070 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 68 383 5318 non-targ At5g57050g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 73 5318 non-targ At5g57050 my-inos ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 27 112 70006 non-targ At5g60110 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC90 185 70006 non-targ At5g60110 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 68 191102899 non-targ At5g60440 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 91 939 102899non-targ At5g60440 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 93 149 102899 non-targAt5g60440 sacch a ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 43 64 122803 non-targ At5g66710g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 49 26120 non-targ Avin- raffinose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 86 92 DRAFT_1534 26196 non-targ Avin- sucrose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 26 41 DRAFT_1624 6040 non-targ Avin- THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC43 115 DRAFT_2091 27021 non-targ Avin- fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 131486 DRAFT_2344 27021 non-targ Avin- glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 207DRAFT_2344 27882 non-targ Avin- fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 77 744DRAFT_2521 27882 non-targ Avin- sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 95DRAFT_2521 28040 non-targ Avin- g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 54DRAFT_2754 6075 non-targ Avin- glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 77 249DRAFT_3028 6075 non-targ Avin- g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 137DRAFT_3028 6075 non-targ Avin- my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 273DRAFT_3028 6075 non-targ Avin- raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 65 493DRAFT_3028 6075 non-targ Avin- sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 123DRAFT_3028 72346 non-targ Avin- raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 427 3237DRAFT_3135 29286 non-targ Avin- fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 78 155DRAFT_3209 29286 non-targ Avin- glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 72 167DRAFT_3209 29286 non-targ Avin- g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 26DRAFT_3209 29500 non-targ Avin- g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 61DRAFT_3253 111155 non-targ Avin- my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 74DRAFT_3577 31026 non-targ Avin- fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 170 743DRAFT_3605 31026 non-targ Avin- glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 67 683DRAFT_3605 31026 non-targ Avin- sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 102DRAFT_3605 143121 non-targ Avin- raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 55 99DRAFT_3616 114231 non-targ Avin- my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 288DRAFT_3629 114231 non-targ Avin- raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 107 400DRAFT_3629 143398 non-targ Avin- my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 72DRAFT_4265 143398 non-targ Avin- raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 62 126DRAFT_4265 73038 non-targ Avin- raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 74 180DRAFT_4420 73719 non-targ Avin- fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 125 130DRAFT_4606 73719 non-targ Avin- g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 34DRAFT_4606 73719 non-targ Avin- sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 74DRAFT_4606 102941 non-targ Avin- THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 86DRAFT_4847 6510 non-targ Avin- fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 83 1502DRAFT_5103 6510 non-targ Avin- glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 605DRAFT_5103 6510 non-targ Avin- sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 48DRAFT_5103 32037 non-targ Avin- fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82 370DRAFT_5246 32037 non-targ Avin- glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 61 200DRAFT_5246 32037 non-targ Avin- sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 38DRAFT_5246 32308 non-targ Avin- fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 186 188RAFT_5292 143495 non-targ Avin- raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 1093 3766DRAFT_5967 6674 non-targ Avin- my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 126DRAFT_6075 143614 non-targ AVIN- THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 77DRAFT_6261 74729 non-targ Avin- fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 117 1104DRAFT_6679 74729 non-targ Avin- glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 80 613DRAFT_6679 34044 non-targ Avin- g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 114DRAFT_6700 34044 non-targ Avin- THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 60 108DRAFT_6700 34204 non-targ Avin- raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 62 341DRAFT_6864 34301 non-targ AX653549 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 50 34602non-targ AY087308 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 47 34602 non-targAY087308 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 85 103433 non-targ AY623894g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 58 113 103433 non-targ AY623894 THP ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 33 167 34889 plastidic B0004 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 62423 34889 plastidic B0004 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 120 103958non-targ B0050 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 63 35204 non-targ B0061raffinose ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 38 63 35482 non-targ B0124 sucroseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 83 7081 non-targ B0161 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC24 53 7081 non-targ B0161 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 62 35590non-targ B0221 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 89 143742 non-targ B0251g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 59 121111 non-targ B0312 fructose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 76 386 35733 plastidic B0344 melibiose ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 6579 143761 non-targ B0362 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 22 143771 non-targB0376 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 37 7333 non-targ B0449 fructoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 121 729 7333 non-targ B0449 glucose ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 63 243 7686 non-targ B0486 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 61 135 143817plastidic B0488 sacch a ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 57 74 134402 non-targ B0514galactinol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 42 174 35967 plastidic B0593 fructoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 188 824 35967 plastidic B0593 glucose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 73 258 35967 plastidic B0593 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 70127 35967 plastidic B0593 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 48 143901plastidic B0644 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 79 143954 non-targ B0651sacch a ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 40 46 144207 plastidic B0674 erythrolARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 239 281 93678 non-targ B0695 my-inos ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 27 58 93793 plastidic B0728 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 4736114 non-targ B0752 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 77 258 36114 non-targB0752 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 76 641 36114 non-targ B0752 g-1-pARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 78 36114 non-targ B0752 raffinose ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 65 646 75807 non-targ B0801 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 108170 131359 plastidic B0856 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 74 127 36489non-targ B0885 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 67 76 144479 non-targ B0970g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 130 36809 non-targ B0980 my-inos ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 26 130 7941 non-targ B1003 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 2781463 7941 non-targ B1003 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 339 7941non-targ B1003 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 102 7941 non-targ B1003sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 62 799 7941 non-targ B1003 sucrose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 57 120 124051 plastidic B1046 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 4976032 plastidic B1065 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 35 76032 plastidicB1065 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 37 114979 non-targ B1102 fructoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 87 189 144611 plastidic B1131 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 18 23 36971 plastidic B1136 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 50 104 37390non-targ B1137 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 65 37400 non-targ B1186g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 126 144857 non-targ B1214 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 43 71 144857 non-targ B1214 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 58112072 non-targ B1219 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 58 112072 non-targB1219 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 38 112072 non-targ B1219 THPARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 76 112111 non-targ B1234 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 26 38 98778 plastidic B1249 galactinol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 40 15398778 plastidic B1249 galactitol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 65 272 98778plastidic B1249 sorbitol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 65 272 144894 non-targB1254 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 56 37483 non-targ B1255 fructoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 80 727 37483 non-targ B1255 glucose ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 66 597 37483 non-targ B1255 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 82 36937483 non-targ B1255 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 52 76157 plastidicB1262 my-inos ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 32 577 134655 non-targ B1285 fructoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 71 127 124557 non-targ B1356 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 19 20 145066 non-targ B1357 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 44 134697non-targ B1390 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 57 120 131489 non-targ B1391THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 95 145091 plastidic B1410 sh-7-p ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 43 112 134756 non-targ B1425 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 2536 38266 plastidic B1431 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 52 38266 plastidicB1431 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 52 38266 plastidic B1431 THPARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 89 38289 non-targ B1445 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC47 50 115056 non-targ B1470 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 44 7947non-targ B1522 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 83 364 7947 non-targ B1522g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 41 145142 plastidic B1556 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 35 57 145142 plastidic B1556 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 86382 78138 non-targ B1583 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 46 78154 non-targB1589 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 50 114 78154 non-targ B1589 THP ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 33 122 38300 non-targ B1597 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 78250 38300 non-targ B1597 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 86 187 38300non-targ B1597 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 47 249 38300 non-targ B1597my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 81 38300 non-targ B1597 raffinoseARA_LEAF p-Super LC 65 199 124571 non-targ B1621 fructose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 107 424 124571 non-targ B1621 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 77119 38345 non-targ B1627 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 72 186 38345non-targ B1627 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 78 38345 non-targ B1627 THPARA_LEAF p-Super GC 55 78 78265 non-targ B1651 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 25 41 78753 non-targ B1670 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 45 78852non-targ B1755 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 83 94 78883 non-targ B1791my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 344 99196 non-targ B1796 fructoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 85 93 145180 non-targ B1812 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 33 49 8033 plastidic B1814 galactitol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 55 26618033 plastidic B1814 sorbitol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 55 2661 38573 non-targB1845 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 51 8363 plastidic B1854 erythrolARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 140 330 8363 plastidic B1854 my-inos ARA_SEED_2p-USP GC 44 81 8363 plastidic B1854 sorbitol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 200 414134783 non-targ B1865 fructose ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 32 105 145411non-targ B1896 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 74 145411 non-targ B1896trehalose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 294 441 79056 plastidic B1897 erythrolARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 139 3201 79056 non-targ B1897 fructose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 202 2339 79056 non-targ B1897 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 1201091 79056 non-targ B1897 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 103 38767non-targ B1898 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 55 329 131799 non-targB1932 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 107 131799 non-targ B1932 THPARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 84 134864 non-targ B1938 glucose ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 65 201 134864 non-targ B1938 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 190 79217non-targ B2027 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 156 232 8920 non-targ B2032glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 61 157 8920 non-targ B2032 my-inos ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 27 212 112193 non-targ B2043 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 35104277 non-targ B2053 fucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 1022 6264 38947non-targ B2063 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 78 1849 38947 non-targ B2063g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 87 38947 non-targ B2063 raffinose ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 59 242 38947 non-targ B2063 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 8738947 non-targ B2063 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 111 39002 non-targ B2107g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 71 39002 non-targ B2107 THP ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 39 94 125085 plastidic B2139 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 4479279 plastidic B2242 erythrol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 244 808 99620non-targ B2285 fructose ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 26 113 145692 non-targ B2290galactinol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 54 149 9156 non-targ B2345 my-inosARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 60 9156 non-targ B2345 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 4168 39219 non-targ B2360 verbascose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 67 1435 39219non-targ B2360 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 65 146204 non-targ B2361 g-1-pARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 46 146204 non-targ B2361 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC33 79 146238 non-targ B2389 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 83 39237non-targ B2399 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 147 1537 39237 non-targB2399 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 97 2165 39237 non-targ B2399 g-1-pARA_LEAF p-Super GC 68 231 39237 non-targ B2399 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 33 1261 39237 non-targ B2399 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 862 348139237 non-targ B2399 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 51 583 39237 non-targB2399 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 131 39255 non-targ B2405 fructoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 77 106 39255 non-targ B2405 raffinose ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 58 61 39300 non-targ B2414 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 5539300 non-targ B2414 verbascose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 49 743 146261non-targ B2466 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 116 146261 non-targ B2466my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 154 146261 non-targ B2466 THP ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 37 62 40329 non-targ B2474 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 5740383 non-targ B2541 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 95 173 99898 non-targB2546 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 23 38 40665 non-targ B2613 g-1-pARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 42 40665 non-targ B2613 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 26 43 40726 non-targ B2634 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 110 479640726 non-targ B2634 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 1006 40726 non-targB2634 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 696 146288 non-targ B2653 g-1-pARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 45 146288 non-targ B2653 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 57 70 146288 non-targ B2653 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 69 125226non-targ B2654 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 54 125226 non-targ B2654 THPARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 70 146294 non-targ B2670 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 34 97 9244 non-targ B2673 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 60 9244non-targ B2673 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 56 115655 non-targ B2682my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 113 100105 non-targ B2699 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 65 214 80756 non-targ B2701 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 5940741 non-targ B2714 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 45 80906 non-targB2739 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 76 544 80906 non-targ B2739 glucoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 77 212 81075 non-targ B2747 glucose ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 81 417 81075 non-targ B2747 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 238 81075non-targ B2747 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 64 612 81451 non-targ B2762g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 30 81451 non-targ B2762 THP ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 35 58 115719 non-targ B2790 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 134138 115719 non-targ B2790 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60 155 115719non-targ B2790 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 81 115719 non-targ B2790my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 116 115719 non-targ B2790 THP ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 43 90 81576 non-targ B2818 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 891378 81576 non-targ B2818 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 43 81576 non-targB2818 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 67 81935 non-targ B2839 raffinoseARA_LEAF p-Super LC 121 159 9333 non-targ B2923 glucose ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 77 194 9333 non-targ B2923 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 107 146327non-targ B2932 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 61 104660 plastidic B3112erythrol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 147 413 42477 non-targ B3151 my-inosARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 139 42477 non-targ B3151 raffinose ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 65 188 42477 non-targ B3151 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 6482510 plastidic B3221 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 58 82510 plastidicB3221 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 58 73 82510 plastidic B3221 THPARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 62 9470 non-targ B3246 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 311 476 9492 non-targ B3256 my-inos ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 25 229 42502non-targ B3262 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 79 736 42502 non-targ B3262glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 58 334 42502 non-targ B3262 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 43 64 42502 non-targ B3262 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 186930 42502 non-targ B3262 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 67 146364plastidic B3337 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 48 10104 non-targ B3346my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 74 10104 non-targ B3346 raffinoseARA_LEAF p-Super LC 73 370 10104 non-targ B3346 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC34 74 82866 non-targ B3403 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 77 143 82866non-targ B3403 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 79 87 42579 non-targ B3427THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 125 94051 mitochondrial B3429 fructoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 79 211 94051 mitochondrial B3429 glucose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 39 65 94380 non-targ B3442 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 82146440 plastidic B3443 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 69 116172 plastidicB3451 sacch a ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 53 59 146472 non-targ B3457 g-1-pARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 51 146472 non-targ B3457 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 24 54 146646 plastidic B3519 fructose ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 24 71146646 plastidic B3519 galactinol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 40 107 146732non-targ B3600 fructose ARA_SEED_2 p-Super GC 69 185 146732 non-targB3600 mannitol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 422 16165 146732 non-targ B3600sorbitol ARA_SEED_2 p-Super LC 3140 12520 94386 non-targ B3774galactinol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 37 119 136098 non-targ B3777 my-inosARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 50 10708 non-targ B3817 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 38 203 10708 non-targ B3817 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 220 467146834 non-targ B3818 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 45 10726 non-targB3823 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 113 101327 plastidic B3870 my-inosARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 26 69 101327 plastidic B3870 verbascose ARA_SEED_2p-USP LC 67 181 83821 plastidic B3872 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 5944372 non-targ B3989 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 105 1389 44372non-targ B3989 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 90 370 44372 non-targ B3989g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 43 44372 non-targ B3989 raffinose ARA_LEAFp-Super LC 95 272 44372 non-targ B3989 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 6544378 non-targ B4012 galactinol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 37 102 10740non-targ B4029 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 83 2120 10740 non-targ B4029glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 72 1072 10740 non-targ B4029 sh-7-p ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 46 404 146848 plastidic B4039 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 54146848 plastidic B4039 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 87 106532 non-targB4050 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 114 1402 106532 non-targ B4050glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 102 725 106532 non-targ B4050 my-inosARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 309 94542 non-targ B4056 fructose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 140 163 126421 plastidic B4069 galactinol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC47 118 146921 non-targ B4189 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 67 146921non-targ B4189 THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 74 94735 non-targ B4250my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 169 94735 non-targ B4250 raffinoseARA_LEAF p-Super LC 188 278 45321 non-targ B4256 fructose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 219 2357 45321 non-targ B4256 glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 88504 45394 non-targ B4321 fructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 104 177 45556non-targ B4384 galactinol ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 56 127 84079 plastidicD90900 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 67 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 222 4601 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622 glucoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 88 366 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 26 99 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC25 119 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 13446751 non-targ GM02LC19289 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 110 46751non-targ GM02LC19289 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 119 84198 non-targGM02LC21368 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82 665 116312 non-targGM02LC38418 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 57 46850 non-targ GM02LC44512g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 85 46850 non-targ GM02LC44512 raffinoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 60 997 46850 non-targ GM02LC44512 sucrose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 28 94 47026 non-targ GM02LC46 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 6947105 non-targ GM02LC6021 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 92 146939 plastidicSll0222 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 48 49143 plastidic Sll0248verbascose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 88 378 49800 mitochondrial Sll0254sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 62 84865 plastidic Sll0281 verbascoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 107 525 50070 non-targ Sll0354 my-inos ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 25 38 106920 mitochondrial Sll0368 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 25 77 94942 non-targ Sll0418 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 164 94942mitochondrial Sll0418 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 56 94942 non-targSll0418 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 38 94942 non-targ Sll0418 sacch aARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 51 100 94942 non-targ Sll0418 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 37 157 50104 non-targ Sll0420 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 36 85510plastidic Sll0593 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 72 146945 non-targSll0643 sacch a ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 46 111 101707 non-targ Sll0833 g-1-pARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 132 101707 non-targ Sll0833 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 39 122 52246 mitochondrial Sll0934 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 5852364 non-targ Sll0945 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 94 495 52364non-targ Sll0945 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 82 53189 non-targSll1185 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 41 147208 non-targ SLL1308 THPARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 69 53456 non-targ Sll1393 raffinose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI LC 71 157 95047 non-targ Sll1498 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 2428 95047 non-targ Sll1498 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 68 54897 non-targSll1676 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 24 55063 plastidic Sll1682 THPARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 65 55379 non-targ Sll1761 glucose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 62 157 86447 plastidic Sll1848 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC115 341 55385 mitochondrial Sll1920 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 10655385 non-targ Sll1920 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 136 55385mitochondrial Sll1920 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 28 55385 non-targSll1920 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 85 216 55771 non-targ Slr0237g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 55 86540 mitochondrial Slr0239 fructoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 76 426 86540 mitochondrial Slr0239 glucose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 65 167 11990 non-targ Slr0338 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 6411990 non-targ Slr0338 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 133 56514 non-targSlr0600 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 91 56894 mitochondrial Slr0710g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 37 87397 plastidic Slr0721 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 24 119 57235 plastidic Slr0739 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 2634 147346 mitochondrial Slr0757 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 100 243147346 mitochondrial Slr0757 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 72 114 147346mitochondrial Slr0757 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 56 57679mitochondrial Slr0782 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 68 87610mitochondrial Slr0862 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 80 98 87610mitochondrial Slr0862 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 54 88 147407mitochondrial Slr0905 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 57 119222mitochondrial Slr0949 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 56 57734 non-targSlr1096 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 90 57734 non-targ Slr1096 raffinoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 81 216 101776 plastidic Slr1107 my-inos ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 21 26 116713 mitochondrial Slr1350 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC26 61 58472 mitochondrial Slr1369 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 63 58472mitochondrial Slr1369 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 62 58668mitochondrial Slr1492 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82 150 12070mitochondrial Slr1655 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 64 58731 plastidicSlr1739 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 84 407 58751 plastidic Slr1742fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 76 91 58751 plastidic Slr1742 my-inosARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 35 147457 plastidic Slr1743 g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 28 51 147637 plastidic Slr1779 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC55 176 12140 plastidic Slr1791 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 48 12341plastidic Slr2072 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 82 12341 plastidicSlr2072 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 121 59370 plastidic Slr2124 fructoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 152 214 59370 plastidic Slr2124 glucose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 123 150 59370 plastidic Slr2124 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 3131 59370 plastidic Slr2124 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 38 59370plastidic Slr2124 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 45 147836 mitochondrialSlr2132 raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 75 205 136907 plastidic Smr0004g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 52 136907 plastidic Smr0004 raffinoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 79 166 136907 plastidic Smr0004 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 33 78 12698 non-targ TTC0019 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 83 474012698 non-targ TTC0019 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 1517 12698non-targ TTC0019 sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 296 60301 non-targTTC0035 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 77 154 60301 non-targ TTC0035glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 51 84 60301 non-targ TTC0035 sucroseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 34 60859 non-targ TTC0216 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 32 117 60859 non-targ TTC0216 THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 95 147944non-targ TTC0865 my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 49 61723 non-targTTC1193 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 88 1786 61723 non-targ TTC1193glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 63 1072 61723 non-targ TTC1193 g-1-pARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 77 62079 non-targ TTC1386 fructose ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 363 1435 62079 non-targ TTC1386 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC197 296 12974 non-targ TTC1550 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 128 91512974 non-targ TTC1550 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 53 12974 non-targTTC1550 sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 83 148559 non-targ TTC1893raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 66 72 148559 non-targ TTC1893 THP ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 47 62 62160 non-targ TTC1918 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 4262244 non-targ XM_473199 g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 54 62524 non-targYbl021c my-inos ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 26 84 62524 non-targ Ybl021c sucroseARA_LEAF Big35S GC 25 53 88879 plastidic Ybr249c g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 32 59 89317 non-targ Ybr296c g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 46 89317non-targ Ybr296c THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 53 96980 plastidic Ycl027wfructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 61 266 96980 plastidic Ycl027w g-1-pARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 66 89395 plastidic Ycl064c my-inos ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 28 48 89395 plastidic Ycl064c sucrose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 3737 108113 non-targ Ycr012w fructose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 83 188 108113non-targ Ycr012w glucose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 81 181 148579 non-targYcr047w-a raffinose ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 69 234 63264 plastidic Ycr102cTHP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 87 122228 non-targ Ydl066w galactinolARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 37 61 120045 non-targ Ydl126c my-inos ARA_LEAFBig35S GC 24 35 14171 non-targ Ydl155w my-inos ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 33 112137498 non-targ Ydl159w-a raffinose ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 57 204 14302plastidic Ydl168w g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 126 89483 plastidicYdl188c g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 58 148583 plastidic YDL222C THPARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 79 113313 plastidic Ydl235c g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 31 88 113313 plastidic Ydl235c my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30103 113313 plastidic Ydl235c THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 48 88 63334plastidic Ydr044w sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 77 63544 plastidicYdr046c glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 43 90103 plastidic Ydr183wfructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 158 249 90103 plastidic Ydr183w glucoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60 74 90165 non-targ Ydr507c g-1-p ARA_LEAF Big35SGC 18 88 148614 non-targ Yel011w fructose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 113 539148614 non-targ Yel011w glucose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 71 431 97294 non-targYel030c-a THP ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 33 87 128511 non-targ Yel046c g-1-pARA_LEAF Big35S GC 21 112 148811 plastidic Yer024w glucose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 47 92 148833 plastidic Yer177w raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC112 148 64144 non-targ Yfl019c my-inos ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 28 275 64144non-targ Yfl019c sucrose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 26 126 149219 non-targYfr053c sucrose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 27 45 120436 plastidic Ygl039w g-1-pARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 57 120436 plastidic Ygl039w THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 36 92 90278 plastidic Ygl096w g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 48 90278plastidic Ygl096w THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 86 64177 non-targ Ygl237craffinose ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 68 290 130742 plastidic Ygl256w g-1-pARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 105 130742 plastidic Ygl256w THP ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 40 101 14715 plastidic Yhl013c glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 137 17314715 plastidic Yhl013c g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 38 64563 plastidicYil074c g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 70 149454 plastidic Yil083cfructose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 89 140 64964 plastidic Yjl073w my-inosARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 34 97631 non-targ Yjl127w-a THP ARA_LEAF Big35SGC 39 102 149632 non-targ Yjl153c fructose ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 51 79149632 non-targ Yjl153c galactitol ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 96 292 149632non-targ Yjl153c my-inos ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 24 70 97635 non-targYjl219w sorbitol ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 121 350 149801 non-targ Yjr066wmy-inos ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 26 87 14843 non-targ Yjr130c glucose ARA_LEAFBig35S GC 45 92 149868 non-targ Ykl060c fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 82133 149868 non-targ Ykl060c sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 43 61 150063plastidic Ykl192c g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 49 130903 non-targYkr072c sucrose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 23 51 98075 non-targ Ykr097w glucoseARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 62 110 98075 plastidic Ykr097w glucose ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 70 93 150603 non-targ Ylr025w sucrose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 3131 91045 plastidic Ylr043c g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 78 150682non-targ Ylr081w fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 68 128 91973 plastidicYmr120c verbascose ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 135 3405 130986 plastidic Ymr324cg-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 58 117495 non-targ Ynl064c my-inos ARA_LEAFBig35S GC 28 50 117495 non-targ Ynl064c sucrose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 25 3167646 plastidic Ynr019w raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 64 132 15179plastidic Yol160w my-inos ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 30 151862 plastidicYor163w glucose ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 80 92540 plastidic Yor244w g-1-pARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 53 151910 plastidic Ypl138c THP ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 32 115 151927 plastidic Ypl144w g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 71151927 plastidic Ypl144w THP ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 66 151931 plastidicYpr098c g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 47 110 151931 plastidic Ypr098c THPARA_LEAF p-Super GC 63 122 151958 plastidic Ypr156c g-1-p ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 19 58 151958 plastidic Ypr156c my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 2792 68413 non-targ Zm_4842_BE510522 fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 106 49368413 non-targ Zm_4842_BE510522 glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 68 257140626 plastidic 44849766_CANOLA my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 10415187 non-targ 47266012_SOYBEAN fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 78 20015187 non-targ 47266012_SOYBEAN glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 60 140 15187non-targ 47266012_SOYBEAN g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 69 15187 non-targ47266012_SOYBEAN my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 62 15187 non-targ47266012_SOYBEAN sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 48 72 69 non-targ49747384_SOYBEAN glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 101 120 69 non-targ49747384_SOYBEAN g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 72 69 non-targ49747384_SOYBEAN my-inos ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 71 69 non-targ49747384_SOYBEAN raffinose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 64 155 69 non-targ49747384_SOYBEAN sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 85 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN fructose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 77 404 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN glucose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 98 367 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN g-1-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 101 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN sh-7-p ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 56 350 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN sucrose ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 79 16883 plastidic59582753_SOYBEAN THP ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 37 139 149528 non-targ YJL072Cfructose ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 1 418 150960 plastidic YLR153C glucoseARA_LEAF p-Super GC 12 372

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (ratio_by _WT, given aspercent increase).

The term “non-targ” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “non-targeted”.

The term “THP” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metabolite analyzedmeans “3,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid”.

The term “sh-7-p” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metaboliteanalyzed means “sedoheptulose-7-phosphate”.

The term “g-1-p” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metaboliteanalyzed means “glucose-1-phosphate”.

The term “my-inos” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metaboliteanalyzed means “myo-inositol”.

The term “sacch a” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metaboliteanalyzed means “saccharic acid”.

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.7.17] to [0515.1.7.17] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0505.1.7.7] to [0515.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.7.18.] to [0514.1.7.18.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid,melissic acid and/or montanic acid as defined below and correspondingembodiments as described herein as follows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.7.7] above

Living organisms synthesize many different fatty acids. Most of them areincorporated into complex lipids, which constitute the major structuralcomponent of membranes and also the major storage product in plants andanimals. Some of these fatty acids are the so called very-long-chainfatty acids (VLCFAs) which are composed of 20 or more carbons in length(i.e. >C18). VLCFAs are involved in many different physiologicalfunctions in different organisms.

In plants VLCFAs are essential for example in plant development andnecessary for the synthesis of seed storage triacylglycerols,epicuticular waxes, and sphingolipids.

In plants, fatty acids up to C18-chains are formed in the plastid (fattyacid de novo synthesis) while those with C>18 are synthesized by socalled elongases in the endoplasmic reticulum of the cytosol. The firstreaction of elongation involves condensation of malonyl-CoA with a longchain substrate, a CoA-activated acyl substrates (stemming from fattyacid de novo synthesis or previous rounds of elongation) producing aβ-ketoacyl-CoA, yielding elongation with a C2-unit. Subsequent reactionsare reduction of β-hydroxyacyl-CoA, dehydration to an enoyl-CoA,followed by a second reduction to form the elongated acyl-CoA. Theβ-ketoacyl-CoA synthase (KCS) catalyzing the condensation reaction playsa key role in determining the chain length of fatty acid products foundin seed oils and is the rate-limiting enzyme for seed VLCFA production(Lassner et al., Plant Cell, 8(1996), 281-292). The elongation processcan be repeated to yield members that are 20, 22, and 24 carbons long.Plants produce very long chain fatty acids such as heneicosanoic acid(C21:0), lignoceric acid (C24:0), cerotic acid (C26:0), montanic acid(C28:0) and/or melissic acid (C30:0).

Three different pathways then lead to the transformation of VLCFAs: inthe epidermis, (i) through the “acylreduction pathway”, primary alcoholsand wax-esters are formed by fatty acyl-coA reductases (FAR) and waxsynthases (WS), respectively, (ii) in the “decarbonylation pathway”,VLCFAs are reduced to alkanes, which in stems are oxidised by mid-chainalkane hydroxylase (MAH 1) to form secondary alcohols and ketones (FIG.1, reviewed in ref. 5). Finally, (iii) in all cells, VLCFAs and longchain bases (LCBs) (generated from C16 and C18 fatty acids) are theprecursors for the synthesis of sphingolipids (Rafaele et al., PlantSignal Behay. (2009), 4(2), 94-99).

Very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs), like are essential components forthe vitality of higher plants. The key enzyme of VLCFA biosynthesis, theextraplastidary fatty acid elongase, is shown for to be the primarytarget site of chloroacetamide herbicides. With an analysis of the fattyacid composition and the metabolism of 140-labelled precursors (sterate,malonate, acetate), the reduction of VLCFAs was determined in vivo. Theinhibition of the recombinant protein substantiates the first andrate-limiting step of VLCFA biosynthesis, the condensation of acyl-CoAwith malonyl-CoA to β-ketoacyl-CoA, to be the primary target site ofchloroacetamides (150=10-100 nM).

Cerotic acid (26:0) (hexacosanoic acid) is a component of beeswax.Echinacea angustifolia extracts are sold as natural health productscomprising the very long chain fatty acid cerotic acid. Cerotic acid isused in cosmetics as a constituent in hairstyling products. Like mostlong chain fatty acids with an uneven number of carbons, heneicosanoicacid is found rarely and in rather low concentrations in nature. Withmore than 18 carbon atoms.

It has been reported that heneicosanoic acid is found in higherconcentrations (up to 5% of total fatty acids) in some Basidiomycetes(Armillaria) (K. D. Cox; H. Scherm; M. B. Riley: Characterization ofArmillaria spp. from peach orchards in the southeastern United Statesusing fatty acid methyl ester profiling, Mycological Research 110,414-422, 2006).

Because of it is rarely encountered in biological samples, heneicosanoicacid is commonly used as internal standard in gas chromatography offatty acids.

Lignoceric acid (24:0) (tetracosanoic acid) is a component of rapeseedoil (up to 1%) and peanut oil (1-3%). It is further found in wood tar,various cerebrosides, and in small amounts in most natural fats. Thefatty acids of peanut oil contain small amounts of lignoceric acid(1.1%-2.2%). This fatty acid is also a byproduct of lignin production.Reduction of lignoceric acid yields lignoceryl alcohol.

Montanic acid and it's esters with long chain alcohols (C-24, C-26 andC-28) are part of montan wax. Montan wax, also known as lignite wax orOP wax, is a hard wax obtained by solvent extraction of certain types oflignite or brown coal. Commercially viable deposits exist in only a fewlocations, including Amsdorf, Germany, and in the lone Basin near lone,California. Montan wax, composed of non-glyceride long-chain (C24-030)carboxylic acid esters (62-68 weight %), free long-chain organic acids(22-26%), long-chain alcohols, ketones, and hydrocarbons (7-15%) andresins, is in effect a fossilized plant wax.

The frequent used technical montanic acid is a mixture of saturatedfatty acids with 24 tp 32 carbons, Esters of montanic acid are known asfood additive “E912”. E912 is used to treat the outer surface of citrusfruits.

Melissic acid (C30:0) (triacontanoic acid) is a component of beeswax.

Beeswax (cera alba) is obtained from the product excreted by certainglands of the honeybee from which the honeycomb is made. It is freed ofsolid impurities by melting and centrifugation (cera flava). Finally, itis bleached completely white (cera alba). Beeswax consists of 10-15percent paraffin carbohydrates, 35-37-percent esters of C16 to C36 fattyacids and about 15 percent cerotic acid, melissic acid and theirhomologues. Beeswax is used as a thickener and a humectant in themanufacture of ointments, creams, lipsticks and other cosmetics andskincare products as an emulsifier, emollient, moisturizer and filmformer.

Beeswax is also used for the production of candles.

Wax is a general term used to refer to the mixture of long-chain apolarlipids forming a protective coating (cutin in the cuticle) on plantleaves and fruits but also in animals (wax of honeybee, cuticular lipidsof insects, spermaceti of the sperm whale, skin lipids, uropygial glandsof birds, depot fat of planktonic crustacea), algae, fungi and bacteria.

Many of the waxes found in nature have commercial uses in the lubricant,food and cosmetic industry. Jojoba oil has long been suggested as aputative resource of wax, since this desert shrub is unusual in itscapacity to produce waxes rather than triacylglycerols (TAG) as seedstorage lipids. These waxes are esters of very-long-chain-fatty acidsand fatty alcohols (Miwa, 1971, J Am Oil Chem Soc 48, 259-264). As theproduction cost for jojoba wax, which is primarily used for cosmeticapplications, is high, there is a need to engineer crop plants toproduce high level of wax esters in its seed oil.

Plant aerial surfaces are covered by epicuticular waxes, complexmixtures of very long (C20-034) fatty acids, alkanes, aldehydes, ketonesand esters. In addition to repelling atmospheric water they preventdessication and are therefore an important determinant of droughtresistance (Riederer and Schreiber, 2001, J. Exp. Bot 52, 2023-2032).Beside abiotic stress resistance the wax layer is part of the plantdefense against biotic stressor, especially insects as for exampledescribed by Marcell and Beattie, 2002, Mol Plant Microbe Interact.15(12), 1236-44. Furthermore they provide stability to pollen grains,thus influencing fertility and productivity.

Increased wax production in transgenic plants has for example beenreported by Broun et al., 2004, Proc Natl. Acad. Sci, 101, 4706-4711.The authors overexpressed the transcriptional activator WIN1 inArabidopsis, leading to increased wax load on arial organs. As thisresulted in a complex change in the wax profile and the transgenicoverexpressors had characteristic alterations in growth and development(Broun et al., 2004, Proc Natl. Acad. Sci, 101, 4706-4711) there isstill a need for a more controlled increased production of definedVLCFAs.

Very long chain fatty alcohols obtained from plant waxes and beeswaxhave also been reported to lower plasma cholesterol in humans andexisting data support the hypothesis that VLCFA exert regulatory rolesin cholesterol metabolism in the peroxisome and also alter LDL uptakeand metabolism (discussed in Hargrove et al., 2004, Exp Biol Med(Maywood), 229(3): 215-26).

Due to these interesting physiological roles and the nutritional,cosmetic and agrobiotechnological potential of cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acidthere is a need to identify the genes of enzymes and other proteinsinvolved in VLCFA metabolism, and to generate mutants or transgenicplant lines with which to modify the cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid content in plants.

Economical methods for producing waxes, VLCFAs or derivates thereof,life salts, ethers esters, oxo and/or hydroxy derivates and/or reducedderivates like alcohols and food- and feed-stuffs with increased ceroticacid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanicacid content are therefore very important.

Particularly economical methods are biotechnological methods utilizingwaxes and/or VLCFA-producing organisms which are either natural oroptimized by genetic modification.

There is a constant need for providing novel enzyme activities or director indirect regulators and thus alternative methods with advantageousproperties for producing waxes and/or VLCFA in organisms, e.g. intransgenic organisms.

The content of a some VLCFAs in a cell was also increased by increasingor decreasing certain activities as disclosed in WO2006/069610, WO2007/087815 or WO 2008/034648.

Improving the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is an importanttask of the food-and-feed industry. Especially advantageous for thequality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is as balanced as possible afatty acid, waxe and/or lipid profile since a great excess of some fattyacids, waxes and/or lipids above a specific concentration in the foodhas no further positive effect on the utilization of the food sinceother fatty acid, waxes and/or lipid suddenly become limiting. A furtherincrease in quality is only possible via addition of further fatty acid,waxe and/or lipid, which are limiting under these conditions. Thetargeted addition of the limiting fatty acid, waxe and/or lipid in theform of synthetic products must be carried out with extreme caution inorder to avoid fatty acid, waxe and/or lipid imbalance.

To ensure a high quality of foods and animal feeds, it is thereforenecessary to add a plurality of fatty acids, waxes and/or lipids in abalanced manner to suit the respective organism. Accordingly, there isstill a great demand for new and more suitable genes, which encodeenzymes or regulators, which participate in the biosynthesis of fattyacid, waxes and/or lipid, in particular VLCFAs and make it possible toproduce certain VLCFAs specifically on an industrial scale withoutunwanted byproducts being formed. In the selection of genes forbiosynthesis or regulation two characteristics above all areparticularly important. On the one hand, there is as ever a need forimproved processes for obtaining the highest possible contents of fattyacids, waxes and/or lipids like cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid and on the otherhand as less as possible byproducts should be produced in the productionprocess.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid

It is a further object of the present invention to develop aninexpensive process for the synthesis of waxes, e.g. VFCLAs, inparticular cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissicacid and/or montanic acid and to assure that the VFCLAs, in particularcerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/ormontanic acid are more accessible and facilely to isolate and recover inan industrial scale from the producing organism, preferably from aplant.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid,melissic acid and montanic acid, or, in other words, of the “finechemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.18.18] to [0514.1.7.18] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.18 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.18.18] to[0514.1.7.18]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.18.18] to [0514.1.7.18] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.18.18] and [0015.1.18.18], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.18.18] to[0514.1.7.18], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.18.18] and [0015.1.18.18].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “cerotic acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 18 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “cerotic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term cerotic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.18.18] to[0514.1.7.18] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned cerotic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “heneicosanoic acid” in contextof the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respectivesame line of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 18 andindicating in column 7 the metabolite “heneicosanoic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term heneicosanoic acid or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.18.18]to [0514.1.7.18] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned heneicosanoic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “lignoceric acid” in context ofthe nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective sameline of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 18 and indicatingin column 7 the metabolite “lignoceric acid”.

In one embodiment, the term lignoceric acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.18.18] to[0514.1.7.18] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned lignoceric acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “melissic acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 18 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “melissic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term melissic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.18.18] to[0514.1.7.18] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned melissic acid respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “montanic acid” in context of thenucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective same lineof any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 18 and indicating incolumn 7 the metabolite “montanic acid”.

In one embodiment, the term montanic acid or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.18.18] to[0514.1.7.18] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned montanic acid, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.18.18] to [0514.1.7.18] cerotic acid, orderivates thereof, life salts, ethers esters, oxo and/or hydroxyderivates and/or reduced derivates like alcohols in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meanscerotic acid or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “cerotic acid” means cerotic acid in freeform.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.18.18] to [0514.1.7.18] heneicosanoicacid, or derivates thereof, life salts, ethers esters, oxo and/orhydroxy derivates and/or reduced derivates like alcohols in free form orbound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical”means heneicosanoic acid or its salts, ester or ether, in free form orbound form.

In a preferred embodiment “heneicosanoic acid” means heneicosanoic acidin free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.18.18] to [0514.1.7.18] lignoceric acid,or derivates thereof, life salts, ethers esters, oxo and/or hydroxyderivates and/or reduced derivates like alcohols in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meanslignoceric acid or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or boundform.

In a preferred embodiment “lignoceric acid” means lignoceric acid infree form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.18.18] to [0514.1.7.18] melissic acid orderivates thereof, life salts, ethers esters, oxo and/or hydroxyderivates and/or reduced derivates like alcohols in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansmelissic acid or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “melissic acid” means melissic acid in freeform.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.18.18] to [0514.1.7.18] montanic acid, orderivates thereof, life salts, ethers esters, oxo and/or hydroxyderivates and/or reduced derivates like alcohols in free form or boundform. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” meansmontanic acid or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “montanic acid” means montanic acid in freeform.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.18.18] to[0514.1.7.18]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.18.18] to [0514.1.7.18] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of section [0014.1.18.18] or section[0015.1.18.18], independently whether it refers to any other paragraphor not and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.18.18] to[0514.1.7.18], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.18.18].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprising ceroticacid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanicacid, respectively.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monodehydroascorbate reductase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chaperone protein CIpB in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid or a        composition comprising cerotic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid or a        composition comprising cerotic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3812-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0064-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr0383-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of rubredoxin in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0768-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peroxisome assembly protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heneicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heneicosanoic acid or        a composition comprising heneicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of potassium transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr065c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml093w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial inner membrane        protease subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mevalonate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer152c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melissic acid or a        composition comprising melissic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yen 52c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of montanic acid or a        composition comprising montanic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melissic acid or a        composition comprising melissic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of montanic acid or a        composition comprising montanic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cerotic acid or a composition comprising        cerotic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heneicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical heneicosanoic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        heneicosanoic acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of heneicosanoic acid or a composition comprising        heneicosanoic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        lignoceric acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lignoceric acid or a composition comprising        lignoceric acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of melissic acid or a composition comprising        melissic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic acid; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic        acid; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of montanic acid or a composition comprising        montanic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 18, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one nucleic acid        molecule (in the following “Fine Chemical Related Protein        (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene) comprising a nucleic acid        molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 18, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 18;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        18, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d),    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 18; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 18.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 18, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase,ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-coenzyme Asynthetase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,agmatinase, aminotransferase, ATP-binding component of a transportsystem, b1522-protein, b3083-protein, b3644-protein, b3812-protein,b4029-protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, chaperone protein CIpB, cyclin D, cystathioninegamma-synthase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycosyl transferase, heat shocktranscription factor, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate synthase,isochorismate synthase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase,major facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase,mevalonate kinase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,monodehydroascorbate reductase, multidrug resistance protein, NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, O-antigen chain length determinant,oxidoreductase, peroxisome assembly protein, potassium transportprotein, protein kinase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, rubredoxin,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll0064-protein, slr0383-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine synthase, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,yer152c-protein, ylr065c-protein, Yml093w-protein, or zinc fingerprotein, which respectively encode a protein comprising a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, application no.18, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding region thereof), or a homologor a fragment thereof, which respectively encode a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8,or a homolg or a fragment thereof, and/or which respectively can beamplified with the primer set shown in Table III, application no. 18,column 8, are also referred to as “FCRP genes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, ABCmetal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-coenzyme Asynthetase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase,agmatinase, aminotransferase, ATP-binding component of a transportsystem, b1522-protein, b3083-protein, b3644-protein, b3812-protein,b4029-protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, chaperone protein CIpB, cyclin D, cystathioninegamma-synthase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycosyl transferase, heat shocktranscription factor, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate synthase,isochorismate synthase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase,major facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase,mevalonate kinase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,monodehydroascorbate reductase, multidrug resistance protein, NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, O-antigen chain length determinant,oxidoreductase, peroxisome assembly protein, potassium transportprotein, protein kinase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, rubredoxin,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll0064-protein, slr0383-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine synthase, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,yer152c-protein, ylr065c-protein, yml093w-protein, or zinc fingerprotein, the respective protein comprising a polypeptide encoded by oneor more respective nucleic acid sequences as shown in Table I,application no. 18, column 5 or 8, (preferably the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respective proteincomprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II, applicationno. 18, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequence asshown in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8, and/or the respectiveprotein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown in Table IV,application no. 18, column 8 is also referred to as Fine ChemicalRelated Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid,melissic acid and/or montanic acid, by increasing or generating one ormore activities, especially selected from the group consisting of2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase, agmatinase,aminotransferase, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b1522-protein, b3083-protein, b3644-protein, b3812-protein,b4029-protein, binding-protein dependent transport systems innermembrane component, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, chaperone protein CIpB, cyclin D, cystathioninegamma-synthase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycosyl transferase, heat shocktranscription factor, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate synthase,isochorismate synthase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase,major facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase,mevalonate kinase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,monodehydroascorbate reductase, multidrug resistance protein, NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, O-antigen chain length determinant,oxidoreductase, peroxisome assembly protein, potassium transportprotein, protein kinase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, rubredoxin,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll0064-protein, slr0383-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine synthase, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,yer152c-protein, ylr065c-protein, yml093w-protein, and zinc fingerprotein, which is conferred by one or more FCRPs or the gene product ofone or more FCRP-genes, for example by the gene product of a nucleicacid sequences comprising a polynucleotide selected from the group asshown in Table I, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, (preferably by thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, e.g. or byone or more proteins each comprising a polypeptide encoded by one ormore nucleic acid sequences selected from the group as shown in Table I,application no. 18, column 5 or 8, (preferably by the coding regionthereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one or moreprotein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 18, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase, agmatinase,aminotransferase, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b1522-protein, b3083-protein, b3644-protein, b3812-protein,b4029-protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, chaperone protein CIpB, cyclin D, cystathioninegamma-synthase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycosyl transferase, heat shocktranscription factor, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate synthase,isochorismate synthase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase,major facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase,mevalonate kinase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,monodehydroascorbate reductase, multidrug resistance protein, NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, O-antigen chain length determinant,oxidoreductase, peroxisome assembly protein, potassium transportprotein, protein kinase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, rubredoxin,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll0064-protein, slr0383-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine synthase, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,yer152c-protein, ylr065c-protein, yml093w-protein, and zinc fingerprotein, for example of the respective polypeptide as depicted in TableII, application no. 18, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or the respective polypeptide comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequences as shown in Table IV,application no. 18, column 8, or the respective polypeptide comprisingat least one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV, application no.18, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        monodehydroascorbate reductase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chaperone protein        CIpB non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid or a        composition comprising cerotic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid or a        composition comprising cerotic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase subunit N non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3812-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0064-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr0383-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a rubredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0768-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peroxisome        assembly protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heneicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heneicosanoic acid or        a composition comprising heneicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a potassium        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr065c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml093w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        inner membrane protease subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mevalonate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer152c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melissic acid or a        composition comprising melissic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer152c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of montanic acid or a        composition comprising montanic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melissic acid or a        composition comprising melissic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of montanic acid or a        composition comprising montanic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cerotic acid, or a composition comprising        cerotic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heneicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical heneicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        heneicosanoic acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of heneicosanoic acid, or a composition        comprising heneicosanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        lignoceric acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lignoceric acid, or a composition comprising        lignoceric acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of melissic acid or a composition comprising        melissic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic        acid;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of montanic acid, or a composition comprising        montanic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of thioredoxin family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monodehydroascorbate reductase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glycosyl transferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of gibberellin 20-oxidase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of zinc finger protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aminotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate-ammonia-ligase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of chaperone protein CIpB in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of isochorismate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein        transferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of major facilitator superfamily        transporter protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of multidrug resistance protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid or a        composition comprising cerotic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid or a        composition comprising cerotic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3812-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sll0064-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of agmatinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of binding-protein-dependent transport        systems inner membrane component in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of malate dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC metal ion transporter        substrate-binding protein in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of slr0383-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of tryptophan synthase alpha chain in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of rubredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC0768-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peroxisome assembly protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heneicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inositol-3-phosphate synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heneicosanoic acid or        a composition comprising heneicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cystathionine gamma-synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of potassium transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr065c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yml093w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial inner membrane        protease subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mevalonate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer152c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melissic acid or a        composition comprising melissic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of yer152c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of montanic acid or a        composition comprising montanic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melissic acid or a        composition comprising melissic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of montanic acid or a        composition comprising montanic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 18, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical cerotic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical cerotic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        cerotic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cerotic acid, or a composition comprising        cerotic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of heneicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 18, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical heneicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        heneicosanoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical heneicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        heneicosanoic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical heneicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        heneicosanoic acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of heneicosanoic acid, or a composition        comprising heneicosanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 18, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        lignoceric acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical lignoceric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        lignoceric acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        lignoceric acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lignoceric acid, or a composition comprising        lignoceric acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 18, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical melissic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical melissic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        melissic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of melissic acid or a composition comprising        melissic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 18, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical montanic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical montanic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        montanic acid;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic        acid;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of montanic acid, or a composition comprising        montanic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein kinase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a thioredoxin        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        monodehydroascorbate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glycosyl        transferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a gibberellin        20-oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a zinc finger        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aminotransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        glutamate-ammonia-ligase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a chaperone protein        CIpB in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a isochorismate        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a multidrug        resistance protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid or a        composition comprising cerotic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid or a        composition comprising cerotic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase subunit N in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3812-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sll0064-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a agmatinase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a uroporphyrin-III        C-methyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a malate        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC metal ion        transporter substrate-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a slr0383-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a geranylgeranyl        pyrophosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a tryptophan        synthase alpha chain in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a rubredoxin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Sec-independent        protein translocase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC0768-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl-coenzyme A        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peroxisome        assembly protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heneicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        inositol-3-phosphate synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of heneicosanoic acid or        a composition comprising heneicosanoic acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cystathionine        gamma-synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a potassium        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr065c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yml093w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        inner membrane protease subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mevalonate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of lignoceric acid or a        composition comprising lignoceric acid in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer152c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melissic acid or a        composition comprising melissic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a yer152c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of montanic acid or a        composition comprising montanic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of melissic acid or a        composition comprising melissic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of montanic acid or a        composition comprising montanic acid in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of cerotic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of cerotic acid, or a composition comprising        cerotic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture medium        surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of heneicosanoic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical heneicosanoic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        heneicosanoic acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of heneicosanoic acid, or a composition        comprising heneicosanoic acid in said non-human organism or in        the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of lignoceric acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        lignoceric acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of lignoceric acid, or a composition comprising        lignoceric acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of melissic acid which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of melissic acid or a composition comprising        melissic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of montanic acid, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 18, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic acid; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic        acid;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of montanic acid, or a composition comprising        montanic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 18, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 18.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 18, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 18.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 18, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 18.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.7.18] to [0066.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0039.1.7.7] to [0066.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide coding sequence is fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.7.18] to [0072.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0068.1.7.7] to [0072.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondric” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0074.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0075.1.7.7] above

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 18, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0077.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0078.1.7.7] above

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondric” is indicated. The term “introduced” in thecontext of this specification shall mean the insertion of a nucleic acidsequence into the organism by means of a “transfection”, “transduction”or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.7.18] to [0083.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.7.7] to [0083.1.7.7] above

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 18 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 18, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.7.18] to [0092.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.7.7] to [0092.1.7.7] above

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalcerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/ormontanic acid leads to an enhanced production of the respective finechemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%,30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, morepreferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of therespective fine chemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignocericacid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid in comparison to the wild-typeas defined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5or 8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of theactivity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or their combination can be achieved by joining the protein to arespective transit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleicacid molecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or“mitochondric” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acidand/or montanic acid,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organismas compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17969, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17968 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, anincrease of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 65-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a proteinkinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g48260, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 18236, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 18235 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.18236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein kinase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 86-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a thioredoxinfamily protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g08710,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 22250, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 22249 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.22250, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity thioredoxin family protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 127-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonodehydroascorbate reductase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt3g09940, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 152082, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152081,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 152081 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 152082, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitymonodehydroascorbate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, anincrease of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 28 to 36-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glycosyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g27540, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 68778, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68777 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68778, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glycosyl transferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 99-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g62950, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 2936, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 2935 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 2936, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity glutaredoxin is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase ofthe lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30to 159-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g18880,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24233, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24232 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24233, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignocericacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 53-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acalcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4348 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity calcium-dependentprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase ofthe lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38to 213-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a gibberellin20-oxidase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g07200, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 24493, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24492 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity gibberellin 20-oxidase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 50-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a zinc fingerprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g64920, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 5494, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5493 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.5494, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity zinc finger protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 57-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aaminotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)4562, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 31927, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 31926 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 31927, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity aminotransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignocericacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 40-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 171-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate-ammonia-ligase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5246, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32038, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32037 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32038, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityglutamate-ammonia-ligase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, anincrease of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 27 to 137-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5651,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 33458, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33457, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33457 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33458, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 62-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a chaperoneprotein CIpB, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)6093,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 33597, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 33596 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.33597, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity chaperone protein CIpB is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 50-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a purinenucleoside phosphorylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)6700, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 34045, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34044 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34045, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity purine nucleosidephosphorylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase ofthe lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27to 99-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignocericacid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 201-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serineprotease, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine protease is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 43 to 268-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7334, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7333 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, anincrease of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 34 to 244-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a isochorismatesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0593, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35968, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35967 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35968,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity isochorismate synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignocericacid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 87-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aleucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0885, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36490, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36489 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 36490, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityleucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 93-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a majorfacilitator superfamily transporter protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0898, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7918, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7917 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7918, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity major facilitatorsuperfamily transporter protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, anincrease of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 36 to 337-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerotic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a multidrugresistance protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1065,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76033, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76032 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.76033, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity multidrug resistance protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalcerotic acid. For example, an increase of the cerotic acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 48-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sodium/protonantiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37401,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 126-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cardiolipinsynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1249, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 98779, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98778 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 98779,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cardiolipin synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 73-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1522, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1522-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 178-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of cerotic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acid shockprotein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical cerotic acid. For example, an increase of thecerotic acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to164-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 214-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a O-antigenchain length determinant, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2027,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79218, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79217 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79218, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity O-antigen chain length determinant isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignocericacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 85-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2482,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79510, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79509, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79509 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79510, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity NADH dehydrogenase subunit N is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 64-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2541, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.40384, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 40383, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 40383 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40384, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignocericacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 110-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3083-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3083, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 82425, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82424, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82424 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82425,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3083-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 63-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3812-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3812, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125488, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125487, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125487 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125488, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3812-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 118-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4029-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4029, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10741, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10740 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b4029-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 31 to 222-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4256,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45322, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.45322, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acetyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 185-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a glutaredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC12622, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromGlycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity of anucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10812,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 81-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, orif the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase ofthe lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30to 75-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asll0064-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0064,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 47527, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47526, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 47526 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.47527, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sll0064-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 29 to 56-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a agmatinase,or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0228, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 84266, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84265, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 84265 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84266, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity agmatinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase ofthe lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36to 38-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of auroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll0378, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84870, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84869,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84869 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84870, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity uroporphyrin-IIIC-methyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase ofthe lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32to 69-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abinding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane component, orif the activity of the polypeptide Sll0833, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 101708, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 101707 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 101708, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membranecomponent is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase ofthe lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40to 112-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a malatedehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll0891, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 51269, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 51268 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 51269,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity malate dehydrogenase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignocericacid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 55-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1598, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85744, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85743 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85744, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 51-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSynechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example the activityof a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 86448,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 85-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aslr0383-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0383,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95745, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95744, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 95744 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.95745, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity slr0383-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 32 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ageranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr0739, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57236, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57235 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57236, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity geranylgeranylpyrophosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, anincrease of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 87-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a tryptophansynthase alpha chain, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0966,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 87656, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 87655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.87656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity tryptophan synthase alpha chain isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignocericacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 111-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a rubredoxin,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2033, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 152276, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152275, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 152275 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 152276, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity rubredoxin isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignocericacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 105-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aSec-independent protein translocase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TT00019, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12699, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12698 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12699, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Sec-independentprotein translocase subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, anincrease of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 114-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTT00768-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TT00768,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61533, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61532, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.61533, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TT00768-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 110-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTT01386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TT01386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 49 to 106-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacetylcoenzyme A synthetase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYal054c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 121909, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121908,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 121908 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 121909, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyl-coenzyme Asynthetase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase ofthe lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a peroxisomeassembly protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ydr265w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 63666, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63665, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.63666, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity peroxisome assembly protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 50-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of heneicosanoic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ainositol-3-phosphate synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYjl153c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 149633, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149632,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149632 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 149633, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityinositol-3-phosphate synthase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical heneicosanoic acid. For example,an increase of the heneicosanoic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 10 to 23-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cystathioninegamma-synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjr130c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14844, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14843 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.14844, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cystathionine gamma-synthase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicallignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 42-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a potassiumtransport protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ykr050w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 152383, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152382, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 152382 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.152383, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity potassium transport protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical lignoceric acid. For example, an increase of the lignocericacid of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 96-percentis conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aylr065c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr065c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 66696, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66695, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66695 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.66696, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ylr065c-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 66-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayml093w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yml093w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 152425, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152424, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 152424 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.152425, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity yml093w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignocericacid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 69 is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human-percent organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mitochondrialinner membrane protease subunit, or if the activity of the polypeptideYmr150c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 92275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92274,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 92274 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 92275, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity mitochondrialinner membrane protease subunit is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid. For example, anincrease of the lignoceric acid of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 29 to 74-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of lignoceric acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mevalonatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ymr208w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 152461, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152460, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 152460 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.152461, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity mevalonate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignocericacid. For example, an increase of the lignoceric acid of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 44-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of melissic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayer152c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yer152c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 152342, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152341, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 152341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.152342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity yer152c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmelissic acid. For example, an increase of the melissic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 1 to 69-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of montanic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ayer152c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yer152c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 152342, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152341, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 152341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.152342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity yer152c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalmontanic acid. For example, an increase of the montanic acid of at least1 percent, particularly in a range of 3 to 93-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of melissic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3644-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3644, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125349, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nuoleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125348, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3644-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic acid.For example, an increase of the melissic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 3 to 56-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of montanic acid in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3644-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3644, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125349, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125348, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 18, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3644-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic acid.For example, an increase of the montanic acid of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 5 to 49-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.7.18] to [0103.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0096.1.7.7] to [0103.1.7.7] above

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in lignoceric acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g48260 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “protein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g48260, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g48260, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g48260, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein kinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g08710 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of thioredoxin family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “thioredoxin family protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g08710, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g08710, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “thioredoxin family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “thioredoxin family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 22249, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g09940 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monodehydroascorbate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monodehydroascorbate reductase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g09940, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g09940, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g09940, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g09940, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monodehydroascorbate reductase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monodehydroascorbate reductase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 152081, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g27540 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glycosyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glycosyl transferase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g27540, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g27540, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g27540, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glycosyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glycosyl transferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68777, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g62950 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Arabidopsisthaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increaseof

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g62950, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g62950, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g18880 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g18880, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g18880, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g18880, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g18880, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24232, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g07200 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of gibberellin 20-oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g07200, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g07200, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g07200, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g07200, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “gibberellin 20-oxidase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.24492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g64920 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of zinc finger protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “zinc finger protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g64920, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g64920, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g64920, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “zinc finger protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “zinc finger protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5493, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4562 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 18, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of aminotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “aminotransferase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 18, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 18, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4562, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aminotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “aminotransferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 18, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 18, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 18, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5246 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 18, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of glutamate-ammonia-ligase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 18, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 18, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5246, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutamate-ammonia-ligase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32037, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5651 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 18, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 18, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 18, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5651, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 33457,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6093 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 18, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of chaperone protein CIpB.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “chaperone protein CIpB”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 18, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 18, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6093, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “chaperone protein CIpB”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “chaperone protein CIpB”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.33596, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)6700 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 18, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of purine nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 18, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 18, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)6700, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 34044, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “serine protease”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP-binding component of a transportsystem”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0449, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in lignoceric acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0593 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of isochorismate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “isochorismate synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0593, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0593, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0593, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “isochorismate synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “isochorismate synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.35967, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0885 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-proteintransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0885, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0885, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0885, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0885, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “leucyl/phenylalanyltRNA-proteintransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 36489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in lignoceric acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0898 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of major facilitator superfamily transporter protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “major facilitator superfamily transporterprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0898, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0898, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0898, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “major facilitator superfamily transporter protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “major facilitator superfamilytransporter protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7917, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in lignoceric acidcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1065 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of multidrug resistance protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerotic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “multidrug resistance protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cerotic acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1065, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1065, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1065, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1065, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “multidrug resistance protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “multidrug resistance protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76032, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in cerotic acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sodium/proton antiporter”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1186, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1249 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cardiolipin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cardiolipin synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1249, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1249, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98778, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1522-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1522, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing cerotic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical cerotic acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical cerotic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in cerotic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2027 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of O-antigen chain length determinant.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “O-antigen chain length determinant”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2027, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2027, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “O-antigen chain length determinant”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in lignoceric acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2482 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of NADH dehydrogenase subunit N.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2482, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2482, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2482, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2482, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase subunit N”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 79509, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2541 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of“2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2541, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2541, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2541, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2541, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a“2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.40383, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3083 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3083-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3083-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3083, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3083, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3083, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3083-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3083-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3812 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3812-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3812-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3812, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3812, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3812, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3812, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3812-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3812-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125487, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4029-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4029, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4256, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.45321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially from Glycine maxor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 18, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 18, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0064 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of sll0064-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sll0064-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0064, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0064, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0064, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0064, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sll0064-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “sll0064-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 47526,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0228 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of agmatinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “agmatinase”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0228, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0228, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0228, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0228, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “agmatinase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “agmatinase”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 84265,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0378 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0378, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0378, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0378, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0378, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 84869, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0833 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “binding-protein-dependent transport systemsinner membrane component”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0833, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0833, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0833, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0833, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b)of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “binding-protein-dependent transportsystems inner membrane component”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 101707, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inlignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll0891 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of malate dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “malate dehydrogenase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0891, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll0891, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll0891, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll0891, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “malate dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.51268, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1598 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of ABC metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ABC metal ion transporter substrate-bindingprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1598, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1598, and        preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1598, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1598, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC metal ion transporter substratebinding protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “ABC metal ion transportersubstrate-binding protein”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 85743, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inlignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acyl transferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0383 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of slr0383-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “slr0383-protein”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0383, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0383, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0383, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0383, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “slr0383-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “slr0383-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 95744,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0739 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0739, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0739, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0739, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “geranylgeranyl pyrophosphatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 57235, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in lignoceric acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0966 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of tryptophan synthase alpha chain.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0966, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr0966, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0966, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0966, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “tryptophan synthase alpha chain”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 87655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2033 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of rubredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “rubredoxin”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2033, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2033, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2033, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2033, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “rubredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “rubredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.152275, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0019 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Sec-independent protein translocase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0019, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0019, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Sec-independent protein translocase subunit”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Sec-independent protein translocasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 12698, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in lignoceric acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0768 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC0768-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “TTC0768-protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0768, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0768, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0768, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0768, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC0768-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC0768-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 61532,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially from Thermusthermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yal054c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yal054c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yal054c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal054c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yal054c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 121908, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr265w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of peroxisome assembly protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “peroxisome assembly protein”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr265w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ydr265w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr265w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr265w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “peroxisome assembly protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “peroxisome assembly protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63665, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl153c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of inositol-3-phosphate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing heneicosanoic acid in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical heneicosanoic acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl153c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl153c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical heneicosanoic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “inositol-3-phosphate synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 149632, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in heneicosanoic acid compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr130c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cystathionine gamma-synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr130c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cystathionine gamma-synthase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14843, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ykr050w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of potassium transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “potassium transport protein”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr050w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ykr050w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ykr050w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ykr050w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “potassium transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “potassium transport protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 152382, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr065c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr065c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ylr065c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr065c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr065c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr065c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr065c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr065c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr065c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 66695,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in lignoceric acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yml093w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yml093w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yml093w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yml093w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yml093w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yml093w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yml093w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yml093w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yml093w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.152424, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr150c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of mitochondrial inner membrane proteasesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “mitochondrial inner membrane proteasesubunit”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr150c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr150c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr150c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ymr150c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “mitochondrial inner membrane proteasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 92274, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in lignoceric acid comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ymr208w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of mevalonate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing lignoceric acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “mevalonate kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical lignoceric acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr208w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ymr208w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ymr208w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ymr208w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical lignoceric acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mevalonate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “mevalonate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.152460, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in lignoceric acid compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer152c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yer152c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing melissic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yer152c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical melissic acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yer152c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer152c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer152c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yer152c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer152c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “yer152c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.152341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in melissic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yer152c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.18, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of yer152c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing montanic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yer152c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical montanic acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yer152c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yer152c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yer152c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yer152c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “yer152c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “yer152c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.152341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in montanic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3644 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3644-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing melissic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3644-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical melissic acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3644, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3644, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical melissic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3644-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3644-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in melissic acid compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3644 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 18, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3644-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing montanic acid in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3644-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical montanic acid), application no. 18, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 18, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 18, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3644, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 18,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 18, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3644, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical montanic acid.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3644-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3644-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in montanic acid compared with the wild type control.

[0105.1.7.18] to [0107.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.7.7] to [0107.1.7.7] above

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignocericacid, melissic acid or montanic acid, upon targeting to the plastids ormitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has the structure of therespective polypeptide described herein, in particular of thepolypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 18, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0109.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0110.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, ABC        metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-coenzyme        A synthetase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl        transferase, agmatinase, aminotransferase, ATP-binding component        of a transport system, b1522-protein, b3083-protein,        b3644-protein, b3812-protein, b4029-protein,        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cardiolipin        synthase, chaperone protein CIpB, cyclin D, cystathionine        gamma-synthase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,        geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycosyl transferase,        heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate        synthase, isochorismate synthase,        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase,        mevalonate kinase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease        subunit, monodehydroascorbate reductase, multidrug resistance        protein, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, O-antigen chain length        determinant, oxidoreductase, peroxisome assembly protein,        potassium transport protein, protein kinase, purine nucleoside        phosphorylase, rubredoxin, Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit, serine protease, sll0064-protein, slr0383-protein,        sodium/proton antiporter, thioredoxin family protein, threonine        synthase, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0768-protein,        TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,        yer152c-protein, ylr065c-protein, yml093w-protein, and zinc        finger protein, or of a polypeptide as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, and conferring the production of        or an increase in cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric        acid, melissic acid or montanic acid, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in cerotic acid, heneicosanoic        acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid,        respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned cerotic acid,        heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic        acid generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a cerotic acid,        heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic        acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide        having the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective        line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8 or its        homologs; and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid,        melissic acid or montanic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding one or more exogenous inducing factors to        the non-human organism or parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a cerotic acid, heneicosanoic        acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a cerotic acid,        heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic        acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide        having the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective        line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or its        homologs or fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,        lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid; increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding positive expression or removing negative        expression elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used        to either introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants        the 35S enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor        elements form regulatory regions. Further gene conversion        methods can be used to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance        to activity of positive elements. Positive elements can be        randomly introduced in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis        and lines can be identified in which the positive elements have        be integrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of        which is thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,        lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid production,        respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid        or montanic acid increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondric” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric        acid, melissic acid or montanic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric        acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid, respectively, afterincreasing the expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide,non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria,preferably plastids, or having the activity of a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increaseof cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid ormontanic acid, respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastidsand/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.7.18] to [0122.1.7.18] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0113.1.7.7] to [0122.1.7.7] above

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissicacid or montanic acid, respectively, by increase of expression oractivity in the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in anorganelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, can also be increased byintroducing a synthetic transcription factor, which binds close to thecoding region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.7.18] to [0127.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.7.7] to [0127.1.7.7] above

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid andif desired other fatty acids, waxes e.g. VLCFA and/or lipids, and/orother metabolites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical cerotic acid,        heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic        acid, respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound fatty acids, waxes, e.g. VLCFAs, and/or other        metabolites synthesized by the non-human organism, the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof.

[0131.1.7.18] to [0133.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.7.7] to [0133.1.7.7] above

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound vitamins and/or other metabolites.

The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

The organisms, its cells or a part thereof or the recovered, and ifdesired isolated, waxes, VLCFAs, e.g. cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid or derivatesthereof, life salts, ethers esters, oxo and/or hydroxy derivates and/orreduced derivates like alcohols can then be processed further directlyinto foodstuffs or animal feeds or for other applications, for exampleaccording to the disclosures made in WO/2005/083093 or WO2005/012316,which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.

Fatty Acids are isolated from the harvested biomass in a manner knownper se, for example by extraction and, where appropriate, furtherchemical or physical purification processes such as, for example,precipitation methods, crystallography, thermal separation methods suchas rectification methods or physical separation methods such as, forexample, chromatography.

Especially extraction methods using plant materials are described byCahoon et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 96 (22), 12935 (1999)) orBrowse et al., Analytic Biochemistry 152,141 (1986)).

[0135.1.7.18] to [0139.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0135.1.7.7] to [0139.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 18, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 18;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 18.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 18 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 18, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 18, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 18, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 18, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 18,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 18,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 18, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 18,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 18, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 18, column 5 or        8, or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 18, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 18, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 18.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 18, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.7.18] to [0155.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraph see[0144.1.7.7] to [0155.1.7.7] above

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequencesfor ensuring subcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum(=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may alsobe employed as well as translation promoters such as the 5′ leadsequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15,8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 18.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 18 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    18, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 18, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at leastin one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in TableII, application no. 18, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein ofthe sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 18, column5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by asequence of a nucleic acid according to 2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence shown inTable I A and/or I B, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or the codingregion thereof. In a further embodiment, the protein of the presentinvention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identicalto protein sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no.18, column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%,97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or IIB, application no. 18, column 5 or 8.

(All the references to Tables I to IV are references to thecorresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 18.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 18 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 18235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 18235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 22249, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 22249 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152081, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152081,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152081 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68777, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68777 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 2935, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 2935 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24232, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24232 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24492, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5493, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5493 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 31926, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 31926 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32037, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32037 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33457, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33457,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33457 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33457 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33457 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 33596, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 33596 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34044, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34044 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35967, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35967 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36489, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36489 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7917, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7917 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76032, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76032 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79509, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79509 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40383, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40383 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82424, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125487, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125487,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125487 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125487 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125487 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 47526, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47526,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47526 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47526 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 47526 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84265 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84869, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84869 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 101707, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 101707 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 51268, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 51268 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85743, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85743 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95744, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95744,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95744 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95744 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95744 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57235, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57235 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 87655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 87655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152275,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152275 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152275 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152275 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12698, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12698 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 121908, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121908,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121908 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121908 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 121908 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63665 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149632, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149632,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149632 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149632 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149632 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14843, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14843 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152382, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152382,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152382 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152382 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152382 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66695, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66695 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152424, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152424,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152424 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152424 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152424 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 92274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92274 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 92274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152460, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152460,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152460 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152460 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152460 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152341 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 18, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 18, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 18, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

[0165.1.7.18] to [0170.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0165.1.7.7] to [0170.1.7.7] above

The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 18, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.18.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 18, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 18.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 18, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 18 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 18.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 18 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 18 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 18, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 18, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 18, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        18, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        18, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 18,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 18, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.18.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 18, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 18.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 18, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 18.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 18.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 18 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 18 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.7.18] to [0209.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.7.7] to [0209.1.7.7] above

The genes of the invention, coding in one embodiment for an activityselected from the group consisting of2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase, agmatinase,aminotransferase, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b1522-protein, b3083-protein, b3644-protein, b3812-protein,b4029-protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, chaperone protein CIpB, cyclin D, cystathioninegamma-synthase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycosyl transferase, heat shocktranscription factor, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate synthase,isochorismate synthase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase,major facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase,mevalonate kinase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,monodehydroascorbate reductase, multidrug resistance protein, NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, O-antigen chain length determinant,oxidoreductase, peroxisome assembly protein, potassium transportprotein, protein kinase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, rubredoxin,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll0064-protein, slr0383-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine synthase, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,yer152c-protein, ylr065c-protein, yml093w-protein, and zinc fingerprotein are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.7.18] to [0225.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.7.7] to [0225.1.7.7] above

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 18,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective VLCFA since, for example, feedback regulations nolonger exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it might beadvantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of the inventioncontaining the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generally support orenhance the growth or yield of the target non-human organisms, forexample genes which lead to faster growth rate of non human organismlike microorganisms or plants or genes which produce stress-, pathogen-,or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the fatty acid and/or waxesmetabolism, in particular in VLCFA synthesis, especially genes selectedfrom the group coding for polypeptides of the fatty acid pathway, suchas acetyl-CoA or malonyl-CoA or a polypeptide having a very long chainfatty acid acyl (VLCFA) CoA synthase activity and/or genes selected fromthe group coding for Ketoacetyl-synthase (=VLCFA-synthase), e.g. FAE1(AT4G34520) from A. thaliana, beta-Ketoacyl-CoA-reductase,beta-Hydroxyacyl-CoA-dehydratase, 2-trans-Enoyl-CoA-reductase and/or3-ketoacyl-CoA synthases involved in VLCFA-biosynthesis and/or havingthe activity of a annotated gene selected from the group comprisingAT1G04220 (KCS2), AT1G07720 (KCS3), AT1G19440 (KCS4), AT1G71160 (KCS7),AT2G15090 (KCS8), AT2G16280 (KCS9), AT2G26640 (KCSll), AT2G28630(KCS12), AT2G46720 (KSC13), AT3G10280 (KCS14), AT3G52160 (KCS15),AT4G34250 (KCS16), AT4G34510 (KCS17), AT4G34520 (KCS18), AT5G04530(KCS19), AT5G43760 (KCS20) and AT5G49070 (KCS21).

[0228.1.7.18] to [0239.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0228.1.7.7] to [0239.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 18, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 18, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 18, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.7.18] to [0245.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0241.1.7.7] to [0245.1.7.7] above

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signalpeptide-or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.7.18] to [0249.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.7.7] to [0249.1.7.7] above

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovule-preferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stemp-referred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of waxes and/or VLCFAs takes place, like in seedcells, such as endosperm cells and cells of the developing embryo. Seedpromoters are preferentially expressed during seed development and/orgermination. For example, seed preferred promoters can beembryo-preferred, endosperm preferred and seed coat-preferred (seeThompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)). Examples of seed preferredpromoters include, but are not limited to, cellulose synthase (celA),Cim1, gamma-zein, globulin-1, maize 19 kD zein (cZ19B1), and the like.Other suitable promoters are the oilseed rape napin gene promoter (U.S.Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USP promoter (Baeumlein et al., MolGen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), the Arabidopsis oleosin promoter (WO98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgaris phaseolin promoter (U.S. Pat. No.5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter (WO 91/13980), the bean arcspromoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or the Legumin B4 promoter (LeB4)(Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233 (1992)), and promoterswhich bring about the seed-specific expression in monocotyledonousplants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and the like.Advantageous seed-specific promoters are the sucrose binding proteinpromoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napin promoter.Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barley Ipt2 or Ipt1gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and the promoters describedin WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordein gene, the riceglutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamin gene, the wheatgliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zein gene, the oatglutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the rye secalin gene).Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 and Aleurain (U.S. Pat.No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,530,149), glycinin(soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (soya) (JP06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962), isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape)(U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or α-amylase (barley) (EP 781 8499. Otherpromoters which are available for the expression of genes in plants areleaf-specific promoters such as those described in DE-A 19 644 478 orlight-regulated promoters such as, for example, the pea petE promoter.

[0251.1.7.18] to [0266.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0251.1.7.7] to [0266.1.7.7] above

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.7.18] to [0273.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.7.7] to [0273.1.7.7] above

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 18,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 18, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thecerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid ormontanic acid is due to the generation or over-expression of one or morepolypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 18, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.18, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and 1) a nucleic acid    molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 18.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 18 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.18.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 18, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.18.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 18.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 18 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 18 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide; which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 18, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        18, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 18, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 18, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 18, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 18, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 18,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 18, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 18, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 18, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 18, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 18, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        18, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 18,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 18,        column 5 or 8; as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue,        parts of such non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant        tissue, part of plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms,        seeds, fruits, pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 18.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 18 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.18.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 18, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 18, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.18.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 18.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 18 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 18,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 18 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.7.18] to [0299.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.7.7] to [0299.1.7.7] above

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 18, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.7.18] to [0304.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.7.7] to [0304.1.7.7] above

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 18, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 18, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 18, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 18,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 18, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 18, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.18, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 18, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 18,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.7.18] to [0321.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0309.1.7.7] to [0321.1.7.7] above

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical ceroticacid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanicacid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequences which hybridize to thesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 18,columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding region thereof, at least underrelaxed hybridization conditions and which encode the expression ofpolypeptides conferring the production or the increased production ofthe respective fine chemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid as compared to acorresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.7.18] to [0329.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0323.1.7.7] to [0329.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 18,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, the hybridization isperformed under stringent hybridization conditions. However, acomplement of one of the herein disclosed sequences is preferably asequence complement thereto according to the base pairing of nucleicacid molecules well known to the skilled person. For example, the basesA and G undergo base pairing with the bases T and U or C, resp. and visaversa. Modifications of the bases can influence the base-pairingpartner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemical ceroticacid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanicacid, respectively, after increasing the activity or an activity of agene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of a gene product,e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18,column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodiment expression either in thecytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both,preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted ortargeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, andoptionally, the activity thereof is selected from the group consistingof 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase, agmatinase,aminotransferase, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b1522-protein, b3083-protein, b3644-protein, b3812-protein,b4029-protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, chaperone protein CIpB, cyclin D, cystathioninegamma-synthase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycosyl transferase, heat shocktranscription factor, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate synthase,isochorismate synthase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase,major facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase,mevalonate kinase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,monodehydroascorbate reductase, multidrug resistance protein, NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, O-antigen chain length determinant,oxidoreductase, peroxisome assembly protein, potassium transportprotein, protein kinase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, rubredoxin,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll0064-protein, slr0383-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine synthase, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,yer152c-protein, ylr065c-protein, yml093w-protein, and zinc fingerprotein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. Thenucleotide sequences determined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of inventioncan be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table Ill, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 18, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid itsfunction as a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms, planttissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant genera withvarying capability or potential for synthesis of the respective finechemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissicacid or montanic acid. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to produce the finechemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissicacid or montanic acid by using the nucleic acid of the invention orparts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of the nucleic acid of theinvention in the non-human organism or a part thereof in comparison toanother non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalcerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid ormontanic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, in particular increasing the activity as mentioned aboveor as described in the examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissicacid or montanic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 18, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignocericacid, melissic acid or montanic acid as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0338.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0339.1.7.7] above

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 18,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.7.18] to [0343.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.7.7] to [0343.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.7.7] above

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a naturalprotein). Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule encodes a naturalprotein having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the productionor the increased production of the respective fine chemical ceroticacid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanicacid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild typenon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof after increasing the expression or activity thereof or theactivity of a protein of the invention or used in the process of theinvention, in an embodiment for example expression either in the cytosolor in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria, preferably inplastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted or non-targetedexpression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.7.7] above

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0349.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0350.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalcerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid ormontanic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wildtype non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, after increasing its activity for example in an embodimentby expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastidor mitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in anotherembodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, theprotein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequenceshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5or 8.

[0352.1.7.18] to [0357.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.7.7] to [0357.1.7.7] above

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.18, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.7.7] above

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.7.18] to [0363.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.7.7] to [0363.1.7.7] above

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 18,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nuoleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids.

In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprises less than 20,15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In one embodiment used inthe inventive process, the encoded polypeptide is identical to thesequences shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18,columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid,melissic acid or montanic acid as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,or fragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA,single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence.Homologues of said sequences are also understood as meaning derivatives,which comprise noncoding regions such as, for example,

UTRs, introns, terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. Thepromoters upstream of the nucleotide sequences stated can be modified byone or more nucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s)without, however, interfering with the functionality or activity eitherof the promoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the3′-regulatory region such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions,which are far away from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that theactivity of the promoters is increased by modification of theirsequence, or that they are replaced completely by more active promoters,even promoters from heterologous organisms. Appropriate promoters areknown to the person skilled in the art and are mentioned herein below.

[0370.1.7.18] to [0379.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.7.7] to [0379.1.7.7] above

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid,melissic acid or montanic acid in a non-human organism or a part thereofcan be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), for example usingthe antibody of the present invention as described below, in particular,an antibody against proteins having2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, ABC metal iontransporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase,acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl transferase, agmatinase,aminotransferase, ATP-binding component of a transport system,b1522-protein, b3083-protein, b3644-protein, b3812-protein,b4029-protein, binding-protein-dependent transport systems innermembrane component, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, chaperone protein CIpB, cyclin D, cystathioninegamma-synthase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycosyl transferase, heat shocktranscription factor, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate synthase,isochorismate synthase, leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase,major facilitator superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase,mevalonate kinase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit,monodehydroascorbate reductase, multidrug resistance protein, NADHdehydrogenase subunit N, O-antigen chain length determinant,oxidoreductase, peroxisome assembly protein, potassium transportprotein, protein kinase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, rubredoxin,Sec-independent protein translocase subunit, serine protease,sll0064-protein, slr0383-protein, sodium/proton antiporter, thioredoxinfamily protein, threonine synthase, tryptophan synthase alpha chain,TTC0768-protein, TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,yer152c-protein, ylr065c-protein, yml093w-protein, or zinc fingerprotein activity, respectively, or an antibody against polypeptides asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5or 8, or fragments or homologs thereof which can be produced by standardtechniques utilizing the polypeptid of the present invention or fragmentthereof, i.e., the polypeptide of this invention (FCRP). Preferred aremonoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 18, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 18, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 18, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% orl% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 18, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 18, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 18, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoicacid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid in a non-humanorganism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a part thereof,being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process of the invention and having a sequence which distinguishesover the sequence as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptideof the present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or99% identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs atleast in one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%,3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 and 8 doesnot comprise a protein of the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II A and/or II B, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 18, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes not theform of a preprotein.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0390.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0391.1.7.7] above

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 18, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.18, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 18, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.7.7] above

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.18, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.18, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.7.18] to [0401.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.7.7] to [0401.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.7.18] to [0409.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.7.7] to [0409.1.7.7] above

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalcerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid ormontanic acid its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemical ceroticacid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanicacid by using the respective antibody of the invention as a probe todetect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acidmolecule of the invention in a non-human organism in comparison toanother organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.7.18] to [0430.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.7.7] to [0430.1.7.7] above

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical cerotic acid, heneicosanoicacid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 3. Due to theabove-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acidcontent in a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, dueto modulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 18, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 18, column 3-like activity isincreased in the cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especiallyin organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in thecytosol.

Examples are described above in context with the process of theinvention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.7.7] above

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 18, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0434.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0435.1.7.7] above

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid or montanic acid thiscan be in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced bythis process can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organismseither from the culture in which they grow or from the field. Forexample, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction,salt precipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plantparts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and thelike.

[0437.1.7.18] to [0447.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.7.7] to [0447.1.7.7] above

The identity and purity of the isolated compound(s) can be determined byprior art techniques. These include high performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry (MS),staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS, enzyme assay ormicrobiological assays. These analytical methods are summarized forexample in: Patek et al., Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60, 133 (1994),Malakhova et al., Biotekhnologiya 11, 27 (1996); Schmidt et al.,Bioprocess Engineer. 19, 67 (1998), Ullmann's Encyclopedia of IndustrialChemistry (1996) Vol. A27, VCH, Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp. 521-540, pp.540-547, pp. 559-566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587, Michal G., “BiochemicalPathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, John Wileyand Sons (1999); Fallon A. et al. “Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry”in “Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol.17 (1987).

The fine chemical obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value.

Accordingly, the present invention relates a method for the productionof a pharmaceuticals, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients or cosmeticscomprising the steps of the process according to the invention,including the isolation of the fine chemical produced or a compositionproduced comprising the fine chemical, and, if desired, formulating theproduct with a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier or formulating theproduct in a form acceptable for an application in agriculture orformulating the product in a form acceptable for an application as foodstuff, animal feed, nutrient or cosmetic. A further embodiment accordingto the invention is the use of the fine chemical produced in the processor of the transgenic non-human organisms in animal feeds, foodstuffs,medicines, food supplements, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

[0450.1.7.18] to [0452.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0450.1.7.7] to [0452.1.7.7] above

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the VLCFA biosynthesis, thepolypeptide of the invention or used in the method of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the plant or plant tissue or thehost cell of the invention, for the production of plant resistant to aherbicide inhibiting eventually the production of the fine chemical.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0454.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 18, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 18, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 18, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        18, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 18, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 18 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 18 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 18, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 18, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 18, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 18,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.7.18] to [0479.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.7.7] to [0479.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more other waxes and/or VLCFA.

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0481.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0482.1.7.7] above

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acidin plant cells, plants or part thereof. Phenotypes thereto areassociated with yield of plants (=yield related phenotypes). Inaccordance with the invention, therefore, the respective genesidentified in Table I, wherein in column 7 cerotic acid, heneicosanoicacid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid are mentioned,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof,may be employed to enhance any yield-related phenotype.Increased yield may be determined in field trials of transgenic plantsand suitable control plants. Alternatively, a transgene's ability toincrease yield may be determined in a model plant. An increased yieldphenotype may be determined in the field test or in a model plant bymeasuring any one or any combination of the following phenotypes, incomparison to a control plant: yield of dry harvestable parts of theplant, yield of dry aerial harvestable parts of the plant, yield ofunderground dry harvestable parts of the plant, yield of fresh weightharvestable parts of the plant, yield of aerial fresh weight harvestableparts of the plant yield of underground fresh weight harvestable partsof the plant, yield of the plant's fruit (both fresh and dried), graindry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh and dry), and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture.

Increased yield-related phenotypes may also be measured to determinetolerance to abiotic environmental stress. Abiotic stresses includedrought, low temperature, salinity, osmotic stress, shade, high plantdensity, mechanical stresses, and oxidative stress, and yield-relatedphenotypes are encompassed by tolerance to such abiotic stresses.Additional phenotypes that can be monitored to determine enhancedtolerance to abiotic environmental stress include, without limitation,wilting; leaf browning; loss of turgor, which results in drooping ofleaves or needles stems, and flowers; drooping and/or shedding of leavesor needles; the leaves are green but leaf angled slightly toward theground compared with controls; leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward;premature senescence of leaves or needles; loss of chlorophyll in leavesor needles and/or yellowing. Any of the yield-related phenotypesdescribed above may be monitored in field tests or in model plants todemonstrate that a transgenic plant has increased tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress. In accordance with the invention, the respectivegenes identified in Table 1, in case in column 7 cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acidis indicated, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be employed to enhance tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress in a plant means that the plant, when confrontedwith abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7 ceroticacid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanicacid is indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 cerotic acid, heneicosanoicacid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid is mentioned,as compared with the bushel/acre yield from untreated soybeans or corncultivated under the same conditions, is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. The increased or improved yield can be achieved inthe absence or presence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant, increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

When the plant of the invention is a wheat plant increased yield forwheat plants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular forwheat varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of wheatrefers to an increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel perear, or increased ears per plant. Increased seed yield of wheat refersalso to an increased grain size or weight, an increased number of grainsper spike, or increased number of spikes per plant. Alternatively or inaddition increased seed yield of wheat refers also to an increased grainyield, increased length of spikes, increased number of spikelets perspike , increased 1000 grain weight or increased flag leaf area (flagleaf is the leaf directely below the spike).

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yield-related traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance, in particularincreased abiotic stress tolerance. Intrinsic yield capacity of a plantcan be, for example, manifested by improving the specific (intrinsic)seed yield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/ grain size, increased earnumber, increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling,improvement of seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements,or the like); modification and improvement of inherent growth anddevelopment mechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growthrate, pod number, pod position on the plant, number of internodes,incidence of pod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogenfixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation, improvement of seedlingvigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency of germination (under stressedor non-stressed conditions), improvement in plant architecture, cellcycle modifications, photosynthesis modifications, various signalingpathway modifications, modification of transcriptional regulation,modification of translational regulation, modification of enzymeactivities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), salinity, osmotic stress , shade,high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidative stress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can also be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are sometimes also referred to as “environmentalstress”. The present invention does also contemplate solutions for thiskind of environmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance and others. Studies of a plant'sresponse to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperature extremes arealso employed to determine the plant's tolerance or resistance toabiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is a parameter oftencorrelated with drought tolerance. In selecting traits for improvingcrops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growth would haveparticular merit in an irrigated agricultural system where the waterinput costs were high. An increase in growth without a correspondingjump in water use would have applicability to all agricultural systems.In many agricultural systems where water supply is not limiting, anincrease in growth, even if it came at the expense of an increase inwater use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression. Accordingly, the present inventionprovides such genes in case in column 7 of the respective Table orcerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/ormontanic acid is indicated. In particular, such genes are described incolumn 5 as well as in column 8 of Tables I, especially the codingregion thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, in case cerotic acid,heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acidare indicated in column 7 or the respective polypeptides are describedin column 5 as well as in column 8 of Table II, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid,melissic acid and/or montanic acid are indicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “cerotic acid” or “heneicosanoic acid” or “lignocericacidcid” or “melissic acid” or “montanic acid” is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table II, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table II, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “cerotic acid” or “heneicosanoic acid” or “lignocericacidcid” or “melissic acid” or “montanic acid” is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,improved nutrient use efficiency, like nitrogen use efficiency, and/orincreased stress tolerance.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased drought tolerance as compared to the corresponding origin orthe wild type plant and methods for producing such transgenic plantswith increased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table“cerotic acid” or “heneicosanoic acid” or “lignoceric acidcid” or“melissic acid” or “montanic acid” is indicated.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignocericacid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrophenylpropionatedehydrogenase, ABC        metal ion transporter substrate-binding protein, acetyl-coenzyme        A synthetase, acetyltransferase, acid shock protein, acyl        transferase, agmatinase, aminotransferase, ATP-binding component        of a transport system, b1522-protein, b3083-protein,        b3644-protein, b3812-protein, b4029-protein,        binding-protein-dependent transport systems inner membrane        component, calcium-dependent protein kinase, cardiolipin        synthase, chaperone protein CIpB, cyclin D, cystathionine        gamma-synthase, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5,        geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase, gibberellin 20-oxidase,        glutamate-ammonia-ligase, glutaredoxin, glycosyl transferase,        heat shock transcription factor, hydrolase, inositol-3-phosphate        synthase, isochorismate synthase,        leucyl/phenylalanyl-tRNA-protein transferase, major facilitator        superfamily transporter protein, malate dehydrogenase,        mevalonate kinase, mitochondrial inner membrane protease        subunit, monodehydroascorbate reductase, multidrug resistance        protein, NADH dehydrogenase subunit N, O-antigen chain length        determinant, oxidoreductase, peroxisome assembly protein,        potassium transport protein, protein kinase, purine nucleoside        phosphorylase, rubredoxin, Sec-independent protein translocase        subunit, serine protease, sll0064-protein, slr0383-protein,        sodium/proton antiporter, thioredoxin family protein, threonine        synthase, tryptophan synthase alpha chain, TTC0768-protein,        TTC1386-protein, uroporphyrin-III C-methyltransferase,        yer152c-protein, ylr065c-protein, yml093w-protein, and zinc        finger protein, in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid,        heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or        montanic acid or a composition comprising cerotic acid,        heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or        montanic acid in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignocericacid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.18, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.18;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        18, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 18; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of cerotic acid,    heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic    acid or a composition comprising cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,    lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid in said    non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said    non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering ceroticacid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanicacid in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid        and/or montanic acid produced by the selected mutated non-human        organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 18, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        18, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 18, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 18, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 18,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 18, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissicacid and/or montanic acid production in a non-human organism, comprisingthe steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of cerotic acid heneicosanoic acid,        lignoceric acid, melissic acid, and/or montanic acid in a        non-human organism or a part thereof and a readout system        capable of interacting with the polypeptide under suitable        conditions which permit the interaction of the polypeptide with        said readout system in the presence of a compound or a sample        comprising a plurality of compounds and capable of providing a        detectable signal in response to the binding of a compound to        said polypeptide under conditions which permit the expression of        said readout system and of the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of item 6 conferring an increase in the        amount of cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid,        melissic acid and/or montanic acidin a non-human organism or a        part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase incerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/ormontanic acid after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of item as claimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of cerotic acid, heneicosanoicacid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic        acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from        the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 18, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid        and/or montanic acid is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 18, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric        acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid is indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 18, in case in column 7        cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid        and/or montanic acidis indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        18, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7 cerotic        acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or        montanic acid is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 18, in case in        column 7 cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid,        melissic acid and/or montanic acid is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 18, in case in column 7        cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid        and/or montanic acid is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 18, in case in column 7 cerotic acid,        heneicosanoic acid, lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or        montanic acid is indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.7.18] to [0492.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0483.1.7.7] to [0492.1.7.7] above

Example 10 Purification of a Fine Chemical e.g. VLCFA, e.g. CeroticAcid, Heneicosanoic Acid, Lignoceric Acid, Melissic Acid and/or MontanicAcid

Long-chain fatty acids, such as cerotic acid, heneicosanoic acid,lignoceric acid, melissic acid and/or montanic acid, can be recoveredfrom cells or from the supernatant of the abovedescribed culture by avariety of methods known in the art. For example, the culturesupernatant is recovered first. To this end, the cells are harvestedfrom the culture by slow centrifugation. Cells can generally bedisrupted or lysed by standard techniques such as mechanical force orsonication. The cell debris is removed by centrifugation and thesupernatant fraction, if appropriate together with the culturesupernatant, is used for the further purification of the VLCFA. However,it is also possible to process the supernatant alone if the VLCFA arepresent in the supernatant in sufficiently high a concentration. In thiscase, the VLCFA, or the VLCFAs mixture, can be purified further forexample via extraction and/or salt precipitation or via ion-exchangechromatography.

One example is the analysis of fatty acids (abbreviations: FAME, fattyacid methyl ester; GC-MS, gas liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry;TAG, triacylglycerol; TLC, thin-layer chromatography).

The unambiguous detection for the presence of fatty acid products can beobtained by analyzing recombinant organisms using analytical standardmethods: GC, GC-MS or TLC, as described on several occasions by Christieand the references therein (1997, in: Advances on Lipid Methodology,Fourth Edition: Christie, Oily Press, Dundee, 119-169; 1998,Gaschromatographie-Massenspektrometrie-Verfahren [Gaschromatography/mass spectrometric methods], Lipide 33:343-353).

The total fatty acids produced in the organism for example in yeastsused in the inventive process can be analysed for example according tothe following procedure: The material such as yeasts, E. coli or plantsto be analyzed can be disrupted by sonication, grinding in a glass mill,liquid nitrogen and grinding or via other applicable methods. Afterdisruption, the material must be centrifuged (1000×g, 10 min., 4° C.)and washed once with 100 mM NaHCO3, pH 8.0 to remove residual medium andfatty acids. For preparation of the fatty acid methyl esters (FAMES) thesediment is resuspended in distilled water, heated for 10 minutes at100° C., cooled on ice and recentrifuged, followed by extraction for onehour at 90° C. in 0.5 M sulfuric acid in methanol with 2%dimethoxypropane, which leads to hydrolyzed oil and lipid compounds,which give transmethylated lipids.

The FAMES are then extracted twice with 2 ml petrolether, washed oncewith 100 mM NaHCO₃, pH 8.0 and once with distilled water and dried withNa₂SO₄. The organic solvent can be evaporated under a stream of Argonand the FAMES were dissolved in 50 μl of petrolether. The samples can beseparated on a ZEBRON ZB-Wax capillary column (30 m, 0,32 mm, 0.25 μm;Phenomenex) in a Hewlett Packard 6850 gas chromatograph with a flameionisation detector. The oven temperature is programmed from 70° C. (1min. hold) to 200° C. at a rate of 20° C/min., then to 250° C. (5 min.hold) at a rate of 5° C/min and finally to 260° C. at a rate of 5°C/min. Nitrogen is used as carrier gas (4,5 ml/min. at 70° C.). Theidentity of the resulting fatty acid methyl esters can be identified bycomparison with retention times of FAME standards, which are availablefrom commercial sources (i.e. Sigma).

Plant material is initially homogenized mechanically by comminuting in apestle and mortar to make it more amenable to extraction.

This is followed by heating at 100° C. for 10 minutes and, after coolingon ice, by resedimentation. The cell sediment is hydrolyzed for one hourat 90° C. with 1 M methanolic sulfuric acid and 2% dimethoxypropane, andthe lipids are transmethylated. The resulting fatty acid methyl esters(FAMEs) are extracted in petroleum ether. The extracted FAMEs areanalyzed by gas liquid chromatography using a capillary column(Chrompack, WCOT Fused Silica, CP-Wax-52 CB, 25 m, 0.32 mm) and atemperature gradient of from 170° C. to 240° C. in 20 minutes and 5minutes at 240° C. The identity of the fatty acid methyl esters isconfirmed by comparison with corresponding FAME standards (Sigma). Theidentity and position of the double bond can be analyzed further bysuitable chemical derivatization of the FAME mixtures, for example togive 4,4-dimethoxyoxazoline derivatives (Christie, 1998) by means ofGC-MS.

The methodology is described for example in Napier and Michaelson, 2001,Lipids. 36(8):761-766; Sayanova et al., 2001, Journal of ExperimentalBotany. 52(360):1581-1585, Sperling et al., 2001, Arch. Biochem.Biophys. 388(2):293-298 and Michaelson et al., 1998, FEBS Letters.439(3):215-218.

If required and desired, further chromatography steps with a suitableresin may follow. Advantageously the fatty acids can be further purifiedwith a so-called RTHPLC. As eluent different an acetonitrile/water orchloroform/acetonitrile mixtures are advantageously is used. For examplecanola oil can be separated said HPLC method using an RP-18-column (ET250/3 Nucleosil 120-5 018 Macherey and Nagel, Duren, Germany). Achloroform/acetonitrile mixture (v/v 30:70) is used as eluent. The flowrate is beneficial 0.8 ml/min. For the analysis of the fatty acids anELSD detector (evaporative light-scattering detector) is used. MPLC,dry-flash chromatography or thin layer chromatography are otherbeneficial chromatography methods for the purification of VLCFAs. Ifnecessary, these chromatography steps may be repeated, using identicalor other chromatography resins. The skilled worker is familiar with theselection of suitable chromatography resin and the most effective usefor a particular molecule to be purified. In addition depending on theproduced fine chemical purification is also possible with cristalisationor destilation. Both methods are well known to a person skilled in theart.

Identity and purity of the VLCFAs isolated can be determined by standardtechniques of the art. They encompass high-performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry (MS),staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS, enzyme assay ormicrobiological assays. These analytical methods are compiled in: Pateket al. (1994) Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60: 133-140; Malakhova et al.(1996) Biotekhnologiya 11:27-32; and Schmidt et al. (1998) BioprocessEngineer. 19: 67-70. Ulmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry(1996) Vol. A27, VCH: Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp. 521-540, pp. 540-547, pp.559-566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587; Michal, G (1999) Biochemical Pathways:An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, John Wiley and Sons;Fallon, A. et al. (1987) Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry in:Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vol. 17.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0494.1.7.7] above

Example 11a PCR amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 14843, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14871 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14872 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7081, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7261 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7262 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 47526, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 47562 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 47563 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 2935, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 3275 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 3276 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6510,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6670 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6671 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 10811, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 11207 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11208 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 12698,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 12970 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 12971 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.7.18] to [0499.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.7.7] to [0499.1.7.7] above

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7081 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, or Glycine maxthe vector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncolfollowing the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 14843 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 63665 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7081.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DHSalpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.7.18] to [0503.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0501.1.7.7] to

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max17968 non-targ At1g36730 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 65 18235non-targ At1g48260 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 33 86 22249non-targ At3g08710 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 127 152081non-targ At3g09940 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 36 68777non-targ At3g27540 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 99 2935non-targ At3g62950 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 159 24232non-targ At4g18880 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 53 4348non-targ At4g35310 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 213 24492non-targ At5g07200 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 50 5493non-targ At5g64920 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 57 31926non-targ Avin- lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 40 DRAFT_4562 6510non-targ Avin- lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 35 171 DRAFT_510332037 non-targ Avin- lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 137DRAFT_5246 33457 non-targ Avin- lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 3662 DRAFT_5651 33596 non-targ Avin- lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC32 50 DRAFT_6093 34044 non-targ Avin- lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 27 99 DRAFT_6700 34889 plastidic B0004 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 32 201 7081 non-targ B0161 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 43 268 7333 non-targ B0449 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 24435967 plastidic B0593 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 87 36489non-targ B0885 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 93 7917 non-targB0898 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 337 76032 plastidic B1065cerotic acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 48 37400 non-targ B1186 lignocericacid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 126 98778 non-targ B1249 lignoceric acidARA_LEAF p-Super GC 33 73 7947 non-targ B1522 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 28 178 38300 non-targ B1597 cerotic acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC43 164 38300 non-targ B1597 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 21479217 non-targ B2027 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 85 79509non-targ B2482 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 64 40383 non-targB2541 lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 110 82424 non-targ B3083lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 63 125487 non-targ B3812lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 118 10740 non-targ B4029lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 222 45321 non-targ B4256lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 64 185 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 81 46850 non-targ GM02LC44512lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 30 75 47526 mito- SII0064 lignocericacid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 29 56 chon- drial 84265 plastidic SII0228lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 36 38 84869 plastidic SII0378lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 69 101707 non-targ SII0833lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 112 51268 plastidic SII0891lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 55 85743 mito- SII1598 lignocericacid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 51 chon- drial 86447 plastidic SII1848lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 85 95744 non-targ SIr0383lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 48 57235 plastidic SIr0739lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 87 87655 plastidic SIr0966lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 32 111 152275 non-targ SIr2033lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 105 12698 non-targ TTC0019lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 44 114 61532 non-targ TTC0768lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 110 62079 non-targ TTC1386lignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 106 121908 non-targ YaI054clignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 58 63665 plastidic Ydr265wlignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 50 149632 non-targ Yjl153cheneicosanoic ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI GC 10 23 acid 14843 non-targ Yjr130clignoceric acid ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 31 42 152382 non-targ Ykr050wlignoceric acid ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 28 96 66695 plastidic YIr065clignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 66 152424 plastidic YmI093wlignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 34 69 92274 plastidic Ymr150clignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 74 152460 plastidic Ymr208wlignoceric acid ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 44 152341 non-targ Yer152cmelissic acid ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 1 69 152341 non-targ Yer152c montanicacid ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 3 93 125348 non-targ B3644 melissic acidARA_LEAF p-Super GC 3 56 125348 non-targ B3644 montanic acid ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 5 49

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (ratio_by _WT, given aspercent increase).

The term “non-targ” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “non-targeted”.

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.7.18] to [0515.1.7.18] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0505.1.7.7] to [0515.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.7.19.] to [0514.1.7.19.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol(lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/or triacylglycerolacid as defined below and corresponding embodiments as described hereinas follows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.7.7] above

Plants produce glycerol and glycerol-3-phosphate. Importantly lipidsderived from glycerol are the major components of eukaryotic cells. Interms of dry weight they account for anywhere between 10% and 90% of thetotal mass of the cell. Triglycerol are the major source of store energyin eucaryotic organisms.

Glycerol is a principal component of all fats and oils, in the form ofits esters called glycerides. It is commercially known as glycerin orglycerine. Glycerol (CH2OH.CHOH.CH2OH or propane-1,2,3-triol), in itspure form, is a sweet-tasting, clear, colorless, odorless, viscousliquid. It is completely soluble in water and alcohols, slightly solublein many common solvents such as ether and dioxane, and is insoluble inhydrocarbons. As a food additive, glycerol is labeled as E number E422.

Glycerol is widely distributed in all living organisms as a constituentof glycerides. Glycerol is a precursor for synthesis of triacylglycerolsand of phospholipids in the liver and adipose tissue. During digestion,glycerol is split from fatty acids and may recombine with them to formstored fat in the body or be used as a body fuel to provide energy.Before glycerol can enter the pathway of glycolysis or gluconeogenesis,it must be converted to their intermediate glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate.

Glycerol-3-phosphate (G3P, G-3-P) can be synthesized via two differentroutes in plants. In one route, it is formed from dihydroxyacetonephosphate (DHAP), an intermediate of glycolysis. In the second pathwayit is formed by the reduction of dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP).

In plants, at least two types of GPDH, a cytoplasmatic and a plastidialexist, which also differ in their reducing cosubstrate. The cytsolicGPDH uses NADH as the cosubstrate. The mitochondrial FAD-dependentglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (FAD-GPDH) of Arabidopsis forms aG-3-P shuttle, as previously established in other eukaryotic organisms,and links cytosolic G-3-P metabolism to carbon source utilization andenergy metabolism in plants—also see Shen, W. et al., FEBS Lett. 2003Feb 11; 536(1-3): 92-6.

Glycerol-3-phosphate is a primary substrate for triacylglycerolsynthesis. Vigeolas and Geigenberger (Planta 219(2004): 827-835) haveshown that injection of developing seeds with glycerol leads toincreased glycerol-3-phosphate levels. These increased levels ofglycerol-3-phosphate were accompanied by an increase in the flux ofsucrose into total lipids and triacylglycerol providing evidence thatthe prevailing levels of glycerol-3-phosphate co-limit triacylglycerolproduction in developing seeds.

The direct acylation of glycerol by a glycerol: acyl-CoA acyltransferaseto form mono-acyl-glycerol and, subsequently, diacylglycerol andtriacylglycerol has been shown in myoblast and hepatocytes (Lee, D. P.et al. J. Lipid res. 42 (2001): 1979-1986). This direct acylation becamemore prominent when the glycerol-3-phosphate pathway was attenuated orwhen glycerol levels become elevated.

The major storage lipids (or oils) of seeds occur in the form oftriacylglycerols (TAG), or three fatty acids linked to glycerol by esterbonds. Triacylglycerol synthesis involves diverse cellular compartments,including the cytoplasm, the mitochondria, the plastids, and theendoplasmic reticulum (ER). Glycerol-3-phosphate enters the ER for thefinal step in triacylglycerol synthesis. The newly formedtriacylglycerols accumulate between the two layers of the doublemembrane of the ER, forming an oil body surrounded by a single (or half)unit membrane. Bis-glyceryl phosphate (glycerophophoryl glycerol, GPG)is a glycerophosphodiester which is formed by deacylation ofphospholipids.

Glycerol was found to possess a wide variety of uses in the manufactureof numerous domestic, industrial, and pharmaceutical products.

Glycerol-insensitive Arabidopsis mutants: glil seedlings lack glycerolkinase, accumulate glycerol and are more resistant to abiotic stress,see Eastmond P.J. , The Plant Journal, 2004, 37(4), 617-625. These datashow that glycerol kinase is required for glycerol catabolism inArabidopsis and that the accumulation of glycerol can enhance resistanceto a variety of abiotic stresses associated with dehydration.

Glycerol is used together with water and alcohol (ethyl alcohol) inglycerinated water/alcohol plant extracts and phytoaromatic compounds.These products are used as food supplements, providing concentrates ofthe minerals, trace elements, active ingredients (alkaloids,polyphenols, pigments, etc.) and aromatic substances to be found inplants. Glycerin acts as a carrier for plant extracts. It is found inthe end product (the fresh plant extract) in concentrations of up to 24%or 25%.

Raw glycerol is a by-product of the transesterification process of rapeoil to rape methyl ester (RME) and used edible oil to used edible methylester (AME), both better known as Biodiesel. Glycerol world productionis estimated to be around 750.000 t/year. Around 90% is manufactured onthe basis of natural oils and fats.

Glycerol or glycerol-phosphate, preferably G3P are biosyntheticprecusors for the biosynthesis of monoacylglycerols, diacylglycerols,triacylglycerols, phosphatidylglycerols and other glycerolipids (e.g.glycosylglycerides, diphosphatidylglycerols, phosphonolipids,phosphatidylcholines, phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylinositols,phytoglycolipids). Therefore the analysis of the glycerol orglycerol-phosphate content in cells, tissues or plant parts like seedsand leaves after total lipid extraction and lipid hydrolysis directlycorrelates with the analysis of the total lipid content. For example ifthe overexpression of a gene participating in the biosynthesis oftriacylglycerols in the seed results in an increase in total lipidcontent in the seed or leaf this seed will also show an increasedglycerol content after total lipid extraction and hydrolysis of thelipids.

Therefore the method as described below which leads to an increase inglycerol or glycerolphosphate in the lipid fraction after cleavage ofthe ester functions for example with a mixture of methanol andhydrochloric acid clearly represents a method for an increasedproduction of triacylglycerol or total lipids.

Due to the wide variety of uses of glycerol and/or its derivates likeglycerolphosphate, preferably glycerol-3-phosphate and/or GPG and/ormonoacylglycerols, diacylglycerols, triacylglycerols,phosphatidylglycerols and/or other glycerolipids an increased productionvery important.

Particularly economical methods are biotechnological methods utilizingglycerol-producing organisms which are either natural or optimized bygenetic modification.

There is a constant need for providing novel enzyme activities or director indirect regulators and thus alternative methods with advantageousproperties for producing glycerol or its derivates in organisms, e.g. intransgenic organi sms.

The content of glycerol in a cell was also increased by increasing ordecreasing certain activities as disclosed in WO 2006/069610,WO2007/087815 or WO2008/034648

Improving the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is an importanttask of the food-and-feed industry. This is necessary since, forexample, glycerol and/or its derivates, which occur in plants arelimited with regard to the supply of mammals. Especially advantageousfor the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is as balanced aspossible a glycerol and/or lipidprofile since a great excess of somelipids above a specific concentration in the food has no furtherpositive effect on the utilization of the food since other lipidssuddenly become limiting. A further increase in quality is only possiblevia addition of further lipids, which are limiting under theseconditions. The targeted addition of the limiting lipid in the form ofsynthetic products must be carried out with extreme caution in order toavoid lipid imbalance.

To ensure a high quality of foods and animal feeds, it is thereforenecessary to add a plurality of lipids in a balanced manner to suit therespective organism. Accordingly, there is still a great demand for newand more suitable genes, which encode enzymes or regulators, whichparticipate in the biosynthesis of lipids, in particular glycerol and/orits derivates and make it possible to produce certain lipidsspecifically on an industrial scale without unwanted byproducts beingformed. In the selection of genes for biosynthesis or regulation twocharacteristics above all are particularly important. On the one hand,there is as ever a need for improved processes for obtaining the highestpossible contents of lipids like glycerol and/or its derivates and onthe other hand as less as possible byproducts should be produced in theproduction process.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/ortriacylglycerol.

It is a further object of the present invention to develop aninexpensive process for the synthesis of lipids and/or glycerol andderivates, in particular bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/ortriacylglycerol and to assure that the lipids and/or glycerol andderivates, in particular bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/ortriacylglycerol are more accessible and facilely to isolate and recoverin an industrial scale from the producing organism, preferably from aplant.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and triacylglycerol,or, in other words, of the “fine chemical” or “fine chemical of theinvention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.19 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to[0514.1.7.19]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.19.19] and [0015.1.19.19], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to[0514.1.7.19], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to the definition of paragraph[0014.1.19.19] and [0015.1.19.19].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction)” in context of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequenceslisted in the respective same line of any one of Tables Ito IV ofapplication no. 19 and indicating in column 7 the metabolite“bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)”.

In one embodiment, the term bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) orthe term “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections[0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the above mentioned bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glycerol (lipid fraction)” incontext of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in therespective same line of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 19and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “glycerol (lipid fraction)”.

In one embodiment, the term glycerol (lipid fraction) or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.19.19]to [0514.1.7.19] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned glycerol (lipid fraction), respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glycerol (polar fraction)” incontext of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in therespective same line of any one of Tables Ito IV of application no. 19and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “glycerol (polar fraction)”.

In one embodiment, the term glycerol (polar fraction) or the term “finechemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.19.19]to [0514.1.7.19] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned glycerol (polar fraction), respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction)” in context of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequenceslisted in the respective same line of any one of Tables Ito IV ofapplication no. 19 and indicating in column 7 the metabolite “glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction)”.

In one embodiment, the term glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) or theterm “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections[0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the above mentioned glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “glycerol-3-phosphate (polarfraction)” in context of the nucleic acid or polypeptide sequenceslisted in the respective same line of any one of Tables I to IV ofapplication no. 19 and indicating in column 7 the metabolite“glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction)”.

In one embodiment, the term glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) or theterm “fine chemical” mean in context of the paragraphs or sections[0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] at least one chemical compound with anactivity of the above mentioned glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction),respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “triacylglycerols” in context ofthe nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective sameline of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 19 and indicatingin column 7 the metabolite “triacylglycerol”.

In one embodiment, the term triacylglycerol or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.19.19] to[0514.1.7.19] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned triacylglycerol, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), its salts, ester or ether in free form orbound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical”means bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) or its salts, ester orether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)”means bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] glycerol (lipidfraction), its salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means glycerol (lipidfraction) or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “glycerol (lipid fraction)” means glycerol(lipid fraction) in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] glycerol (polarfraction), its salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In apreferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means glycerol (polarfraction) or its salts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “glycerol (polar fraction)” means glycerol(polar fraction) in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), its salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form.In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction) or its salts, ester or ether, in free form orbound form.

In a preferred embodiment “glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)” meansglycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19]glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), its salts, ester or ether in freeform or bound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the finechemical” means glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) or its salts,ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction)” meansglycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in free form.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] triacylglycerol,its salts, ester or ether in free form or bound form. In a preferredembodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means triacylglycerol or itssalts, ester or ether, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “triacylglycerol” means triacylglycerol infree form.

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) and/or triacylglycerol,or, in other words, of the “fine chemical” or “fine chemical of theinvention”. Accordingly, in the present invention, the term “the finechemical” as used herein relates to “glycerol and/or glycerolphosphateand/or glycerophosphodiester, preferably G3P and/or GPG and/orderivates”. Further, the term “the fine chemicals” as used herein alsorelates to fine chemicals comprising glycerol and/or glycerolphosphateand/or glycerolphosphate and/or glycerophosphodiester,and/or glycerides,lipids, oils and/or fats containing glycerol. Further, the term “thefine chemicals” as used herein also relates to fine chemicals comprisingglycerol.

Further, the term “the fine chemicals” as used herein also relates toderivates of glycerol and/or glycerolphosphate and/orglycerophosphodiester, preferably G3P and/or GPG resp. like salts,ester, ethers, thioesters, thioethers mixtures thereof in free form orbound to other compounds such as protein(s) such as enzyme(s),peptide(s), polypeptide(s), membranes or part thereof, or lipids, oils,waxes or fatty acids or mixtures thereof or in compositions with lipidsor carbohydrates such as sugars or sugarpolymers, like glucosides orpolyols like myo-inositol or mixtures thereof.

In one embodiment, the term “the fine chemical” means monoacylglycerols,diacylglycerols, triacylglycerols, phosphatidylglycerols and/or otherglycerolipids (e.g. but not limited to glycosylglycerides,diphosphatidylglycerols, phosphonolipids, phosphatidylcholines,phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylinositols or phytoglycolipids)and is hereinafter referred to as “total lipids”.

In one embodiment, the term “glycerol” or “the fine chemical” or “therespective fine chemical” means at least one chemical compound withglycerol activity selected from the group glycerol and/orglycerolphosphate and/or glycerophosphodiester, preferably G3P and/orGPG resp. and/or derivates selected from the group of monoacylglycerols,diacylglycerols, triacylglycerols, phosphatidylglycerols and/or otherglycerolipids (e.g. but not limited to glycosylglycerides,diphosphatidylglycerols, phosphonolipids, phosphatidylcholines,phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylinositols or phytoglycolipids).In another embodiment, the term “glycerol” or “the fine chemical” or“the respective fine chemical” means at least one chemical compound withglycerol activity selected from the group glycerol and/orglycerolphosphate, preferably glycerol-3-phosphate and/ormonoacylglycerols, diacylglycerols, triacylglycerols,phosphatidylglycerols and/or other glycerolipids (e.g. but not limitedto glycosylglycerides, diphosphatidylglycerols, phosphonolipids,phosphatidylcholines, phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylinositolsor phytoglycolipids) in free or bound form.

In one embodiment derivates of glycerol means according to the presentinvention glycerolphosphate and/or glycerophosphodiester, preferably G3Pand/or GPG resp.; salts, ester, ethers, thioesters, thioethers mixturesthereof or monoacylglycerols, diacylglycerols, triacylglycerols,preferably triacylglycerols, phosphatidylglycerols and/or otherglycerolipids (e.g. but not limited to glycosylglycerides,diphosphatidylglycerols, phosphonolipids, phosphatidylcholines,phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylinositols or phytoglycolipids)and lipids.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to[0514.1.7.19]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.19.19] to [0514.1.7.19] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of section [0014.1.19.19] or section[0015.1.19.19], independently whether it refers to any other paragraphor not and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.19.19] to[0514.1.7.19], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.19.19].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprisingbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/or triacylglycerol,respectively.

As glycerol or glycerolphosphate, preferably G3P are biosyntheticprecusor for the biosynthesis of monoacylglycerols, diacylglycerols,triacylglycerols, phosphatidylglycerols and other glycerolipids (e.g. glycosylg lycerid es, diphosphatidylglycerols, phosphonolipids,phosphatidylcholines, phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylinositols,phytoglycolipids). Therefore the analysis of the glycerol content incells, tissues or plant parts like seeds and leaves after total lipidextraction and lipid hydrolysis directly correlates with the analysis ofthe total lipid content. For example if the overexpression of a geneparticipating in the biosynthesis of triacylglycerols in the seedresults in an increase in total lipid content in the seed or leaf thisseed will also show an increased glycerol content after total lipidextraction and hydrolysis of the lipids.

The same is valid for glycerophosphodiesters, preferably GPG, which areformed by deacylation of phspholipids. Therefore the analysis of theglycerophosphodiesters content in cells, tissues or plant parts likeseeds and leaves after total lipid extraction directly correlates withthe analysis of the total phospholipid content.

An increased glycerol, glycerolphosphate, preferably G3P, and/orglycerophosphodiesters, preferably GPG content normally means anincreased of the total glycerol, glycerolphosphate, preferably G3P,and/or glycerophosphodiesters, preferably GPG content. However, aincreased glycerol, glycerolphosphate, preferably G3P, and/orglycerophosphodiesters, preferably GPG content also means, inparticular, a modified content of the above-described derivates ofglycerol, glycerolphosphate, preferably G3P, and/orglycerophosphodiesters, preferably GPG containing compounds.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g23110-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g67340-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylinositol 3- and        4-kinase family protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0518-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglyceromutase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putrescine transport system        permease protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0970-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-dependent RNA helicase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysozyme in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1556-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1583-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1703-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase system component        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B1795-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of imidazole glycerol phosphate        synthase subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2139-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ion-transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine/serine transporter in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3160-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of argininosuccinate synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of FKBP-type peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans        isomerase (rotamase) in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of high-affinity branched-chain amino        acid transport protein in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3777-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysyl-tRNA synthetase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC17485-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl        ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic acid decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbohydrate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin-8X methylmutase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate 5-kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YAL013W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid phosphatase precursor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycr102c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alcohol dehydrogenase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of biotin synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial processing protease        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YHR202W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YIL083C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL062W-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of vacuolar sorting protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YLR099C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein Hsp40 in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Elongation factor Tu in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YPL162C. protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitogen-activated protein kinase in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction); or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction); or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) or a        composition comprising bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction); or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (lipid fraction); or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol (lipid fraction) or a composition        comprising glycerol (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction); or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (polar fraction); or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2); in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol (polar fraction) or a composition        comprising glycerol (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction); or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        phosphate (lipid fraction); or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) or a        composition comprising glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction); or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction); or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) or a        composition comprising glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        triacylglycerol; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of triacylglycerol or a composition comprising        triacylglycerol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 19, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 19, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 19;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        19, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 19; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 19.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 19, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC transporter permease protein,acetyl CoA carboxylase, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein,acyl transferase, adenylate kinase, alcohol dehydrogenase, amino-acidacetyltransferase, arginine decarboxylase, argininosuccinate synthetase,aromatic acid decarboxylase, At1g23110-protein, At1g67340-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,b0050-protein, b0518-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,b1234-protein, b1330-protein, b1522-protein, b1556-protein,b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1703-protein,B1795-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2139-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b3083-protein, b3160-protein, b3777-protein,b3791-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,beta-hydroxylase, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbohydrate kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DnaJ-likechaperone, Elongation factor Tu, enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase, ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, FKBP-typepeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase), glutamate 5-kinase,glutaredoxin, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, high-affinity branched-chainamino acid transport protein, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit, ion-transport protein, lipoprotein precursor, L-serinedehydratase, lysozyme, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, metal-dependent hydrolase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IXmonomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitochondrialprocessing protease, mitogen-activated protein kinase, molecularchaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, phenylacetic acid degradationprotein, phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylinositol 3-and 4-kinase family protein, phosphoglyceromutase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, polygalacturonase, precorrin-8X methylmutase, proteinphosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, putative transport systempermease protein, putrescine transport system permease protein, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase, serineprotease, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine synthase, threonine/serine transporter,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, vacuolarsorting protein, YAL013W-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr273w-protein,YFL019C-protein, YHR202W-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL062W-A-protein,YLR099C-protein, ylr326w-protein, YPL162C.protein, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, which respectively encode a proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown inTable I, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, (preferably the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectivelyencode a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof,and/or which respectively can be amplified with the primer set shown inTable III, application no. 19, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRPgenes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC transporter permease protein,acetyl CoA carboxylase, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein,acyl transferase, adenylate kinase, alcohol dehydrogenase, amino-acidacetyltransferase, arginine decarboxylase, argininosuccinate synthetase,aromatic acid decarboxylase, At1g23110-protein, At1g67340-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,b0050-protein, b0518-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,b1234-protein, b1330-protein, b1522-protein, b1556-protein,b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1703-protein,B1795-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2139-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b3083-protein, b3160-protein, b3777-protein,b3791-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,beta-hydroxylase, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbohydrate kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DnaJ-likechaperone, Elongation factor Tu, enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase, ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, FKBP-typepeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase), glutamate 5-kinase,glutaredoxin, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, high-affinity branched-chainamino acid transport protein, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit, ion-transport protein, lipoprotein precursor, L-serinedehydratase, lysozyme, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, metal-dependent hydrolase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IXmonomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitochondrialprocessing protease, mitogen-activated protein kinase, molecularchaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, phenylacetic acid degradationprotein, phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylinositol 3-and 4-kinase family protein, phosphoglyceromutase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, polygalacturonase, precorrin-8X methylmutase, proteinphosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, putative transport systempermease protein, putrescine transport system permease protein, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase, serineprotease, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine synthase, threonine/serine transporter,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, vacuolarsorting protein, YAL013W-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr273w-protein,YFL0190-protein, YHR202W-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL062W-A-protein,YLR099C-protein, ylr326w-protein, YPL162C.protein, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, the respective protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences asshown in Table I, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, therespective protein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequence as shown in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8, and/or therespective protein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown inTable IV, application no. 19, column 8 is also referred to as FineChemical Related Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/ortriacylglycerol, by increasing or generating one or more activities,especially selected from the group consisting of(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase,49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC transporter permease protein, acetyl CoAcarboxylase, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein, acyltransferase, adenylate kinase, alcohol dehydrogenase, amino-acidacetyltransferase, arginine decarboxylase, argininosuccinate synthetase,aromatic acid decarboxylase, At1g23110-protein, At1g67340-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,b0050-protein, b0518-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,b1234-protein, b1330-protein, b1522-protein, b1556-protein,b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1703-protein,B1795-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2139-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b3083-protein, b3160-protein, b3777-protein,b3791-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,beta-hydroxylase, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbohydrate kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DnaJ-likechaperone, Elongation factor Tu, enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase, ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, FKBP-typepeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase), glutamate 5-kinase,glutaredoxin, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, high-affinity branched-chainamino acid transport protein, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit, ion-transport protein, lipoprotein precursor, L-serinedehydratase, lysozyme, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, metal-dependent hydrolase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IXmonomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitochondrialprocessing protease, mitogen-activated protein kinase, molecularchaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, phenylacetic acid degradationprotein, phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylinositol 3-and 4-kinase family protein, phosphoglyceromutase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, polygalacturonase, precorrin-8X methylmutase, proteinphosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, putative transport systempermease protein, putrescine transport system permease protein, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase, serineprotease, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine synthase, threonine/serine transporter,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, vacuolarsorting protein, YAL013W-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr273w-protein,YFL019C-protein, YHR202W-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL062W-A-protein,YLR099C-protein, ylr326w-protein, YPL162C.protein, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, which is conferred by one or more FCRPs orthe gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example by the geneproduct of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotide selectedfrom the group as shown in Table I, application no. 19, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising a polypeptideencoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected from the group asshown in Table I, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, (preferably by thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or by one ormore protein(s) each comprising a polypeptide selected from the group asdepicted in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 and 8, or a homologthereof, or a protein comprising a sequence corresponding to theconsensus sequence or comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shownin Table IV, application no. 19, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g.

by generating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in thecell or a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selectedfrom the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABCtransporter permease protein, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acid phosphataseprecursor, acid shock protein, acyl transferase, adenylate kinase,alcohol dehydrogenase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, argininedecarboxylase, argininosuccinate synthetase, aromatic aciddecarboxylase, At1g23110-protein, At1g67340-protein, ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,b0050-protein, b0518-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,b1234-protein, b1330-protein, b1522-protein, b1556-protein,b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1703-protein,B1795-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2139-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b3083-protein, b3160-protein, b3777-protein,b3791-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,beta-hydroxylase, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbohydrate kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DnaJ-likechaperone, Elongation factor Tu, enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase, ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, FKBP-typepeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase), glutamate 5-kinase,glutaredoxin, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, high-affinity branched-chainamino acid transport protein, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit, ion-transport protein, lipoprotein precursor, L-serinedehydratase, lysozyme, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, metal-dependent hydrolase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IXmonomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitochondrialprocessing protease, mitogen-activated protein kinase, molecularchaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, phenylacetic acid degradationprotein, phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylinositol 3-and 4-kinase family protein, phosphoglyceromutase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, polygalacturonase, precorrin-8X methylmutase, proteinphosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, putative transport systempermease protein, putrescine transport system permease protein, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase, serineprotease, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine synthase, threonine/serine transporter,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulafor protein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, vacuolarsorting protein, YAL013W-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr273w-protein,YFL019C-protein, YHR202W-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL062W-A-protein,YLR099C-protein, ylr326w-protein, YPL162C.protein, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, for example of the respective polypeptideas depicted in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 and 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, or the respective polypeptide comprisinga sequence corresponding to the consensus sequences as shown in TableIV, application no. 19, column 8, or the respective polypeptidecomprising at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV,application no. 19, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g23110-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g67340-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glycine cleavage        system T aminomethyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0518-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoglyceromutase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putrescine        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0970-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-dependent RNA        helicase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysozyme        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1556-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1583-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1703-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase system component non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B1795-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a imidazole        glycerol phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2139-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ion-transport        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine/serine        transporter non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3160-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a argininosuccinate        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a FKBP-type        peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase) non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a high-affinity        branched-chain amino acid transport protein non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3777-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysyl-tRNA        synthetase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC17485-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Mg-protoporphyrin        IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic acid        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbohydrate        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin-8X        methylmutase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamate        5-kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YAL013W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid phosphatase        precursor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycr102c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alcohol        dehydrogenase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a biotin synthase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        processing protease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YHR202W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YIL083C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL062W-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a vacuolar sorting        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YLR099C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein Hsp40 non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Elongation factor        Tu non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YPL162C.protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitogen-activated        protein kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction);    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), or a        composition comprising bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (lipid fraction);    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol (lipid fraction), or a composition        comprising glycerol (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (polar fraction);    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol (polar fraction), or a composition        comprising glycerol (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        phosphate (lipid fraction);    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), or a        composition comprising glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction);    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or a        composition comprising glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        triacylglycerol;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of triacylglycerol, or a composition comprising        triacylglycerol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g23110-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of eukaryotic translation initiation        factor 5 in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At1g67340-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of CBL-interacting protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphatidylinositol 3- and        4-kinase family protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of calcium-dependent protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock transcription factor in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of monothiol glutaredoxin in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of protein phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sec-independent protein translocase        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of beta-hydroxylase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ThiF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of recombinase A in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of hydrolase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-binding component of a        transport system in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0518-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglyceromutase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putrescine transport system        permease protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methylglyoxal synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0970-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1003-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sodium/proton antiporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1234-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cardiolipin synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1330-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-dependent RNA helicase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid degradation        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lipoprotein precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1522-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysozyme in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1556-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1583-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1672-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1703-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase system component        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of B1795-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-serine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1837-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of trehalose-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of imidazole glycerol phosphate        synthase subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2032-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2099-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2139-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ABC transporter permease protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ion-transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2474-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of putative transport system permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2613-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2673-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of murein transglycosylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate        cytidylyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3083-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine/serine transporter in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3160-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of argininosuccinate synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acetyl CoA carboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methyltransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of FKBP-type peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans        isomerase (rotamase) in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of high-affinity branched-chain amino        acid transport protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids        or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3777-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3791-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of enterobacterial common antigen        polymerase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3989-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4029-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b4050-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of lysyl-tRNA synthetase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutaredoxin in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GM02LC17485-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of nitrate/nitrite transport protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in        plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of adenylate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acyl transferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of oxidoreductase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl        ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of aromatic acid decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphate import ATP-binding        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of arginine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of carbohydrate kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of precorrin-8X methylmutase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of NADH dehydrogenase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of glutamate 5-kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of threonine dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of photosystem I reaction centre        subunit in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of TTC1386-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YAL013W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid phosphatase precursor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division control protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ycr102c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ydr273w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of molecular chaperone portein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of alcohol dehydrogenase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of biotin synthase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitochondrial processing protease        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YHR202W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YIL083C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL062W-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of DnaJ-like chaperone in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of polygalacturonase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of vacuolar sorting protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YLR099C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin in an organelle, preferably        in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr326w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of heat shock protein Hsp40 in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphotransferase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Elongation factor Tu in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YPL162C.protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mitogen-activated protein kinase in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), whichcomprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 19, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), or a        composition comprising bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 19, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (lipid fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol (lipid fraction);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (lipid fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol (lipid fraction), or a composition        comprising glycerol (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 19, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (polar fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical glycerol (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol (polar fraction);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (polar fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol (polar fraction), or a composition        comprising glycerol (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 19, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction);        or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        phosphate (lipid fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        phosphate (lipid fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), or a        composition comprising glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 19, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction);    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or a        composition comprising glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 19, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        triacylglycerol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical triacylglycerol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        triacylglycerol;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        triacylglycerol;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of triacylglycerol, or a composition comprising        triacylglycerol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g23110-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a eukaryotic        translation initiation factor 5 in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At1g67340-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a CBL-interacting        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a calcium-dependent        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a monothiol        glutaredoxin in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a protein        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Glycine cleavage        system T aminomethyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sec-independent        protein translocase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a beta-hydroxylase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ThiF family        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a recombinase A in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH-quinone        oxidoreductase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a hydrolase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF        family protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-binding        component of a transport system in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0518-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphoglyceromutase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putrescine        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methylglyoxal        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0970-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1003-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sodium/proton        antiporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1234-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cardiolipin        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1330-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-dependent RNA        helicase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phenylacetic acid        degradation protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lipoprotein        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1522-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysozyme in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1556-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1583-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Fe—S subunit of        oxidoreductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1672-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1703-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase system component in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a B1795-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-serine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1837-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        trehalose-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a imidazole        glycerol phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2032-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2099-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2139-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ABC transporter        permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ion-transport        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2474-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a putative        transport system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2613-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2673-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a murein        transglycosylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3083-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine/serine        transporter in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3160-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a argininosuccinate        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acetyl CoA        carboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methyltransferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a FKBP-type        peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase) in the cytosol of        a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a high-affinity        branched-chain amino acid transport protein in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3777-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3791-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a enterobacterial        common antigen polymerase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3989-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4029-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b4050-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a lysyl-tRNA        synthetase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a purine-nucleoside        phosphorylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutaredoxin in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        GM02LC17485-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a nitrate/nitrite        transport protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a adenylate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acyl transferase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        coproporphyrinogen III oxidase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a oxidoreductase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Mg-protoporphyrin        IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydrolipoamide        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a aromatic acid        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphate import        ATP-binding protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a arginine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a carbohydrate        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a precorrin-8X        methylmutase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a NADH        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a glutamate        5-kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a threonine        dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a photosystem I        reaction centre subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a TTC1386-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YAL013W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid phosphatase        precursor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        control protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ycr102c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ydr273w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a molecular        chaperone portein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a alcohol        dehydrogenase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a biotin synthase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitochondrial        processing protease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of triacylglycerol or a        composition comprising triacylglycerol in said non-human        organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human        organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YHR202W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YIL083C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL062W-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a DnaJ-like        chaperone in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polygalacturonase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a vacuolar sorting        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (polar        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YLR099C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr326w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a heat shock        protein Hsp40 in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phosphotransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a Elongation factor        Tu in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YPL162C.protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mitogen-activated        protein kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of glycerol (lipid        fraction) or a composition comprising glycerol (lipid fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction) or a composition comprising bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction) in said non-human organism or in the        culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction);    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), or a        composition comprising bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)        in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (lipid fraction);    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol (lipid fraction), or a composition        comprising glycerol (lipid fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        (polar fraction);    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol (polar fraction), or a composition        comprising glycerol (polar fraction) in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol        phosphate (lipid fraction);    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), or a        composition comprising glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction); or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction);    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or a        composition comprising glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in        said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding        said non-human organism

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of triacylglycerol, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 19, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        triacylglycerol;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of triacylglycerol, or a composition comprising        triacylglycerol in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 19, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 19.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 19, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 19.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 19, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 19.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.7.19] to [0066.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0039.1.7.7] to [0066.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide coding sequence is fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.7.19] to [0072.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0068.1.7.7] to [0072.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondric” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0074.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0075.1.7.7] above

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence. Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transitpeptides may comprise sequences derived from more than one biologicaland/or chemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derivedfrom the amino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in itsnative state is linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodimentof the invention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein istypically less than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120,110, 100 or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50,40, 35, 30, 25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorteror longer stretches are also possible. In addition target sequences,which facilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartmentssuch as the vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 19, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0077.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0078.1.7.7] above

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondric” is indicated. The term “introduced” in thecontext of this specification shall mean the insertion of a nucleic acidsequence into the organism by means of a “transfection”, “transduction”or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.7.19] to [0083.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.7.7] to [0083.1.7.7] above

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA. The term “viroid”refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNA molecule (Flores, C.R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroids usually contain about200-500 nucleotides and generally exist as circular molecules. Examplesof viroids that contain chloroplast localization signals include but arenot limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVd and ELVd. The viroid sequence or afunctional part of it can be fused to the sequences depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, in such a manner that the viroid sequence transports asequence transcribed from a sequence as depicted in the respective linein Table I, application no. 19 columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequenceencoding a protein as depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in column 6of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. A preferred embodimentuses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology. 268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence. The genes, which should be expressed in the plantor plant cells, are split into nucleic acid fragments, which areintroduced into different compartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus,the plastids and/or mitochondria. Additionally plant cells are describedin which the chloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNAencoding a fragment of a protein used in the inventive process such thatthe ribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 19, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.7.19] to [0092.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.7.7] to [0092.1.7.7] above

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/or triacylglycerol leads toan enhanced production of the respective fine chemical. The terms“enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%,preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, more preferably 150%,200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of the respective finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/or triacylglycerolin comparison to the wild-type as defined above, e.g. that means incomparison to a non-human organism without the aforementionedmodification of the activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or a fragment or ahomolog thereof. The modification of the activity of a protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or their combination can be achievedby joining the protein to a respective transit peptide, e.g. if for therespective encoding nucleic acid molecule in column 6 of Table I theterm “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/ortriacylglycerol,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/or triacylglycerol,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a protein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g07430, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 17452, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 17451 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity proteinphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 63-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a At1g23110-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g23110, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 102087, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102086,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 102086 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 102087, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity At1g23110-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 264 to 530-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17969, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17968 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5 is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of thebis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 72-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5, or if theactivity of the polypeptide At1g36730, preferably represented by SEQ IDNO. 17969, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 17968 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 17969, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5 is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of theglycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 24 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt1g67340-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g67340,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19365, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19364, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19364 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19365, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At1g67340-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaltriacylglycerol. For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 135-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g68320,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1062, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1061 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1062, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to57-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a protein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g72770, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity proteinphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 78-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aprotein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At1g72770,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity protein phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to67-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a protein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt1g72770, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19420, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19419 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19420, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity proteinphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 56-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a CBL-interacting protein kinase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide At2g30360, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 19920, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 19919 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 19920, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity CBL-interactingprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 69-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide At2g46500, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 21107, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 21106, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 21106 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 21107, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 68-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At3g02990,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68658, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.68658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical triacylglycerol. For example, an increase of thetriacylglycerol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to91-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g09960,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 109718, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 109717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.109718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, partitularly in a range of 18 to25-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to85-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15660,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 23483, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 23482 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.23483, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaltriacylglycerol. For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 158-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 53 to59-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a monothiolglutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g15670,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 3280, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 3279 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.3280, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaltriacylglycerol. For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 150-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a protein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g26080, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 68850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68849 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68850, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity proteinphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 35-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a cyclin D , or if the activity of the polypeptideAt4g34160, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24312, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24311 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24312, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cyclin D isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 50 to 76-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a calcium-dependent protein kinase, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide At4g35310, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4349, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.4348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 4349, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycalcium-dependent protein kinase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 145-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aheat shock transcription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g03720, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity heat shocktranscription factor is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction). For example, anincrease of the glycerol (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 29-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a heat shocktranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g03720,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 24439, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 24438 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.24439, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity heat shock transcription factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical triacylglycerol. For example, an increase of thetriacylglycerol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to99-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amonothiol glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g18600,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 4905, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 4904 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.4905, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity monothiol glutaredoxin is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to34-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a protein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g57050, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 5319, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 5318 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 5319, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity proteinphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 35-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a protein phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g59220, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 25499, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 25498 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 25499, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity proteinphosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 39-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a pyruvate kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt5g63680, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70039, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70038 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70039, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity pyruvate kinaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 47-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a Glycinecleavage system T aminomethyltransferase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.70716, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 70715, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 70715 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70716, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaltriacylglycerol. For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to 52-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a sec-independent protein translocase, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.26197, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 26196 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 26197, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity sec-independent protein translocase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 29-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)1788,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114084, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114083, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114083 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114084, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to29-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a transcriptional regulator protein, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.114199, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 114198, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 114198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 114199, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity transcriptional regulator protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 64-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a beta-hydroxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 71-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abeta-hydroxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)2091, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 6041, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 6041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity beta-hydroxylaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical triacylglycerol. For example, an increase of thetriacylglycerol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to40-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a oxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3253, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29501, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29500 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 29501, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 80-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ThiF family protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3577, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 111156, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.111155, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.111155 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 111156, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ThiFfamily protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 56-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of arecombinase A, or if the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)3629,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 114232, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 114231 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.114232, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity recombinase A is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 60-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.73720, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 73719 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 73720, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 53-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a hydrolase, orif the activity of the polypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 6511, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromAzotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 6510 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.6511, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity hydrolase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 57 to 69-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.32649, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii,is increased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 32648 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32649, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 19 to 65-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a pyruvate kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAY623894, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 103434, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103433,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 103433 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.103434, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of thebis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 37 to 93-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a threoninesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0004, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 34890, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 34889 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 34890,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaltriacylglycerol. For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 56 to 127-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b0050-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0050, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 103959, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103958,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 103958 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 103959, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b0050-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 39-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a serine protease, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0161, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7082, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7081 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serine proteaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 78-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serineprotease, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated.

For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7081 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity serine proteaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical triacylglycerol. For example, an increase of thetriacylglycerol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to112-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ATP-binding component of a transport system, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B0449, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.7334, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.7333 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7334, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityATP-binding component of a transport system is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 48 to 187-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0518-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0518, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 35937, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35936, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 35936 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 35937,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b0518-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 54-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a phosphoglyceromutase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0755, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 152577, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.152576, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 152576 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 152577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphoglyceromutase is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 51 to 83-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (polar fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aputrescine transport system permease protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0856, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131360, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.131359, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131359 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 131360, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity putrescinetransport system permease protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar fraction).For example, an increase of the glycerol (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 57-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amethylglyoxal synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0963,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.36671, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxal synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to23-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (polar fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amethylglyoxal synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0963,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 36671, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 36670 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.36671, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methylglyoxal synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to105-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b0970-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0970, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 144480, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144479,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 144479 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 144480, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b0970-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 205-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1003-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1003, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7942, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7941 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7942, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1003-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 148-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B1095, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.114553, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 114552, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 114552 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 114553, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 53 to 164-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of asodium/proton antiporter, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1186,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 37401, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37400 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.37401, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity sodium/proton antiporter is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to80-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1234-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1234, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 112112, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 112111 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.112112, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1234-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 41 to 80-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acardiolipin synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1249,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 98779, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 98778 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.98779, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cardiolipin synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol(lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipidfraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 10 to22-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1330-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1330, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38227, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38226 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38227, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1330-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 55-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ATP-dependent RNA helicase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1343, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 76891, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76890,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76890 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76891, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ATP-dependent RNAhelicase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 51-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a phenylacetic acid degradation protein, or if the activityof the polypeptide B1391, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 131490,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 131489, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.131489 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 131490, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphenylacetic acid degradation protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 44 to 74-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a lipoprotein precursor, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1431, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38267, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38266 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38267, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity lipoproteinprecursor is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example,an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 94-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1522-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 7948, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7947 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7948, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1522-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 64 to 135-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a lysozyme, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1554,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 152992, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152991, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 152991 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.152992, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity lysozyme is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 39 to 74-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1556-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1556, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 145143, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145142,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 145142 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 145143, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1556-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 44 to 119-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1583-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1583, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78139, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78138, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78138 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78139,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1583-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 32-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1589, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78155, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78154 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78155, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity Fe—S subunit ofoxidoreductase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 94-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacid shock protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.38301, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to123-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1670-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1670, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78754, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78753 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1670-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 94-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1672-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1672, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78772, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78771 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78772, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1672-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 72-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1703-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1703, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 124908, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124907, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 124907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.124908, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b1703-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 35 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a phosphotransferase system component, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide B1736, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 153073, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.153072, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 153072 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 153073, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphotransferase system component is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 38 to 85-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aB1795-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1795, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 131540, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131539, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 131539 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.131540, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity B1795-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 82-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a L-serine dehydratase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1814, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 8034, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8033,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8033 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8034, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity L-serinedehydratase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) of at least1-percent, particularly in a range of 54 to 199-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b1837-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB1837, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 78954, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78953 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78954, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b1837-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 38-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atrehalosephosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1897,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79057, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79056 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79057, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity trehalose-phosphatase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaltriacylglycerol. For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 60-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aimidazole glycerol phosphate synthase subunit, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2023, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 99372, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99371,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99371 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99372, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity imidazoleglycerol phosphate synthase subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 13 to 19-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2032-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2032, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 8921, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 8920 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 8921, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2032-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 22 to 67-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2099-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2099, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 115596, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115595 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115596, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2099-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 25-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2139-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2139, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 125086, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125085,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125085 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 125086, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2139-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 43-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aABC transporter permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2178, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39041, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39040 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39041, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ABC transporterpermease protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction). For example, anincrease of the glycerol (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 44-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ion-transport protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2389, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 146239, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.146238, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146238 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146239, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ion-transportprotein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 34-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2399, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2399-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 53 to 471-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 45-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aethanolamine utilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2439, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ethanolamineutilization protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction). For example, anincrease of the glycerol (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 35-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ethanolamine utilization protein, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide B2439, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.115628, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ethanolamineutilization protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 31-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aethanolamine utilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2461, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 40300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40299,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40299 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40300, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ethanolamineutilization protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction). For example, anincrease of the glycerol (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 42-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2474-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2474, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 40330, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40329 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2474-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 83-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2474-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2474, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 40330, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40329 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40330,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2474-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 28-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aputative transport system permease protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2546, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 99899, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 99898 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99899, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity putativetransport system permease protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 24-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a putative transport system permease protein, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2546, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.99899, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 99898 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 99899, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity putative transport system permease protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of theglycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularlyin a range of 18 to 52-percent is conferred as compared to acorresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2613-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2613, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 40666, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40665 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 40666, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2613-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 82-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (polar fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2634,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 40727, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40726 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.40727, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 58 to125-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2673-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2673, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 9245, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9244 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2673-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 20-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b2673-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2673, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 9245, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9244 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9245, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b2673-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 19 to 47-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a murein transglycosylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2701, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 80757, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 80756 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 80757, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity mureintransglycosylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 55 to 98-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2714,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 40742, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 40741 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.40742, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaltriacylglycerol. For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 56-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B2747, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.81076, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 81075 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81076, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of theglycerol (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a rangeof 18 to 58-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaltriacylglycerol. For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 30 to 47-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b3083-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3083, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 82425, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 82424 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 82425, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b3083-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction).

For example, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 43 to 60-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a threonine/serine transporter, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B3116, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 153247, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.153246, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 153246 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 153247, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity threonine/serinetransporter is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 121-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b3160-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3160, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 153396, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 153395,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 153395 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 153396, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b3160-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 100-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a argininosuccinate synthetase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B3172, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 153619, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.153618, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 153618 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 153619, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity argininosuccinatesynthetase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to 115-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a acetyl CoA carboxylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B3256, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 9493, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 9492 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 9493, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acetyl CoAcarboxylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 72 to 110-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a methyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3262, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42502 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 42503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity methyltransferaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 59 to 124-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amethyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3262,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 42503, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 42502 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.42503, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity methyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 16 to60-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a FKBP-type peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase),or if the activity of the polypeptide B3347, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 153814, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 153813, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 153813 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 153814, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity FKBP-type peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase) isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 60 to 198-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transport protein,or if the activity of the polypeptide B3457, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 146473, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146472, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 146472 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 146473, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transport protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 71-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b3777-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3777, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 136099, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136098,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 136098 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 136099, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b3777-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 85-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b3791-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3791, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 83727, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83726,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 83726 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 83727, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b3791-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 40 to 93-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a enterobacterial common antigen polymerase, or if theactivity of the polypeptide B3793, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.43801, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 43800, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 43800 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 43801, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity enterobacterial common antigen polymerase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of thebis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 117-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3989-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3989, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 44373, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44372 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44373,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b3989-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 33 to 109-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a b4029-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB4029, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 10741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10740 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 10741, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity b4029-protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 220-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab4050-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B4050, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 106533, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106532, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 106532 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.106533, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b4050-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 50 to 173-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a lysyl-tRNA synthetase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B4129, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 44663, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44662,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 44662 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 44663, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity lysyl-tRNAsynthetase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 79-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B4384, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 45557, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 45556 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 45557, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity purine-nucleosidephosphorylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 83-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptideGM02LC12622, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.10812, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 98-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a glutaredoxin, or if the activity of the polypeptideGM02LC12622, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 10812, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 10811 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.10812, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity glutaredoxin is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 34-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a GM02LC17485-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideGM02LC17485, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 46406, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46405,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46405 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.46406, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity GM02LC17485-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of thebis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 69 to 112-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC19289,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to59-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a transcription factor, or if the activity of thepolypeptide GM02LC19289, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 46752, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 46751, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.46751 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46752, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitytranscription factor is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to 82-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (polar fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC21368,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 84199, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Glycine max, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 84198 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 84199,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 75 to89-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a cyclin D, or if the activity of the polypeptideGM02LC44512, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 46851, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.46851, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cyclin D is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 20 to 30-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a nitrate/nitrite transport protein, or if the activity ofthe polypeptide Sll1450, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 54338, ora homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.54337 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54338, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitynitrate/nitrite transport protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 41 to 70-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, or if the activityof the polypeptide Sll1498, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 95048,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.95047 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 95048, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycarbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 18 to 32-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aCDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, or ifthe activity of the polypeptide Sll1522, preferably represented by SEQID NO. 54453, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 54452 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 54453, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 49-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a adenylate kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSll1815, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 85809, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 85808 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 85809, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity adenylate kinaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondriallocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 68-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aacyl transferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Sll1848,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 86448, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 86447 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.86448, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acyl transferase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 55-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Sll1917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11472, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11471 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11472, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitycoproporphyrinogen III oxidase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to67-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aoxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0338,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity oxidoreductase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 28-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a oxidoreductase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr0338, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 11991, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 11990 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 11991, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity oxidoreductase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 39-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (polar fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aMg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit,or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr0905, preferably represented bySEQ ID NO. 147408, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activityof a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147407, preferably the coding region thereof, ora homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 147407 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 147408, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kDsubunit is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the glycerol (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 53 to 73-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1096, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 57735, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 57734 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 57735, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 39 to 68-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a aromatic acid decarboxylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1099, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116342, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.116341, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 116341 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 116342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity aromatic aciddecarboxylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 29-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a phosphate import ATP-binding protein, or if the activityof the polypeptide Slr1250, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 116461,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 116460, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.116460 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 116461, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphosphate import ATP-binding protein is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with mitochondrial localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerolphosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 21 to 46-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a arginine decarboxylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1312, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58325, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58324 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58325, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity argininedecarboxylase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 43-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a carbohydrate kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1420, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 58591, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58590,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 58590 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 58591, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity carbohydratekinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 20 to 35-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a precorrin-8X methylmutase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr1467, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 154138, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.154137, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 154137 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 154138, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity precorrin-8Xmethylmutase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example,an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 57 to 97-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a NADH dehydrogenase, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr1743, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 147458, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147457,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 147457 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 147458, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity NADHdehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example,an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 88-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aglutamate 5-kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2035,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 127522, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127521, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 127521 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.127522, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity glutamate 5-kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to22-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of athreonine dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Slr2072,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.12342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity threonine dehydratase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with mitochondrial localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 18 to43-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a threonine dehydratase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Slr2072, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 12342, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 12341 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 12342, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity threoninedehydratase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withmitochondrial localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 19 to 28-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a photosystem I reaction centre subunit, or if the activityof the polypeptide Smr0004, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 136908,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 136907, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.136907 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 136908, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphotosystem I reaction centre subunit is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 44 to60-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisionprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0035, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 60302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.60302, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicaltriacylglycerol. For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 73 to 163-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a metal-dependent hydrolase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide TTC0917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity metal-dependenthydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 21 to 73-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aTTC1386-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC1386,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62080, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62079 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62080, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity TTC1386-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 23 to 34-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a YAL013W-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYal013w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 108093, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108092,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108092 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 108093, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity YAL013W-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 136 to 212-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ybl021c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62525, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62524 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.62525, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to23-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a acid phosphatase precursor, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ybr092c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 119348, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.119347, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.119347 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 119348, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity acidphosphatase precursor is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith plastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 31-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acell division control protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYbr160w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cell divisioncontrol protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction). For example, anincrease of the glycerol (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 17 to 63-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (polar fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acell division control protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYbr160w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 62718, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 62717 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 62718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity cell divisioncontrol protein is increased or generated in a non-human organism, likea microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the glycerol (polar fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 54 to 85-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ycr102c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYcr102c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 63265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63264 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63265, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ycr102c-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 81-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ydr273w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYdr273w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 90160, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90159,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 90159 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 90160, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ydr273w-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 41 to 48-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a molecular chaperone portein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Yfl016c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 63808, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 63807 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 63808, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity molecularchaperone portein is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 22 to 31-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYFL019C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl019c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64145, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64144 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64145, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YFL019C-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.For example, an increase of the triacylglycerol of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 36 to 110-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a alcohol dehydrogenase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ygl256w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 130743, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.130742, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.130742 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 130743, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity alcoholdehydrogenase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example,an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 42 to 93-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of abiotin synthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ygr286c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 128656, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128655, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 128655 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.128656, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity biotin synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol(lipid fraction).

For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 16 to 43-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of triacylglycerol in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a mitochondrialprocessing protease, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yhr024c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64337, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64336, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64336 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64337, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity mitochondrial processing protease isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical triacylglycerol. For example, an increase of thetriacylglycerol of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to138-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a YHR202W-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYhr202w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 154395, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154394,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 154394 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 154395, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity YHR202W-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 46-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (polar fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYil053w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 14770, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14769,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 14769 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 14770, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar fraction). Forexample, an increase of the glycerol (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 49 to 2038-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a YIL083C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYil083c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 149455, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149454,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 149454 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 149455, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity YIL083C-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 48 to 101-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a YJL062W-A-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYjl062w-a, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 154438, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154437,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 154437 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 154438, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity YJL062W-A-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 18 to 23-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a DnaJ-like chaperone, or if the activity of the polypeptideYjl073w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64965, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64964 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 64965, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity DnaJ-likechaperone is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example,an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 33 to 36-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a polygalacturonase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYjr153w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 66275, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 66274 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 66275, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity polygalacturonaseis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 45 to 131-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (polar fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of avacuolar sorting protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr025w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 150604, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150603, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 150603 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.150604, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity vacuolar sorting protein is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (polar fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(polar fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 62 to120-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a YLR099C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYlr099c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 154455, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154454,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 154454 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 154455, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity YLR099C-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 297 to 648-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of acyclin, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr210w, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 129066, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129065, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129065 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129066, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity cyclin is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipidfraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipid fraction) ofat least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to 25-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aylr326w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr326w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129124, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129123 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129124, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ylr326w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol(lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol (lipidfraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to42-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a ylr326w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYlr326w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129124, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129123 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 129124, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity ylr326w-proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction). For example, an increaseof the glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 46-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aheat shock protein Hsp40, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl007c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 139174, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 139173, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 139173 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.139174, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity heat shock protein Hsp40 is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to57-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphotransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl130c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129471, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129470, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129470 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129471, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity phosphotransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 17 to53-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aElongation factor Tu, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yor187w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129575, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129574, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129574 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129575, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity Elongation factor Tu is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalglycerol (lipid fraction). For example, an increase of the glycerol(lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent, partitularly in a range of 18 to49-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a YPL162C.protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideYpl162c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 154478, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154477,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 154477 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 154478, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity YPL162C.proteinis increased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction). For example, anincrease of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) of at least 1percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 52-percent is conferred ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-humanorganism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of glycerol (lipid fraction)in a non-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism, is conferred in the process of theinvention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amitogen-activated protein kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptideYpr054w, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 140111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140110,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 140110 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 140111, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity mitogen-activatedprotein kinase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction). For example, anincrease of the glycerol (lipid fraction) of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 20 to 42-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO.68414, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of apolypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleicacid SEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Zea mays, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.68413 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 68414, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 46 to72-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) in a non-human organism, as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism, is conferred in theprocess of the invention, if the activity of a polypeptide showing theactivity of a 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, or if the activity of thepolypeptide 49747384_SOYBEAN, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 70,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 19, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 69 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 70, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity49747384_SOYBEAN-protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction). For example, an increase of the bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction) of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 47 to114-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.7.19] to [0103.1.7.19] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0096.1.7.7] to [0103.1.7.7] above

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g07430 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g07430, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g07430, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.17451, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g23110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At1g23110-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“At1g23110-protein”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At1g23110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g23110, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g23110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g23110, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g23110-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g23110-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.102086, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5”, especially from Arabidopsis thalianaor its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g36730 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g36730, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g36730, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “eukaryotic translation initiationfactor 5”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 17968, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g67340 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At1g67340-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At1g67340-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At1g67340, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At1g67340, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g67340, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g67340, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At1g67340-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At1g67340-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19364, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g68320 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g68320, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g68320, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g68320, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1061, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “proteinphosphatase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At1g72770 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At1g72770, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At1g72770, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.19419, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g30360 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of CBL-interacting protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “CBL-interactingprotein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g30360, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g30360, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “CBL-interacting protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 19919, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g46500 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase familyprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At2g46500, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g46500, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g46500, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g46500, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-kinase family protein”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphatidylinositol 3- and4-kinase family protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 21106, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At3g02990 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At3g02990, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At3g02990, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g09960 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g09960, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.109717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15660, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15660 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15660, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15660, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.23482, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At4g15670, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g15670 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g15670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g15670, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.3279, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g26080 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g26080, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g26080, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.68849, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g34160 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin D .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “cyclin D”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g34160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g34160, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g35310 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of calcium-dependent protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “calcium-dependentprotein kinase”, especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g35310, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g35310, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “calcium-dependent protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 4348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g03720, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g03720 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “heat shock transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g03720, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g03720, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock transcription factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock transcription factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 24438, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g18600 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of monothiol glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “monothiol glutaredoxin”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        At5g18600, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g18600, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g18600, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “monothiol glutaredoxin”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.4904, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g57050 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g57050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g57050, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.5318, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g59220 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of protein phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “protein phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g59220, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g59220, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “protein phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “protein phosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.25498, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g63680 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said At5g63680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g63680, and preferably the activity is increased        plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g63680, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g63680, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AVINDRAFT_(—)0539 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AVINDRAFT_(—)0539, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Glycine cleavage system Taminomethyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 70715, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in triacylglycerolcompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1624 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of sec-independent proteintranslocase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1624, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sec-independent protein translocase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sec-independent proteintranslocase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 26196, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)1788 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)1788, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114083, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2010 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulatorprotein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “transcriptionalregulator protein”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2010, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 114198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“beta-hydroxylase”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)2091 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of beta-hydroxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “beta-hydroxylase”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)2091, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “beta-hydroxylase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3253 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3253, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3577 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of ThiF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ThiF family protein”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3577, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ThiF family protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ThiF family protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.111155, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3629 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of recombinase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “recombinase A”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3629, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glycerol (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “recombinase A”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “recombinase A”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.114231, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)4606 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “NADH-quinoneoxidoreductase subunit”, especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)4606, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “NADH-quinone oxidoreductasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 73719, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5103 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “hydrolase”, especially from Azotobactervinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5103, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “hydrolase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “hydrolase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5467 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 19, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”,especially from Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5467, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32648, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AY623894 from Zea mays, e.g. as shown inthe respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”,especially from Zea mays or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said AY623894, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY623894, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AY623894, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said AY623894, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103433, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0004 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “threonine synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0004, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “threonine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b0050-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B0050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0050, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.103958, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “serine protease”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0161, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “serine protease”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0449 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-binding component of a transport system.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system”, especially from Escherichia coli orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0449, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0449, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0449, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-binding component of a transport system”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-binding component of atransport system”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7333, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0518 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0518-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b0518-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0518, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0518, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0518, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0518, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0518-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0518-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 35936,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0755 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoglyceromutase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“phosphoglyceromutase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B0755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0755, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0755, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0755, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoglyceromutase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoglyceromutase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.152576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0856 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putrescine transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (polar fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “putrescine transport system permeaseprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (polar fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0856, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0856, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0856, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0856, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putrescine transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “putrescine transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 131359, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycerol (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0963, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0963 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methylglyoxal synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (polar fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “methylglyoxal synthase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (polar fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0963, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0963, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0963, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methylglyoxal synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.36670, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (polar fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0970 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0970-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b0970-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B0970, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B0970, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0970, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0970, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0970-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0970-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.144479, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1003 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1003-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b1003-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1003, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1003, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1003, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1003-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1003-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1095 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1095, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1095, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1095, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1095, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 114552, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1186 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sodium/proton antiporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “sodium/proton antiporter”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1186, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1186, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1186, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sodium/proton antiporter”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “sodium/proton antiporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 37400, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1234 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1234-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1234-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1234, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1234, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1234, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1234, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1234-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1234-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.112111, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1249 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cardiolipin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cardiolipin synthase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1249, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1249, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1249, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “cardiolipin synthase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.98778, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1330 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1330-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1330-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1330, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1330, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1330, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1330-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1330-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1343 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-dependent RNA helicase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “ATP-dependent RNAhelicase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1343, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1343, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1343, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1343, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76890, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1391 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phenylacetic acid degradation protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “phenylacetic aciddegradation protein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1391, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1391, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1391, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1391, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phenylacetic acid degradation protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phenylacetic acid degradationprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 131489, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1431 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lipoprotein precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “lipoproteinprecursor”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1431, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1431, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1431, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “lipoprotein precursor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38266, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1522 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b1522-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1522, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1522, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1522-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1522-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1554 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lysozyme.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “lysozyme”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1554, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1554, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1554, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1554, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lysozyme”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lysozyme”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 152991,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1556 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1556-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b1556-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1556, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1556, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1556, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1556, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1556-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1556-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.145142, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1583 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1583-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1583-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1583, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1583, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1583, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1583, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1583-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1583-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78138,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1589 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “Fe—S subunit ofoxidoreductase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1589, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1589, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1589, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 78154, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1597, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b1670-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1670, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1672 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1672-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b1672-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1672, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1672, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1672, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1672-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1672-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1703 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1703-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1703-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1703, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1703, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1703, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1703, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1703-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1703-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.124907, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1736 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphotransferase system component.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“phosphotransferase system component”, especially from Escherichia colior its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1736, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1736, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1736, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1736, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphotransferase system component”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphotransferase systemcomponent”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 153072, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1795 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of B1795-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “B1795-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1795, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1795, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1795, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1795, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “B1795-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “B1795-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.131539, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1814 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-serine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “L-serine dehydratase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1814, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1814, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1814, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1814, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “L-serine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.8033, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1837 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1837-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b1837-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B1837, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1837, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1837, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1837-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1837-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1897 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of trehalose-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “trehalose-phosphatase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1897, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1897, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1897, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “trehalose-phosphatase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “trehalosephosphatase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.79056, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2023 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2023, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2023, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2023, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase subunit”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 99371, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glycerol (lipidfraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2032 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2032-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2032-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2032, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2032, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2032, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2032-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2032-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2099 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2099-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2099-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2099, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2099, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2099-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2099-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.115595, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2139 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2139-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b2139-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2139, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2139, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2139, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2139, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2139-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b2139-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125085, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2178 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ABC transporter permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ABC transporter permease protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2178, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2178, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2178, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ABC transporter permease protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ABC transporter permease protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 39040, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2389 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ion-transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ion-transport protein”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2389, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2389, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2389, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2389, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ion-transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ion-transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146238, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b2399-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2399, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2399, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2439, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2439, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2461 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2461, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2461, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2461, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2461, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40299, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b2474-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2474, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2474 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2474-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2474-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2474, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2474, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2474, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2474-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2474-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2546 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putative transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “putative transport system permeaseprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2546, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putative transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “putative transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2546 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of putative transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “putative transport system permeaseprotein”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2546, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2546, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2546, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “putative transport system permease protein”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “putative transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 99898, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2613 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2613-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b2613-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2613, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2613, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2613, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2613-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2613-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2634 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (polar fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (polar fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2634, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2634, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2634, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40726, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2673-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2673, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2673 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2673-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “b2673-protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2673, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2673, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2673, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2673-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2673-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2701 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of murein transglycosylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “mureintransglycosylase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2701, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2701, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2701, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “murein transglycosylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “murein transglycosylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 80756, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2714 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2714, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2714, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2714, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2714, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 40741, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2747 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B2747, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2747, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2747, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphatecytidylyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81075, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in glycerol (lipidfraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3083 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3083-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b3083-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3083, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3083, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3083, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3083-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3083-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3116 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of threonine/serine transporter.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “threonine/serinetransporter”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3116, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3116, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3116, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3116, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine/serine transporter”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “threonine/serine transporter”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 153246, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3160 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3160-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b3160-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3160, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3160, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3160, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3160-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3160-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.153395, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3172 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of argininosuccinate synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “argininosuccinatesynthetase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3172, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3172, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3172, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3172, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “argininosuccinate synthetase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “argininosuccinate synthetase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 153618, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3256 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acetyl CoA carboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3256, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3256, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3256, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acetyl CoA carboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.9492, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“methyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3262, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3262 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “methyltransferase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown        in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3262, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3262, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3262, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “methyltransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.42502, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3347 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of FKBP-type peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “FKBP-typepeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase)”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3347, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3347, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3347, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3347, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “FKBP-type peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase(rotamase)”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “FKBP-type peptidylprolyl cis-transisomerase (rotamase)”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 153813, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3457 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “high-affinitybranched-chain amino acid transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3457, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3457, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3457, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3457, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transportprotein”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of thisparagraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “high-affinity branched-chain aminoacid transport protein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprisingthe nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 146472, preferably the codingregion thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3777 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3777-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b3777-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3777, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3777, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3777, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3777, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3777-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3777-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.136098, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3791 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3791-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b3791-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3791, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3791, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3791, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3791-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3791-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83726,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3793 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of enterobacterial common antigen polymerase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “enterobacterialcommon antigen polymerase”, especially from Escherichia coli or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B3793, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3793, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3793, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “enterobacterial common antigen polymerase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 43800, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3989 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3989-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3989-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3989, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3989, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3989, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3989-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3989-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4029 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4029-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “b4029-protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4029, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4029, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4029, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4029-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4029-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4050 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b4050-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b4050-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B4050, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4050, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4050, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b4050-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b4050-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.106532, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4129 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of lysyl-tRNA synthetase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “lysyl-tRNAsynthetase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B4129, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4129, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4129, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4129, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “lysyl-tRNA synthetase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.44662, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B4384 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of purine-nucleoside phosphorylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        B4384, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B4384, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B4384, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “purine-nucleoside phosphorylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 45556, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”,especially from Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC12622 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of glutaredoxin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutaredoxin”, especially fromGlycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC12622, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC12622,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutaredoxin”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “glutaredoxin”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC17485 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GM02LC17485-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“GM02LC17485-protein”, especially from Glycine max or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said GM02LC17485, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17485, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC17485, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC17485,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GM02LC17485-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GM02LC17485-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46405, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC19289, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC19289 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC19289, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC19289,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.46751, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC21368 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (polar fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Glycine max or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (polar fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        GM02LC21368, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC21368, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC21368,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.84198, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (polar fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycinemax or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1450 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of nitrate/nitrite transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “nitrate/nitritetransport protein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table 1, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1450, and preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1450, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table 11 B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1450, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “nitrate/nitrite transport protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “nitrate/nitrite transportprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 54337, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1498 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “carbamoyl-phosphate synthasesubunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1498, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1498, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table 11 B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1498, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “carbamoylphosphate synthasesubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 95047, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1522 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of“CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1522, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1522, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table 11 B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1522, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “CDP-diacylglycerolglycerol-3-phosphate3-phosphatidyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a genecomprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 54452, preferably thecoding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increase inglycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1815 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of adenylate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “adenylatekinase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1815, and preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1815, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1815, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “adenylate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “adenylate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.85808, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1848 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of acyl transferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acyl transferase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1848, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1848, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table 11 B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1848, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acyl transferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acyl transferase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Sll1917 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Sll1917, and preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Sll1917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Sll1917, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “coproporphyrinogen III oxidase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 11471, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr0338, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0338 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of oxidoreductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “oxidoreductase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr0338, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0338, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0338, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “oxidoreductase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “oxidoreductase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr0905 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase66 kD subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (polar fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit”, especially from Synechocystissp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (polar fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr0905, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr0905, and preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr0905, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr0905, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase66 kD subunit”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) ofthis paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit”, preferably being encoded by agene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 147407, preferablythe coding region thereof, conferred the production of or the increasein glycerol (polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1096 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “dihydrolipoamidedehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Slr1096, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr1096, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1096, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1096, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 57734, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1099 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of aromatic acid decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “aromatic acid decarboxylase”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Slr1099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr1099, and preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1099, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1099, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “aromatic acid decarboxylase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “aromatic acid decarboxylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 116341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1250 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of phosphate import ATP-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr1250, and preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1250, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1250, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphate import ATP-binding protein”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “phosphate import ATP-bindingprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 116460, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1312 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of arginine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “arginine decarboxylase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr1312, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1312, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1312, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “arginine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58324, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1420 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of carbohydrate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “carbohydrate kinase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Slr1420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr1420, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1420, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “carbohydrate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “carbohydrate kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.58590, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1467 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of precorrin-8X methylmutase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “precorrin-8Xmethylmutase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Slr1467, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr1467, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1467, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1467, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “precorrin-8X methylmutase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “precorrin-8X methylmutase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.154137, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr1743 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of NADH dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “NADHdehydrogenase”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Slr1743, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr1743, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr1743, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr1743, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “NADH dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “NADH dehydrogenase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.147457, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2035 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of glutamate 5-kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “glutamate 5-kinase”, especially fromSynechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr2035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr2035, and preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2035, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “glutamate 5-kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “glutamate 5-kinase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.127521, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “threonine dehydratase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr2072, and preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2072 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of threonine dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “threonine dehydratase”, especiallyfrom Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Slr2072, and preferably the activity is increased mitochondrial,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2072, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2072, and preferably the        activity is increased mitochondrial, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “threonine dehydratase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productmitochondrial with the activity of a “threonine dehydratase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.12341, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Smr0004 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of photosystem I reaction centre subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “photosystem Ireaction centre subunit”, especially from Synechocystis sp. or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Smr0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Smr0004, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Smr0004, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Smr0004, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “photosystem I reaction centre subunit”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “photosystem I reaction centresubunit”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 136907, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate(polar fraction) compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0035 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cell division protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cell division protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.60301, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”,especially from Thermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        TTC0917, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC1386 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of TTC1386-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “TTC1386-protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        TTC1386, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC1386, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC1386, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “TTC1386-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yal013w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YAL013W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “YAL013W-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Yal013w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yal013w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yal013w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yal013w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol-3-phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YAL013W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YAL013W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.108092, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybl021c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ybl021c, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybl021c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybl021c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.62524, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr092c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of acid phosphatase precursor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “acid phosphatase precursor”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Ybr092c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ybr092c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr092c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr092c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid phosphatase precursor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “acid phosphatase precursor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 119347, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cell division control protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ybr160w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr160w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cell division control protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (polar fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cell division control protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (polar fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ybr160w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr160w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr160w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division control protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division control protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 62717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ycr102c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ycr102c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “ycr102c-protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Ycr102c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ycr102c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ycr102c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ycr102c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ycr102c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ycr102c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ydr273w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ydr273w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “ydr273w-protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Ydr273w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ydr273w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ydr273w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ydr273w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ydr273w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 90159,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl016c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of molecular chaperone portein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “molecular chaperone portein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yfl016c, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl016c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl016c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “molecular chaperone portein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “molecular chaperone portein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 63807, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YFL019C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YFL019C-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table 11 B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YFL0190-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in triacylglycerol compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygl256w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of alcohol dehydrogenase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “alcoholdehydrogenase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Ygl256w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ygl256w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygl256w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygl256w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “alcohol dehydrogenase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “alcohol dehydrogenase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.130742, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ygr286c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of biotin synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “biotin synthase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ygr286c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ygr286c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ygr286c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ygr286c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “biotin synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “biotin synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.128655, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr024c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of mitochondrial processing protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “mitochondrial processing protease”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical triacylglycerol), application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr024c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr024c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr024c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yhr024c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical triacylglycerol.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mitochondrial processing protease”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “mitochondrial processing protease”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 64336, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in triacylglycerol compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr202w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YHR202W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “YHR202W-protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Yhr202w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yhr202w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr202w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yhr202w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YHR202W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YHR202W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.154394, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil053w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (polar fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (polar fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yil053w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yil053w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil053w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table 11 B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yil053w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “(DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 14769, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yil083c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YIL083C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “YIL083C-protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Yil083c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yil083c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yil083c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yil083c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YIL083C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YIL083C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.149454, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl062w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YJL062W-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “YJL062W-A-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Yjl062w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl062w-a, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl062w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl062w-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YJL062W-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YJL062W-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.154437, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl073w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of DnaJ-like chaperone.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “DnaJ-likechaperone”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yjl073w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl073w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl073w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “DnaJ-like chaperone”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared with thewild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjr153w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of polygalacturonase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“polygalacturonase”, especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yjr153w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjr153w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjr153w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “polygalacturonase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “polygalacturonase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.66274, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr025w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of vacuolar sorting protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (polar fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “vacuolar sorting protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (polar fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr025w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr025w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr025w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr025w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (polar        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “vacuolar sorting protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “vacuolar sorting protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 150603, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (polar fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr099c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YLR099C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “YLR099C-protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Ylr099c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr099c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr099c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr099c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YLR099C-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YLR099C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.154454, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr210w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of cyclin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “cyclin”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr210w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr210w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr210w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr210w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or(b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 129065,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr326w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr326w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ylr326w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr326w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129123, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr326w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr326w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasingor generating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “ylr326w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction)), application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ylr326w, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr326w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr326w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ylr326w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129123, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl007c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of heat shock protein Hsp40.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “heat shock protein Hsp40”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ynl007c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ynl007c, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl007c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl007c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “heat shock protein Hsp40”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “heat shock protein Hsp40”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 139173, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl130c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of phosphotransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “phosphotransferase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ynl130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ynl130c, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl130c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl130c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphotransferase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphotransferase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129470, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yor187w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of Elongation factor Tu.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “Elongation factor Tu”, especiallyfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yor187w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Yor187w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yor187w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yor187w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Elongation factor Tu”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Elongation factor Tu”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129574, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypl162c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YPL162C.protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of “YPL162C.protein”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Ypl162c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof        as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably        the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypl162c, and preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypl162c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypl162c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YPL162C.protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YPL162C.protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.154477, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr054w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.19, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of mitogen-activated protein kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing glycerol (lipid fraction) in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing orgenerating the activity of a gene product with the activity of a geneproduct conferring the activity of “mitogen-activated protein kinase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical glycerol (lipid fraction)), application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment        thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypr054w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as        shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 19, preferably the        coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional        equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no.        19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Ypr054w, and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted,        or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr054w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 19,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr054w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical glycerol (lipid        fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mitogen-activated protein kinase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “mitogen-activated protein kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 140110, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in glycerol (lipid fraction) compared withthe wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522 from Zea mays, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, especially from Zea mays or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, or a functional equivalent or        a homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional        equivalent as depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application        no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective line as said        Zm_(—)4842_BE510522, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 68413, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of 49747384_SOYBEAN from Glycine max, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 19,is unpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction) in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant or a part thereof, comprisesincreasing or generating the activity of a gene product with theactivity of a gene product conferring the activity of“49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, especially from Glycine max or itsfunctional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)), application        no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, and being depicted in the same respective line        as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog        or functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 19, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 19, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said 49747384_SOYBEAN, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 19, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 19, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        49747384_SOYBEAN, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction).

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “49747384_SOYBEAN-protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction)compared with the wild type control.

[0105.1.7.19] to [0107.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0105.1.7.7] to [0107.1.7.7] above

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), ortriacylglycerol, upon targeting to the plastids or mitochondria or uponnon-targeting, preferably has the structure of the respectivepolypeptide described herein, in particular of the polypeptidescomprising the consensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motifs asshown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8or of the polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence as disclosed inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof as described herein, or is encoded by thenucleic acid molecule characterized herein or the nucleic acid moleculeaccording to the invention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof and has the herein mentioned activity.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0109.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0110.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase,        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC transporter permease protein,        acetyl CoA carboxylase, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock        protein, acyl transferase, adenylate kinase, alcohol        dehydrogenase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, arginine        decarboxylase, argininosuccinate synthetase, aromatic acid        decarboxylase, At1g23110-protein, At1g67340-protein, ATP-binding        component of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,        b0050-protein, b0518-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,        b1234-protein, b1330-protein, b1522-protein, b1556-protein,        b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1703-protein,        B1795-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,        b2139-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,        b2673-protein, b3083-protein, b3160-protein, b3777-protein,        b3791-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,        beta-hydroxylase, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein        kinase, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbohydrate        kinase, cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase, cell division control protein, cell        division protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin        D , dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DnaJ-like chaperone,        Elongation factor Tu, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,        ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translation        initiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, FKBP-type        peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase), glutamate        5-kinase, glutaredoxin, Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase, GM02LC17485-protein, heat shock protein        Hsp40, heat shock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family        protein, high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transport        protein, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase        subunit, ion-transport protein, lipoprotein precursor, L-serine        dehydratase, lysozyme, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, metal-dependent        hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,        Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD        subunit, mitochondrial processing protease, mitogen-activated        protein kinase, molecular chaperone portein, monothiol        glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase,        NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitrite transport        protein, oxidoreductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,        phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylinositol 3-        and 4-kinase family protein, phosphoglyceromutase,        phosphotransferase, phosphotransferase system component,        photosystem I reaction centre subunit, polygalacturonase,        precorrin-8X methylmutase, protein phosphatase,        purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, putative transport system        permease protein, putrescine transport system permease protein,        pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein        translocase, serine protease, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF        family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase,        threonine/serine transporter, transcription factor,        transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulafor protein,        trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, vacuolar sorting        protein, YAL013W-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr273w-protein,        YFL019C-protein, YHR202W-protein, YIL083C-protein,        YJL062W-A-protein, YLR099C-protein, ylr326w-protein,        YPL162C.protein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, or of a        polypeptide as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and conferring the production of or an increase in        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid        fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or        triacylglycerol, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar        fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction),        glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar        fraction), or triacylglycerol, respectively; and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol        (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol        generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol        (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol        (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate        (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or        triacylglycerol increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, by adding one or more exogenous        inducing factors to the non-human organism or parts thereof;        and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar        fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction),        glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar        fraction), or triacylglycerol increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        19, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol        (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),        glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol        phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar        fraction), or triacylglycerol; increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding positive expression or removing negative        expression elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used        to either introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants        the 35S enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor        elements form regulatory regions. Further gene conversion        methods can be used to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance        to activity of positive elements. Positive elements can be        randomly introduced in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis        and lines can be identified in which the positive elements have        be integrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of        which is thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),        glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol        phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar        fraction), or triacylglycerol production, respectively; and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid        fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or        triacylglycerol increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondric” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),        glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol        phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar        fraction), or triacylglycerol increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        19, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, if for the        corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in        column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or “mitochondric” is        indicated, in these organelles by the stable or transient        transformation, advantageously stable transformation, of        organelles, preferably plastids or mitochondria, with an        inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably in form of an        expression cassette containing said sequence leading to the        expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides of the invention        in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),        glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol        phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar        fraction), and/or triacylglycerol increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), ortriacylglycerol, respectively, after increasing the expression oractivity of the encoded polypeptide, non-targeted or in organelles suchas plastids and/or mitochondria, preferably plastids, or having theactivity of a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 3, or itshomologs. Preferably the increase of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction),glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polarfraction), or triacylglycerol, respectively, takes place non-targeted orin plastids and/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.7.19] to [0122.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0113.1.7.7] to [0122.1.7.7] above

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol,respectively, by increase of expression or activity in the cytoplasm,and/or in the cytosol, and/or in an organelle, such as plastids ormitochondria, can also be increased by introducing a synthetictranscription factor, which binds close to the coding region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, andactivates its transcription. A chimeric zinc finger protein can beconstructed, which comprises a specific DNA-binding domain and anactivation domain as e.g. the VP16 domain of Herpes Simplex virus. Thespecific binding domain can bind to the regulatory region of the geneencoding the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof. Theexpression of the chimeric transcription factor in a non-human organism,in particular in a plant, leads to a specific expression of the proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 99, 13296 (2002).

[0124.1.7.19] to [0127.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.7.7] to [0127.1.7.7] above

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction), or triacylglycerol and if desired other lipids, and/orother metabolites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol        (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol,        respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound lipids, and/or other metabolites synthesized        by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the plant cell,        the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.7.19] to [0133.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.7.7] to [0133.1.7.7] above

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound glycerol derivates and/or lipids and/or other metabolites.The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

[0135.1.7.19] to [0139.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0135.1.7.7] to [0139.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 19, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 19;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 19.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 19 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 19, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 19, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 19, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid        molecule according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),        (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes over the sequence depicted in        Table I A and/or I B, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the        coding regions thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially        but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or        0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention does not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A        and/or I B, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding        region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but        less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 19, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 19, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        19, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 19,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 19,        column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 19.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 19, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.7.19] to [0155.1.7.19] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0144.1.7.7] to [0155.1.7.7] above

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequencesfor ensuring subcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum(=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may alsobe employed as well as translation promoters such as the 5′ leadsequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15,8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto. and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 19.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 19 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 19, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,    in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present    invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at    least in one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%,    preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide    shown in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8 and does not    encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 19, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment,    the protein encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to    2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not    consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application    no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further    embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least 30%,    40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence    depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 19, column 5 or    8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or    95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 19, column 5 or 8.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 19.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 19 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 102086, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 102086 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 17968, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 17968 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19364, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19364,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19364 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19364 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19364 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1061, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1061 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19419, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19419 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 19919, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 19919 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 21106, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 21106 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 23482, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 23482 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 3279, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 3279 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68849, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68849 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24311, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24311 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 24438, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 24438 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 4904, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 4904 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 5318, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 5318 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 25498, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 25498 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70038, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70038 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70715, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70715 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 26196, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 26196 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114083, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114083 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29500, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29500 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 111155, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 111155 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114231, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114231 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 73719, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 73719 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 6510, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 6510 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32648, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32648 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103433, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103433 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 34889, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 34889 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 103958, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 103958 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7333, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7333 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 35936, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 35936 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152576, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152576,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152576 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152576 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152576 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131359, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131359 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 36670, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 36670 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 144479, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144479,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144479 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144479 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 144479 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7941, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7941 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 114552, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 114552 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37400, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37400 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 112111, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 112111 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 98778, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 98778 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38226, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38226 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76890, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131489, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131489 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38266, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38266 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7947, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7947 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 152991, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152991,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152991 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152991 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 152991 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 145142, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145142,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145142 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145142 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 145142 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78138, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78138 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78154, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78154 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78771, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78771 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 124907, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124907,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124907 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124907 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 124907 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 153072, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153072,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153072 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153072 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153072 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 131539, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131539,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131539 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131539 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 131539 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8033, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8033 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78953, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78953 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79056, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79056 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99371, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99371,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99371 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99371 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99371 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 8920, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 8920 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115595, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115595 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125085, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125085 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39040, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39040 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146238, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40299, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40299,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40299 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40299 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40299 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40329, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40329 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 99898, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 99898 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9244, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9244 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 80756, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 80756 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 40741, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 40741 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81075, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81075 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 82424, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 82424 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 153246, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153246,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153246 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153246 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153246 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 153395, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153395,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153395 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153395 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153395 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 153618, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153618,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153618 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153618 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153618 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 9492, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 9492 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 42502, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 42502 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 153813, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153813,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153813 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153813 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 153813 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146472, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146472,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146472 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146472 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146472 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136098, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136098 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 83726, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 83726 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 43800, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 43800 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44372, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44372 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10740, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10740 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 106532, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 106532 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 44662, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44662,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44662 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44662 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 44662 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-USP; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 45556, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 45556 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 10811, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 10811 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46405, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46405 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46751, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46751 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 84198, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 84198 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54337, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54337 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 95047, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 95047 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 54452, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 54452 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 85808, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 85808 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 86447, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 86447 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11471, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11471 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 11990, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 11990 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147407, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147407,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147407 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147407 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147407 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 57734, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 57734 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 116460, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 116460 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58324, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58324 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 58590, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 58590 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154137, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154137,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154137 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154137 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154137 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 147457, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147457,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147457 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147457 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 147457 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 127521, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127521,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127521 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127521 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 127521 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 12341, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 12341 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 136907, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 136907 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62079, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62079 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108092, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108092,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108092 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108092 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108092 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62524, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62524 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 119347, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 119347 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 62717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 62717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63264, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63264 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 90159, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 90159 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 63807, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 63807 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 130742, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 130742 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 128655, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128655,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128655 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128655 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 128655 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64336, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64336,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64336 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64336 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64336 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154394, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154394,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154394 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154394 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154394 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 14769, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 14769 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 149454, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149454,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149454 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149454 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 149454 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154437, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154437,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154437 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154437 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154437 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64964, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64964 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 66274, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 66274 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 150603, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150603,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150603 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150603 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 150603 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154454, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154454,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154454 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154454 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154454 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129065, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129065,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129065 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129065 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129065 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129123, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129123 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 139173, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 139173,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 139173 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 139173 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 139173 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129470, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129470,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129470 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129470 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129470 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129574, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129574,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129574 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129574 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129574 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154477, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154477,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154477 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154477 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154477 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 140110, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140110,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140110 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140110 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 140110 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 68413, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 68413 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 69, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I, application no.19, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69, preferably the codingregion thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof; which are operablelinked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 19, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 19, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 69 is depicted, non-targeted ismentioned.

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The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 19, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, in column 5, or in Table II

A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 19,column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;

-   -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.19.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wildtype non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 19, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 19.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 19, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 19 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 19.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 19 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 19 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 19, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 19, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 19, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        19, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        19, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 19,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 19, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.19.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wildtype non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 19, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 19.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 19, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 19.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 19.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 19 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 19 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.7.19] to [0209.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.7.7] to [0209.1.7.7] above

The genes of the invention, coding in one embodiment for an activityselected from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABCtransporter permease protein, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acid phosphataseprecursor, acid shock protein, acyl transferase, adenylate kinase,alcohol dehydrogenase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, argininedecarboxylase, argininosuccinate synthetase, aromatic aciddecarboxylase, At1g23110-protein, At1g67340-protein, ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,b0050-protein, b0518-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,b1234-protein, b1330-protein, b1522-protein, b1556-protein,b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1703-protein,B1795-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2139-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b3083-protein, b3160-protein, b3777-protein,b3791-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,beta-hydroxylase, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbohydrate kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DnaJ-likechaperone, Elongation factor Tu, enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase, ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, FKBP-typepeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase), glutamate 5-kinase,glutaredoxin, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, high-affinity branched-chainamino acid transport protein, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit, ion-transport protein, lipoprotein precursor, L-serinedehydratase, lysozyme, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, metal-dependent hydrolase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IXmonomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitochondrialprocessing protease, mitogen-activated protein kinase, molecularchaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, phenylacetic acid degradationprotein, phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylinositol 3-and 4-kinase family protein, phosphoglyceromutase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, polygalacturonase, precorrin-8X methylmutase, proteinphosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, putative transport systempermease protein, putrescine transport system permease protein, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, secindependent protein translocase, serineprotease, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine synthase, threonine/serine transporter,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, vacuolarsorting protein, YAL013W-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr273w-protein,YFL019C-protein, YHR202W-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL062W-A-protein,YLR099C-protein, ylr326w-protein, YPL162C.protein, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.7.19] to [0225.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.7.7] to [0225.1.7.7] above

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 19,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective fine chemical glycerol and/or derivates since, forexample, feedback regulations no longer exist to the same extent or notat all. In addition it might be advantageously to combine the nucleicacids sequences of the invention containing the sequences shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 19, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,with genes which generally support or enhance the growth or yield of thetarget non-human organisms, for example genes which lead to fastergrowth rate of non human organism like microorganisms or plants or geneswhich produce stress-, pathogen-, or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the of the glycerol synthesispathway such as glycerol biosynthesis chain such as hexokinase,glucose-3-P-dehydrogenase, phosphofructokinase, aldolase,glycerol-3-P-dehydrogenase etc.

[0228.1.7.19] to [0239.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0228.1.7.7] to [0239.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 19, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 19, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 19, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.7.19] to [0245.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0241.1.7.7] to [0245.1.7.7] above

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signalpeptideor transit-peptide-encoding sequences whichare known per se. For example, plastid-transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.7.19] to [0249.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.7.7] to [0249.1.7.7] above

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovule-preferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of glycerol and/or derivates and/or lipids takesplace, like in seed cells, such as endosperm cells and cells of thedeveloping embryo. Seed promoters are preferentially expressed duringseed development and/or germination. For example, seed preferredpromoters can be embryo-preferred, endosperm preferred and seedcoat-preferred (see Thompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)). Examplesof seed preferred promoters include, but are not limited to, cellulosesynthase (celA), Cim1, gamma-zein, globulin-1, maize 19 kD zein(cZ19B1), and the like. Other suitable promoters are the oilseed rapenapin gene promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USPpromoter (Baeumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), theArabidopsis oleosin promoter (WO 98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgarisphaseolin promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter(WO 91/13980), the bean arcs promoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or theLegumin B4 promoter (LeB4) (Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233(1992)), and promoters which bring about the seed-specific expression inmonocotyledonous plants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and thelike. Advantageous seed-specific promoters are the sucrose bindingprotein promoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napinpromoter. Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barleyIpt2 or Ipt1 gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and thepromoters described in WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordeingene, the rice glutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamingene, the wheat gliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zeingene, the oat glutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the ryesecalin gene). Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 andAleurain (U.S. Pat. No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No.5,530,149), glycinin (soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxylase (soya) (JP 06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962),isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or α-amylase(barley) (EP 781 8499. Other promoters which are available for theexpression of genes in plants are leaf-specific promoters such as thosedescribed in DE-A 19 644 478 or light-regulated promoters such as, forexample, the pea petE promoter.

[0251.1.7.19] to [0266.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0251.1.7.7] to [0266.1.7.7] above

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.7.19] to [0273.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.7.7] to [0273.1.7.7] above

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 19,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 19, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thebis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol is due to thegeneration or over-expression of one or more polypeptides as depicted inthe respective line(s) in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the correspondingnucleic acid molecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I,application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or homologs or fragments thereof, in the non-human organism according tothe invention, advantageously in the transgenic microorganism or plantaccording to the invention, at least for the duration of at least oneplant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.19, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto; and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 19.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 19 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.19.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 19, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.19.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 19.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 19 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 19 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 19, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        19, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 19, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 19, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 19, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 19, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 19, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 19, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 19, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 19, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        19, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 19,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 19,        column 5 or 8;        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 19.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 19 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.19.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 19, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 19, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.19.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 19.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 19 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 19,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 19 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.7.19] to [0299.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.7.7] to [0299.1.7.7] above

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 19, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.7.19] to [0304.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.7.7] to [0304.1.7.7] above

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 19, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 19, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 19, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 19,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 19, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 19, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.19, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 19, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 19,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.7.19] to [0321.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0309.1.7.7] to [0321.1.7.7] above

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction), or triacylglycerol as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNAsequences which hybridize to the sequences shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 and 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions andwhich encode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production orthe increased production of the respective fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction), or triacylglycerol as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.7.19] to [0329.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0323.1.7.7] to [0329.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 19,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, the hybridization isperformed under stringent hybridization conditions. However, acomplement of one of the herein disclosed sequences is preferably asequence complement thereto according to the base pairing of nucleicacid molecules well known to the skilled person. For example, the basesA and G undergo base pairing with the bases T and U or C, resp. and visaversa. Modifications of the bases can influence the base-pairingpartner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicalbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol, respectively,after increasing the activity or an activity of a gene as shown in therespective line in Table I or of a gene product, e.g. as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, by forexample in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction), or triacylglycerol as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted, and optionally, the activity thereof isselected from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,3oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABCtransporter permease protein, acetyl CoA carboxylase, acid phosphataseprecursor, acid shock protein, acyl transferase, adenylate kinase,alcohol dehydrogenase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, argininedecarboxylase, argininosuccinate synthetase, aromatic aciddecarboxylase, At1g23110-protein, At1g67340-protein, ATP-bindingcomponent of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,b0050-protein, b0518-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,b1234-protein, b1330-protein, b1522-protein, b1556-protein,b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1703-protein,B1795-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2139-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b3083-protein, b3160-protein, b3777-protein,b3791-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,beta-hydroxylase, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbohydrate kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DnaJ-likechaperone, Elongation factor Tu, enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase, ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, FKBP-typepeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase), glutamate 5-kinase,glutaredoxin, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, high-affinity branched-chainamino acid transport protein, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit, ion-transport protein, lipoprotein precursor, L-serinedehydratase, lysozyme, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, metal-dependent hydrolase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IXmonomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitochondrialprocessing protease, mitogen-activated protein kinase, molecularchaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, phenylacetic acid degradationprotein, phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylinositol 3-and 4-kinase family protein, phosphoglyceromutase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, polygalacturonase, precorrin-8X methylmutase, proteinphosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, putative transport systempermease protein, putrescine transport system permease protein, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, sec-independent protein translocase, serineprotease, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine synthase, threonine/serine transporter,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, vacuolarsorting protein, YAL013W-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr273w-protein,YFL019C-protein, YHR202W-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL062W-A-protein,YLR099C-protein, ylr326w-protein, YPL162C.protein, andZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction), or triacylglycerol as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted. The nucleotide sequences determined from thecloning of the present protein-according-to-the-invention-encoding geneallows for the generation of probes and primers designed for use inidentifying and/or cloning its homologues from other cell types andorganisms. The probe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of inventioncan be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 19, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction), or triacylglycerol its function as a probe extends tothe detection of microorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets,plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying capability or potential forsynthesis of the respective fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction),glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polarfraction), or triacylglycerol. Therefore in one embodiment the presentinvention relates to a method for analyzing the capability or potentialof a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to producethe fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol(lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol byusing the nucleic acid of the invention or parts thereof as a probe todetect the amount of the nucleic acid of the invention in the non-humanorganism or a part thereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol as compared toa corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, inparticular increasing the activity as mentioned above or as described inthe examples in microorganisms or plants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.For example having the activity of a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 19, column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 19, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), ortriacylglycerol as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodiment expression eitherin the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria orboth, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0338.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0339.1.7.7] above

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 19,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.7.19] to [0343.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.7.7] to [0343.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.7.7] above

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a naturalprotein). Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule encodes a naturalprotein having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the productionor the increased production of the respective fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction), or triacylglycerol as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof after increasing the expressionor activity thereof or the activity of a protein of the invention orused in the process of the invention, in an embodiment for exampleexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria, preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment bytargeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.7.7] above

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0349.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0350.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol as compared toa corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, afterincreasing its activity for example in an embodiment by expressioneither in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably, the protein encodedby the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.7.19] to [0357.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.7.7] to [0357.1.7.7] above

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.19, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.7.7] above

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.7.19] to [0363.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.7.7] to [0363.1.7.7] above

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 19,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

[0366.1.19.19] Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used inthe process of the invention encodes a polypeptide comprising thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19,columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or30 further amino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptidecomprises less than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. Inone embodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,i.e. whose activity is essentially not reduced, are polypeptides with atleast 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of thewild type biological activity or enzymatic activity, advantageously, theactivity is essentially not reduced in comparison with the activity of apolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.19, columns 5 or 8 expressed under identical conditions.

[0369.1.19.19] Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereof, or of thederived sequences shown in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 19, columns 5 or 8, or fragments thereof, also mean truncatedsequences, cDNA, single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncodingDNA sequence. Homologues of said sequences are also understood asmeaning derivatives, which comprise noncoding regions such as, forexample, UTRs, introns, terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. Thepromoters upstream of the nucleotide sequences stated can be modified byone or more nucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s)without, however, interfering with the functionality or activity eitherof the promoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the3′-regulatory region such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions,which are far away from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that theactivity of the promoters is increased by modification of theirsequence, or that they are replaced completely by more active promoters,even promoters from heterologous organisms.

Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in the art and arementioned herein below.

[0370.1.7.19] to [0379.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.7.7] to [0379.1.7.7] above

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol ina non-human organism or a part thereof can be isolated from cells (e.g.,endothelial cells), for example using the antibody of the presentinvention as described below, in particular, an antibody againstproteins having (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]synthase, 49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC transporter permease protein,acetyl CoA carboxylase, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock protein,acyl transferase, adenylate kinase, alcohol dehydrogenase, amino-acidacetyltransferase, arginine decarboxylase, argininosuccinate synthetase,aromatic acid decarboxylase, At1g23110-protein, At1g67340-protein,ATP-binding component of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,b0050-protein, b0518-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,b1234-protein, b1330-protein, b1522-protein, b1556-protein,b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1703-protein,B1795-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,b2139-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,b2673-protein, b3083-protein, b3160-protein, b3777-protein,b3791-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,beta-hydroxylase, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein kinase,carbamoyl-phosphate synthase subunit, carbohydrate kinase, cardiolipinsynthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate 3-phosphatidyltransferase, celldivision control protein, cell division protein, coproporphyrinogen IIIoxidase, cyclin, cyclin D , dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DnaJ-likechaperone, Elongation factor Tu, enterobacterial common antigenpolymerase, ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, FKBP-typepeptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase), glutamate 5-kinase,glutaredoxin, Glycine cleavage system T aminomethyltransferase,GM02LC17485-protein, heat shock protein Hsp40, heat shock transcriptionfactor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family protein, high-affinity branched-chainamino acid transport protein, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphatesynthase subunit, ion-transport protein, lipoprotein precursor, L-serinedehydratase, lysozyme, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, metal-dependent hydrolase,methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase, Mg-protoporphyrin IXmonomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD subunit, mitochondrialprocessing protease, mitogen-activated protein kinase, molecularchaperone portein, monothiol glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADHdehydrogenase, NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitritetransport protein, oxidoreductase, phenylacetic acid degradationprotein, phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylinositol 3-and 4-kinase family protein, phosphoglyceromutase, phosphotransferase,phosphotransferase system component, photosystem I reaction centresubunit, polygalacturonase, precorrin-8X methylmutase, proteinphosphatase, purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, putative transport systempermease protein, putrescine transport system permease protein, pyruvatekinase, recombinase A, secindependent protein translocase, serineprotease, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF family protein, threoninedehydratase, threonine synthase, threonine/serine transporter,transcription factor, transcriptional regulator, transcriptionalregulator protein, trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, vacuolarsorting protein, YAL013W-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr273w-protein,YFL019C-protein, YHR202W-protein, YIL083C-protein, YJL062W-A-protein,YLR099C-protein, ylr326w-protein, YPL162C.protein, orZm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein activity, respectively, or an antibodyagainst polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereofwhich can be produced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid ofthe present invention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of thisinvention (FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 19, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 19, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 19, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 19, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 19, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 19, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction),glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polarfraction), or triacylglycerol in a non-human organism, especially amicroorganism or a plant, or a part thereof, being encoded by thenucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the process of theinvention and having a sequence which distinguishes over the sequence asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5or 8 by one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%,3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, said polypeptide ofthe invention does not comprise or consist of the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8. In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the present invention is less than 100%,99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or 99% identical. In one embodiment, saidpolypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from thepolypeptide shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.19, columns 5 and 8 does not comprise a protein of the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 19,columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 19, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 19, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%. In anotherembodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form of apreprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion. In another embodiment the polypeptide ofthe invention takes not the form of a preprotein.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0390.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0391.1.7.7] above

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 19, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.19, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 19, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.7.7] above

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.19, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.19, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.7.19] to [0401.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.7.7] to [0401.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.7.19] to [0409.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.7.7] to [0409.1.7.7] above

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol its functionas a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms, plant tissues,plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant genera with varying,advantageously increased, capability or potential for synthesis of therespective fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), ortriacylglycerol. Therefore in one embodiment the present inventionrelates to a method for analyzing the capability or potential of a planttissue, a plant, a plant variety or ecotype to produce the respectivefine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), or triacylglycerol byusing the respective antibody of the invention as a probe to detect theamount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule of theinvention in a non-human organism in comparison to another organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.7.19] to [0430.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.7.7] to [0430.1.7.7] above

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction),glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polarfraction), or triacylglycerol in a cell or a non-human organism or apart thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the vector of the invention,the expression cassette according to the invention, or a nucleic acidmolecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. encoding apolypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 19, column 3. Due to theabove-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction), or triacylglycerol content in a cell or a non-humanorganism is increased. For example, due to modulation or manipulation,the cellular activity is increased, in a preferred embodiment inorganelles such as plastids or mitochondria, e.g. due to an increasedexpression or specific activity or specific targeting of the subjectmatters of the invention in a cell or a non-human organism or a partthereof especially in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, or inanother embodiment in the cytosol. Transgenic for a polypeptide having aprotein or a protein activity means herein that due to modulation ormanipulation of the genome, the activity of protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 3 or a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column3-like activity is increased in the cell or non-human organism or partthereof, especially in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria, orespecially in the cytosol. Examples are described above in context withthe process of the invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.7.7] above

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 19, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0434.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0435.1.7.7] above

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction), or triacylglycerol this can be in free form or boundto proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced by this process can be harvestedby harvesting the non-human organisms either from the culture in whichthey grow or from the field. For example, this can be done viasqueezing, grinding and/or extraction, salt precipitation and/orion-exchange chromatography of the plant parts, preferably the plantseeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and the like.

[0437.1.7.19] to [0447.1.7.19] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0437.1.7.7] to [0447.1.7.7] above

The identity and purity of the isolated compound(s) can be determined byprior art techniques. These include high performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry (MS),staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS, enzyme assay ormicrobiological assays. These analytical methods are summarized forexample in: Patek et al., Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60, 133 (1994),Malakhova et al., Biotekhnologiya 11, 27 (1996); Schmidt et al.,Bioprocess Engineer. 19, 67 (1998), Ullmann's Encyclopedia of IndustrialChemistry (1996) Vol. A27, VCH, Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp. 521-540, pp.540-547, pp. 559-566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587, Michal G., “BiochemicalPathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, John Wileyand Sons (1999); Fallon A. et al. “Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry”in “Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol.17 (1987).

The fine chemical of the invention can for example be analyzedadvantageously via HPLC or GC separation methods and detected by MS orMSMS methods. The unambiguous detection for the presence of the finechemical containing products can be obtained by analyzing recombinantorganisms using analytical standard methods: GC, GC-MS or TLC, asdescribed on several occasions by Christie and the references therein(1997, in: Advances on Lipid Methodology, Fourth Edition: Christie, OilyPress, Dundee, 119-169; 1998,GaschromatographieMassenspektrometrie-Verfahren [Gas chromatography/massspectrometric methods], Lipide 33:343-353). The material to be analyzedcan be disrupted by sonication, grinding in a glass mill, liquidnitrogen and grinding, cooking, or via other applicable methods; seealso Biotechnology of Vitamins, Pigments and Growth Factors, Edited byErik J. Vandamme, London, 1989, p.96 to 103. Glycerolipids can beseparated by two-dimensional t.l.c., and the fatty acids are analysed bygas chromatography as described by Douce & Joyar (Methods Enzymol. 69,290-301, 1980).

Glycerolipids may further be analized according to vanderest etal.(Plant Physiology, September 2002, Vol. 130, pp. 244-255).

The fine chemical obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value.

Accordingly, the present invention relates a method for the productionof a pharmaceuticals, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients or cosmeticscomprising the steps of the process according to the invention,including the isolation of the fine chemical glycerol and/or derivatesproduced or a composition produced comprising the fine chemical, and, ifdesired, formulating the product with a pharmaceutical acceptablecarrier or formulating the product in a form acceptable for anapplication in agriculture or formulating the product in a formacceptable for an application as food stuff, animal feed, nutrient orcosmetic. A further embodiment according to the invention is the use ofthe fine chemical produced in the process or of the transgenic non-humanorganisms in animal feeds, foodstuffs, medicines, food supplements,cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

[0450.1.7.19] to [0452.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0450.1.7.7] to [0452.1.7.7] above

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the glycerol and/or derivatesand/or lipid biosynthesis, the polypeptide of the invention or used inthe method of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the plant or plant tissue or the host cell of the invention,for the production of plant resistant to a herbicide inhibitingeventually the production of the fine chemical.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0454.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 19, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 19, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        19, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 19, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 19 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 19 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 19, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 19, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 19, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 19,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.7.19] to [0479.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.7.7] to [0479.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more other derivates of glycerol and/or lipids.

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0481.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0482.1.7.7] above

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In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) and/ortriacylglycerol

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of (DL)-glycerol-3-phosphatase,        2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferase,        3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase,        49747384_SOYBEAN-protein, ABC transporter permease protein,        acetyl CoA carboxylase, acid phosphatase precursor, acid shock        protein, acyl transferase, adenylate kinase, alcohol        dehydrogenase, amino-acid acetyltransferase, arginine        decarboxylase, argininosuccinate synthetase, aromatic acid        decarboxylase, At1g23110-protein, At1g67340-protein, ATP-binding        component of a transport system, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,        b0050-protein, b0518-protein, b0970-protein, b1003-protein,        b1234-protein, b1330-protein, b1522-protein, b1556-protein,        b1583-protein, b1670-protein, b1672-protein, b1703-protein,        B1795-protein, b1837-protein, b2032-protein, b2099-protein,        b2139-protein, b2399-protein, b2474-protein, b2613-protein,        b2673-protein, b3083-protein, b3160-protein, b3777-protein,        b3791-protein, b3989-protein, b4029-protein, b4050-protein,        beta-hydroxylase, biotin synthase, calcium-dependent protein        kinase, carbamoylphosphate synthase subunit, carbohydrate        kinase, cardiolipin synthase, CBL-interacting protein kinase,        CDP-diacylglycerol-glycerol-3-phosphate        3-phosphatidyltransferase, cell division control protein, cell        division protein, coproporphyrinogen III oxidase, cyclin, cyclin        D , dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase, DnaJ-like chaperone,        Elongation factor Tu, enterobacterial common antigen polymerase,        ethanolamine utilization protein, eukaryotic translation        initiation factor 5, Fe—S subunit of oxidoreductase, FKBP-type        peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase), glutamate        5-kinase, glutaredoxin, Glycine cleavage system T        aminomethyltransferase, GM02LC17485-protein, heat shock protein        Hsp40, heat shock transcription factor, HesB/YadR/YfhF family        protein, high-affinity branched-chain amino acid transport        protein, hydrolase, imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase        subunit, ion-transport protein, lipoprotein precursor, L-serine        dehydratase, lysozyme, lysyl-tRNA synthetase, metal-dependent        hydrolase, methylglyoxal synthase, methyltransferase,        Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase 66 kD        subunit, mitochondrial processing protease, mitogen-activated        protein kinase, molecular chaperone portein, monothiol        glutaredoxin, murein transglycosylase, NADH dehydrogenase,        NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit, nitrate/nitrite transport        protein, oxidoreductase, phenylacetic acid degradation protein,        phosphate import ATP-binding protein, phosphatidylinositol 3-        and 4-kinase family protein, phosphoglyceromutase,        phosphotransferase, phosphotransferase system component,        photosystem I reaction centre subunit, polygalacturonase,        precorrin-8X methylmutase, protein phosphatase,        purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, putative transport system        permease protein, putrescine transport system permease protein,        pyruvate kinase, recombinase A, secindependent protein        translocase, serine protease, sodium/proton antiporter, ThiF        family protein, threonine dehydratase, threonine synthase,        threonine/serine transporter, transcription factor,        transcriptional regulator, transcriptional regulator protein,        trehalose-phosphatase, TTC1386-protein, vacuolar sorting        protein, YAL013W-protein, ycr102c-protein, ydr273w-protein,        YFL019C-protein, YHR202W-protein, YIL083C-protein,        YJL062W-A-protein, YLR099C-protein, ylr326w-protein,        YPL162C.protein, and Zm_(—)4842_BE510522-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate        (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar        fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction), and/or triacylglycerol or        a composition comprising bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar        fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction),        glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar        fraction), and/or triacylglycerol in said non-human organism or        in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction),glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate(lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) and/ortriacylglycerol, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;    -   at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.19, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.19, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.19;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        19, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 19; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate    (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar    fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate    (polar fraction) and/or triacylglycerol or a composition comprising    bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),    glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),    glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) and/or triacylglycerol in said    non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said    non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recovering bis-glycerylphosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polarfraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate(polar fraction) and/or triacylglycerol in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid        fraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid        fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) and/or        triacylglycerol produced by the selected mutated non-human        organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 19, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        19, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 19, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 19, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 19;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 19,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 19,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 19;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 19;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 19, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (i);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipidfraction), glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipidfraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) and/or triacylglycerolproduction in a non-human organism, comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polar        fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction),        glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polar        fraction) and/or triacylglycerol in a non-human organism or a        part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting with        the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of bis-glyceryl        phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol        (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),        glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) and/or triacylglycerols in        a non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inbis-glyceryl phosphate (polar fraction), glycerol (lipid fraction),glycerol (polar fraction), glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction),glycerol-3-phosphate (polar fraction) and/or triacylglycerol afterexpression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of item as claimed in item s 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of bis-glyceryl phosphate (polarfraction), glycerol (lipid fraction), glycerol (polar fraction),glycerol phosphate (lipid fraction), glycerol-3-phosphate (polarfraction) and/or triacylglycerol.

[0483.1.7.19] to [0492.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0483.1.7.7] to [0492.1.7.7] above

Example 10 Purification of a Fine Chemical Glycerol and/or Derivatele.g. Bis-Glyceryl Phosphate (Polar Fraction), Glycerol (Lipid Fraction),Glycerol (Polar Fraction), Glycerol Phosphate (Lipid Fraction),Glycerol-3-Phosphate (Polar Fraction) and/or Triacylglycerol

The fine chemical can be recovered from cells or from the supernatant ofthe above-described culture by a variety of methods known in the art.For example, the culture supernatant is recovered first. To this end,the cells are harvested from the culture by slow centrifugation. Cellscan generally be disrupted or lysed by standard techniques such asmechanical force or sonication. The cell debris is removed bycentrifugation and the supernatant fraction, if appropriate togetherwith the culture supernatant, is used for the further purification ofthe polyalcohols. However, it is also possible to process thesupernatant alone if the polyalcohols are present in the supernatant insufficiently high a concentration. In this case, the fine chemical ormixture thereof, can be purified further for example via extractionand/or salt precipitation or via ion-exchange chromatography or asdescribed above.

Identity and purity of the fine chemical isolated can be determined bystandard techniques of the art. They encompass old techniques such asphotometric methods and new techniques such as high-performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), spectroscopic methods,mass spectrometry (MS), staining methods, thin-layer chromatography,NIRS, enzyme assay or microbiological assays.

[0494.1.7.19] for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0494.1.7.7]above

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows:

1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 60° C.,15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30 secondsat 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25 cycleswith 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at 72° C.,then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 14769, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14815 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 14816 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7081, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7261 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7262 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 11471, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 11983 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 11984 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1061, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1293 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1294 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO: 6040,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 6070 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 6071 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 69, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 343 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 344 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 60301,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 60849 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 60850 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Zea mays SEQ ID NO: 68413, a primerconsisting of the adapfor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 68531 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 68532 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.7.19] to [0499.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.7.7] to [0499.1.7.7] above

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7081 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Glycine max, orZea mays the vector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacland Ncol following the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 14769 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

For cloning of for example ORFs SEQ ID NO: 66274 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Colic adaptor sequence, the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncol following thestandard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel). Then thePCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respective adaptersequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7081.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof. Approximately 30-60 ng of preparedvector and a defined amount of prepared amplificate were mixed andhybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutes followed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds,followed by 37° C. 10 minutes, followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10 °C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DH5alpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion. Theamplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of Taq DNApolymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows: 1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94°C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case 15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at 72° C., followed by 1 cycle of10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.7.19] to [0503.1.7.19] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0501.1.7.7] to [0503.1.7.7] above

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max17451 non-targ At1g07430 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 63(lf) 102086 non-targ At1g23110 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC264 530 phate (pf) 17968 non-targ At1g36730 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 38 72 phate (pf) 17968 non-targ At1g36730 glycerol phosphateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 39 (lf) 19364 non-targ At1g67340 triacylglycerolARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 135 1061 non-targ At1g68320 glycerol (If)ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 57 19419 non-targ At1g72770 bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 40 78 phate (pf) 19419 non-targ At1g72770 glycerol(lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 67 19419 non-targ At1g72770 glycerolphosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 56 (lf) 19919 non-targ At2g30360bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 69 phate (pf) 21106 non-targAt2g46500 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 68 phate (pf) 68657non-targ At3g02990 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 39 91 109717non-targ At4g09960 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 25 23482non-targ At4g15660 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 85 23482non-targ At4g15660 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 33 158 3279non-targ At4g15670 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 59 3279 non-targAt4g15670 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 38 150 68849 non-targAt4g26080 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 35 (lf) 24311non-targ At4g34160 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 50 76 phate(pf) 4348 non-targ At4g35310 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39145 phate (pf) 24438 non-targ At5g03720 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBIGC 20 29 24438 non-targ At5g03720 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 3799 4904 non-targ At5g18600 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 34 5318non-targ At5g57050 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 35 (lf)25498 non-targ At5g59220 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 39(lf) 70038 plastidic At5g63680 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 1947 (lf) 70715 non-targ AVIN- triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 35 52DRAFT_0539 26196 non-targ Avin- glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC19 29 DRAFT_1624 (lf) 114083 non-targ Avin- glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 19 29 DRAFT_1788 114198 non-targ Avin- bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 64 DRAFT_2010 phate (pf) 6040 non-targ Avin-bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 71 DRAFT_2091 phate (pf) 6040non-targ Avin- triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 31 40 DRAFT_209129500 non-targ Avin- bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 38 80DRAFT_3253 phate (pf) 111155 non-targ Avin- glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 17 56 DRAFT_3577 (lf) 114231 non-targ Avin- glycerol (lf)ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 60 DRAFT_3629 73719 non-targ Avin- bis-glycerylphos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 53 DRAFT_4606 phate (pf) 6510 non-targAvin- triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 57 69 DRAFT_5103 32648non-targ Avin- glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 65 DRAFT_5467(lf) 103433 non-targ AY623894 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 3793 phate (pf) 34889 plastidic B0004 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC56 127 103958 non-targ B0050 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 1839 (lf) 7081 non-targ B0161 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 78phate (pf) 7081 non-targ B0161 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 47112 7333 non-targ B0449 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 48 187phate (pf) 35936 non-targ B0518 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 54152576 plastidic B0755 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 51 83phate (pf) 131359 plastidic B0856 glycerol (pf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 3957 36670 non-targ B0963 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 23 36670non-targ B0963 glycerol (pf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 46 105 144479 non-targB0970 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60 205 phate (pf) 7941non-targ B1003 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 52 148 phate (pf)114552 plastidic B1095 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 164phate (pf) 37400 non-targ B1186 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 80112111 non-targ B1234 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 80 98778plastidic B1249 glycerol (lf) ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 10 22 38226 non-targB1330 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 55 (lf) 76890 non-targB1343 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 51 phate (pf) 131489non-targ B1391 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 44 74 phate (pf)38266 plastidic B1431 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 45 94 phate(pf) 7947 non-targ B1522 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 64 135phate (pf) 152991 non-targ B1554 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC39 74 phate (pf) 145142 plastidic B1556 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 44 119 phate (pf) 78138 non-targ B1583 triacylglycerolARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 32 78154 non-targ B1589 bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 94 phate (pf) 38300 non-targ B1597 glycerol (lf)ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 123 78753 non-targ B1670 bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 94 phate (pf) 78771 non-targ B1672 bis-glycerylphos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 72 phate (pf) 124907 non-targ B1703triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 35 49 153072 non-targ B1736bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 85 phate (pf) 131539 non-targB1795 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 40 82 8033 plastidic B1814glycerol-3- ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 54 199 phosphate (pf) 78953 non-targB1837 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 38 (lf) 79056 non-targB1897 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 41 60 99371 non-targ B2023glycerol (lf) ARA_SEED_2 p-USP GC 13 19 8920 non-targ B2032 glycerolphosphate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 22 67 (lf) 115595 non-targ B2099 glycerol(lf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 25 125085 plastidic B2139 bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 43 phate (pf) 39040 non-targ B2178 glycerol (lf)ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 44 146238 non-targ B2389 glycerol phosphateARA_LEAF p-Super GC 21 34 (lf) 39237 non-targ B2399 bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 53 471 phate (pf) 39237 non-targ B2399 glycerol (lf)ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 20 45 115628 non-targ B2439 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 17 35 115628 non-targ B2439 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 21 31 (lf) 40299 non-targ B2461 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 20 42 40329 non-targ B2474 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 38 83 phate (pf) 40329 non-targ B2474 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 16 28 99898 non-targ B2546 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC22 24 99898 non-targ B2546 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 52(lf) 40665 non-targ B2613 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 82phate (pf) 40726 non-targ B2634 glycerol (pf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 58 1259244 non-targ B2673 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 20 9244non-targ B2673 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 19 47 (lf) 80756non-targ B2701 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 55 98 phate (pf)40741 non-targ B2714 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 38 56 81075non-targ B2747 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 18 58 81576 non-targB2818 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 30 47 82424 non-targ B3083bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 43 60 phate (pf) 153246 non-targB3116 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 121 phate (pf) 153395non-targ B3160 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 47 100 phate (pf)153618 non-targ B3172 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 47 115phate (pf) 9492 non-targ B3256 glycerol-3- ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 72 110phosphate (pf) 42502 non-targ B3262 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 59 124 phate (pf) 42502 non-targ B3262 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 16 60 153813 non-targ B3347 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 60198 phate (pf) 146472 non-targ B3457 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-SuperGC 37 71 phate (pf) 136098 non-targ B3777 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 39 85 phate (pf) 83726 non-targ B3791 bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 40 93 phate (pf) 43800 non-targ B3793 bis-glycerylphos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 117 phate (pf) 44372 non-targ B3989triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 33 109 10740 non-targ B4029bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 220 phate (pf) 106532 non-targB4050 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 50 173 44662 non-targ B4129bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 39 79 phate (pf) 45556 non-targB4384 glycerol-3- ARA_SEED_2 p-USP LC 45 83 phosphate (pf) 10811non-targ GM02LC12622 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 98 phate(pf) 10811 non-targ GM02LC12622 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC18 34 (lf) 46405 non-targ GM02LC17485 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAFp-PcUBI GC 69 112 phate (pf) 46751 non-targ GM02LC19289 glycerol (lf)ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 59 46751 non-targ GM02LC19289 glycerol phosphateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 82 (lf) 84198 non-targ GM02LC21368 glycerol (pf)ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 75 89 46850 non-targ GM02LC44512 glycerol phosphateARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 30 (lf) 54337 mitoch SII1450 bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 41 70 phate (pf) 95047 non-targ SII1498 glycerolphosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 32 (lf) 54452 plastidic SII1522glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 16 49 85808 mitoch SII1815bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 68 phate (pf) 86447 plastidicSII1848 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 55 11471 mitoch SII1917glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 67 (lf) 11990 non-targ Slr0338glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 28 11990 plastidic Slr0338 glycerolphosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 39 (lf) 147407 mitoch Slr0905 glycerol(pf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 53 73 57734 non-targ Slr1096 bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 39 68 phate (pf) 116341 mitoch Slr1099 glycerolphosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 17 29 (lf) 116460 mitoch Slr1250 glycerolphosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 46 (lf) 58324 non-targ Slr1312 glycerolphosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 24 43 (lf) 58590 non-targ Slr1420 glycerolphosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 20 35 (lf) 154137 plastidic Slr1467bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 57 97 phate (pf) 147457 plastidicSlr1743 bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 42 88 phate (pf) 127521mitoch Slr2035 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 22 12341 mitochSlr2072 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 18 43 12341 mitoch Slr2072glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 19 28 (lf) ARA_LEAF 136907plastidic Smr0004 bis-glyceryl phos- p-PcUBI GC 44 60 phate (pf) 60301non-targ TTC0035 triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI LC 73 163 61553non-targ TTC0917 glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 21 73 (lf) 62079non-targ TTC1386 glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 23 34 108092 non-targYal013w glycerol-3- ARA_SEED_2 p-PcUBI LC 136 212 phosphate (pf) 62524non-targ Ybl021c glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 17 23 119347 plastidicYbr092c glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 31 (lf) 62717 non-targYbr160w glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 17 63 62717 non-targ Ybr160wglycerol (pf) ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 54 85 63264 plastidic Ycr102cbis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 81 phate (pf) 90159 plastidicYdr273w bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 48 phate (pf) 63807non-targ Yfl016c glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 22 31 (lf) 64144non-targ Yfl019c triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF Big35S LC 36 110 130742plastidic Ygl256w bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 42 93 phate(pf) 128655 plastidic Ygr286c glycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 16 4364336 plastidic Yhr024c triacylglycerol ARA_LEAF p-Super LC 52 138154394 plastidic Yhr202w bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 36 46phate (pf) 14769 non-targ Yil053w glycerol (pf) ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 492038 149454 plastidic Yil083c bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 48101 phate (pf) 154437 non-targ Yjl062w-a glycerol phosphate ARA_LEAFBig35S GC 18 23 (lf) 64964 plastidic Yjl073w bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAFp-Super GC 33 36 phate (pf) 66274 non-targ Yjr153w bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 45 131 phate (pf) 150603 non-targ Ylr025w glycerol(pf) ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 62 120 154454 plastidic Ylr099c bis-glycerylphos- ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 297 648 phate (pf) 129065 non-targ Ylr210wglycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 17 25 129123 plastidic Ylr326w glycerol(lf) ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 17 42 129123 plastidic Ylr326w glycerolphosphate ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 46 (lf) 139173 non-targ Ynl007cglycerol (lf) ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 17 57 129470 non-targ Ynl130c glycerol(lf) ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 17 53 129574 non-targ Yor187w glycerol (lf)ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 18 49 154477 plastidic Ypl162c bis-glyceryl phos-ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 52 phate (pf) 140110 non-targ Ypr054w glycerol(lf) ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 20 42 68413 non-targ Zm_4842_BE510522bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 46 72 phate (pf) 69 non-targ49747384_SOYBEAN bis-glyceryl phos- ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 47 114 phate(pf)

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (ratio_by _WT, given aspercent increase).

The term “non-targ” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “non-targeted”.

The term “mitoch” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “mitochondrial”.

The term “pf ” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metabolite means“polar fraction”.

The term “lf ” in Table d, Column 4 which shows the metabolite means“lipid fraction”.

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.7.19] to [0515.1.7.19] for the disclosure of theses paragraphssee [0505.1.7.7] to [0515.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment, the present invention relates in paragraphs[0000.1.7.20.] to [0514.1.7.20.] to a further process for the productionof the fine chemical hentriacontane as defined below and correspondingembodiments as described herein as follows.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0001.1.7.7] above

Waxes are organic compounds that are plastic near ambient temperatures,when melting, they give a low viscosity liquid. Waxes are insoluble inwater but soluble in petroleum based solvent.

Waxes characteristically consist of a long alkyl chains. They tend tocontain wax esters as major components, i.e. esters of long-chain fattyalcohols with long-chain fatty acids. The nature of the other lipidconstituents can vary greatly with the source of the waxy material, butthey include hydrocarbons, saturated, e.g. n-alkanes and unsaturated,sterol esters, aliphatic aldehydes, primary and secondary alcohols,diols, ketones, 6-diketones, triacylglycerols, and many more.

Waxes are biosynthesized by many plants or animals.

The best known animal wax is beeswax, but other insects secrete waxes. Amajor component of beeswax is the ester myricyl palmitate substance andused in constructing their honeycombs. Lanolin for example is a waxobtained from wool, consisting of esters of sterols.

Plants secrete especially in warm climates, waxes as a way to controlevaporation and hydration. Plant leaf surfaces are coated with a thinlayer of waxy material that forms the outer boundary of the cuticularmembrane; it is the interface between the plant and the atmosphere.Plant cuticular waxes serve as a protective barrier against water loss,UV light, pathogens and insects and helps the plants to resist drought.

Waxes differ widely among plant species and among the organs and tissuesof a single plant, attesting to the genetic diversity and developmentalinfluences In addition, wax content and composition are affected byenvironmental conditions. Relatively high-humidity conditions, such asin tissue culture, suppress wax production and the photoperiod affectsthe chain length of wax components.

Cuticular waxes of plants are complex mixtures of primarily very longchain fatty acids (VLCFAs, >018), hydrocarbons like long-chain aliphatichydrocarbons, containing alkanes, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, esters,triterpenes, sterols, and flavonoids, the proportions of the majorclasses vary among plant species. Hydrocarbons are e.g. a prominent partin leaves of cuticular waxes of peas' and cabbages' leaves.

As plants cover much of the earth's surface, it seems likely that plantwaxes are the most abundant of all natural lipids.

Although most natural waxes are esters, paraffin waxes are hydrocarbons,mixtures of alkanes of different chain lengths. These materialsrepresent a significant fraction of petroleum. They are refined byvacuum distillation. Paraffin waxes are mixtures of saturated of n- andisoalkanes, naphthenes, and alkyl- and naphthene-substituted aromaticcompounds. They are used in adhesives, in foods (such as chewing gum andcheese wrapping), in cosmetics, and as coatings.

Montan wax is a fossilized wax extracted from coal and lignite. It isvery hard, reflecting the high concentration of saturated fatty acidsand alcohols, not esters that characterize softer waxes.

Although dark brown and smelly, they can be purified and bleached togive commercially useful products.

All the aliphatic components of plant waxes are synthesised in theepidermal cells from saturated very-long-chain fatty acids (commonly C20to C34). 16:0 and 18:0 fatty acids are first synthesised in the stromaof plastids by the soluble enzymes forming the fatty acid synthasecomplex. The second stage involves multiple elongation steps and iscatalysed by membrane-associated multi-enzyme complexes, known as fattyacid elongases outwith the plastids. As in fatty acid synthesis de novo,each two-carbon extension of the chain involves four reactions:condensation between a CoA-esterified fatty acyl substrate andmalonyl-CoA, followed by a β-keto reduction, dehydration and an enoylreduction to produce saturated verylong-chain fatty acids with 24 to 36carbon atoms. The enzymes that catalyze these reactions of elongation oflong-chain fatty acids are collectively referred to as elongases. Manydifferent forms of the elongases have been identified, and these mustinteract in some manner to produce the chain-length specificityobserved.

There are then two main pathways for biosynthesis of wax components: anacyl reduction pathway, which yields primary alcohols and wax esters,and a decarbonylation pathway that results in synthesis of aldehydes,alkanes, secondary alcohols and ketones. In the reductive pathway,acyl-CoA esters produced by chain elongation are reduced in a two-stepprocess via a transient aldehyde intermediate, catalysed by a singleenzyme, an acyl-CoA reductase (though it was once thought that twodistinct enzymes were involved).

In the decarbonylation pathway for the synthesis of wax constituents,the first step is again believed to be the reduction of acyl-CoA esterto an aldehyde by means of an acyl-CoA reductase. Removal of thecarbonyl group by an aldehyde decarbonylase yields an alkane, with onefewer carbon atom than the fatty acid precursor.

Hentriacontane, H₃C—(CH₂)₂₉—CH₃, is a typical member of the group ofC₂₀-C₃₄ straight-chain aliphatics found in plant wax.

Waxes have long been use to make candles. Today, waxes are mainlyconsumed industrially as components of complex formulations, likecoatings, formulation for plastics or paints. They are employed asrelease agents. They are also used as slip agents, e.g. in furniture,and corrosion resistance.

Waxes are used for impregnating and coating paper and card to waterproofbut also leather and fabric. Waxes are also used in shoe polishes, woodpolishes, and automotive polishes. In another context, waxes are used incosmetics, like lipstick and mascara which are blends of various fatsand waxes colored with pigments.

Due to the wide variety of uses of waxes or components thereof,specially long chain n-alkanes (C20 to C40), preferably C25 to C35, morepreferably hentriacontane, an increased production very important.

Particularly economical methods are biotechnological methods utilizinglong chain n-alkanes, preferably hentriacontane-producing organismswhich are either natural or optimized by genetic modification.

There is a constant need for providing novel enzyme activities or director indirect regulators and thus alternative methods with advantageousproperties for producing long chain n-alkanes (C20 to C40) or derivateslike alcohols and acid of alkanes, optionally unsaturated as well asbreak down and/or cracking products of long chain alkanes, preferablylong chain alkanes of C25 to C35, more preferably hentriacontane orwaxes or components thereof in organisms, e.g. in transgenic organisms.

The content of waxes or components thereof in a cell was also increasedby increasing or decreasing certain activities as disclosed inWO2006/069610, WO2007/087815 or WO2008/034648

Improving the quality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is an importanttask of the food-and-feed industry. For this purpose a great number ofderivates of, long chain n-alkanes, which occur in plants are limitedwith regard to the supply of mammals. Such derivates are alcohols andacid of alkanes, optionally unsaturated as well as break down and/orcracking products of long chain alkanes. Especially advantageous for thequality of foodstuffs and animal feeds is as balanced as possible aprofile of the componenets, since a great excess of some component abovea specific concentration in the food has no further positive effect onthe utilization of the food since others suddenly become limiting. Afurther increase in quality is only possible via addition of furthercomponents, which are limiting under these conditions. The targetedaddition of the limiting component in the form of synthetic productsmust be carried out with extreme caution in order to avoid imbalance. Toensure a high quality of foods and animal feeds, it is thereforenecessary to add a plurality of components in a balanced manner to suitthe respective organism.

Accordingly, there is still a great demand for new and more suitablegenes, which encode enzymes or regulators, which participate in thebiosynthesis of long chain n-alkanes (C20 to C40) or derivates likealcohols and acid of alkanes, optionally unsaturated as well as breakdown and/or cracking products of long chain alkanes, preferably longchain alkanea of C25 to C35, more preferably hentriacontane or waxes orcomponents thereof and make it possible to produce certain long chainn-alkanes (C20 to C40) or derivates like alcohols and acid of alkanes,optionally unsaturated as well as break down and/or cracking products oflong chain alkanes, preferably long chain alkanes of C25 to C35, morepreferably hentriacontane or waxes or components thereof specifically onan industrial scale without unwanted byproducts being formed. In theselection of genes for biosynthesis or regulation two characteristicsabove all are particularly important. On the one hand, there is as evera need for improved processes for obtaining the highest possiblecontents of long chain n-alkanes (C20 to C40) or derivates like alcoholsand acid of alkanes, optionally unsaturated as well as break down and/orcracking products of long chain alkanes, preferably long chain alkanesof C25 to C35, more preferably hentriacontane or waxes or componentsthereof and on the other hand as less as possible byproducts should beproduced in the production process.

Very long chain alkanes, as found amongst plant wax compounds, can begenerated by chemical synthesis and extracted from fossil sources withsufficient chemical diversity and at very low cost. Biotechnicalapproaches for hentriacontane production would therefore have to facestrong competition. On the other hand, with ongoing depletion of fossilsources of hydrocarbons, plants with increased hydrocarbon (e.g.hentriacontane) content might become desirable as renewable hydrocarbonsources.

It is an object of the present invention to develop an inexpensiveprocess for the synthesis of hentriacontane.

It is a further object of the present invention to develop aninexpensive process for the synthesis of waxes or components thereoflike long chain n-alkanes (C20 to C40) or derivates like alcohols andacid of these alkanes, optionally unsaturated as well as break downand/or cracking products of long chain alkanes, preferably long chainalkanes of C25 to C35, more preferably hentriacontane and to assure thatthe waxes or components thereof like long chain n-alkanes are moreaccessible and facilely to isolate and recover in an industrial scalefrom the producing organism, preferably from a plant.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0013.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in a first embodiment, the invention relates to a processfor the production of at least one fine chemical selected from the groupconsisting of: hentriacontane, or, in other words, of the “finechemical” or “fine chemical of the invention”.

The terms “fine chemical of the invention”, “fine chemical” or “the finechemical” are used herein equally and relate in context of theparagraphs or sections [0014.1.20.20] to [0514.1.7.20] essentially tothe metabolite or the metabolites indicated in column 7, application no.20 of Tables I, II and IV in the respective line.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.20.20] to[0514.1.7.20]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.20.20] to [0514.1.7.20] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of paragraphs or sections[0014.1.20.20] and [0015.1.20.20], independently whether it refers toany other paragraph or not and whether the reference recites the term“fine chemical” in an other context. Thus, in cases where one or moreparagraphs or sections are incorporated by reference into any of thepresent paragraphs [0014.1.20.20] to [0514.1.7.20], e.g. by usage of theterm “see paragraph” or the term “for the disclosure of this paragraphsee the disclosure of paragraph” or the term “incorporated by reference”or a corresponding term, the incorporated paragraph, section or term“the fine chemical” is also understood to have the meaning according tothe definition of paragraph [0014.1.20.20] and [0015.1.20.20].

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the term “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” as used herein (aloneor in combination, like in FCRP) means “hentriacontane” in context ofthe nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences listed in the respective sameline of any one of Tables I to IV of application no. 20 and indicatingin column 7 the metabolite “hentriacontane”.

In one embodiment, the term hentriacontane or the term “fine chemical”mean in context of the paragraphs or sections [0014.1.20.20] to[0514.1.7.20] at least one chemical compound with an activity of theabove mentioned hentriacontane, respectively.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the terms “fine chemical of theinvention”, “fine chemical” or “the fine chemical” mean in context ofany of the paragraphs [0014.1.20.20] to [0514.1.7.20] hentriacontane,its derivates like alcohols and acid of these alkanes, optionallyunsaturated as well as break down and/or cracking products in free formor bound form. In a preferred embodiment, the term “the fine chemical”means hentriacontane or its derivates like alcohols and acid of thesealkanes, optionally unsaturated as well as break down and/or crackingproducts, in free form or bound form.

In a preferred embodiment “hentriacontane” means hentriacontane in freeform.

Further, the term “in context of any of the paragraphs [0014.1.20.20] to[0514.1.7.20]” as used herein means that for any of said paragraphs[0014.1.20.20] to [0514.1.7.20] the term “the fine chemical” isunderstood to follow the definition of section [0014.1.20.20] or section[0015.1.20.20], independently whether it refers to any other paragraphor not and whether the reference recites the term “fine chemical” in another context.

Thus, in cases where one or more paragraphs or sections are incorporatedby reference into any of the present paragraphs [0014.1.20.20] to[0514.1.7.20], e.g. by usage of the term “see paragraph” or the term“for the disclosure of this paragraph see the disclosure of paragraph”or the term “incorporated by reference” or a corresponding term, theincorporated paragraph, section or term “the fine chemical” is alsounderstood to have the meaning according to this definition of thisparagraph [0015.1.20.20].

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates tocompositions comprising said fine chemical(s), i.e. comprisinghentriacontane, respectively.

Further, the term “fine chemicals” as used herein relates in oneembodiment to waxes or components thereof like long chain n-alkanes (C20to C40) or derivates like alcohols and acid of these alkanes, optionallyunsaturated as well as break down and/or cracking products of long chainalkanes, preferably long chain alkanes of C25 to C35 (C₂₅ Pentacosane,C₂₆ Hexacosane, C₂₇ Heptacosane, C₂₈ Octacosane, C₂₉ Nonacosane, C30Triacontane, C₃₁ Hentriacontane, C₃₂ Dotriacontane, C₃₃ Tritriacontane,C₃₄ Tetratriacontane, C₃₅ Pentatriacontane), more preferablyhentriacontane.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS box protein transcription        factor in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g43630-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of spermidine synthase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptide chain release factor in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mechanosensitive ion channel in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside        hydrolase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inner membrane protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0833-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent        methyltransferase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of orotidine-5′-phosphate        decarboxylase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-dependent RNA helicase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate        aldolase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1930-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of assembly protein for periplasmic        nitrate reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ion-transport protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sigma-54 dependent response        regulator in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2653-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exonuclease subunit in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-asparaginase in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ornithine decarboxylase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycolate phosphatase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sugar transport system permease        protein in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacetone kinase in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methionine permease in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YHL039W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YHR022C-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL127W-A-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr157c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ynl321w-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr170c-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YPR172W-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in a respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 20, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 20, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of an expression        product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        hentriacontane; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a functional        equivalent of (a1) or (a2);    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hentriacontane or a composition comprising        hentriacontane in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the increase or generation of one or more said activitiesis for example conferred by one or more expression products of saidnucleic acid molecule, e.g. proteins. Accordingly, in the presentinvention described above, the increase or generation of one or moresaid activities is for example conferred by one or more protein(s) eachcomprising a polypeptide selected from the group as depicted in TableII, application no. 20, column 5 and 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof.

The process of the invention comprises in one embodiment the followingsteps:

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one nucleic acid molecule (in the following “Fine        Chemical Related Protein (FCRP)”-encoding gene or “FCRP”-gene)        comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group        consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 20, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 20, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 20;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        20, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 20; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptide represented by aprotein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the corresponding hit incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 20.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeencodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the polypeptiderepresented by a protein as depicted in the corresponding hit in column5 of Table II, application no. 20, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

Accordingly, the genes of the present invention or used in accordancewith the present invention, which respectively encode a protein havingan activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, acid shockprotein, amino-acid acetyltransferase, assembly protein for periplasmicnitrate reductase, At2g45420-protein, At5g43630-protein, ATP-dependentRNA helicase, b0833-protein, b1259-protein, b1445-protein,b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2399-protein, b2653-protein,b3644-protein, cell division protein, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,dihydroxyacetone kinase, electron transport complex protein,ethanolamine utilization protein, exonuclease subunit,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, innermembrane protein, ion-transport protein, L-asparaginase, MADS boxprotein transcription factor, mechanosensitive ion channel,metal-dependent hydrolase, methionine permease, O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant, ornithine decarboxylase, orotidine-5′-phosphatedecarboxylase, peptide chain release factor,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase, phosphoglycolate phosphatase,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,RNA-binding protein, S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependentmethyltransferase, serine protease, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily, sigma-54 dependent response regulator, spermidine synthase,sugar transport system permease protein, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, YFL019C-protein, YHL039W-protein,YHR022C-A-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ylr157c-protein, ynl321w-protein,ypr170c-protein, or YPR172W-protein, which respectively encode a proteincomprising a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence as shown inTable I, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, (preferably the codingregion thereof), or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which respectivelyencode a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or a homolg or a fragment thereof,and/or which respectively can be amplified with the primer set shown inTable III, application no. 20, column 8, are also referred to as “FCRPgenes”.

Proteins or polypeptides encoded by “FCRP-genes” are referred to as“Fine Chemical Related Proteins” or “FCRP”. For the purposes of thedescription of the present invention, the respective protein having anactivity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, acid shock protein,amino-acid acetyltransferase, assembly protein for periplasmic nitratereductase, At2g45420-protein, At5g43630-protein, ATP-dependent RNAhelicase, b0833-protein, b1259-protein, b1445-protein, b1670-protein,b1930-protein, b2399-protein, b2653-protein, b3644-protein, celldivision protein, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A, dihydroxyacetonekinase, electron transport complex protein, ethanolamine utilizationprotein, exonuclease subunit, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose4,6-dehydratase, inner membrane protein, ion-transport protein,L-asparaginase, MADS box protein transcription factor, mechanosensitiveion channel, metal-dependent hydrolase, methionine permease, O-antigenchain length determinant, ornithine decarboxylase,orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase, peptide chain release factor,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase, phosphoglycolate phosphatase,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,RNA-binding protein, S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependentmethyltransferase, serine protease, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily, sigma-54 dependent response regulator, spermidine synthase,sugar transport system permease protein, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, YFL019C-protein, YHL039W-protein,YHR022C-A-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ylr157c-protein, ynl321w-protein,ypr170c-protein, or YPR172W-protein, the respective protein comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more respective nucleic acid sequences asshown in Table I, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, (preferably thecoding region thereof), or a homolog or fragment thereof, the respectiveprotein comprising a respective polypeptide as depicted in Table II,application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or fragment thereof, therespective protein comprising a sequence corresponding to the consensussequence as shown in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8, and/or therespective protein comprising at least one polypeptide motif as shown inTable IV, application no. 20, column 8 is also referred to as FineChemical Related Protein” or “FCRP”.

Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a process of theproduction of hentriacontane, by increasing or generating one or moreactivities, especially selected from the group consisting of3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, acid shock protein, amino-acidacetyltransferase, assembly protein for periplasmic nitrate reductase,At2g45420-protein, At5g43630-protein, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,b0833-protein, b1259-protein, b1445-protein, b1670-protein,b1930-protein, b2399-protein, b2653-protein, b3644-protein, celldivision protein, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A, dihydroxyacetonekinase, electron transport complex protein, ethanolamine utilizationprotein, exonuclease subunit, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose4,6-dehydratase, inner membrane protein, ion-transport protein,L-asparaginase, MADS box protein transcription factor, mechanosensitiveion channel, metal-dependent hydrolase, methionine permease, O-antigenchain length determinant, ornithine decarboxylase,orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase, peptide chain release factor,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase, phosphoglycolate phosphatase,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,RNA-binding protein, S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependentmethyltransferase, serine protease, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily, sigma-54 dependent response regulator, spermidine synthase,sugar transport system permease protein, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, YFL019C-protein, YHL039W-protein,YHR022C-A-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ylr157c-protein, ynl321w-protein,ypr170c-protein, and YPR172W-protein, which is conferred by one or moreFCRPs or the gene product of one or more FCRP-genes, for example by thegene product of a nucleic acid sequences comprising a polynucleotideselected from the group as shown in Table I, application no. 20, column5 or 8, (preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or afragment thereof, e.g. or by one or more proteins each comprising apolypeptide encoded by one or more nucleic acid sequences selected fromthe group as shown in Table I, application no. 20, column 5 or 8,(preferably by the coding region thereof), or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or by one or more protein(s) each comprising a polypeptideselected from the group as depicted in Table II, application no. 20,column 5 and 8, or a homolog thereof, or a protein comprising a sequencecorresponding to the consensus sequence or comprising at least onepolypeptide motif as shown in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0025.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the process comprises increasing or generating theactivity of one or more polypeptides having said activity, e.g. bygenerating or increasing the amount and/or specific activity in the cellor a compartment of a cell of one of more FCRP, especially selected fromthe group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, acidshock protein, amino-acid acetyltransferase, assembly protein forperiplasmic nitrate reductase, At2g45420-protein, At5g43630-protein,ATP-dependent RNA helicase, b0833-protein, b1259-protein, b1445-protein,b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2399-protein, b2653-protein,b3644-protein, cell division protein, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,dihydroxyacetone kinase, electron transport complex protein,ethanolamine utilization protein, exonuclease subunit,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, innermembrane protein, ion-transport protein, L-asparaginase, MADS boxprotein transcription factor, mechanosensitive ion channel,metal-dependent hydrolase, methionine permease, O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant, ornithine decarboxylase, orotidine-5′-phosphatedecarboxylase, peptide chain release factor,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase, phosphoglycolate phosphatase,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,RNA-binding protein, S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependentmethyltransferase, serine protease, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily, sigma-54 dependent response regulator, spermidine synthase,sugar transport system permease protein, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, YFL019C-protein, YHL039W-protein,YHR022C-A-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ylr157c-protein, ynl321w-protein,ypr170c-protein, and YPR172W-protein, for example of the respectivepolypeptide as depicted in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 and 8,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, or the respective polypeptidecomprising a sequence corresponding to the consensus sequences as shownin Table IV, application no. 20, column 8, or the respective polypeptidecomprising at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in Table IV,application no. 20, column 8.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS box protein        transcription factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g43630-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a spermidine        synthase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptide chain        release factor non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mechanosensitive        ion channel non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a inner membrane        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0833-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase non-targeted        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1259-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-dependent RNA        helicase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein non-targeted in a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1930-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        4,6-dehydratase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a assembly protein        for periplasmic nitrate reductase non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ion-transport        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sigma-54        dependent response regulator non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2653-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a exonuclease        subunit non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-asparaginase        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ornithine        decarboxylase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycolate        phosphatase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sugar transport        system permease protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family non-targeted in a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase non-targeted in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacetone        kinase non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methionine        permease non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YHL039W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YHR022C-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL127W-A-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr157c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ynl321w-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr170c-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YPR172W-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein        non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 20, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 20, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        hentriacontane;    -   non-targeted in a non-human organism or a part thereof;        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hentriacontane, or a composition comprising        hentriacontane in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyruvate kinase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of MADS box protein transcription        factor in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At2g45420-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcription factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of At5g43630-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of RNA-binding protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of spermidine synthase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of serine protease in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of peptide chain release factor in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of mechanosensitive ion channel in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside        hydrolase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of inner membrane protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b0833-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent        methyltransferase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1259-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of orotidine-5′-phosphate        decarboxylase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ATP-dependent RNA helicase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1445-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of acid shock protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of electron transport complex protein        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of transcriptional regulator in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1670-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate        aldolase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b1930-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of O-antigen chain length determinant        in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of assembly protein for periplasmic        nitrate reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ion-transport protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2399-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cysteine synthase A in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ethanolamine utilization protein in        an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially        in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sigma-54 dependent response        regulator in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b2653-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate        reductase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of amino-acid acetyltransferase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of exonuclease subunit in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of L-asparaginase in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ornithine decarboxylase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of phosphoglycolate phosphatase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of sugar transport system permease        protein in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cyclin D in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase        family in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of cell division protein in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of metal-dependent hydrolase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase in an organelle, preferably in plastids or        mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YFL019C-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of dihydroxyacetone kinase in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of methionine permease in an        organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in        plastids, of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably        a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YHL039W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YHR022C-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YJL127W-A-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ylr157c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ynl321w-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of ypr170c-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of YPR172W-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of b3644-protein in an organelle,        preferably in plastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids,        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a process forthe production of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a1) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 20, or a homolog or        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in column 8 of Table IV,        application no. 20, whereby the respective line disclose in        column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        hentriacontane;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a2) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 20, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 20, which is joined to a transit        peptide, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the        fine chemical hentriacontane; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, which is joined to        a nucleic acid sequence encoding an organelle localization        sequence, preferably a plastid or a mitochondrion localization        sequence, especially a plastid localization sequence, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        hentriacontane;    -   in a non-human organism or a part thereof; preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; or    -   (a3) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted    -   in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table II, application        no. 20, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensus sequence        or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective        line in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        hentriacontane; or increasing or generating the activity of an        expression product of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s)        comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line        in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,        whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane;    -   in an organelle, preferably in plastids or mitochondria,        especially in plastids, in a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, through transformation of the organelle, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof;    -   and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hentriacontane, or a composition comprising        hentriacontane in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a pyruvate kinase        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a MADS box protein        transcription factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At2g45420-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcription        factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a At5g43630-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a RNA-binding        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a spermidine        synthase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a serine protease        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a peptide chain        release factor in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a mechanosensitive        ion channel in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a inner membrane        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b0833-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1259-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of        a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ATP-dependent RNA        helicase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1445-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a acid shock        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a electron        transport complex protein in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a transcriptional        regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1670-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase in the cytosol of a        cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b1930-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a O-antigen chain        length determinant in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a GDP-mannose        4,6-dehydratase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a assembly protein        for periplasmic nitrate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ion-transport        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2399-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cysteine synthase        A in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ethanolamine        utilization protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sigma-54        dependent response regulator in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b2653-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoadenosine        phosphosulfate reductase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a amino-acid        acetyltransferase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a exonuclease        subunit in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a L-asparaginase in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ornithine        decarboxylase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism        or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a phosphoglycolate        phosphatase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or        a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a        plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a sugar transport        system permease protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human        organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant        cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cyclin D in the        cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a short-chain        alcohol dehydrogenase family in the cytosol of a cell of a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a cell division        protein in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a metal-dependent        hydrolase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a        3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase in the cytosol of a cell        of a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YFL019C-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a dihydroxyacetone        kinase in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a methionine        permease in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a        part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant        or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding        non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof;        and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YHL039W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YHR022C-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YJL127W-A-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ylr157c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ynl321w-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a ypr170c-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a YPR172W-protein        in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a b3644-protein in        the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part thereof,        preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part        thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild        type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for theproduction of hentriacontane, which comprises

-   -   (a) increasing or generating the activity of a polypeptide        comprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, application no. 20, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof, a consensus sequence or at least one        polypeptide motif as depicted in the respective line in column 8        of Table IV, application no. 20, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane; or    -   increasing or generating the activity of an expression product        of one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a        polynucleotide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, whereby the        respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        hentriacontane;    -   in the cytosol of a cell of a non-human organism or a part        thereof; preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a        part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed        wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism under conditions which permit        the production of hentriacontane, or a composition comprising        hentriacontane in said non-human organism or in the culture        medium surrounding said non-human organism.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 20, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20, is increased orgenerated non-targeted in the above-mentioned process in a microorganismor plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 20.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated non-targeted in the above-mentionedprocess in a microorganism or plant or a part thereof.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 20, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in an organelle preferably inplastids or mitochondria, especially in plastids, of a microorganism orplant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 20.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in anorganelle, preferably in plasids or mitochondria, especially inplastids, of a microorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment the activity of the polypeptide comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of TableII, application no. 20, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, a consensussequence or at least one polypeptide motif as depicted in the respectiveline in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20, is increased orgenerated in the above-mentioned process in the cyctosol of a cell, of amicroorganism or plant.

In a further embodiment said polypeptide has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 20.

In a further embodiment the activity of the expression product of one ormore nucleic acid molecule(s) comprising a polynucleotide as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated in the above-mentioned process in thecytosol of a cell, of a microorganism or plant.

[0039.1.7.20] to [0066.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0039.1.7.7] to [0066.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acid sequence encoding aplastidic transit peptide, e.g, if for the nucleic acid molecule inTable I, column 6 the term “plastidic” is indicated. This nucleic acidsequence encoding a transit peptide ensures transport of the protein tothe organelle. The nucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed andthe nucleic acid sequence encoding the transit peptide are operablylinked. Therefore the transit peptide coding sequence is fused in frameto the nucleic acid sequence coding for proteins as shown in Table II,application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“plastidic” is indicated.

[0068.1.7.20] to [0072.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0068.1.7.7] to [0072.1.7.7] above

As mentioned above the nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteins asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, are joined to a nucleic acidsequence encoding a mitochondric transit peptide, e.g., if for therespective nucleic acid molecule in Table I, column 6 the term“mitochondric” is indicated. This nucleic acid sequence encoding atransit peptide ensures transport of the protein to the organelle. Thenucleic acid sequence of the gene to be expressed and the nucleic acidsequence encoding the transit peptide are operably linked. Therefore thetransit peptide encoding sequence is fused in frame to the nucleic acidsequence coding for proteins as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof,e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in TableI, column 6 the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0074.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0075.1.7.7] above

Nucleic acid sequences coding for the transit peptides may be chemicallysynthesized either in part or wholly according to structure of transitpeptide sequences disclosed in the prior art. Said natural or chemicallysynthesized sequences can be directly linked to the sequences encodingthe mature protein or via a linker nucleic acid sequence, which may betypically less than 500 base pairs, preferably less than 450, 400, 350,300, 250 or 200 base pairs, more preferably less than 150, 100, 90, 80,70, 60, 50, 40 or 30 base pairs and most preferably less than 25, 20,15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 base pairs in length and are in frame to the codingsequence.

Furthermore favorable nucleic acid sequences encoding transit peptidesmay comprise sequences derived from more than one biological and/orchemical source and may include a nucleic acid sequence derived from theamino-terminal region of the mature protein, which in its native stateis linked to the transit peptide. In a preferred embodiment of theinvention said amino-terminal region of the mature protein is typicallyless than 150 amino acids, preferably less than 140, 130, 120, 110, 100or 90 amino acids, more preferably less than 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 35, 30,25 or 20 amino acids and most preferably less than 19, 18, 17, 16, 15,14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids in length. But even shorter or longerstretches are also possible. In addition target sequences, whichfacilitate the transport of proteins to other cell compartments such asthe vacuole, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, glyoxysomes,peroxisomes, mitochondria (in case of a plastidal transit peptide) orplastids, especially chloroplasts (in case of a mitochondric transitpeptide) may be also part of the inventive nucleic acid sequence. Theproteins translated from said inventive nucleic acid sequences are akind of fusion proteins that means the nucleic acid sequences encodingthe plastidal transit peptide for example the ones shown in Table a,preferably the last one of the Table a are joint to the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5or 8, especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in plastids,and that means the nucleic acid sequences encoding the mitochondrictransit peptide for example the ones shown in Table b, preferably thelast one of the Table b are joint to the respective nucleic acidsequences shown in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in case of nucleic acid sequences being expressed in mitochondria. Theperson skilled in the art is able to join said sequences in a functionalmanner. Advantageously the transit peptide part is cleaved off from theprotein part shown in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, during or after the transport into theorganelles, preferably into the plastids or mitochondria, respectively.

All products of the cleavage of the preferred transit peptide shown inthe last line of Table a have preferably the N-terminal amino acidsequences QIA CSS or QIA EFQLTT in front of the start methionine of therespective protein mentioned in Table II, application no. 20, column 5or 8. or homologs or fragments thereof. Other short amino acid sequencesof an range of 1 to 20 amino acids preferable 2 to 15 amino acids, morepreferable 3 to 10 amino acids most preferably 4 to 8 amino acids arealso possible in front of the start methionine of the protein mentionedin Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof. In case of the amino acid sequence QIA CSS the threeamino acids in front of the start methionine are stemming from the LIC(=ligatation independent cloning) cassette. Said short amino acidsequence is preferred in the case of the expression of E. coli genes. Incase of the amino acid sequence QIA EFQLTT the six amino acids in frontof the start methionine are stemming from the LIC cassette. Said shortamino acid sequence is preferred in the case of the expression of S.cerevisiae genes. The skilled worker knowns that other short sequencesare also useful in the expression of the respective nucleic acidmolecule comprising a polynucleotide as depicted in Table I, applicationno. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. Furthermore the skilled worker is awareof the fact that there is not a need for such short sequences in theexpression of the genes.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0077.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0078.1.7.7] above

Alternatively to the targeting of the respective sequences shown inTable II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, preferably of sequences in general encoded in the nucleus withthe aid of the targeting sequences mentioned for example in Table aalone, Table b alone, or in combination with other targeting sequencespreferably into plastids or mitochondria, respectively, the nucleicacids of the invention can directly be introduced into the plastidal ormitochondrial genome. Therefore in a preferred embodiment the respectivenucleic acid sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, are directly introduced andexpressed in plastids e.g., if for the nucleic acid molecule in therespective line in Table I, column 6, the term “plastidic” is indicated,or are directly introduced and expressed in mitochondria e.g., if forthe nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in Table I, column 6the term “mitochondric” is indicated.

The term “introduced” in the context of this specification shall meanthe insertion of a nucleic acid sequence into the organism by means of a“transfection”, “transduction” or preferably by “transformation”.

A plastid, such as a chloroplast, or a mitochondrion, has been“transformed” by an exogenous (preferably foreign) nucleic acid sequenceif a nucleic acid sequence has been introduced into the plastid ormitochondrion that means that this sequence has crossed the membrane orthe membranes of the plastid or of the mitochondrion. The exogenous,preferably foreign, DNA may be integrated (covalently linked) intoplastid or mitochondrial DNA making up the genome of the plastid ormitochondrion, or it may remain unintegrated (e.g., by including achloroplast origin of replication). “Stably” integrated DNA sequencesare those, which are inherited through plastid or mitochondrionreplication, thereby transferring new plastids or mitochondria, with thefeatures of the integrated DNA sequence to the progeny.

[0080.1.7.20] to [0083.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0080.1.7.7] to [0083.1.7.7] above

For the process of the present invention it may be of great advantagethat by transforming the plastids the intraspecies specific transgeneflow is blocked, because a lot of species such as corn, cotton and ricehave a strict maternal inheritance of plastids. By placing therespective genes specified in the respective line in Table I,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region, orhomologs or fragments thereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule inthe respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” isindicated, in the plastids of plants, these genes will not be present inthe pollen of said plants.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the use of socalled “chloroplast localization sequences”, in which a first RNAsequence or molecule is capable of transporting or “chaperoning” asecond RNA sequence, such as a RNA sequence transcribed from thesequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologor a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, as depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 and 8, ora homolog or a fragment thereof, from an external environment inside acell or outside a plastid into a chloroplast. In one embodiment thechloroplast localization signal is substantially similar orcomplementary to a complete or intact viroid sequence. The chloroplastlocalization signal may be encoded by a DNA sequence, which istranscribed into the chloroplast localization RNA.

The term “viroid” refers to a naturally occurring single stranded RNAmolecule (Flores, C. R. Acad. Sci. III. 324 (10), 943 (2001)). Viroidsusually contain about 200-500 nucleotides and generally exist ascircular molecules. Examples of viroids that contain chloroplastlocalization signals include but are not limited to ASBVd, PLMVd, CChMVdand ELVd. The viroid sequence or a functional part of it can be fused tothe sequences depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, or a sequence encoding a protein, asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in such a manner that theviroid sequence transports a sequence transcribed from a sequence asdepicted in the respective line in Table I, application no. 20 columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, or a sequence encoding a protein as depicted in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 20 columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or afragment thereof, into the chloroplasts, e.g. if for the nucleic acidmolecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated. Apreferred embodiment uses a modified ASBVd (Navarro et al., Virology.268 (1), 218 (2000)).

In a further specific embodiment the protein to be expressed in theplastids such as the proteins depicted in the respective line in TableII, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are encoded bydifferent nucleic acids. Such a method is disclosed in WO 2004/040973,which shall be incorporated by reference. WO 2004/040973 teaches amethod, which relates to the translocation of an RNA corresponding to agene or gene fragment into the chloroplast by means of a chloroplastlocalization sequence.

The genes, which should be expressed in the plant or plant cells, aresplit into nucleic acid fragments, which are introduced into differentcompartments in the plant e.g. the nucleus, the plastids and/ormitochondria. Additionally plant cells are described in which thechloroplast contains a ribozyme fused at one end to an RNA encoding afragment of a protein used in the inventive process such that theribozyme can trans-splice the translocated fusion RNA to the RNAencoding the gene fragment to form and as the case may be reunite thenucleic acid fragments to an intact mRNA encoding a functional proteinfor example as disclosed in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 20, columns 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, used in theinventive process are transformed into plastids, which are metabolicallyactive. Those plastids should preferably maintain at a high copy numberin the plant or plant tissue of interest, most preferably thechloroplasts found in green plant tissues, such as leaves or cotyledonsor in seeds.

For a good expression in the plastids the nucleic acid sequences asshown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, e.g. if for the nucleic acid molecule in the respective line incolumn 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” is indicated, are introducedinto an expression cassette using preferably a promoter and terminater,which are active in plastids preferably a chloroplast promoter. Examplesof such promoters include the psbA promoter from the gene from spinachor pea, the rbcL promoter, and the atpB promoter from corn.

[0089.1.7.20] to [0092.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0089.1.7.7] to [0092.1.7.7] above

Advantageously the process for the production of the fine chemicalhentriacontane leads to an enhanced production of the respective finechemical. The terms “enhanced” or “increase” mean at least a 10%, 20%,30%, 40% or 50%, preferably at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%, morepreferably 150%, 200%, 300%, 400% or 500% higher production of therespective fine chemical hentriacontane in comparison to the wild-typeas defined above, e.g. that means in comparison to a non-human organismwithout the aforementioned modification of the activity of a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5or 8, or a fragment or a homolog thereof. The modification of theactivity of a protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof,or their combination can be achieved by joining the protein to arespective transit peptide, e.g. if for the respective encoding nucleicacid molecule in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or“mitochondric” is indicated.

Surprisingly it was found, that the transgenic expression of a proteinas shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, column5, especially from the Saccaromyces cerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsisthaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus,Zea mays in a non-human organism, like a plant or a part thereof, suchas Arabidopsis thaliana for example, or a microorganism, conferred aproduction of or an increase in hentriacontane,respectively, to thetransgenic non-human organism as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type.

In one embodiment the transgenic expression of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, especially from the Saccaromycescerevisiae, E. coli, Arabidopsis thaliana, Azotobacter vinelandii,Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, Physcomitrella patens,Synechocystis sp., Thermus thermophilus, Zea mays in a non-humanorganism, like a plant or a part thereof, such as Arabidopsis thalianafor example, or a microorganism, confers a production of or an increasein hentriacontane,respectively, to the transgenic non-human organism ascompared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a pyruvatekinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g36580, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 113715, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113714, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113714 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113715, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity pyruvate kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 48-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a MADS boxprotein transcription factor, or if the activity of the polypeptideAt2g42830, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 108728, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108727,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 108727 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 108728, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity MADS box proteintranscription factor is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase ofthe hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 49to 90-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt2g45420-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At2g45420,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 1624, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 1623 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.1624, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity At2g45420-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 34 to 100-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a transcriptionfactor, or if the activity of the polypeptide At4g09960, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 109718, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 109717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.109718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcription factor is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 231-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aAt5g43630-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g43630,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 142930, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142929, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Arabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 142929 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.142930, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity At5g43630-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 37-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a RNA-bindingprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide At5g60110, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 70007, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromArabidopsis thaliana, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 70006 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.70007, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity RNA-binding protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 97-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)3209, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 29287, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 29286 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 29287, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity transcriptionalregulator is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 55 to 116-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of afumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideAvinDRAFT_(—)5292, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 32309, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Azotobacter vinelandii, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 32308 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 32309, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityfumarylacetoacetate hydrolase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, anincrease of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, partitularly in arange of 26 to 53-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a spermidinesynthase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0121, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 154510, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154509, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 154509 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.154510, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity spermidine synthase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 50-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a serineprotease, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0161, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 7082, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 7081 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 7082,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity serine protease is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 69-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a peptide chainrelease factor, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0236, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 155231, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155230, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 155230 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.155231, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity peptide chain release factor isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontaneof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 59-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of amechanosensitive ion channel, or if the activity of the polypeptideB0577, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 155371, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155370,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 155370 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 155371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity mechanosensitiveion channel is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase ofthe hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26to 65-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of apyrimidinespecific ribonucleoside hydrolase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B0651, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 143955, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.143954, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 143954 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 143955, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activitypyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 26 to 49-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a innermembrane protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0787,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 155614, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155613, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 155613 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.155614, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity inner membrane protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 107-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab0833-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B0833, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 155658, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155657, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 155657 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.155658, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b0833-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 24 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aS-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase, or if the activityof the polypeptide B0921, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 155666,or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptideencoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ IDNO. 155665, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog orfragment thereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased orgenerated. For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or apolypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding regionthereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptidemotif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO.155665 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 155666, respectively, or a homolog or afragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityS-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 30-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1259-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1259, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 37504, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37503, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 37503 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 37504,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1259-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 72-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aorotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1281, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 155891, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.155890, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 155890 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 155891, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityorotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example,an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 41 to 48-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ATP-dependentRNA helicase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1343, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 76891, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76890, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 76890 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 76891,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity ATP-dependent RNA helicase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 52-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1445-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1445, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38290, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38289 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38290,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1445-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 27 to 47-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a acid shockprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1597, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 38301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 38301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity acid shock protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 38 to 96-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a electrontransport complex protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1627,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 38346, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 38345 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.38346, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity electron transport complex protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidiclocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontaneof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 29 to 40-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of atranscriptional regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1649,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 156393, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 156392, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 156392 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.156393, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity transcriptional regulator is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 48-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1670-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1670, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 78754, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 78753 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 78754,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1670-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 48-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B1704, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 156543, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.156542, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 156542 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 156543, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activityphospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 25 to 83-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab1930-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B1930, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 79182, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79181, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79181 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 79182,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b1930-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 30 to 52-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a O-antigenchain length determinant, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2027,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 79218, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 79217 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.79218, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity O-antigen chain length determinant isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontaneof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 43-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a GDP-mannose4,6-dehydratase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2053, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 104278, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104277, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 104277 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.104278, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontaneof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 41-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a assemblyprotein for periplasmic nitrate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2207, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 156811, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO.156810, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 156810 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 156811, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity assembly proteinfor periplasmic nitrate reductase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example,an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 32 to 43-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ion-transportprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2389, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146239, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146238, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146238 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146239, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ion-transport protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 47-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2399-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2399, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39238, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39237 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39238,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity b2399-protein is increased or generated ina non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 97 to 168-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cysteinesynthase A, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2414, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 39301, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 39300 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 39301,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cysteine synthase A is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31 to 77-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ethanolamineutilization protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2439,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 115629, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 115628 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.115629, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ethanolamine utilization protein isincreased or generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism ora plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targetedlocalization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the finechemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontaneof at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 28 to 49-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sigma-54dependent response regulator, or if the activity of the polypeptideB2554, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 156911, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 156910,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 156910 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 156911, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sigma-54dependent response regulator is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, anincrease of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 28 to 97-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab2653-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2653, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 146289, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146288, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 146288 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.146289, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b2653-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 28 to 43-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide B2762, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81452, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81451,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81451 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 81452, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with non-targeted localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, anincrease of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 31 to 39-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a amino-acidacetyltransferase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2818,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 81577, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 81576 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.81577, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity amino-acid acetyltransferase is increasedor generated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plantcell, plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 24 to 125-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a exonucleasesubunit, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2822, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 157129, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157128, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 157128 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.157129, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity exonuclease subunit is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 27 to 47 -percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aL-asparaginase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2957, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 41500, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41499, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 41499 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 41500,respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity L-asparaginase is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 38 to 65-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a ornithinedecarboxylase, or if the activity of the polypeptide B2965, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 157322, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157321, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 157321 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.157322, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ornithine decarboxylase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 37 to 114-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aphosphoglycolate phosphatase, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3385, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 157451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157450,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 157450 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 157451, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity phosphoglycolatephosphatase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withplastidic localization, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase of thehentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 35 to97-percent is conferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformedwild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a sugartransport system permease protein, or if the activity of the polypeptideB3568, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 125265, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125264,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Escherichia coli, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125264 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 125265, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity sugar transportsystem permease protein is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, anincrease of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 27 to 47-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cyclin D, orif the activity of the polypeptide GM02LC44512, preferably representedby SEQ ID NO. 46851, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or if theactivity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule comprisingthe nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived from Glycine max, isincreased or generated. For example the activity of a nucleic acidmolecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid, preferably thecoding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20,column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as the nucleic acid moleculeSEQ ID NO. 46850 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO. 46851, respectively, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof, is increased or generated, or if theactivity cyclin D is increased or generated in a non-human organism,like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especiallywith non-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase ofthe hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 31to 89-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a short-chainalcohol dehydrogenase family, or if the activity of the polypeptideSlr2124, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 59371, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Synechocystis sp., is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 59370 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 59371, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity short-chainalcohol dehydrogenase family is increased or generated in a non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respective linedisclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, anincrease of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly in arange of 25 to 42-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a cell divisionprotein, or if the activity of the polypeptide TTC0035, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 60302, or a homolog or fragment thereof, or ifthe activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromThermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 60301 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.60302, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity cell division protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 52 to 117-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ametal-dependent hydrolase, or if the activity of the polypeptideTTC0917, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 61554, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by anucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Thermus thermophilus, is increased or generated. Forexample the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 61553 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 61554, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity metal-dependenthydrolase is increased or generated in a non-human organism, like amicroorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof, especially withnon-targeted localization, whereby the respective line disclose incolumn 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example, an increase ofthe hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25to 93-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, or if the activity of thepolypeptide Ybr249c, preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 88880, or ahomolog or fragment thereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encodedby a nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof,e.g. derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated.For example the activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptidecomprising the nucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, orpolypeptide or the consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, asdepicted in Table I, II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in therespective same line as the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 88879 orpolypeptide SEQ ID NO. 88880, respectively, or a homolog or a fragmentthereof, is increased or generated, or if the activity3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase is increased or generated in anon-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or partthereof, especially with plastidic localization, whereby the respectiveline disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane. For example,an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent, particularly ina range of 31 to 88-percent is conferred as compared to a correspondingnon-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYFL019C-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl019c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 64145, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 64144 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.64145, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YFL019C-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 40 to 1100-percent is conferred as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of adihydroxyacetone kinase, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yfl053w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 120310, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120309, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 120309 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.120310, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity dihydroxyacetone kinase is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 56-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of a methioninepermease, or if the activity of the polypeptide YGRO55W, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 157718, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157717, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For example theactivity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 157717 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.157718, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity methionine permease is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 41-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYHL039W-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide YHL039W,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 157833, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157832, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 157832 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.157833, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YHL039W-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 53-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYHR022C-A-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yhr022c-a,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 157859, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157858, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 157858 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.157859, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YHR022C-A-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 111-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYJL127W-A-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Yjl127w-a,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 97632, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97631, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 97631 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.97632, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increased orgenerated, or if the activity YJL127W-A-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 36 to 78-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aylr157c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ylr157c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 157863, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157862, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 157862 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.157863, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ylr157c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 45-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aynl321w-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ynl321w,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 129547, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129546, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 129546 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.129547, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ynl321w-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 25 to 57-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aypr170c-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide Ypr170c,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 113648, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113647, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 113647 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.113648, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity ypr170c-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with plastidic localization, wherebythe respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 32 to 72-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of aYPR172W-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide YPR172W,preferably represented by SEQ ID NO. 158034, or a homolog or fragmentthereof, or if the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acidmolecule comprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 158033, preferably thecoding region thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derivedfrom Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is increased or generated. For examplethe activity of a nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising thenucleic acid, preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide orthe consensus sequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I,II or IV, application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same lineas the nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 158033 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.158034, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity YPR172W-protein is increased orgenerated in a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, especially with non-targeted localization,whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemicalhentriacontane. For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of atleast 1 percent, particularly in a range of 26 to 72-percent isconferred as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild typenon-human organism.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, an increase of hentriacontane in anon-human organism, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wildtype non-human organism, is conferred in the process of the invention,if the activity of a polypeptide showing the activity of ab3644-protein, or if the activity of the polypeptide B3644, preferablyrepresented by SEQ ID NO. 125349, or a homolog or fragment thereof, orif the activity of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid moleculecomprising the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125348, preferably the codingregion thereof, or a homolog or fragment thereof, e.g. derived fromEscherichia coli, is increased or generated. For example the activity ofa nucleic acid molecule or a polypeptide comprising the nucleic acid,preferably the coding region thereof, or polypeptide or the consensussequence or the polypeptide motif, as depicted in Table I, II or IV,application No. 20, column 5 or 8 in the respective same line as thenucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 125348 or polypeptide SEQ ID NO.125349, respectively, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, is increasedor generated, or if the activity b3644-protein is increased or generatedin a non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant orpart thereof, especially with non-targeted localization, whereby therespective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.For example, an increase of the hentriacontane of at least 1 percent,particularly in a range of 8 to 450-percent is conferred as compared toa corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism.

[0096.1.7.20] to [0103.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0096.1.7.7] to [0103.1.7.7] above

In this paragraph “A” means “Goffeau et al., Science 274 (5287), 546(1996)”, “B” means “Blattner et al., Science 277 (5331), 1453 (1997)”,“C” means “Nakamura et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 28(1), 72 (2000)”, “D”means “deposition of the sequences to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databasesunder “Sequencing of the draft genome assembly of Azotobacter vinelandiiAvOP”. in June 2005 by Copeland et al.”, “E” means “Henne et al., Nat.Biotechnol. 22 (5), 547 (2004)”, “F” means “Kaul et al., Nature 408(6814), 796 (2000)”, and “G” means “Matsumoto et al., Nature 436 (7052),793 (2005)”.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g36580 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of pyruvate kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyruvate kinase”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g36580, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g36580, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g36580, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g36580, and preferably        the activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “pyruvate kinase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113714, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g42830 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of MADS box protein transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “MADS box protein transcription factor”,especially from Arabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g42830, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g42830, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g42830, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g42830, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “MADS box protein transcription factor”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “MADS box protein transcriptionfactor”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 108727, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontane comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At2g45420 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At2g45420-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At2g45420-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At2g45420, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At2g45420, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At2g45420, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At2g45420, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At2g45420-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At2g45420-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.1623, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of At4g09960 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of transcription factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcription factor”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At4g09960, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At4g09960, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At4g09960, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcription factor”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcription factor”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.109717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g43630 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of At5g43630-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “At5g43630-protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g43630, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g43630, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g43630, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g43630, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “At5g43630-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “At5g43630-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.142929, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of At5g60110 from Arabidopsis thaliana, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in F. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of RNA-binding protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “RNA-binding protein”, especially fromArabidopsis thaliana or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said At5g60110, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said At5g60110, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said At5g60110, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “RNA-binding protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “RNA-binding protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.70006, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)3209 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 20, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromAzotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 20, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 20, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)3209, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 29286, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of AvinDRAFT_(—)5292 from Azotobactervinelandii, e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I,application no. 20, has been published in D. And the activity of thegene product thereof is the activity of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, especiallyfrom Azotobacter vinelandii or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as shown in column 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably the coding region thereof, particularly a homolog or        functional equivalent as shown in column 8 of Table I B,        application no. 20, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and preferably the activity is        increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 20, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said        AvinDRAFT_(—)5292, and preferably the activity is increased        non-targeted, whereby the respective line disclose in column 7        the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 32308, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0121 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of spermidine synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “spermidine synthase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0121, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0121, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0121, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0121, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “spermidine synthase”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “spermidine synthase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.154509, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0161 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of serine protease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “serine protease”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0161, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0161, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0161, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “serine protease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “serine protease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0236 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of peptide chain release factor.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “peptide chain release factor”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0236, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0236, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0236, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0236, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “peptide chain release factor”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “peptide chain release factor”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 155230, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0577 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of mechanosensitive ion channel.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “mechanosensitive ion channel”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0577, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0577, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0577, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0577, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “mechanosensitive ion channel”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “mechanosensitive ion channel”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 155370, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0651 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “pyrimidine-specific ribonucleosidehydrolase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0651, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0651, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0651, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0651, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “pyrimidine-specific ribonucleosidehydrolase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 143954, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontane comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0787 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of inner membrane protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “inner membrane protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0787, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0787, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0787, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0787, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “inner membrane protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “inner membrane protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.155613, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0833 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b0833-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b0833-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0833, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0833, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0833, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0833, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b0833-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b0833-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.155657, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B0921 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependentmethyltransferase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B0921, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B0921, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B0921, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B0921, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependentmethyltransferase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 155665, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontanecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1259 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1259-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1259-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1259, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1259, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1259, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1259, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1259-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1259-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 37503,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1281 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1281, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1281, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1281, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1281, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 155890, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1343 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ATP-dependent RNA helicase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1343, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1343, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1343, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1343, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ATP-dependent RNA helicase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 76890, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1445 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1445-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1445-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1445, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1445, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1445, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1445, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1445-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “b1445-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1597 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of acid shock protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “acid shock protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1597, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1597, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1597, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “acid shock protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “acid shock protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.38300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1627 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of electron transport complex protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “electron transport complex protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1627, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1627, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1627, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “electron transport complex protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “electron transport complex protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 38345, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1649 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of transcriptional regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “transcriptional regulator”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1649, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1649, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1649, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1649, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “transcriptional regulator”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “transcriptional regulator”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.156392, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1670 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1670-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1670-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1670, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1670, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1670, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1670-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1670-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1704 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalentor its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1704, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1704, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1704, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1704, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase”, preferablyit is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonatealdolase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 156542, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontane comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B1930 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b1930-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b1930-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B1930, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B1930, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B1930, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B1930, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b1930-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b1930-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79181,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2027 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of O-antigen chain length determinant.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “O-antigen chain length determinant”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2027, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2027, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2027, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “O-antigen chain length determinant”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79217, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontane comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2053 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2053, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2053, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2053, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2053, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 104277, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2207 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of assembly protein for periplasmic nitrate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “assembly protein for periplasmic nitratereductase”, especially from Escherichia coli or its functionalequivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2207, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2207, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2207, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2207, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “assembly protein for periplasmic nitrate reductase”,preferably it is the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “assembly protein for periplasmicnitrate reductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising thenucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 156810, preferably the coding regionthereof, conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontanecompared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2389 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ion-transport protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ion-transport protein”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2389, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2389, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2389, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2389, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ion-transport protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ion-transport protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146238, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2399 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2399-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2399-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2399, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2399, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2399, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2399-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2399-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2414 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cysteine synthase A.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cysteine synthase A”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2414, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2414, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2414, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2414, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cysteine synthase A”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cysteine synthase A”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.39300, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2439 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ethanolamine utilization protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ethanolamine utilization protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2439, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2439, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2439, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2439, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ethanolamine utilization protein”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “ethanolamine utilization protein”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 115628, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2554 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sigma-54 dependent response regulator.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sigma-54 dependent response regulator”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2554, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2554, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2554, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2554, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sigma-54 dependent response regulator”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sigma-54 dependent responseregulator”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 156910, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontane comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2653 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b2653-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b2653-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2653, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2653, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2653, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2653, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b2653-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b2653-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.146288, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2762 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2762, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2762, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2762, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2762, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “phosphoadenosine phosphosulfatereductase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 81451, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontane comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2818 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of amino-acid acetyltransferase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2818, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2818, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2818, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “amino-acid acetyltransferase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 81576, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2822 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of exonuclease subunit.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “exonuclease subunit”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2822, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2822, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2822, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2822, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “exonuclease subunit”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “exonuclease subunit”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.157128, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2957 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of L-asparaginase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “L-asparaginase”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2957, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2957, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2957, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2957, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “L-asparaginase”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “L-asparaginase”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 41499,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B2965 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of ornithine decarboxylase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ornithine decarboxylase”, especially fromEscherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. theincrease of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B2965, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B2965, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B2965, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B2965, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ornithine decarboxylase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ornithine decarboxylase”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.157321, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3385 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of phosphoglycolate phosphatase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “phosphoglycolate phosphatase”, especiallyfrom Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3385, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3385, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3385, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3385, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “phosphoglycolate phosphatase”, preferably it is themolecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “phosphoglycolate phosphatase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 157450, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3568 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of sugar transport system permease protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “sugar transport system permease protein”,especially from Escherichia coli or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3568, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3568, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3568, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3568, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “sugar transport system permease protein”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “sugar transport system permeaseprotein”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 125264, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontane comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of GM02LC44512 from Glycine max, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, isunpublished. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of cyclin D.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cyclin D”, especially from Glycine max orits functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        or a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in        column 8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding        region thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent        as shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said GM02LC44512, or a functional equivalent or a        homolog thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application        no. 20, preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as        depicted in column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said GM02LC44512,        and preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby        the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical        hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cyclin D”, preferably it is the molecule of section (a)or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cyclin D”, preferably being encodedby a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Slr2124 from Synechocystis sp., e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20,has been published in C. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”,especially from Synechocystis sp. or its functional equivalent or itshomolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Slr2124, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Slr2124, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family”, preferably itis the molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acidsequence SEQ ID NO. 59370, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontane comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0035 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of cell division protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “cell division protein”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0035, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0035, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “cell division protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “cell division protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.60301, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of TTC0917 from Thermus thermophilus, e.g. asshown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20,has been published in E. And the activity of the gene product thereof isthe activity of metal-dependent hydrolase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “metal-dependent hydrolase”, especially fromThermus thermophilus or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g.the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0917, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said TTC0917, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said TTC0917, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said TTC0917, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “metal-dependent hydrolase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “metal-dependent hydrolase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 61553, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ybr249c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”,especially from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent orits homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ybr249c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ybr249c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase”, preferably it isthe molecule of section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase”, preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleicacid sequence SEQ ID NO. 88879, preferably the coding region thereof,conferred the production of or the increase in hentriacontane comparedwith the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl019c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YFL019C-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YFL019C-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl019c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl019c, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YFL0190-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YFL019C-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production of or theincrease in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yfl053w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of dihydroxyacetone kinase.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “dihydroxyacetone kinase”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl053w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yfl053w, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yfl053w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yfl053w, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “dihydroxyacetone kinase”, preferably it is the moleculeof section (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “dihydroxyacetone kinase”,preferably being encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequenceSEQ ID NO. 120309, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred theproduction of or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wildtype control.

The nucleic acid sequence of YGRO55W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of methionine permease.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “methionine permease”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said YGRO55W, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YGRO55W, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YGRO55W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YGRO55W, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “methionine permease”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “methionine permease”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.157717, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of YHL039W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YHL039W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YHL039W-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said YHL039W, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YHL039W, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YHL039W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YHL039W, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YHL039W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “YHL039W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.157832, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yhr022c-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YHR022C-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YHR022C-A-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr022c-a, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yhr022c-a, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yhr022c-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yhr022c-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YHR022C-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YHR022C-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.157858, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Yjl127w-a from Saccharomyces cerevisiae,e.g. as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, applicationno. 20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YJL127W-A-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YJL127W-A-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl127w-a, or        a functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column        8 of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Yjl127w-a, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Yjl127w-a, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Yjl127w-a, and preferably        the activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective        line disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YJL127W-A-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YJL127W-A-protein”, preferablybeing encoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.97631, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the production ofor the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild type control.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ylr157c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ylr157c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “yid 57c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr157c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ylr157c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ylr157c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ylr157c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ylr157c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “yid 57c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.157862, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ynl321w from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ynl321w-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ynl321w-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl321w, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ynl321w, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ynl321w, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ynl321w, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ynl321w-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ynl321w-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.129546, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of Ypr170c from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of ypr170c-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “ypr170c-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr170c, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said Ypr170c, and        preferably the activity is increased plastidic, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said Ypr170c, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said Ypr170c, and preferably the        activity is increased plastidic, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “ypr170c-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productplastidic with the activity of a “ypr170c-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.113647, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of YPR172W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, e.g.as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no.20, has been published in A. And the activity of the gene productthereof is the activity of YPR172W-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “YPR172W-protein”, especially fromSaccharomyces cerevisiae or its functional equivalent or its homolog,e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said YPR172W, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said YPR172W, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said YPR172W, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said YPR172W, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “YPR172W-protein”, preferably it is the molecule ofsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “YPR172W-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.158033, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

The nucleic acid sequence of B3644 from Escherichia coli, e.g. as shownin the respective line in column 5 of Table I, application no. 20, hasbeen published in B. And the activity of the gene product thereof is theactivity of b3644-protein.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process of the present invention forproducing hentriacontane in a non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant or a part thereof, comprises increasing or generating theactivity of a gene product with the activity of a gene productconferring the activity of “b3644-protein”, especially from Escherichiacoli or its functional equivalent or its homolog, e.g. the increase of

-   -   (a) a gene product of a gene comprising the nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 of Table I        (whereby the respective line disclose in column 7 the fine        chemical hentriacontane), application no. 20, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, and        being depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, or a        functional equivalent or a homolog thereof as shown in column 8        of Table I, application no. 20, preferably the coding region        thereof, particularly a homolog or functional equivalent as        shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20, and being        depicted in the same respective line as said B3644, and        preferably the activity is increased non-targeted, or    -   (b) a polypeptide comprising a polypeptide, a consensus sequence        or at least a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 5 of Table II or in column 8 of Table IV, application        no. 20, respectively, and being depicted in the same respective        line as said B3644, or a functional equivalent or a homolog        thereof as depicted in column 8 of Table II, application no. 20,        preferably a homolog or functional equivalent as depicted in        column 8 of Table II B, application no. 20, and being depicted        in the same respective line as said B3644, and preferably the        activity is increased non-targeted, whereby the respective line        disclose in column 7 the fine chemical hentriacontane.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the molecule which activity is to beincreased in the process of the invention is the gene product with anactivity as a “b3644-protein”, preferably it is the molecule of section(a) or (b) of this paragraph.

In particular, it was observed that in plants, especially in Arabidopsisthaliana, increasing or generating the activity of a gene productnon-targeted with the activity of a “b3644-protein”, preferably beingencoded by a gene comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO.125348, preferably the coding region thereof, conferred the productionof or the increase in hentriacontane compared with the wild typecontrol.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0105.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0106.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0107.1.7.7] above

A protein having an activity conferring an increase in the amount orlevel of the fine chemical hentriacontane, upon targeting to theplastids or mitochondria or upon non-targeting, preferably has thestructure of the respective polypeptide described herein, in particularof the polypeptides comprising the consensus sequence or at least onepolypeptide motifs as shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 20, column 8 or of the polypeptide comprising an aminoacid sequence as disclosed in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof asdescribed herein, or is encoded by the nucleic acid moleculecharacterized herein or the nucleic acid molecule according to theinvention, for example by the nucleic acid molecule as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereofand has the herein mentioned activity.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0109.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0110.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises one ormore of the following steps

-   -   (a) stabilizing a protein conferring the generation or increased        expression of a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the invention, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity selected from the group        consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, acid shock        protein, amino-acid acetyltransferase, assembly protein for        periplasmic nitrate reductase, At2g45420-protein,        At5g43630-protein, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, b0833-protein,        b1259-protein, b1445-protein, b1670-protein, b1930-protein,        b2399-protein, b2653-protein, b3644-protein, cell division        protein, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A, dihydroxyacetone kinase,        electron transport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization        protein, exonuclease subunit, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase,        GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, inner membrane protein,        ion-transport protein, L-asparaginase, MADS box protein        transcription factor, mechanosensitive ion channel,        metal-dependent hydrolase, methionine permease, O-antigen chain        length determinant, ornithine decarboxylase,        orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase, peptide chain release        factor, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoglycolate        phosphatase, pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase,        pyruvate kinase, RNA-binding protein,        S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase, serine        protease, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sigma-54        dependent response regulator, spermidine synthase, sugar        transport system permease protein, transcription factor,        transcriptional regulator, YFL019C-protein, YHL039W-protein,        YHR022C-A-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ylr157c-protein,        ynl321w-protein, ypr170c-protein, and YPR172W-protein, or of a        polypeptide as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and conferring the production of or an increase in        hentriacontane, respectively; and/or    -   (b) stabilizing a mRNA conferring the generation or increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention or its homologs or fragments, or of a        mRNA encoding the polypeptide of the present invention having        the hereinmentioned activity selected from the group consisting        of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring the        production of or an increase in hentriacontane, respectively;        and/or    -   (c) increasing the specific activity of a protein conferring the        increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned hentriacontane        generating or increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, or decreasing the inhibitory        regulation of the polypeptide of the invention; and/or    -   (d) generating or increasing the expression of an endogenous or        artificial transcription factor mediating the expression of a        protein conferring the generation or increased expression of a        FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or of the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a hentriacontane        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8 or its homologs;        and/or    -   (e) stimulating activity of a protein conferring the increased        expression of a FCRP, e.g. a protein encoded by the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention or a polypeptide of the        present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected from        the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and        conferring a hentriacontane increasing activity, respectively,        e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a protein as        indicated in the respective line in Table II, application no.        20, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or fragments, by adding one        or more exogenous inducing factors to the non-human organism or        parts thereof; and/or    -   (f) expressing a transgenic gene encoding a protein conferring        the increased expression of a FCRP, e.g. a polypeptide encoded        by the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention or a        polypeptide of the present invention, having herein-mentioned        activity selected from the group consisting of said activities        mentioned in (a) and conferring a hentriacontane increasing        activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the        activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, and/or    -   (g) increasing the copy number of a gene conferring the        increased expression of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a FCRP,        e.g. a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the        invention or the polypeptide of the invention having        herein-mentioned activity selected from the group consisting of        said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a hentriacontane        increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having        the activity of a protein as indicated in the respective line in        Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments; and/or    -   (h) increasing the expression of the endogenous gene encoding        the FCRP, polypeptide of the invention, e.g. a polypeptide        encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or the        polypeptide of the invention having herein-mentioned activity        selected from the group consisting of said activities mentioned        in (a) and conferring a hentriacontane; increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, by adding positive expression or removing negative        expression elements, e.g. homologous recombination can be used        to either introduce positive regulatory elements like for plants        the 35S enhancer into the promoter or to remove repressor        elements form regulatory regions. Further gene conversion        methods can be used to disrupt repressor elements or to enhance        to activity of positive elements. Positive elements can be        randomly introduced in plants by T-DNA or transposon mutagenesis        and lines can be identifled in which the positive elements have        be integrated near to a gene of the invention, the expression of        which is thereby enhanced; and/or    -   (i) modulating growth conditions of the non-human organism in        such a manner, that the expression or activity of the gene        encoding the FCRP, e.g. a protein of the invention or the        protein itself is enhanced, for example microorganisms or plants        can be grown for example under a higher temperature regime        leading to an enhanced expression of heat shock proteins, which        can lead to an enhanced hentriacontane production, respectively;        and/or    -   (j) selecting of non-human organisms with especially high        activity of the proteins of the invention from natural or from        mutagenized resources and breeding them into the target        organisms, e.g. the elite crops; and/or    -   (k) directing a protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        the invention or of the polypeptide of the present invention        having herein-mentioned activity selected from the group        consisting of said activities mentioned in (a) and conferring a        hentriacontane increasing activity, respectively, e.g. of a        polypeptide having the activity of a protein as indicated in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,        or its homologs or fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic        acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of Table I the        term “plastidic” is indicated, to the plastids by the addition        of a plastidial targeting sequence or if for the corresponding        nucleic acid molecule in the respective line in column 6 of        Table I the term “mitochondric” is indicated, to the        mitochondria by the addition of a mitochondrial targeting        sequence; and/or    -   (l) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a hentriacontane increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by the stable        or transient transformation, advantageously stable        transformation, of organelles, preferably plastids or        mitochondria, with an inventive nucleic acid sequence preferably        in form of an expression cassette containing said sequence        leading to the expression of the nucleic acids or polypeptides        of the invention in the respective organelle; and/or    -   (m) generating the expression of a protein encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention or of the polypeptide of        the present invention having herein-mentioned activity selected        from the group consisting of said activities mentioned in (a)        and conferring a hentriacontane increasing activity,        respectively, e.g. of a polypeptide having the activity of a        protein as indicated in the respective line in Table II,        application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or its homologs or        fragments, if for the corresponding nucleic acid molecule in the        respective line in column 6 of Table I the term “plastidic” or        “mitochondric” is indicated, in these organelles by integration        of a nucleic acid of the invention into the genome of the        respective organelle under control of preferable a promoter        selective for the respective organelle.

Preferably, said mRNA is the coding region of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention and/or the protein conferring the increasedexpression of a protein encoded by the coding region of the nucleic acidmolecule of the present invention alone or linked to a transit nucleicacid sequence or transit peptide encoding nucleic acid sequence or thepolypeptide having the herein mentioned activity, e.g. conferring thegeneration of or increase of hentriacontane, respectively, afterincreasing the expression or activity of the encoded polypeptide,non-targeted or in organelles such as plastids and/or mitochondria,preferably plastids, or having the activity of a polypeptide having anactivity as the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, column 3, or its homologs. Preferably the increaseof hentriacontane, respectively, takes place non-targeted or in plastidsand/or mitochondria, preferably non-targeted or in plastids.

[0113.1.7.20] to [0122.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0113.1.7.7] to [0122.1.7.7] above

The activation of an endogenous polypeptide having above-mentionedactivity, e.g. having the activity of a protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 3 or of thepolypeptide of the invention, e.g. conferring the increase of the finechemical hentriacontane, respectively, by increase of expression oractivity in the cytoplasm, and/or in the cytosol, and/or in anorganelle, such as plastids or mitochondria, can also be increased byintroducing a synthetic transcription factor, which binds close to thecoding region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, and activates its transcription. Achimeric zinc finger protein can be constructed, which comprises aspecific DNA-binding domain and an activation domain as e.g. the VP16domain of Herpes Simplex virus. The specific binding domain can bind tothe regulatory region of the gene encoding the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof. The expression of the chimerictranscription factor in a non-human organism, in particular in a plant,leads to a specific expression of the protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or homologs orfragments thereof, see e.g. in WO01/52620, Oriz, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA 99, 13290 (2002), or Guan, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 13296(2002).

[0124.1.7.20] to [0127.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0124.1.7.7] to [0127.1.7.7] above

Owing to the introduction of a gene or a plurality of genes conferringthe expression of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or thepolypeptide of the invention, for example the nucleic acid constructmentioned below, or encoding the protein as shown in the respective linein Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, into a non-human organism alone or in combination with othergenes, it is possible not only to increase the biosynthetic flux towardsthe end product, but also to increase, modify or create de novo anadvantageous, preferably novel metabolites composition in the non-humanorganism, e.g. an advantageous composition comprising a higher contentof (from a viewpoint of nutritional physiology limited) hentriacontaneand if desired other long chain n-alkanes (C20 to C40) or derivates likealcohols and acid of alkanes, optionally unsaturated as well as breakdown and/or cracking products of long chain alkanes, or waxes orcomponents thereof, and/or other metabolites, in free or bound form.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0129.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the process according to the inventionrelates to a process, which comprises:

-   -   (a) providing a non-human organism, preferably a microorganism,        a plant cell, a plant tissue, a plant or a part thereof, more        preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a plant or a part        thereof;    -   (b) increasing the activity of a protein as shown in the        respective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 3 or of        a polypeptide being encoded by the respective nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention and described below, e.g.        conferring an increase of the fine chemical hentriacontane,        respectively, in the non-human organism, preferably in the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, more preferably a microorganism, a plant tissue, a        plant or a part thereof, especially cytoplasmic or in an        organelle, like plastids or mitochondria,    -   (c) growing the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof, under conditions which permit the production of        said chemical in the non-human organism, preferably the        microorganism, the plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a        part thereof; and    -   (d) if desired, recovering, optionally isolating, said fine        chemical, in free and/or bound form, and, optionally further        free and/or bound long chain n-alkanes (C20 to C40) or derivates        like alcohols and acid of alkanes, optionally unsaturated as        well as break down and/or cracking products of long chain        alkanes or waxes or components thereof, and/or other metabolites        synthesized by the non-human organism, the microorganism, the        plant cell, the plant tissue, the plant or a part thereof.

[0131.1.7.20] to [0133.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0131.1.7.7] to [0133.1.7.7] above

The non-human organism, in particular the microorganism, plant or partthereof, is advantageously grown in such a way that it is not onlypossible to recover, if desired to isolate the free or bound finechemical or the free and bound fine chemical but as option it is alsopossible to produce, recover and, if desired to isolate, other freeor/and bound long chain n-alkanes (C20 to C40) or derivates likealcohols and acid of alkanes, optionally unsaturated as well as breakdown and/or cracking products of long chain alkanes or waxes orcomponents thereof and/or other metabolites.

The organisms are harvested in a manner known per se and appropriate forthe particular organism. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mosses, yeastsand fungi or plant cells which are cultured in liquid media byfermentation may be removed, for example, by centrifugation, decantingor filtration. Plants are grown on solid media in a manner known per seand harvested accordingly.

[0135.1.7.20] to [0139.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0135.1.7.7] to [0139.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 20, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. 20;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 20.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 20 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a (isolated) nucleicacid molecule, which comprises a nucleic acid molecule selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 20, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, in column 5 or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8 or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, in column 5 or in Table I A, application no. 20, column        8 or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, in column 5 or in Table II A, application no. 20, column        8 or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, in column 5        or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8 or in Table I B        column 8, preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to (a),        (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes        over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application        no. 20, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions thereof, by one or        more nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably        4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the        nucleic acid molecule of the invention does not consist of the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 20,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In another        embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention,        preferably the coding region thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%,        60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than 100%, 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 20,        column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, respectively. In a        further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does not encode the        polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 20, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof.        Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the        present invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which        differs at least in one or more amino acids (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%)        from the polypeptide shown in Table II, application no. 20,        column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein of the sequence        shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 20, column 5        or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein encoded by a        sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist of the sequence        shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 20, column 5 or        8, or the coding region thereof. In a further embodiment, the        protein of the present invention is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,        70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence depicted in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 20, column 5 or 8 but        less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%,        99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in        Table II A and/or II B, application no. 20, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 20.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 20, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

[0144.1.7.20] to [0155.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0144.1.7.7] to [0155.1.7.7] above

In a preferred embodiment a nucleic acid construct, for example anexpression cassette, comprises upstream, i.e. at the 5′ end of theencoding sequence, a promoter and downstream, i.e. at the 3′ end, apolyadenylation signal and optionally other regulatory elements whichare operably linked to the intervening encoding sequence with one of thenucleic acids as depicted in the respective line in Table I, applicationno. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or ahomolog or a fragment thereof. By an operable linkage is meant thesequential arrangement of promoter, encoding sequence, terminator,optionally other regulatory elements and optionally targeting sequencesin such a way that each of the regulatory elements/targeting sequencecan fulfill its function in the expression of the encoding sequence indue manner. In one embodiment the sequences preferred for operablelinkage are targeting sequences for ensuring subcellular localization inorganelles, like plastids or mitochondria. However, targeting sequencesfor ensuring subcellular localization in the endoplasmic reticulum(=ER), in the nucleus, in oil corpuscles or other compartments may alsobe employed as well as translation promoters such as the 5′ leadsequence in tobacco mosaic virus (Gallie et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 15,8693 (1987)).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0157.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment, the invention relates to an expression cassette,comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 20.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 20 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an expressioncassette, comprising

-   1) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;-   2) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8,or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, optionally-   3) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked and    whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 2 (a),    (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) distinguishes    over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I B, application no.    20, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof, by one or more    nucleotides (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%,    1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule    of the invention according to 2) does not consist of the sequence    shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or    the coding region thereof. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid    molecule of the present invention, preferably the coding region    thereof, is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%    identical but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%,    96% or 95% identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,    application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,    respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule does    not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 20, column 5 or 8 but homologs thereof. Accordingly,    in one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present    invention encodes in one embodiment a polypeptide which differs at    least in one or more amino acids (especially but not exceeding 5%,    preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide    shown in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8 and does not    encode a protein of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 20, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment,    the protein encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to    2(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not    consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application    no. 20, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further    embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least 30%,    40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein sequence    depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 20, column 5 or    8 but less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or    95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,    application no. 20, column 5 or 8.    (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the    corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid molecule accordingto 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes apolypeptide which has the activity of the respective polypeptiderepresented by a protein comprising a polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in column 5 of Table II, application no. 20.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 20 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises 3) anucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding aplastidal transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 2) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding amitochondrial transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of TableI, application no. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleicacid molecule according to 2) “mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise3) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 2) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113714, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113714 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 108727, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 108727 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 1623, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 1623 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 109717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 109717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 142929, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142929,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142929 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142929 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 142929 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 70006, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 70006 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 29286, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 29286 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 32308, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 32308 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 154509, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154509,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154509 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154509 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 154509 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 7081, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 7081 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155230, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155230,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155230 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155230 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155230 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155370, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155370,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155370 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155370 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155370 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 143954, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143954,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143954 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143954 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 143954 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155613, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155613,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155613 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155613 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155613 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155657, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155657,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155657 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155657 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155657 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155665, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155665,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155665 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155665 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155665 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 37503, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 37503 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 155890, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155890,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155890 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155890 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 155890 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 76890, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 76890 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38289, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38289 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 38345, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 38345 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 156392, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156392,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156392 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156392 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156392 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 78753, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 78753 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 156542, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156542,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156542 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156542 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156542 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79181, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79181 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 79217, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 79217 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 104277, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 104277 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 156810, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156810,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156810 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156810 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156810 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146238, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146238 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39237, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39237 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 39300, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 39300 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 115628, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 115628 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 156910, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156910,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156910 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156910 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 156910 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 146288, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146288,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146288 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146288 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 146288 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81451, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81451 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 81576, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 81576 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157128, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157128,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157128 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157128 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157128 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 41499, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 41499 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157321, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157321,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157321 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157321 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157321 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157450, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157450,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157450 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157450 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157450 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125264, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125264,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125264 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125264 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125264 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 46850, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 46850 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 59370, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 59370 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 60301, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 60301 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-PcUBI; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 61553, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 61553 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 88879, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 88879 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 64144, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 64144 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 120309, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 120309 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157717, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157717,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157717 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157717 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157717 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157832, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157832,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157832 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157832 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157832 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157858, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157858,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157858 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157858 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157858 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 97631, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 97631 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 157862, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157862,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157862 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157862 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 157862 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 129546, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 129546 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 113647, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 113647 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularBig35S; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 158033, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 158033,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 158033 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 158033 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 158033 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

In an embodiment the present invention relates to an expresssioncassette comprising a) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, in particularp-Super; and b) the nucleic acid SEQ ID NO. 125348, or a homolog orfragment thereof, or a homolog thereof being depicted in Table I,application no. 20, column 8, in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348,preferably the coding region thereof, a homolog or a fragment thereof;which are operable linked.

In an embodiment thereof the expression cassette comprises in additionc) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially aplastidal transit petide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348 is depicted, plastidic ismentioned, or a mitochondrial transit peptide in case in Table I,application no. 20, in column 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348 isdepicted, mitochondric is mentioned; which is operable linked, too.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprisean additional transit peptide in case in Table I, application no. 20, incolumn 6 in the same line as SEQ ID NO. 125348 is depicted, non-targetedis mentioned.

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The invention further provides a vector, comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 20, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.20.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wildtype non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 20, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 20.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 20, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 20 (in the same line).

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 20.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 20 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 20 (in the same line) and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k),said promoter and optionally said nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide are encompassed in an expression cassette. Accordinglyin an embodiment the invention provides a vector comprising anexpression cassette comprising said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoterand optionally said a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,operable linked. Said expression cassette may encompass a terminator,too.

The invention further provides a vector comprising a nucleic acidmolecule comprising 1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, column 5 or 8, application no. 20, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, in column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, in column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, in column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20,        column 8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, in column 5,        or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of        Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),        (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or the coding region        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule        of the present invention, preferably the coding region thereof,        is 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less        than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 20, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 20, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        20, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        20, column 5 and 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%,40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 20,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99% or 99.9%, more preferably less than 99%, 985, 97%, 96% or        95% identical to the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B,        application no. 20, column 5 or 8.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.20.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wildtype non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said vector said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 20, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked.

In a preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selected fromthe group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operablelinked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5of Table II, application no. 20.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneathsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperable linked; and said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptidewhich has the activity of the respective polypeptide represented by aprotein as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 20, and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially in case incolumn 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as of therespective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptidein case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line asof the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted”is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a proteincomprising a polypeptide as depicted in column 5 of Table II,application no. 20.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in column 5 of Table II, application no. 20.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)confers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector comprises beneath said nucleicacid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h),(i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from thegroup consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidaltransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrialtransit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, applicationno. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked;and wherein said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which hasthe activity of the respective polypeptide represented by a protein asdepicted in column 5 of Table II application no. 20 and confers ageneration or an increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-humanorganism or a part thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-typenon-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment thereof said vector does not comprise beneath saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter, preferably a promoter selectedfrom the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP, which areoperatively linked; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“non-targeted” is depicted; and wherein said nucleic acid moleculeaccording to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in column 5 of Table IIapplication no. 20 and confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

[0181.1.7.20] to [0209.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0181.1.7.7] to [0209.1.7.7] above

The genes of the invention, coding for an activity selected from thegroup consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, acid shockprotein, amino-acid acetyltransferase, assembly protein for periplasmicnitrate reductase, At2g45420-protein, At5g43630-protein, ATP-dependentRNA helicase, b0833-protein, b1259-protein, b1445-protein,b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2399-protein, b2653-protein,b3644-protein, cell division protein, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A,dihydroxyacetone kinase, electron transport complex protein,ethanolamine utilization protein, exonuclease subunit,fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase, innermembrane protein, ion-transport protein, L-asparaginase, MADS boxprotein transcription factor, mechanosensitive ion channel,metal-dependent hydrolase, methionine permease, O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant, ornithine decarboxylase, orotidine-5′-phosphatedecarboxylase, peptide chain release factor,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase, phosphoglycolate phosphatase,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,RNA-binding protein, S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependentmethyltransferase, serine protease, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily, sigma-54 dependent response regulator, spermidine synthase,sugar transport system permease protein, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, YFL019C-protein, YHL039W-protein,YHR022C-A-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ylr157c-protein, ynl321w-protein,ypr170c-protein, and YPR172W-protein are also called “FCRP genes”.

[0211.1.7.20] to [0225.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0211.1.7.7] [0225.1.7.7] above

In addition to the sequence mentioned in Table I, application no. 20,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or its homologs orfragments, it may be advantageous additionally to express and/or mutatefurther genes in the non-human organisms. Especially advantageously,additionally at least one further gene of the biosynthetic pathway ofthe fine chemical is expressed in the non-human organisms such as plantsor microorganisms. It is also possible that the regulation of thenatural genes has been modified advantageously so that the gene and/orits gene product is no longer subject to the regulatory mechanisms whichexist in the non-human organisms. This leads to an increased synthesisof the respective fine chemical since, for example, feedback regulationsno longer exist to the same extent or not at all. In addition it mightbe advantageously to combine the nucleic acids sequences of theinvention containing the sequences shown in the respective line in TableI, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, with genes which generallysupport or enhance the growth or yield of the target non-humanorganisms, for example genes which lead to faster growth rate of nonhuman organism like microorganisms or plants or genes which producestress-, pathogen-, or herbicide-resistant plants.

In a further embodiment of the process of the invention, non-humanorganisms are grown, in which there is in addition to the expression ofthe nucleic acid molecule according to the invention simultaneousexpression of at least one nucleic acid molecule or one of the geneswhich code for proteins involved in the waxes metabolism, in particularin long chain alkanes and/or VLCFAs synthesis, especially genes selectedfrom the group coding for fatty acid elongasen, or a polypeptide havinga very long chain fatty acid acyl (VLCFA) CoA synthase activity and/orgenes selected from the group coding for Ketoacetyl-synthase(=VLCFA-synthase), e.g. FAE1 (AT4G34520) from A. thaliana,beta-Ketoacyl-CoA-reductase, beta-Hydroxyacyl-CoA-dehydratase,2-trans-Enoyl-CoA-reductase and/or 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthases involved inVLCFA-biosynthesis and/or having the activity of a annotated geneselected from the group comprising AT1G04220 (KCS2), AT1G07720 (KCS3),AT1G19440 (KCS4), AT1G71160 (KCS7), AT2G15090 (KCS8), AT2G16280 (KCS9),AT2G26640 (KCSll), AT2G28630 (KCS12), AT2G46720 (KSC13), AT3G10280(KCS14), AT3G52160 (KCS15), AT4G34250 (KCS16), AT4G34510 (KCS17),AT4G34520 (KCS18), AT5G04530 (KCS19), AT5G43760 (KCS20) and AT5G49070(KCS21).

[0228.1.7.20] to [0239.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0228.1.7.7] to [0239.1.7.7] above

In an embodiment of the present invention the nucleic acid construct ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depicted inthe respective line in Table I, application no. 20, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the DC3 promoter,the PC Ubi promoter, the LegB4-promoter, the Super promoter, the USPpromoter or the like. In another embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 20, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter such as, for example, the USP, the LegB4-, the DC3promoter or the ubiquitin promoter from parsley or other hereinmentioned promoters. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid constructof the present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 20, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, a fragment or a homolog thereof,and a plant promoter, such as the Big 35S promoter, the PC Ubi promoter,the Super promoter, the USP promoter or the like. In addition differentterminators may advantageously be used in these nucleic acid constructs;examples for transcriptional termination are polyadenylation signals.

[0241.1.7.20] to [0245.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0241.1.7.7] to [0245.1.7.7] above

Other preferred sequences for use in operable linkage in gene expressionconstructs are targeting sequences, which are required for targeting thegene product into specific cell compartments (for a review, see Kermode,Crit. Rev. Plant Sci. 15 (4), 285 (1996) and references cited therein),for example into the vacuole, the nucleus, all types of plastids, suchas amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, the extracellular space, themitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, elaioplasts, peroxisomes,glycosomes, and other compartments of cells or extracellular; preferredare sequences, which are involved in targeting to plastids as mentionedabove. Sequences, which must be mentioned in this context are, inparticular, the signal-peptide- or transit-peptide-encoding sequenceswhich are known per se. For example, plastid transit-peptide-encodingsequences enable the targeting of the expression product into theplastids of a plant cell. Targeting sequences are also known foreukaryotic and to a lower extent for prokaryotic organisms and canadvantageously be operable linked with the nucleic acid molecule of thepresent invention as shown in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 and8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, and described herein to achieve an expression in one of saidcompartments or extracellular.

[0247.1.7.20] to [0249.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0247.1.7.7] to [0249.1.7.7] above

Preferred promoters are in particular those which bring about geneexpression in tissues and organs, such as leaves, roots, seeds, pollenor xylem. Examples of tissue preferred or organ preferred promotersinclude, but are not limited to fruit-preferred, ovule-preferred, maletissue-preferred, seed-preferred, pollen-preferred integument-preferred,tuber-preferred, stalk-preferred, pericarp-preferred, leaf-preferred,stigma-preferred, pollen-preferred, anther-preferred, petal-preferred,sepal-preferred, pedicel-preferred, silique-preferred, stem-preferred,root-preferred promoters, and the like. Especially those promoters arepreferred which bring about gene expression in tissues and organs inwhich the biosynthesis of waxes and/or long chain alkanes takes place,like in seed cells, such as endosperm cells and cells of the developingembryo. Seed promoters are preferentially expressed during seeddevelopment and/or germination. For example, seed preferred promoterscan be embryo-preferred, endosperm preferred and seed coat-preferred(see Thompson et al., BioEssays 10, 108 (1989)).

Examples of seed preferred promoters include, but are not limited to,cellulose synthase (celA), Cim1, gamma-zein, globulin-1, maize 19 kDzein (cZ19B1), and the like. Other suitable promoters are the oilseedrape napin gene promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,608,152), the Vicia faba USPpromoter (Baeumlein et al., Mol Gen Genet, 225 (3), 459 (1991)), theArabidopsis oleosin promoter (WO 98/45461), the Phaseolus vulgarisphaseolin promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 5,504,200), the Brassica Bce4 promoter(WO 91/13980), the bean arcs promoter, the carrot DcG3 promoter, or theLegumin B4 promoter (LeB4) (Baeumlein et al., Plant Journal, 2 (2), 233(1992)), and promoters which bring about the seed-specific expression inmonocotyledonous plants such as maize, barley, wheat, rye, rice and thelike. Advantageous seed-specific promoters are the sucrose bindingprotein promoter (WO 00/26388), the phaseolin promoter and the napinpromoter. Suitable promoters which must be considered are the barleyIpt2 or Ipt1 gene promoter (WO 95/15389 and WO 95/23230), and thepromoters described in WO 99/16890 (promoters from the barley hordeingene, the rice glutelin gene, the rice oryzin gene, the rice prolamingene, the wheat gliadin gene, the wheat glutelin gene, the maize zeingene, the oat glutelin gene, the sorghum kasirin gene and the ryesecalin gene). Further suitable promoters are Amy32b, Amy 6-6 andAleurain (U.S. Pat. No. 5,677,474), Bce4 (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No.5,530,149), glycinin (soya) (EP 571 741], phosphoenolpyruvatecarboxylase (soya) (JP 06/62870), ADR12-2 (soya) (WO 98/08962),isocitrate lyase (oilseed rape) (U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,040]) or α-amylase(barley) (EP 781 8499. Other promoters which are available for theexpression of genes in plants are leaf-specific promoters such as thosedescribed in DE-A 19 644 478 or light-regulated promoters such as, forexample, the pea petE promoter.

[0251.1.7.20] to [0266.1.7.20] for the disclosure of this paragraph see[0251.1.7.7] to [0266.1.7.7] above

An embodiment of the invention relates to a vector where the nucleicacid molecule according to the invention is linked operably toregulatory sequences which permit the expression in a prokaryotic oreukaryotic host. A further embodiment of the invention relates to avector in which a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptidesshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to atargeting sequence such as a plastidial or mitochondrial targetingsequence. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector inwhich a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, is functionally linked to (a) regulatorysequence which permit the expression in an organelle, such as plastidsor mitochondria, preferably plastids.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to a vector whichcomprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the polypeptides shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,or homologs or fragments thereof, but no additional targeting sequence.

[0268.1.7.20] to [0273.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0268.1.7.7] to [0273.1.7.20] above

A further object of the invention relates to the use of a nucleic acidconstruct, e.g. an expression cassette, comprising one or more nucleicacid molecules encoding one or more polypeptides as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising one or more nucleic acidmolecules as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table I, applicationno. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or comprising a nucleic acid moleculehybridizing therewith for the transformation of a microorganism or aplant cell, plant tissues or a part of a plant

In doing so, depending on the choice of promoter, the nucleic acidmolecules shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 20,column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, or the nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20,column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, can be expressed in thewhole plant or specifically e.g. in the leaves, in the seeds, thenodules, in roots, in the stem or other parts of the plant. Thosetransgenic plants overproducing sequences, e.g. as depicted in therespective line in Table I, application no. 20, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,the plant cell, plant tissues, plants, the reproductive materialthereof, or parts thereof are a further object of the present invention.

Within the framework of the present invention, the production of thehentriacontane is due to the generation or over-expression of one ormore polypeptides as depicted in the respective line(s) in Table II,application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or homologs or fragments thereof, orencoded by the corresponding nucleic acid molecules as depicted in therespective line(s) in Table I, application no. 20, column 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof,in the non-human organism according to the invention, advantageously inthe transgenic microorganism or plant according to the invention, atleast for the duration of at least one plant generation.

A constitutive expression of the polypeptide as depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, orhomologs or fragments thereof, or encoded by the respective nucleic acidmolecule as depicted in the respective line in Table I, application no.20, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or homologs orfragments thereof, may be advantageous. On the other hand, an inducibleexpression may also appear desirable. Expression of the polypeptidesequences of the invention can be either directed to the cytosol or tothe organelles, such as plastids or mitochondria, preferably theplastids of the host cells, preferably the plant cells, or non-targeted.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0278.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue, parts of such        non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant tissue, part of        plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms, seeds, fruits,        pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 20.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 20 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette does not comprise 2) a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.20.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II, application no. 20, and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.20.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 20.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 20 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 20 (in thesame line) and confers a generation or an increase of the respectivefine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

In a further embodiment the invention relates to a transgenic non-humanorganisms such as transgenic microorganism or transgenic plantcomprising a nucleic acid molecule comprising

-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising an expression cassette comprising-   [0) a promoter, preferably a promoter selected from the group    consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and-   1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        and, if desired-   2) nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, preferably    encoding a plastidal transit peptide or a mitochondrial transit    peptide;    which are operable linked;]    or comprising or being transformed by a vector comprising-   [1) a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II A, application no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A,        application no. 20, column 8, or in Table II B, application no.        20, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8,        or in Table I B, application no. 20, column 8, preferably the        coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably shown in Table II A, application        no. 20, column 5, or in Table II A, application no. 20, column        8, or in Table II B, application no. 20, column 8;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 20,        preferably shown in Table I A, application no. 20, column 5, or        in Table I A, application no. 20, column 8, or in Table I B,        application no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region        thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;]        whereby, preferably, the nucleic acid molecule according to 1        (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k)        distinguishes over the sequence depicted in Table I A and/or I        B, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or the coding regions        thereof, by one or more nucleotides (especially but not        exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In        an embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention does        not consist of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof.        In another embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the present        invention, preferably the coding region thereof, is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical but less than        100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95%        identical to the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B,        application no. 20, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof,        respectively. In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule        does not encode the polypeptide sequence shown in Table II A        and/or II B, application no. 20, column 5 or 8 but homologs        thereof. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention encodes in one embodiment a        polypeptide which differs at least in one or more amino acids        (especially but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%,        0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in Table II,        application no. 20, column 5 or 8 and does not encode a protein        of the sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no.        20, column 5 or 8. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the protein        encoded by a sequence of a nucleic acid according to 1 (a), (b),        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) does not consist        of the sequence shown in Table I A and/or I B, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, or the coding region thereof. In a further        embodiment, the protein of the present invention is at least        30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% identical to protein        sequence depicted in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 20,        column 5 or 8 but less than 100%, preferably less than 99.999%,        99.99%, 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 97%, 96% or 95% identical to the        sequence shown in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 20,        column 5 or 8; as well as respective transgenic cells, tissue,        parts of such non-human organism, e.g. plant cells, plant        tissue, part of plants, like leaves, roots, stems, blossoms,        seeds, fruits, pollen and the like.        (All the references to Tables I to IV are references to the        corresponding lines of Tables I to IV.)

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of therespective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptideas depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, applicationno. 20.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 20 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism theexpression cassette comprises 2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding atransit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide,especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in thesame line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1)“mitochondric” is depicted.

In another embodiment thereof the expression cassette does not comprise2) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “non-targeted” isdepicted.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter, preferably apromoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super andUSP, which are operable linked.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidvector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.20.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organismsaid vector comprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP, which are operable linked; and said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the same line incolumn 5 of Table II, application no. 20, and confers a generation or anincrease of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “plastidic” is depicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “mitochondric” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), a nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide in case in column 6 of Table I,application no. 20, in the same line as of the respective nucleic acidmolecule according to 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operablelinked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein comprising a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II, application no.20.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein comprising apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in column 5 of Table II,application no. 20.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) confers a generation or an increase of the respective finechemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof as compared to acorresponding wild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) confers a generation or an increase of therespective fine chemical in a non-human organism or a part thereof ascompared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organism or partthereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectorcomprises beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, preferably encoding a plastidal transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “plastidic” isdepicted, or encoding a mitochondrial transit peptide, especially incase in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20, in the same line as ofthe respective nucleic acid molecule according to 1) “mitochondric” isdepicted, which are operable linked; and wherein said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activity of the respectivepolypeptide represented by a protein as depicted in the respective linein column 5 of Table II application no. 20 and confers a generation oran increase of the respective fine chemical in a non-human organism or apart thereof as compared to a corresponding wild-type non-human organismor part thereof.

In another embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism said vectordoes not comprise beneath said nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k), and a promoter,preferably a promoter selected from the group consisting of Big35S,PCUbi, Super and USP; a nucleic acid molecule encoding a transitpeptide, especially in case in column 6 of Table I, application no. 20,in the same line as of the respective nucleic acid molecule accordingto 1) “non-targeted” is depicted, which are operable linked; and whereinsaid nucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) encodes a polypeptide which has the activityof the respective polypeptide represented by a protein as depicted inthe respective line in column 5 of Table II application no. 20 andconfers a generation or an increase of the respective fine chemical in anon-human organism or a part thereof as compared to a correspondingwild-type non-human organism or part thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of said transgenic non-human organism saidnucleic acid molecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g),(h), (i), (j) or (k), said promoter and optionally said nucleic acidmolecule encoding a transit peptide are encompassed in an expressioncassette in said vector. Accordingly an embodiment the inventionprovides a non-human organism comprising or being transformed by avector comprising an expression cassette comprising said nucleic acidmolecule according to 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)or (k), said promoter and optionally said a nucleic acid moleculeencoding a transit peptide, operable linked. Said expression cassettemay encompass a terminator, too.

[0291.1.7.20] to [0299.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0291.1.7.7] to [0299.1.7.7] above

The term “biological active portion” or “biological activity” means apolypeptide as depicted in the respective line in Table II, applicationno. 20, column 3 or a portion of said polypeptide which still has atleast 10% or 20%, preferably 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, especially preferably70%, 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the enzymatic or biological activity of thenatural or starting enzyme or protein.

[0301.1.7.20] to [0304.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0301.1.7.7] to [0304.1.7.7] above

Synthetic oligonucleotide primers for the amplification, e.g. as shownin the respective line in Table III, application no. 20, column 8, bymeans of polymerase chain reaction can be generated on the basis of asequence shown herein, for example the sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or the sequencesderived from Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, respectively.

Moreover, it is possible to identify a conserved region of a proteinfrom various organism by carrying out protein sequence alignments withthe polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecules of the presentinvention, in particular with the sequences encoded by the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I,application no. 20, from which conserved regions, and in turn,degenerate primers can be derived. Conserved regions are those, whichshow a very little variation in the amino acid in one particularposition of several homologs from different origin. The consensussequence and polypeptide motifs shown in the respective line in column 8of Table IV, application no. 20, are derived from such alignments ofhomologous proteins.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8, is increased.In another embodiment thereof, the method of the present inventionrelates to a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensussequence shown in the respective line in Table IV, application no. 20,column 8 or comprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8, whereby notmore than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 of the amino acidpositions indicated can be replaced by any amino acid. In anotherembodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 20, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1%, or 0% of the amino acid positions defined asdistinct specific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid. Inanother embodiment thereof, the method of the present invention relatesto a polypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shownin the respective line in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 20, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into aconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of the presentinvention the activity of a polypeptide comprising or consisting of aconsensus sequence or at least one polypeptide motif shown in therespective line in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8, is increased,whereby said polypeptide distinguishes over the sequence depicted inTable II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids.

In one embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes overthe sequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.20, columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferablyby more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred aremore than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II B, application no. 20, columns 5 and 8by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%,1% or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the inventiondoes not consist of the sequence shown in Table II, application no. 20,columns 5 or 8.

[0309.1.7.20] to [0321.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0309.1.7.7] to [0321.1.7.7] above

Polypeptides having above-mentioned activity, i.e. conferring theproduction or the increased production of the fine chemicalhentriacontane as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, can be encoded by other DNA sequences whichhybridize to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 20, columns 5 and 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, at least under relaxed hybridization conditions and whichencode the expression of polypeptides conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical hentriacontane ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof.

[0323.1.7.20] to [0329.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0323.1.7.7] to [0329.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleicacid molecule, which is a complement of one of the nucleotide sequencesof above-mentioned nucleic acid molecules or a portion thereof. Anucleic acid molecule or its sequence which is complementary to one ofthe nucleotide molecules or sequences shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, homologs or fragments thereof, is one which issufficiently complementary to one of the nucleotide molecules orsequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 20,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs orfragments thereof, such that it can hybridize to one of the nucleotidesequences shown in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,thereby forming a stable duplex. Preferably, the hybridization isperformed under stringent hybridization conditions. However, acomplement of one of the herein disclosed sequences is preferably asequence complement thereto according to the base pairing of nucleicacid molecules well known to the skilled person. For example, the basesA and G undergo base pairing with the bases T and U or C, resp. and visaversa. Modifications of the bases can influence the base-pairingpartner.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence which is at least about 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%,70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toa nucleotide sequence shown in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or8, preferably the coding region thereof, homologs or fragments thereof,and preferably has above-mentioned activity, in particular conferringthe production or the increased production of the fine chemicalhentriacontane, respectively, after increasing the activity or anactivity of a gene as shown in the respective line in Table I or of agene product, e.g. as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, column 5 or 8, by for example in one embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentnon-targeted or targeted.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention comprises a nucleotidesequence or molecule which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions as defined herein, to one of the nucleic acidmolecule shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IB,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof, and encodes a protein havingabove-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical hentriacontane ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted, andoptionally, the activity thereof is selected from the group consistingof 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate synthase, acid shock protein, amino-acidacetyltransferase, assembly protein for periplasmic nitrate reductase,At2g45420-protein, At5g43630-protein, ATP-dependent RNA helicase,b0833-protein, b1259-protein, b1445-protein, b1670-protein,b1930-protein, b2399-protein, b2653-protein, b3644-protein, celldivision protein, cyclin D, cysteine synthase A, dihydroxyacetonekinase, electron transport complex protein, ethanolamine utilizationprotein, exonuclease subunit, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose4,6-dehydratase, inner membrane protein, ion-transport protein,L-asparaginase, MADS box protein transcription factor, mechanosensitiveion channel, metal-dependent hydrolase, methionine permease, O-antigenchain length determinant, ornithine decarboxylase,orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase, peptide chain release factor,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase, phosphoglycolate phosphatase,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,RNA-binding protein, S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependentmethyltransferase, serine protease, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily, sigma-54 dependent response regulator, spermidine synthase,sugar transport system permease protein, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, YFL019C-protein, YHL039W-protein,YHR022C-A-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ylr157c-protein, ynl321w-protein,ypr170c-protein, and YPR172W-protein, respectively.

Moreover, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention can comprise only aportion of the coding region of one of the nucleic acid moleculesdepicted in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, for example afragment which can be used as a probe or primer or a fragment encoding abiologically active portion of the polypeptide of the present inventionor of a polypeptide used in the process of the present invention, i.e.having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the production or theincreased production of the respective fine chemical hentriacontane ascompared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-humanorganism, like a microorganism or a plant cell, plant or part thereof,by for example in one embodiment expression either in the cytosol or inan organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in aplastid, or in another embodiment non-targeted or targeted. Thenucleotide sequences determined from the cloning of the presentprotein-according-to-the-invention-encoding gene allows for thegeneration of probes and primers designed for use in identifying and/orcloning its homologues from other cell types and organisms. Theprobe/primer typically comprises a substantially purifiedoligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 12, 15 preferably about 20 or 25, more preferably about 40,50 or 75 consecutive nucleotides of a sense strand of one of thesequences set forth, e.g., in the respective line in Table I,application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof,or a homolog or a fragment thereof, an anti-sense sequence of one of thesequences, e.g., set forth in the respective line in Table I,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof or naturally occurringmutants thereof. Primers based on a nucleic acid molecule of inventioncan be used in PCR reactions to clone homologs of the polypeptide of theinvention or of the polypeptide used in the process of the invention,e.g. as the primers described in the examples of the present invention,e.g. as shown in the examples. A PCR with the primers shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8 will result in a fragment of thegene product as shown in Table II, application no. 20, column 5.

Primer sets are interchangeable. The person skilled in the art knows howto design and combine said primers to result in the desired product,e.g. in a full length clone or a partial sequence. Probes based on thesequences of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the present invention can be used to detect transcripts orgenomic sequences encoding the same or homologous proteins. The probecan further comprise a label group attached thereto, e.g. the labelgroup can be a radioisotope, a fluorescent compound, an enzyme, or anenzyme co-factor. Such probes can be used as a part of a genomic markertest kit for identifying cells which express a polypeptide of theinvention or used in the process of the present invention, such as bymeasuring a level of an encoding nucleic acid molecule in a sample ofcells, e.g. detecting mRNA levels or determining, whether a genomic genecomprising the sequence of the polynucleotide of the invention or usedin the processes of the present invention has been mutated or deleted.

As the expression of a respective nucleic acids of the invention isrelated to the synthesis of the respective fine chemical hentriacontaneits function as a probe extends to the detection of microorganisms,plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes or plant generawith varying capability or potential for synthesis of the respectivefine chemical hentriacontane. Therefore in one embodiment the presentinvention relates to a method for analyzing the capability or potentialof a plant tissue, a plant, a plant variety or plant ecotype to producethe fine chemical hentriacontane by using the nucleic acid of theinvention or parts thereof as a probe to detect the amount of thenucleic acid of the invention in the non-human organism or a partthereof in comparison to another non-human organism.

The nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes a polypeptide orportion thereof which includes an amino acid sequence which issufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence shown in respectiveline in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8 such that theprotein or portion thereof maintains the ability to confer theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalhentriacontane as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, in particular increasing the activity asmentioned above or as described in the examples in microorganisms orplants.

As used herein, the language “sufficiently homologous” refers toproteins or portions thereof which have amino acid sequences whichinclude a minimum number of identical or equivalent amino acids (e.g. anamino acid which has a similar side chain as an amino acid in one of thesequences of the polypeptide of the present invention) to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20,columns 5 or 8 such that the protein or portion thereof is able toconfer the production or the increased production of the respective finechemical hentriacontane as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof. For example having the activity of aprotein as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20,column 3 and as described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe present invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes aportion of the protein of the present invention. The protein is at leastabout 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%,91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous toan entire amino acid sequence shown in the respective line of Table II,application no. 20, column 5 or 8 and has the above-mentioned activity,e.g. conferring the production or the increased production of therespective fine chemical hentriacontane as compared to a corresponding,e.g. non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganismor a plant cell, plant or part thereof by, for example in a embodimentexpression either in the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid ormitochondria or both, preferably in a plastid, or in another embodimentby targeted or non-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0338.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0339.1.7.7] above

The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules or methods usingsaid nucleic acid molecules that differ from one of the nucleotidesequences shown in the respective line in Table I, application no. 20,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments orhomologs thereof, due to degeneracy of the genetic code but encode apolypeptide of the present invention, in particular a polypeptide havingthe above-mentioned activity, e.g. as those polypeptides depicted in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. Advantageously, the nucleic acid moleculeof the invention comprises, or in an other embodiment has, a nucleotidesequence encoding a protein comprising, or in an other embodimenthaving, an amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, fragments or homologs thereof. In afurther embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention encodes afull length protein which is substantially homologous to an amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20,columns 5 or 8, or homologs thereof. However, in an embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule of the present invention does not consist of thesequence shown in the respective line in Table I, preferably Table IA,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, but the functional homologs thereof.

[0341.1.7.20] to [0343.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0341.1.7.7] to [0343.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, in another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 15, 20, 25 or 30 nucleotides in length.Preferably, it hybridizes under stringent conditions to a nucleic acidmolecule comprising a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid moleculeof the present invention or used in the process of the presentinvention, e.g. comprising the sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof. In another embodiment the nucleic acid molecule ispreferably at least 20, 30, 50, 100, 250 or more nucleotides in length.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0345.1.7.7] above

Preferably, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention that hybridizesunder stringent conditions to a sequence shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, corresponds to a naturally-occurring nucleic acidmolecule of the invention. As used herein, a “naturally-occurring”nucleic acid molecule refers to a RNA or DNA molecule having anucleotide sequence that occurs in nature (e.g. encodes a naturalprotein). Preferably, the nucleic acid molecule encodes a naturalprotein having above-mentioned activity, e.g. conferring the productionor the increased production of the respective fine chemicalhentriacontane as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof after increasing the expression or activitythereof or the activity of a protein of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, in an embodiment for example expression eitherin the cytosol or in an organelle such as a plastid or mitochondria,preferably in plastids, or, in another embodiment by targeted ornon-targeted expression.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0347.1.7.7] above

For example, nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acidsubstitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues can be made in asequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in theprocess of the invention, e.g. shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragments or homologs thereof.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0349.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0350.1.7.7] above

Accordingly, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding apolypeptide having above-mentioned activity, in a non-human organisms orparts thereof by for example expression either in the cytosol or in anorganelle such as a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably inplastids, that contain changes in amino acid residues that are notessential for said activity. Such polypeptides differ in amino acidsequence from a sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,especially Table IIA, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, but retainsaid activity described herein. The nucleic acid molecule can comprise anucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptidecomprises an amino acid sequence at least about 50% identical to anamino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, and is capable of conferring theproduction or the increased production of the respective fine chemicalhentriacontane as compared to a corresponding, e.g. non-transformed,wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or a plant cell,plant or part thereof, after increasing its activity for example in anembodiment by expression either in the cytosol or in an organelle suchas a plastid or mitochondria or both, preferably in plastids, or, inanother embodiment by targeted or non-targeted expression. Preferably,the protein encoded by the nucleic acid molecule is at least about 60%,70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identical to thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20,columns 5 or 8.

[0352.1.7.20] to [0357.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0352.1.7.7] to [0357.1.7.7] above

Functional equivalents of the nucleic acid molecules according to thepresent invention and/or used in the process according to the presentinvention represent an embodiment of homologs. Functional equivalentsderived from the nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective linein Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, according to the invention by substitution, insertion ordeletion have at least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5%homology with one of the nucleic acid molecules as shown in therespective line in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, according to the invention andencode polypeptides having essentially the same properties as thepolypeptide as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.20, columns 5 or 8.

Functional equivalents derived from one of the polypeptides as shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8according to the invention by substitution, insertion or deletion haveat least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% homology withone of the polypeptides as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8 according to the invention and havingessentially the same properties as the polypeptide as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0359.1.7.7] above

A nucleic acid molecule encoding a homolog to a polypeptide depicted inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8 canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleic acid molecule of the presentinvention, in particular of Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,in the respective line, such that one or more amino acid substitutions,additions or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced into the nucleic acid molecules as depictedin the respective line in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis, PCR-mediated mutagenesis or other methodsknown to the person skilled in the art.

[0361.1.7.20] to [0363.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0361.1.7.7] to [0363.1.7.7] above

Homologues of the nucleic acid sequences used, with the sequences shownin the respective line in Table I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, comprise also allelic variantswith at least approximately 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94% 95%. 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% ormore % homology with one of the nucleotide sequences shown or theabove-mentioned derived nucleic acid sequences or their homologues orderivatives or parts of these. Allelic variants encompass in particularfunctional variants which can be obtained by deletion, insertion orsubstitution of nucleotides from the sequences shown in the respectiveline, preferably in Table I, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or from the derived nucleic acid sequences, theintention being, however, that the enzymatic activity or the biologicalactivity of the resulting proteins synthesized is advantageouslyretained or increased.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention or used in the process of the invention comprises thesequences shown in the respective line in any of the Table I,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, fragments or homologs thereof. It is preferred that the nucleicacid molecule comprises as little as possible other nucleotides notshown in the respective line in any one of Table I, application no. 20,columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, fragments orhomologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule comprisesless than 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 or 40 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, the nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30, 20 or 10 further nucleotides. In one embodiment,the nucleic acid molecule used in the process of the invention isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof.

Also preferred is that the nucleic acid molecule used in the process ofthe invention encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,fragments or homologs thereof. In one embodiment, the nucleic acidmolecule encodes less than 150, 130, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40 or 30 furtheramino acids. In a further embodiment, the encoded polypeptide comprisesless than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5 further amino acids. In oneembodiment used in the inventive process, the encoded polypeptide isidentical to the sequences shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8.

In one embodiment, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process encodes a polypeptide comprising the sequence shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, orfragments or homologs thereof, and comprises less than 100 furthernucleotides. In a further embodiment, said nucleic acid moleculecomprises less than 30 further nucleotides. In one embodiment, thenucleic acid molecule used in the process is identical to a codingsequence of the sequences shown in the respective line in Table I,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8.

Polypeptides (=proteins), which still have the essential biological orenzymatic activity of the polypeptide of the present inventionconferring the production or the increased production of the respectivefine chemical hentriacontane as compared to a corresponding, e.g.non-transformed, wild type non-human organism, like a microorganism or aplant cell, plant or part thereof, i.e. whose activity is essentiallynot reduced, are polypeptides with at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95% or more of the wild type biological activity orenzymatic activity, advantageously, the activity is essentially notreduced in comparison with the activity of a polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8expressed under identical conditions.

Homologues of nucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line inTable I, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the codingregion thereof, or fragments thereof, or of the derived sequences shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,or fragments thereof, also mean truncated sequences, cDNA,single-stranded DNA or RNA of the coding and noncoding DNA sequence.Homologues of said sequences are also understood as meaning derivatives,which comprise noncoding regions such as, for example, UTRs, introns,terminators, enhancers or promoter variants. The promoters upstream ofthe nucleotide sequences stated can be modified by one or morenucleotide substitution(s), insertion(s) and/or deletion(s) without,however, interfering with the functionality or activity either of thepromoters, the open reading frame (=ORF) or with the 3′-regulatoryregion such as terminators or other 3′-regulatory regions, which are faraway from the ORF. It is furthermore possible that the activity of thepromoters is increased by modification of their sequence, or that theyare replaced completely by more active promoters, even promoters fromheterologous organisms.

Appropriate promoters are known to the person skilled in the art and arementioned herein below.

[0370.1.7.20] to [0379.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0370.1.7.7] to [0379.1.7.7] above

Moreover, a native polypeptide conferring the increase of the respectivefine chemical hentriacontane in a non-human organism or a part thereofcan be isolated from cells (e.g., endothelial cells), for example usingthe antibody of the present invention as described below, in particular,an antibody against proteins having 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonatesynthase, acid shock protein, amino-acid acetyltransferase, assemblyprotein for periplasmic nitrate reductase, At2g45420-protein,At5g43630-protein, ATP-dependent RNA helicase, b0833-protein,b1259-protein, b1445-protein, b1670-protein, b1930-protein,b2399-protein, b2653-protein, b3644-protein, cell division protein,cyclin D, cysteine synthase A, dihydroxyacetone kinase, electrontransport complex protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, exonucleasesubunit, fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase,inner membrane protein, ion-transport protein, L-asparaginase, MADS boxprotein transcription factor, mechanosensitive ion channel,metal-dependent hydrolase, methionine permease, O-antigen chain lengthdeterminant, ornithine decarboxylase, orotidine-5′-phosphatedecarboxylase, peptide chain release factor,phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, phosphoadenosinephosphosulfate reductase, phosphoglycolate phosphatase,pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase, pyruvate kinase,RNA-binding protein, S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependentmethyltransferase, serine protease, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenasefamily, sigma-54 dependent response regulator, spermidine synthase,sugar transport system permease protein, transcription factor,transcriptional regulator, YFL0190-protein, YHL039W-protein,YHR022C-A-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ylr157c-protein, ynl321w-protein,ypr170c-protein, or YPR172W-protein activity, respectively, or anantibody against polypeptides as shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or fragments or homologs thereofwhich can be produced by standard techniques utilizing the polypeptid ofthe present invention or fragment thereof, i.e., the polypeptide of thisinvention (FCRP). Preferred are monoclonal antibodies.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0381.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide asdepicted in the respective line in Table II, especially in Table IIA orespecially in Table IIB, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, or fragmentor homolog thereof or as coded by the nucleic acid molecule shown in therespective line in Table I, especially Table IA or especially Table IB,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding regionthereof, or fragment or homolog thereof.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8 or at least onepolypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV, applicationno. 20, column 8.

In an embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to a polypeptidecomprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8 or comprising at leastone polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 20, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 of the amino acids can be replaced by anyamino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 20, column 8, whereby not more than 15%,10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or1% or 0% of the amino acids defined as distinctspecific amino acids are/is replaced by another amino acid.

In another embodiment thereof, the present invention relates to apolypeptide comprising or consisting of a consensus sequence shown inthe respective line in Table IV, application no. 20, column 8 orcomprising at least one polypeptide motif shown in the respective linein Table IV, application no. 20, column 8, whereby not more than 20, 15,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1, or 0 amino acids are inserted into theconsensus sequence or polypeptide motif.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polypeptide of thepresent invention comprises or consists of a consensus sequence or atleast one polypeptide motif shown in the respective line in Table IV,application no. 20, column 8, whereby said polypeptide distinguishesover the sequence depicted in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids. In oneembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention distinguishes over thesequence shown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20,columns 5 and 8 by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 amino acids, preferably bymore than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, even more preferred are morethan 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and, preferably, the sequence of thepolypeptide of the invention distinguishes from the sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 and 8 bynot more than 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%or 0.5%. In another embodiment, said polypeptide of the invention doesnot consist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, columns 5 and 8.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to a polypeptide conferring anincrease in the respective fine chemical hentriacontane in a non-humanorganism, especially a microorganism or a plant, or a part thereof,being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used inthe process of the invention and having a sequence which distinguishesover the sequence as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8 by one or more amino acids (but notexceeding 5%, preferably 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%). In anembodiment, said polypeptide of the invention does not comprise orconsist of the sequence shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8. In an embodiment, said polypeptideof the present invention is less than 100%, 99.999%, 99.99%, 99.9% or99% identical. In one embodiment, said polypeptide which differs atleast in one or more amino acids (but not exceeding 5%, preferably 4%,3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2% or 0.1%) from the polypeptide shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 and 8 doesnot comprise a protein of the sequence shown in the respective line inTable II A and/or II B, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polypeptide havingthe activity of the protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, column 3, which distinguishes over the sequencedepicted in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns5 or 8 by one or more amino acids, preferably by more than 5, 6, 7, 8 or9 amino acids, preferably by more than 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids,even more preferred are more than 40, 50, or 60 amino acids and,preferably, the sequence of the polypeptide of the inventiondistinguishes from the sequence shown in the respective line in TableII, application no. 20, columns 5 and 8 by not more than 80%, 70%, 60%,50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% or 0.5%.

In another embodiment the polypeptide of the invention takes the form ofa preprotein consisting of a plastidial or mitochondrial transit peptidejoint to a polypeptide having the activity of the protein as shown inTable II, column 3, from which the transit peptide is preferably cleavedoff upon transport of the preprotein into the organelle for example intothe plastid or mitochondrion. In another embodiment the polypeptide ofthe invention takes not the form of a preprotein.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0390.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0391.1.7.7] above

A polypeptide of the invention can participate in the process of thepresent invention. The polypeptide or a portion thereof comprisespreferably an amino acid sequence, which is sufficiently homologous toan amino acid sequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/orII B, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8.

Further, the polypeptide can have an amino acid sequence which isencoded by a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizesunder stringent conditions as described above, to a nucleotide sequenceof the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Accordingly, thepolypeptide has an amino acid sequence which is encoded by a nucleotidesequence that is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%,75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%or more homologous to one of the amino acid sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no. 20, columns 5or 8, or fragments thereof. The preferred polypeptide of the presentinvention preferably possesses at least one of the activities accordingto the invention and described herein. A preferred polypeptide of thepresent invention includes an amino acid sequence encoded by anucleotide sequence which hybridizes, preferably hybridizes understringent conditions, to a nucleotide sequence shown in the respectiveline in Table I A and/or I B, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8,preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments thereto or which ishomologous thereto, as defined above

The polypeptide of the present invention can vary from the sequencesshown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B, application no.20, columns 5 or 8 in amino acid sequence due to natural variation ormutagenesis, as described in detail herein. Accordingly, the polypeptidecomprise an amino acid sequence which is at least about 35%, 40%, 45%,50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85% or 90, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%,96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homologous to an entire amino acidsequence shown in the respective line in Table II A and/or II B,application no. 20, columns 5 or 8.

Biologically active portions of a polypeptide of the present inventioninclude peptides comprising amino acid sequences derived from the aminoacid sequence of the polypeptide of the present invention or used in theprocess of the present invention, e.g., the amino acid sequence shown inthe respective line in Table II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8 orthe amino acid sequence of a protein homologous thereto, which includefewer amino acids than a full length polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention or the fulllength protein which is homologous to a polypeptide of the presentinvention or used in the process of the present invention depictedherein, and exhibit at least one activity of a polypeptide of thepresent invention or used in the process of the present invention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0396.1.7.7] above

Manipulation of the nucleic acid molecule of the invention may result inthe production of a protein having differences from the protein as shownin the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8.Differences shall mean at least one amino acid different from thesequences as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.20, column 5 or 8, preferably at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.1%, preferably 0.2%, 0.5%,1%, 2%, 3% 4% or 5%), more preferably at least 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40,45 or 50 amino acids (especially but not exceeding 0.5%, preferably 1%,2%, 3% 4%, 5%, 10% or 25%) different from the sequences as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8. Theseproteins may be improved in efficiency or activity, or may be morestable and therefore present in greater numbers in the cell as comparedto the wild-type cell.

Any mutagenesis strategies for the polypeptide of the present inventionor the polypeptide used in the process of the present invention toresult in increasing said activity are not meant to be limiting;variations on these strategies will be readily apparent to one skilledin the art. Using such strategies, and incorporating the mechanismsdisclosed herein, the nucleic acid molecule and polypeptide of theinvention may be utilized to generate algae, ciliates, fungi, othermicroorganisms like C. glutamicum or plants or parts thereof, expressingproteins as shown in the respective line in Table II, application no.20, column 5 or 8, or mutated proteins thereof. The nucleic acidmolecules and polypeptide molecules of the invention are expressed suchthat the yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of a desiredcompound is improved.

[0399.1.7.20] to [0401.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0399.1.7.7] to [0401.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, a protein (=polypeptide) as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8 refers to apolypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to thepolypeptide of the invention, especially to a polypeptide as shown inTable II, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8 or homologs thereof, orused in the process of the invention, whereas a “non- inventive proteinor polypeptide” or “other polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide having anamino acid sequence corresponding to a protein which is notsubstantially homologous to a polypeptide of the invention, preferablywhich is not substantially homologous to a polypeptide or protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5or 8 or homologs thereof, e.g., a protein which does not confer theactivity described herein and which is derived from the same or adifferent organism.

[0403.1.7.20] to [0409.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0403.1.7.7] to [0409.1.7.7] above

As the nucleic acid molecules of the invention and/or the expressionthereof is related to the synthesis of the respective fine chemicalhentriacontane its function as a probe extends to the detection ofmicroorganisms, plant tissues, plants, plant variets, plant ecotypes orplant genera with varying, advantageously increased, capability orpotential for synthesis of the respective fine chemical hentriacontane.Therefore in one embodiment the present invention relates to a methodfor analyzing the capability or potential of a plant tissue, a plant, aplant variety or ecotype to produce the respective fine chemicalhentriacontane by using the respective antibody of the invention as aprobe to detect the amount of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleicacid molecule of the invention in a non-human organism in comparison toanother organism.

Therefore in one embodiment the invention relates to a method to probe anon-human organism for its capability for the production of therespective fine chemical comprising the steps of

-   -   a) analyzing the sequence and/or the expression of the        respective nucleic acid molecule of the invention in least two        non-human organisms which differ in the capability to produce        the respective fine chemical;    -   b) associate the different sequence and/or expression level of        the nucleic acid molecules of the invention with their different        capability to produce the respective fine chemical;    -   c) analyze the sequence and/or the expression of the nucleic        acid molecule of the invention in at least a third non-human        organism;    -   d) predict the capability of the at least third organism to        produce the respective fine chemical based by comparing the        sequence and/or expression of the nucleic acid of the invention        to the sequences and/or expression levels of the nucleic acid        molecule of the invention of the at least two organisms analyzed        in step a.

[0411.1.7.20] to [0430.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0411.1.7.7] to [0430.1.7.7] above

Accordingly the present invention relates to any cell transgenic for anynucleic acid characterized as part of the invention, e.g. conferring theincrease of the respective fine chemical hentriacontane in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof, e.g. the nucleic acid molecule ofthe invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention, the vectorof the invention, the expression cassette according to the invention, ora nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide of the invention, e.g.encoding a polypeptide having an activity as the protein as shown in therespective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 3. Due to theabove-mentioned activity the respective fine chemical hentriacontanecontent in a cell or a non-human organism is increased. For example, dueto modulation or manipulation, the cellular activity is increased, in apreferred embodiment in organelles such as plastids or mitochondria,e.g. due to an increased expression or specific activity or specifictargeting of the subject matters of the invention in a cell or anon-human organism or a part thereof especially in organelles such asplastids or mitochondria, or in another embodiment in the cytosol.Transgenic for a polypeptide having a protein or a protein activitymeans herein that due to modulation or manipulation of the genome, theactivity of protein as shown in the respective line in Table II,application no. 20, column 3 or a protein as shown in the respectiveline in Table II, application no. 20, column alike activity is increasedin the cell or non-human organism or part thereof, especially inorganelles such as plastids or mitochondria, or especially in thecytosol. Examples are described above in context with the process of theinvention.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0432.1.7.7] above

A naturally occurring expression cassette—for example the naturallyoccurring combination of the promoter of the gene encoding a protein asshown in the respective line in Table II, application no. 20, column 5or 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or fragments or homologsthereof with the corresponding encoding gene—becomes a transgenicexpression cassette when it is modified by non-natural, synthetic“artificial” methods such as, for example, mutagenesis. Such methodshave been described (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,350; WO 00/15815; also seeabove).

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0434.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0435.1.7.7] above

Transgenic plants comprising the respective fine chemical(s) synthesizedin the process according to the invention can be marketed directlywithout isolation of the fine chemical synthesized. In the processaccording to the invention, plants are understood as meaning all plantparts, plant organs such as leaf, stalk, root, tubers or seeds orpropagation material or harvested material or the intact plant. In thiscontext, the seed encompasses all parts of the seed such as the seedcoats, epidermal cells, seed cells, endosperm or embryonic tissue. Thefine chemical produced in the process according to the invention may,however, also be isolated from the plant. In case of hentriacontane thiscan be in free form or bound to proteins. Fine chemical(s) produced bythis process can be harvested by harvesting the non-human organismseither from the culture in which they grow or from the field. Forexample, this can be done via squeezing, grinding and/or extraction,salt precipitation and/or ion-exchange chromatography of the plantparts, preferably the plant seeds, plant fruits, plant tubers and thelike.

[0437.1.7.20] to [0447.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0437.1.7.7] to [0447.1.7.7] above

The identity and purity of the isolated compound(s) can be determined byprior art techniques. These include high performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry (MS),staining methods, thin-layer chromatography, NIRS, enzyme assay ormicrobiological assays. These analytical methods are summarized forexample in: Patek et al., Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60, 133 (1994),Malakhova et al., Biotekhnologiya 11, 27 (1996); Schmidt et al.,Bioprocess Engineer. 19, 67 (1998), Ullmann's Encyclopedia of IndustrialChemistry (1996) Vol. A27, VCH, Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp. 521-540, pp.540-547, pp. 559566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587, Michal G., “BiochemicalPathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, John Wileyand Sons (1999); Fallon A. et al. “Applications of HPLC in Biochemistry”in “Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, Vol.17 (1987).

The fine chemical obtained in the process are suitable as startingmaterial for the synthesis of further products of value.

Accordingly, the present invention relates a method for the productionof a pharmaceuticals, food stuff, animal feeds, nutrients or cosmeticscomprising the steps of the process according to the invention,including the isolation of the fine chemical produced or a compositionproduced comprising the fine chemical, and, if desired, formulating theproduct with a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier or formulating theproduct in a form acceptable for an application in agriculture orformulating the product in a form acceptable for an application as foodstuff, animal feed, nutrient or cosmetic. A further embodiment accordingto the invention is the use of the fine chemical produced in the processor of the transgenic non-human organisms in animal feeds, foodstuffs,medicines, food supplements, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

A further embodiment according to the invention is the use of the finechemical long chain nalkanes (C20 to C40) or derivates like alcohols andacid of alkanes, optionally unsaturated as well as break down and/orcracking products of long chain alkanes, preferably long chain alkanesof C25 to C35, more preferably hentriacontane or waxes or componentsthereof produced in the process or of the transgenic non-human organismsas replacement for hydrocarbons from fossil sources.

[0450.1.7.20] to [0452.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0450.1.7.7] to [0452.1.7.7] above

Further in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the useof the nucleic acid molecule of the invention or used in the method ofthe invention alone or in combination with other genes of the respectivefine chemical synthesis for example of the waxes and/or long chainalkanes biosynthesis, the polypeptide of the invention or used in themethod of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of the invention,the expression cassette of the invention, the vector of the invention,the plant or plant tissue or the host cell of the invention, for theproduction of plant resistant to a herbicide inhibiting eventually theproduction of the fine chemical.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0454.1.7.7] above

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a non-human cell, comprisingthe following steps:

-   -   (a) contacting, e.g. hybridizing, a, some or all nucleic acid        molecules of a sample, e.g. cells, tissues, plants or        microorganisms or a nucleic acid library, which can contain a        candidate gene encoding a gene product conferring the production        of or an increase in the fine chemical after expression, with        the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B of        application no. 20, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        fragment or homolog thereof;    -   (b) identifying the nucleic acid molecules, which hybridize        under relaxed stringent conditions with the nucleic acid        molecule of the present invention in particular to the nucleic        acid molecule sequence shown in the respective line in Table I,        application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding region        thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, preferably in Table        I B, application no. 20, columns 5 or 8, preferably the coding        region thereof, of a fragment or a homolog thereof, and,        optionally, isolating the full length cDNA clone or complete        genomic clone;    -   (c) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecules or a        fragment thereof in host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a        microorganism, appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (d) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecules in the host        cells for which the production of or the increased production of        the fine chemical is desired;    -   (e) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (f) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and/or its gene        product which expression confers the production of or an        increase in the fine chemical level in the non-human host cell        after expression compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0456.1.7.7] above

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for theidentification of a gene product conferring the production of or anincrease in the fine chemical production in a cell, comprising thefollowing steps:

-   -   (a) identifying a nucleic acid molecule of a non-human organism,        which is at least 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,        90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5% or more homolog to the        nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the        polypeptide molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5        or 8 of Table II, application no. 20, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20, or being encoded by        a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide as shown in        the respective line in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no.        20, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homologue thereof        as described herein, for example via homology search in a data        bank;    -   (b) introducing the candidate nucleic acid molecule in non-human        host cells, preferably in a plant cell or a microorganism,        appropriate for producing the fine chemical;    -   (c) expressing the identified nucleic acid molecule in the        non-human host cells;    -   (d) assaying the fine chemical level in the non-human host        cells; and    -   (e) identifying the nucleic acid molecule and its gene product        which expression confers the production of or an increase in the        fine chemical level in the non-human host cell after expression        compared to the wild type.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0458.1.7.7] above

Further, the nucleic acid molecules disclosed herein, in particular thenucleic acid molecules shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 ofTable I A or B of application no. 20, may be sufficiently homologous tothe sequences of related species such that these nucleic acid moleculesmay serve as markers for the construction of a genomic map in relatedorganism or for association mapping. Furthermore natural variation inthe genomic regions corresponding to nucleic acids disclosed herein, inparticular the nucleic acid molecule shown in the respective line incolumn 5 or 8 of Table I A or B, of application no. 20 or homologousthereof, may lead to variation in the activity of the proteins disclosedherein, in particular the proteins comprising polypeptides as shown inthe respective lines in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B, of applicationno. 20 or their homologous, or comprising the consensus sequence or thepolypeptide motif as shown in the respective line in column 8 of TableIV, and in consequence in a natural variation of an increased finechemical production.

In consequence natural variation eventually also exists in form of moreactive allelic variants leading already to a relative increase in thefine chemical. Different variants of the nucleic acid moleculesdisclosed herein, in particular the nucleic acid molecules comprisingthe nucleic acid molecules as shown in the respective line in column 5or 8 of Table I A or B of application no. 20, preferably the codingregion thereof, which corresponds to different levels of increase infine chemical, e.g. different levels of increase in fine chemical, canbe indentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Natural variation may also exist in the regulatory regions, e.g. thepromoters of the natural genes comprising the nucleic acid molecules asshown in the respective line column 5 or 8 of Table I A or B ofapplication no. 20, preferably the coding region thereof, which cansimilarly correspond to different levels of increase in the finechemical, e.g. different levels of increase in the fine chemical can beidentified and used for marker assisted breeding for an enhancedproduction of the fine chemical.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for breedingplants for the production of the fine chemical, comprising

-   -   (a) selecting a first plant variety with an increased production        of the fine chemical, e.g. based on an increased expression of a        nucleic acid molecule of the invention as disclosed herein, in        particular of a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid        molecule as shown in the respective line in column 5 or 8 of        Table I A or B of application no. 20, preferably the coding        region thereof, or fragments or homologs thereof, or a        polypeptide comprising a polypeptide as shown in the respective        line in column 5 or 8 of Table II A or B of application no. 20,        or fragments or homologs thereof, or comprising a consensus        sequence or a polypeptide motif as shown in the respective line        in column 8 of Table IV, or a homolog thereof, as described        herein;    -   (b) associating the level of increased production of the fine        chemical, with the expression level or the genomic structure of        a gene encoding said polypeptide or said nucleic acid molecule;    -   (c) crossing the first plant variety with a second plant        variety, which significantly differs in its level of fine        chemical; and    -   (d) identifying, which of the offspring varieties has got        increased production of the fine chemical by the expression        level of said polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule or the        genomic structure of the gene(s) encoding said polypeptide or        nucleic acid molecule of the invention.

[0462.1.7.20] to [0479.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0462.1.7.7] to [0479.1.7.7] above

In a further embodiment the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, thepolypeptide of the invention, the nucleic acid construct of theinvention, the expression cassette of the invention, the non-humanorganisms, the non-human host cell, the microorganisms, the plant, plantcell, or the part thereof, of the invention, the vector of theinvention, the agonist identified with the method of the invention, thenucleic acid molecule identified with the method of the presentinvention, can be used for the production of the fine chemical or of thefine chemical and one or more other waxes and/or long chain alkanes.

Accordingly, the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, or the nucleicacid molecule identified with the method of the present invention or thecomplement sequences thereof, the polypeptide of the invention, thenucleic acid construct of the invention, the expression cassette of theinvention, the non-human organism, the non-human host cell, themicroorganism, the plant, plant cell, or the part thereof of theinvention, the vector of the invention, the agonist identified with themethod of the invention, the antibody of the present invention, can beused for the production of or the increase in the fine chemical in anon-human organism or part thereof, e.g. in a cell.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0481.1.7.7] above

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0482.1.7.7] above

A special embodiment of this invention is related to genes whichincrease or generate the production of the fine chemical hentriacontanein plant cells, plants or part thereof. Phenotypes thereto areassociated with yield of plants (=yield related phenotypes). Inaccordance with the invention, therefore, the respective genesidentified in Table I, wherein in column 7 hentriacontane are mentioned,especially the coding region thereof, or homologs or fragmentsthereof,may be employed to enhance any yield-related phenotype.Increased yield may be determined in field trials of transgenic plantsand suitable control plants. Alternatively, a transgene's ability toincrease yield may be determined in a model plant. An increased yieldphenotype may be determined in the field test or in a model plant bymeasuring any one or any combination of the following phenotypes, incomparison to a control plant: yield of dry harvestable parts of theplant, yield of dry aerial harvestable parts of the plant, yield ofunderground dry harvestable parts of the plant, yield of fresh weightharvestable parts of the plant, yield of aerial fresh weight harvestableparts of the plant yield of underground fresh weight harvestable partsof the plant, yield of the plant's fruit (both fresh and dried), graindry weight, yield of seeds (both fresh and dry), and the like.

The most basic yield-related phenotype is increased yield associatedwith the presence of the gene or a homolog or a fragment thereof as atransgene in the plant, i.e., the intrinsic yield of the plant.Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested in afield test or in a model system by demonstrating an improvement of seedyield (e.g. in terms of increased seed/grain size, increased ear number,increased seed number per ear, improvement of seed filling, improvementof seed composition, embryo and/or endosperm improvements, and thelike); modification and improvement of inherent growth and developmentmechanisms of a plant (such as plant height, plant growth rate, podnumber, pod position on the plant, number of internodes, incidence ofpod shatter, efficiency of nodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiencyof carbon assimilation, improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour,enhanced efficiency of germination (under non-stressed conditions),improvement in plant architecture. Increased yield-related phenotypesmay also be measured to determine tolerance to abiotic environmentalstress. Abiotic stresses include drought, low temperature, salinity,osmotic stress, shade, high plant density, mechanical stresses, andoxidative stress, and yield-related phenotypes are encompassed bytolerance to such abiotic stresses. Additional phenotypes that can bemonitored to determine enhanced tolerance to abiotic environmentalstress include, without limitation, wilting; leaf browning; loss ofturgor, which results in drooping of leaves or needles stems, andflowers; drooping and/or shedding of leaves or needles; the leaves aregreen but leaf angled slightly toward the ground compared with controls;leaf blades begun to fold (curl) inward; premature senescence of leavesor needles; loss of chlorophyll in leaves or needles and/or yellowing.Any of the yield-related phenotypes described above may be monitored infield tests or in model plants to demonstrate that a transgenic planthas increased tolerance to abiotic environmental stress. In accordancewith the invention, the respective genes identified in Table 1, in casein column 7 hentriacontane is indicated, especially the coding regionthereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, may be employed to enhancetolerance to abiotic environmental stress in a plant means that theplant, when confronted with abiotic environmental stress.

A polypeptide conferring an yield-increasing activity can be encoded bya respective nucleic acid sequence as shown in Table I, column 5 or 8,and/or comprises or consists of a respective polypeptide as depicted inTable II, column 5 and 8, and/or can be amplified with the respectiveprimer set shown in Table III, column 8, in case in column 7hentriacontane is indicated.

“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. freezing and/orchilling temperatures refers to an improved plant performance underenvironmental stress conditions.

A modification, i.e. an increase, can be caused by endogenous orexogenous factors. For example, an increase in activity in an organismor a part thereof can be caused by adding a gene product or a precursoror an activator or an agonist to the media or nutrition or can be causedby introducing said subjects into an organism, transient or stable.Furthermore such an increase can be reached by the introduction of therespective inventive nucleic acid sequence or the encoded protein in thecorrect cell compartment for example into the nucleus or cytoplasmicrespectively or into plastids either by transformation and/or targeting.

The term “yield” as used herein generally refers to a measurable producefrom a plant, particularly a crop. Yield and yield increase (incomparison to a non-transformed starting or wild-type plant) can bemeasured in a number of ways, and it is understood that a skilled personwill be able to apply the correct meaning in view of the particularembodiments, the particular crop concerned and the specific purpose orapplication concerned. The terms “improved yield” or “increased yield”can be used interchangeable.

As used herein, the term “improved yield” or the term “increased yield”means any improvement in the yield of any measured plant product, suchas grain, fruit or fiber. In accordance with the invention, changes indifferent phenotypic traits may improve yield. For example, and withoutlimitation, parameters such as floral organ development, rootinitiation, root biomass, seed number, seed weight, harvest index,tolerance to abiotic environmental stress, leaf formation, phototropism,apical dominance, and fruit development, are suitable measurements ofimproved yield. Any increase in yield is an improved yield in accordancewith the invention. For example, the improvement in yield can comprise a0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%or greater increase in any measured parameter. For example, an increasein the bushel/acre yield of soybeans or corn derived from a cropcomprising plants which are transgenic for the nucleotides andpolypeptides of Table I, in case in column 7 hentriacontane ismentioned, as compared with the bushel/acre yield from untreatedsoybeans or corn cultivated under the same conditions, is an improvedyield in accordance with the invention. The increased or improved yieldcan be achieved in the absence or presence of stress conditions.

For example, enhanced or increased “yield” refers to one or more yieldparameters selected from the group consisting of biomass yield, drybiomass yield, aerial dry biomass yield, underground dry biomass yield,fresh-weight biomass yield, aerial fresh-weight biomass yield,underground fresh-weight biomass yield; enhanced yield of harvestableparts, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial or undergroundor both; enhanced yield of crop fruit, either dry or fresh-weight orboth, either aerial or underground or both; and preferably enhancedyield of seeds, either dry or fresh-weight or both, either aerial orunderground or both.

Crop yield is defined herein as the number of bushels of relevantagricultural product (such as grain, forage, or seed) harvested peracre. Crop yield is impacted by abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat,salinity, and cold stress, and by the size (biomass) of the plant.Traditional plant breeding strategies are relatively slow and have ingeneral not been successful in conferring increased tolerance to abioticstresses. Grain yield improvements by conventional breeding have nearlyreached a plateau in maize.

Accordingly, the yield of a plant can depend on the specific plant/cropof interest as well as its intended application (such as foodproduction, feed production, processed food production, biofuel, biogasor alcohol production, or the like) of interest in each particular case.Thus, in one embodiment, yield is calculated as harvest index (expressedas a ratio of the weight of the respective harvestable parts divided bythe total biomass), harvestable parts weight per area (acre, squaremeter, or the like); and the like. The harvest index, i.e., the ratio ofyield biomass to the total cumulative biomass at harvest, in maize hasremained essentially unchanged during selective breeding for grain yieldover the last hundred years. Accordingly, recent yield improvements thathave occurred in maize are the result of the increased total biomassproduction per unit land area. This increased total biomass has beenachieved by increasing planting density, which has led to adaptivephenotypic alterations, such as a reduction in leaf angle, which mayreduce shading of lower leaves, and tassel size, which may increaseharvest index. Harvest index is relatively stable under manyenvironmental conditions, and so a robust correlation between plant sizeand grain yield is possible. Plant size and grain yield areintrinsically linked, because the majority of grain biomass is dependenton current or stored photosynthetic productivity by the leaves and stemof the plant. As with abiotic stress tolerance, measurements of plantsize in early development, under standardized conditions in a growthchamber or greenhouse, are standard practices to measure potential yieldadvantages conferred by the presence of a transgene.

Acccordingly, the yield of a plant can be increased by improving one ormore of the yield-related phenotypes.

Such yield-related phenotypes or traits of a plant the improvement ofwhich results in increased yield comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance.

For example, yield refers to biomass yield, e.g. to dry weight biomassyield and/or fresh-weight biomass yield. Biomass yield refers to theaerial or underground parts of a plant, depending on the specificcircumstances (test conditions, specific crop of interest, applicationof interest, and the like). In one embodiment, biomass yield refers tothe aerial and underground parts. Biomass yield may be calculated asfresh-weight, dry weight or a moisture adjusted basis. Biomass yield maybe calculated on a per plant basis or in relation to a specific area(e.g. biomass yield per acre/ square meter/ or the like).

In other embodiment, “yield” refers to seed yield which can be measuredby one or more of the following parameters: number of seeds or number offilled seeds (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like));seed filling rate (ratio between number of filled seeds and total numberof seeds); number of flowers per plant; seed biomass or total seedsweight (per plant or per area (acre/square meter/ or the like); thousandkernel weight (TKW; extrapolated from the number of filled seeds countedand their total weight; an increase in TKW may be caused by an increasedseed size, an increased seed weight, an increased embryo size, and/or anincreased endosperm). Other parameters allowing to measure seed yieldare also known in the art. Seed yield may be determined on a dry weightor on a fresh weight basis, or typically on a moisture adjusted basis,e.g. at 15.5 percent moisture.

For example, the term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibitsan increased growth rate, under conditions of abiotic environmentalstress, compared to the corresponding wild-type plant.

An increased growth rate may be reflected inter alia by or confers anincreased biomass production of the whole plant, or an increased biomassproduction of the aerial parts of a plant, or by an increased biomassproduction of the underground parts of a plant, or by an increasedbiomass production of parts of a plant, like stems, leaves, blossoms,fruits, and/or seeds.

Increased yield includes higher fruit yields, higher seed yields, higherfresh matter production, and/or higher dry matter production.

The term “increased yield” means that the plant, exhibits a prolongedgrowth under conditions of abiotic environmental stress, as compared tothe corresponding, e.g. non-transformed, wild type organism. A prolongedgrowth comprises survival and/or continued growth of the plant, at themoment when the non-transformed wild type organism shows visual symptomsof deficiency and/or death.

When the plant of the invention is a corn plant increased yield for cornplants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular for cornvarieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of corn refers toan increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per ear, orincreased ears per plant. Alternatively or in addition the cob yield maybe increased, or the length or size of the cob is increased, or thekernel per cob ratio is improved.

When the plant of the invention is a soy plant, increased yield for soyplants means increased seed yield, in particular for soy varieties usedfor feed or food. Increased seed yield of soy refers for example to anincreased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel per pod, orincreased pods per plant.

When the plant of the invention is an oil seed rape (OSR) plant,increased yield for OSR plants means increased seed yield, in particularfor OSR varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of OSRrefers to an increased seed size or weight, an increased seed number persilique, or increased siliques per plant.

When the plant of the invention is a cotton plant, increased yield forcotton plants means increased lint yield. Increased lint yield of cottonrefers in one embodiment to an increased length of lint.

When the plant of the invention is a wheat plant increased yield forwheat plants means, for example, increased seed yield, in particular forwheat varieties used for feed or food. Increased seed yield of wheatrefers to an increased kernel size or weight, an increased kernel perear, or increased ears per plant. Increased seed yield of wheat refersalso to an increased grain size or weight, an increased number of grainsper spike, or increased number of spikes per plant. Alternatively or inaddition increased seed yield of wheat refers also to an increased grainyield, increased length of spikes, increased number of spikelets perspike , increased 1000 grain weight or increased flag leaf area (flagleaf is the leaf directely below the spike).

Said increased yield can typically be achieved by enhancing orimproving, one or more yield-related traits of the plant. Suchyield-related traits of a plant comprise, without limitation, theincrease of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant, improved nutrientuse efficiency, and/or increased stress tolerance, in particularincreased abiotic stress tolerance.

Intrinsic yield capacity of a plant can be, for example, manifested byimproving the specific (intrinsic) seed yield (e.g. in terms ofincreased seed/ grain size, increased ear number, increased seed numberper ear, improvement of seed filling, improvement of seed composition,embryo and/or endosperm improvements, or the like); modification andimprovement of inherent growth and development mechanisms of a plant(such as plant height, plant growth rate, pod number, pod position onthe plant, number of internodes, incidence of pod shatter, efficiency ofnodulation and nitrogen fixation, efficiency of carbon assimilation,improvement of seedling vigour/early vigour, enhanced efficiency ofgermination (under stressed or non-stressed conditions), improvement inplant architecture, cell cycle modifications, photosynthesismodifications, various signaling pathway modifications, modification oftranscriptional regulation, modification of translational regulation,modification of enzyme activities, and the like); and/or the like.

The improvement or increase of stress tolerance of a plant can forexample be manifested by improving or increasing a plant's toleranceagainst stress, particularly abiotic stress. In the present application,abiotic stress refers generally to abiotic environmental conditions aplant is typically confronted with, including, but not limited to,drought (tolerance to drought may be achieved as a result of improvedwater use efficiency), heat, low temperatures and cold conditions (suchas freezing and chilling conditions), salinity, osmotic stress , shade,high plant density, mechanical stress, oxidative stress, and the like.

The increased plant yield can also be mediated by increasing the“nutrient use efficiency of a plant”, e.g. by improving the useefficiency of nutrients including, but not limited to, phosphorus,potassium, and nitrogen. Further, higher yields may be obtained withcurrent or standard levels of nitrogen use.

Generally, the term “increased tolerance to stress” can be defined assurvival of plants, and/or higher yield production, under stressconditions as compared to a non-transformed wild type or starting plant:For example, the plant of the invention or produced according to themethod of the invention is better adapted to the stress conditions.“Improved adaptation” to environmental stress like e.g. drought, heat,nutrient depletion, freezing and/or chilling temperatures refers hereinto an improved plant performance resulting in an increased yield,particularly with regard to one or more of the yield related traits asdefined in more detail above.

During its life-cycle, a plant is generally confronted with a diversityof environmental conditions. Any such conditions, which may, undercertain circumstances, have an impact on plant yield, are hereinreferred to as “stress” condition. Environmental stresses may generallybe divided into biotic and abiotic (environmental) stresses. Unfavorablenutrient conditions are sometimes also referred to as “environmentalstress”. The present invention does also contemplate solutions for thiskind of environmental stress, e.g. referring to increased nutrient useefficiency.

For the purposes of the description of the present invention, the terms“enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress”, “enhanced resistance to abioticenvironmental stress”, “enhanced tolerance to environmental stress”,“improved adaptation to environmental stress” and other variations andexpressions similar in its meaning are used interchangeably and refer,without limitation, to an improvement in tolerance to one or moreabiotic environmental stress(es) as described herein and as compared toa corresponding origin or wild type plant or a part thereof.

The term abiotic stress tolerance(s) refers for example low temperaturetolerance, drought tolerance or improved water use efficiency (WUE),heat tolerance, salt stress tolerance and others. Studies of a plant'sresponse to desiccation, osmotic shock, and temperature extremes arealso employed to determine the plant's tolerance or resistance toabiotic stresses. Water use efficiency (WUE) is a parameter oftencorrelated with drought tolerance. In selecting traits for improvingcrops, a decrease in water use, without a change in growth would haveparticular merit in an irrigated agricultural system where the waterinput costs were high. An increase in growth without a correspondingjump in water use would have applicability to all agricultural systems.In many agricultural systems where water supply is not limiting, anincrease in growth, even if it came at the expense of an increase inwater use also increases yield.

Drought stress means any environmental stress which leads to a lack ofwater in plants or reduction of water supply to plants, including asecondary stress by low temperature and/or salt, and/or a primary stressduring drought or heat, e.g. desiccation etc.

Specific Embodiments

Accordingly, this invention provides respective measures and methods toproduce plants with increased yield, e.g. genes conferring an increasedyield-related trait, for example enhanced tolerance to abioticenvironmental stress, for example an increased drought tolerance and/orlow temperature tolerance and/or an increased nutrient use efficiency,intrinsic yield and/or another increased yield-related trait, uponexpression or over-expression. Accordingly, the present inventionprovides such genes in case in column 7 of the respective Table orhentriacontane is indicated. In particular, such genes are described incolumn 5 as well as in column 8 of Tables I, especially the codingregion thereof, or homologs or fragments thereof, in case hentriacontaneare indicated in column 7 or the respective polypeptides are describedin column 5 as well as in column 8 of Table II, or homologs or fragmentsthereof, in case hentriacontane are indicated in column 7.

Accordingly, the present invention provides respective transgenic plantsshowing one or more improved yield-related traits as compared to thecorresponding origin or the wild type plant and methods for producingsuch transgenic plants with increased yield in case in column 7 of therespective Table “hentriacontane” is indicated.

In one embodiment, one or more of said yield-increasing activities areincreased by increasing the amount and/or the specific activity of oneor more proteins listed in Table II, column 5 or 8 in a compartment of acell indicated in Table II, column 6, in case in column 7 of therespective Table “hentriacontane” is indicated.

Accordingly to present invention, the yield of the plant of theinvention is increased by improving one or more of the yield-relatedtraits as defined herein. Said increased yield in accordance with thepresent invention can typically be achieved by enhancing or improving,in comparison to an origin or wild-type plant, one or more yield-relatedtraits of said plant. Such yield-related traits of a plant theimprovement of which results in increased yield comprise, withoutlimitation, the increase of the intrinsic yield capacity of a plant,improved nutrient use efficiency, like nitrogen use efficiency, and/orincreased stress tolerance.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides respective transgenicplants showing one or more improved yield-related traits, preferablyincreased drought tolerance as compared to the corresponding origin orthe wild type plant and methods for producing such transgenic plantswith increased yield in case in column 7 of the respective Table“hentriacontane” is indicated.

In a further embodiment the present invention is characterized by thefeatures as disclosed in the following items:

Item 1. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of:

hentriacontane

-   -   (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected        from the group consisting of 3-deoxy-7-phosphoheptulonate        synthase, acid shock protein, amino-acid acetyltransferase,        assembly protein for periplasmic nitrate reductase,        At2g45420-protein, At5g43630-protein, ATP-dependent RNA        helicase, b0833-protein, b1259-protein, b1445-protein,        b1670-protein, b1930-protein, b2399-protein, b2653-protein,        b3644-protein, cell division protein, cyclin D, cysteine        synthase A, dihydroxyacetone kinase, electron transport complex        protein, ethanolamine utilization protein, exonuclease subunit,        fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase,        inner membrane protein, ion-transport protein, L-asparaginase,        MADS box protein transcription factor, mechanosensitive ion        channel, metal-dependent hydrolase, methionine permease,        O-antigen chain length determinant, ornithine decarboxylase,        orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase, peptide chain release        factor, phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase,        phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate reductase, phosphoglycolate        phosphatase, pyrimidine-specific ribonucleoside hydrolase,        pyruvate kinase, RNA-binding protein,        S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase, serine        protease, short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase family, sigma-54        dependent response regulator, spermidine synthase, sugar        transport system permease protein, transcription factor,        transcriptional regulator, YFL019C-protein, YHL039W-protein,        YHR022C-A-protein, YJL127W-A-protein, ylr157c-protein,        ynl321w-protein, ypr170c-protein, and YPR172W-protein, in a        non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and    -   (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under        conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a        composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism        or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 2. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected fromthe group consisting of: hentriacontane, which comprises

-   (A)    -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no.20, or a homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no.20, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof);    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no.20;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        20, or the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%,        98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the        polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no.20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 20; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a        microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as        compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human        organism or a part thereof; and-   (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under    conditions which permit the production of hentriacontane or a    composition comprising hentriacontane in said non-human organism or    in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.

Item 3. A process of items 1 or 2, comprising of recoveringhentriacontane in its free or bound form.

Item 4. The process of any one of items 1 to 3, comprising the followingsteps:

-   -   (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing        a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized        in item 2;    -   (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part        thereof;    -   (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said        polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part        thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide        of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof;    -   (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof,        which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said        polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the        part thereof;    -   (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms        or the parts thereof; and    -   (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound        hentriacontane produced by the selected mutated non-human        organisms or parts thereof.

Item 5. The process of any one of items 1 to 4 wherein the activity ofsaid protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule isincreased or generated transiently or stably.

Item 6. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acidmolecule selected from the group consisting of:

-   -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in        Table II, application no. 20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in        Table II B, application no. 20, column 8, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, application no.        20, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, application        no. 20, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a        homolog or a fragment thereof;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        application no. 20, preferably in column 8 of Table II B,        application no. application no.;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30% identity,        preferably at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, with the nucleic acid molecule        sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid        molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, application no. 3,        preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, application no. 20,        preferably the coding region thereof;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30% identity, preferably at least 40%, 50% 60%, 70%, 75%,        80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, identity with the        amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic        acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridisation conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is        obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using        the primers in Table III, application no. 20, column 8;    -   and    -   (k) nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, preferably 20 nt, 30 nt,        50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000        nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto.

Item 7. A nucleic acid construct which confers the expression of thenucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6, comprising one or moreregulatory elements.

Item 8. An expression cassette comprising

-   -   (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of        Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 9. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 or the expressioncassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 10. A host cell or a plant organelle, which has been transformedwith the vector as claimed in item 9 or the nucleic acid molecule asdefined in item 6 or the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7 orthe expression cassette as claimed in item 8.

Item 11. The host cell of item 10, which is a plant cell or amicroorganism.

Item 12. A process for producing a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptideis expressed in a host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 13. A polypeptide produced by the process as claimed in item 12 orencoded by the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6.

Item 14. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13.

Item 15. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material or aplant comprising the host cell as claimed in item 10 or 11.

Item 16. A process for the identification of a compound conferring anincrease in hentriacontane production in a non-human organism,comprising the steps:

-   -   (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or        maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the        nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 conferring an        increase in the amount of hentriacontane in a non-human organism        or a part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting        with the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the        interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the        presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of        compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in        response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under        conditions which permit the expression of said readout system        and of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of        item 6 conferring an increase in the amount of hentriacontane in        a non-human organism or a part thereof;    -   (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by        detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal        produced by said readout system.

Item 17. A method for the production of an agricultural compositioncomprising the steps of the method of item 16 and formulating thecompound identified in item 16 in a form acceptable for an applicationin agriculture.

Item 18. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule as definedin item 6, the polypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acidconstruct as claimed in item 7, the expression cassette as claimed initem 8, the vector as claimed in item 9, the compound as claimed in item16, the antibody as claimed in item 14, and optionally an agriculturalacceptable carrier.

Item 19. Use of the nucleic acid molecule as defined in item 6 for theidentification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase inhentriacontane after expression.

Item 20. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprisingthe nucleic acid moleculeas defined in item 6, the polypeptide asclaimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimed in item 7, theexpression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector as claimed in item9, the antibody as claimed in item 14 , the plant or plant tissue asclaimed in item 15, the harvested material as claimed in item 15 or thehost cell of item as claimed in items 10 or 11.

Item 21. Use of the nuclei acid molecule as defined in item 6, thepolypeptide as claimed in item 13, the nucleic acid construct as claimedin item 7, the expression cassette as claimed in item 8, the vector asclaimed in item 9, the plant or plant tissue as claimed in item 15, orthe host cell of item 10 to 11 for the production of plant resistant toa herbicide inhibiting the production of hentriacontane.

Item 22. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as comparedto a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, whereby the methodcomprises

-   -   (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; and/or    -   (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression        product of; and/or    -   (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an        expression product encoded by;        at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a        nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:    -   (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, application        no. 20, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7        hentriacontane is indicated;    -   (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I,        preferably Table I B, application no. 20, or a homolog or a        fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof) , in        case in column 7 hentriacontane is indicated;    -   (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the        degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a        polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II,        preferably Table II B, application no. 20, in case in column 7        hentriacontane is indicated;    -   (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, in particular        at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or        99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a        polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in        column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, application no.        20, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7        hentriacontane is indicated;    -   (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at        least 30%, in particular 50% , 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%,        97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of        the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a),        (b), (c) or (d);    -   (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent        hybridization conditions;    -   (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be        isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies        made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid        molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f);    -   (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising        the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as        shown in column 8 of Table IV, application no. 20, in case in        column 7 hentriacontane is indicated;    -   (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the        activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in        column 5 of Table II, application no. 20, in case in column 7        hentriacontane is indicated;    -   (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide,        which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic        library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III,        application no. 20, in case in column 7 hentriacontane is        indicated; and    -   (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a        suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or        a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with        a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid        molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j)        or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, preferably 20        nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000        nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a        nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c),        (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j);    -   or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is        complementary thereto;        in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.

Item 23. A method for producing a plant with increased yield accordingto item 22, which comprises in addition the regeneration of a plant fromsuch transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus,plant cell or plant tissue with increased yield.

[0483.1.7.20] to [0492.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0483.1.7.7] to [0492.1.7.7] above

Example 10 Purification of a Fine Chemical e.g. Waxes and/or Long ChainAlkanes, e.g. Hentriacontane

The material, such as microorganism s or plants, can be disrupted bysonication, grinding in a glass mill, liquid nitrogen and grinding,cooking, or via other applicable methods. After disruptioncentrifugation may follow. The waxes and/or long chain alkanes areextracted with petroleum ether and the solvent is evaporated lateron.

Identity and purity of the waxes and/or long chain alkanes isolated canbe determined by standard techniques of the art. They encompasshigh-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic methods,mass spectrometry (MS), staining methods, thin-layer chromatography,NIRS, enzyme assay or microbiological assays. These analytical methodsare compiled in: Patek et al. (1994) Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60:133-140; Malakhova et al. (1996) Biotekhnologiya 11: 27-32; and Schmidtet al. (1998) Bioprocess Engineer. 19: 67-70. Ulmann's Encyclopedia ofIndustrial Chemistry (1996) Vol. A27, VCH: Weinheim, pp. 89-90, pp.521-540, pp. 540547, pp. 559-566, 575-581 and pp. 581-587; Michal, G(1999) Biochemical Pathways: An Atlas of Biochemistry and MolecularBiology, John Wiley and Sons; Fallon, A. et al. (1987) Applications ofHPLC in Biochemistry in: Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry andMolecular Biology, Vol. 17.

for the disclosure of this paragraph see [0494.1.7.7] above

Example 11a PCR Amplification of the Sequences

Unless otherwise specified, standard methods as described in Sambrook etal., Molecular Cloning: A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor 1989,Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are used.

The inventive sequences as shown in the respective line in Table I,column 5, preferably the coding region thereof, were amplified by PCR asdescribed in the protocol of the Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNApolymerase (Stratagene). The composition for the protocol of the PfuUltra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase was as follows: 1×PCRbuffer (Stratagene), 0.2 mM of each dNTP, 100 ng genomic DNA ofSaccharomyces cerevisiae (strain S288C; Research Genetics, Inc., nowInvitrogen), Escherichia coli (strain MG1655; E. coli Genetic StockCenter), Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC6803), Azotobacter vinelandii(strain N.R. Smith,16), Thermus thermophilus (HB8) or 50 ng cDNA fromvarious tissues and development stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotypeColumbia), Physcomitrella patens, Glycine max (variety Resnick),Brassica napus, Oryza sativa or Zea mays (variety B73, Mo17, A188), 50pmol forward primer, 50 pmol reverse primer, with or without 1 MBetaine, 2.5 u Pfu Ultra, Pfu Turbo or Herculase DNA polymerase.

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 2-3 minutes at 94-95° C., then 25-36 cycles with 30-60seconds at 94-95° C., 30-45 seconds at 50-60° C. and 210-480 seconds at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 5-10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16°C.—preferably for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Escherichia coli,Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermus thermophilus.

In case of Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa, Physcomitrella patens, Zea mays the amplification cycles were asfollows: 1 cycle with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 61° C., 15minutes at 72° C., then 2 cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 secondsat 60° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 3 cycles with 30 seconds at 94°C., 30 seconds at 59° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 4 cycles with 30seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 58° C., 15 minutes at 72° C., then 25cycles with 30 seconds at 94° C., 30 seconds at 57° C., 15 minutes at72° C., then 1 cycle with 10 minutes at 72° C., then finally 4-16° C.

RNAs were generated with the RNeasy Plant Kit according to the standardprotocol (Qiagen) and Superscript II Reverse Transkriptase was used toproduce double stranded cDNA according to the standard protocol(Invitrogen).

ORF specific primer pairs for the genes to be expressed are shown in therespective line in Table III, column 8. The following adapter sequenceswere added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae ORF specific primers (see TableIII) for cloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 20 i) foward primer: 5′-GGAATTCCAGCTGACCACC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 21ii) reverse primer: 5′-GATCCCCGGGAATTGCCATG-3′

These adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the variousvectors containing the Resgen adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

The following adapter sequences were added to Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobacter vinelandii, Thermusthermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryzasativa , Physcomitrella patens, or Zea mays ORF specific primers forcloning purposes:

SEQ ID NO: 22 iii) forward primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCC-3′ SEQ ID NO: 23 iiii)reverse primer: 5′-TTGCTCTTCG-3′

The adaptor sequences allow cloning of the ORF into the various vectorscontaining the Colic adaptors, see table column E of Table c.

Therefore for amplification and cloning of Saccharomyces cerevisiae SEQID NO: 64144, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence i) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 64146 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence ii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 64147 wereused.

For amplification and cloning of Escherichia coli SEQ ID NO: 7081, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 7261 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 7262 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Synechocystis sp. SEQ ID NO: 59370, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 59846 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 59847 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Arabidopsis thaliana SEQ ID NO: 1623, aprimer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 1691 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 1692 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Azotobacter vinelandii SEQ ID NO:29286, a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORFspecific sequence SEQ ID NO: 29394 and a second primer consisting of theadaptor sequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 29395were used.

For amplification and cloning of Glycine max SEQ ID NO: 46850, a primerconsisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specific sequenceSEQ ID NO: 47020 and a second primer consisting of the adaptor sequenceiiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 47021 were used.

For amplification and cloning of Thermus thermophilus SEQ ID NO: 60301,a primer consisting of the adaptor sequence iii) and the ORF specificsequence SEQ ID NO: 60849 and a second primer consisting of the adaptorsequence iiii) and the ORF specific sequence SEQ ID NO: 60850 were used.

Following these examples every sequence disclosed in Table I, preferablycolumn 5, especially the coding region thereof can be cloned by fusingthe adaptor sequences to the respective specific primers sequences asdisclosed in Table III, column 8 using the respective vectors shown inTable c.

[0496.1.7.20] to [0499.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0496.1.7.7] to [0499.1.7.7] above

Example 11e Cloning of Inventive Sequences as Shown in Table I, Column 5in the Different Expression Vectors

For cloning of for example SEQ ID NO: 7081 from Escherichia coli or anyother ORF from Escherichia coli, Synechocystis sp., Azotobactervinelandii, Thermus thermophilus, Arabidopsis thaliana, or Glycine maxthe vector DNA was treated with the restriction enzymes Pacl and Ncolfollowing the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas).

For cloning for example the ORFs of SEQ ID NO: 64144 from Saccharomycescerevisiae or any other ORF from Saccharomyces cerevisiae into vectorscontaining the Resgen adaptor sequence the respective vector DNA wastreated with the restriction enzyme Ncol.

In all cases the reaction was stopped by inactivation at 70° C. for 20minutes and purified over QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columnsfollowing the standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

Then the PCR-product representing the amplified ORF with the respectiveadapter sequences and the vector DNA were treated with T4 DNA polymeraseaccording to the standard protocol (MBI Fermentas) to produce singlestranded overhangs with the parameters 1 unit T4 DNA polymerase at 37°C. for 2-10 minutes for the vector and 1-2 u T4 DNA polymerase at 15-17°C. for 10-60 minutes for the PCR product representing SEQ ID NO: 7081.

The reaction was stopped by addition of high-salt buffer and purifiedover QlAquick or NucleoSpin Extract II columns following the standardprotocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

According to this example the skilled person is able to clone allsequences disclosed in Table I, preferably column 5 or column 8,especially the coding region thereof.

Approximately 30-60 ng of prepared vector and a defined amount ofprepared amplificate were mixed and hybridized at 65° C. for 15 minutesfollowed by 37° C. 0.1° C/1 seconds, followed by 37° C. 10 minutes,followed by 0.1° C/1 seconds, then 4-10 ° C.

The ligated constructs were transformed in the same reaction vessel byaddition of competent E. coli cells (strain DH5alpha) and incubation for20 minutes at 1° C. followed by a heat shock for 90 seconds at 42° C.and cooling to 1-4° C. Then, complete medium (SOC) was added and themixture was incubated for 45 minutes at 37° C. The entire mixture wassubsequently plated onto an agar plate with 0.05 mg/ml kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The outcome of the cloning step was verified by amplification with theaid of primers which bind upstream and downstream of the integrationsite, thus allowing the amplification of the insertion.

The amplifications were carried out as described in the protocol of TaqDNA polymerase (Gibco-BRL).

The amplification cycles were as follows:

1 cycle of 1-5 minutes at 94° C., followed by 35 cycles of in each case15-60 seconds at 94° C., 15-60 seconds at 50-66° C. and 5-15 minutes at72° C., followed by 1 cycle of 10 minutes at 72° C., then 4-16° C.

Several colonies were checked, but only one colony for which a PCRproduct of the expected size was detected was used in the followingsteps.

A portion of this positive colony was transferred into a reaction vesselfilled with complete medium (LB) supplemented with kanamycin andincubated overnight at 37° C.

The plasmid preparation was carried out as specified in the Qiaprep orNucleoSpin Multi-96 Plus standard protocol (Qiagen or Macherey-Nagel).

[0501.1.7.20] to [0503.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0501.1.7.7] to [0503.1.7.7] above

Table d showing results of plant analyses

TABLE d SeqID Target Locus Metabolite Source Promotor Method Min Max113714 plastidic At2g36580 hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 48108727 non-targ At2g42830 hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 49 90 1623non-targ At2g45420 hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 34 100 109717non-targ At4g09960 hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 27 231 142929non-targ At5g43630 hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 37 70006non-targ At5g60110 hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 28 97 29286non-targ Avin- hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 55 116 DRAFT_320932308 non-targ Avin- hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 26 53 DRAFT_5292154509 plastidic B0121 hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 50 7081non-targ B0161 hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 69 155230 non-targB0236 hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 59 155370 non-targ B0577hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 65 143954 non-targ B0651hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 49 155613 non-targ B0787hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 107 155657 non-targ B0833hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 48 155665 plastidic B0921hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 30 37503 non-targ B1259hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 72 155890 plastidic B1281hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 41 48 76890 non-targ B1343hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 52 38289 plastidic B1445hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 47 38300 non-targ B1597hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 96 38345 plastidic B1627hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 29 40 156392 plastidic B1649hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 48 78753 non-targ B1670hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 48 156542 plastidic B1704hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 83 79181 non-targ B1930hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 30 52 79217 non-targ B2027hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 43 104277 non-targ B2053hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 41 156810 plastidic B2207hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 43 146238 non-targ B2389hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 47 39237 non-targ B2399hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 97 168 39300 non-targ B2414hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 77 115628 non-targ B2439hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 49 156910 plastidic B2554hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 97 146288 non-targ B2653hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 28 43 81451 non-targ B2762hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 39 81576 non-targ B2818hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 24 125 157128 non-targ B2822hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 47 41499 non-targ B2957hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 38 65 157321 plastidic B2965hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 37 114 157450 plastidic B3385hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 35 97 125264 plastidic B3568hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 27 47 46850 non-targ GM02LC44512hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 31 89 59370 plastidic Slr2124hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 42 60301 non-targ TTC0035hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 52 117 61553 non-targ TTC0917hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-PcUBI GC 25 93 88879 plastidic Ybr249chentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 31 88 64144 non-targ Yfl019chentriacontane ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 40 1100 120309 non-targ Yfl053whentriacontane ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 25 56 157717 plastidic YGRO55Whentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 41 157832 plastidic YHL039Whentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 53 157858 non-targ Yhr022c-ahentriacontane ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 25 111 97631 non-targ Yjl127w-ahentriacontane ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 36 78 157862 plastidic Ylr157chentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 26 45 129546 plastidic Ynl321whentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 25 57 113647 plastidic Ypr170chentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 32 72 158033 non-targ YPR172Whentriacontane ARA_LEAF Big35S GC 26 72 125348 non-targ B3644hentriacontane ARA_LEAF p-Super GC 8 450

Column 1 shows the SEQ ID NO, Column 2 shows the expression type(targeted or non-targeted), Column 3 shows the “gene name” (locus),Column 4 shows the metabolite analyzed, Column 5 indicates the A.thaliana source tissue analyzed, Column 6 indicates the used promoterfor expression, Column 7 indicates the analytical method. Columns 8 and9 show the minimum and the maximum increase of the analyzed metabolite(in percent) in comparison to the wild type (ratio_by_WT, given aspercent increase).

The term “non-targ” in Table d, Column 2 which shows the expression typemeans “non-targeted”.

When the analyses were repeated independently, all results proved to besignificant.

[0505.1.7.20] to [0515.1.7.20] for the disclosure of these paragraphssee [0505.1.7.7] to [0515.1.7.7] above

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1-23. (canceled)
 24. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected from the group consisting of the metabolites indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV, comprising: (a) increasing or generating one or more activities selected from the group consisting of activities as disclosed in paragraphs [0482.3.n.n], item 2, in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; whereby n is a integer number from 1 to 20 and is found in the first column of Tables I, II and IV named “application number” and selected according to the respective metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV; and (b) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under conditions which permit the production of the metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV or a composition comprising the metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.
 25. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected from the group consisting of the metabolites indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV, which comprises: (A) (i) increasing or generating of the expression of; (ii) increasing or generating the expression of an expression product of and/or (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of: (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, or a homolog or a fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof); (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B; (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, or the coding region thereof; (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at least 30%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d); (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent hybridization conditions; (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as shown in column 8 of Table IV; (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in column 5 of Table II; (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide, which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III; and (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, 20 nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto; in a non-human organism or a part thereof, preferably a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant or a part thereof, as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type non-human organism or a part thereof; and (B) growing the non-human organism or a part thereof under conditions which permit the production of the respective metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV or a composition comprising the respective metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV in said non-human organism or in the culture medium surrounding said non-human organism.
 26. A process of claim 24, comprising of recovering the respective metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV in its free or bound form.
 27. A process for the production of a fine chemical selected from the group consisting of the metabolites indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV, comprising: (a) selecting a non-human organism or a part thereof expressing a polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule characterized in claim 25; (b) mutagenizing the selected non-human organism or the part thereof; (c) comparing the activity or the expression level of said polypeptide in the mutagenized non-human organism or the part thereof with the activity or the expression of said polypeptide of the selected non-human organisms or the part thereof; (d) selecting the mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof, which comprise an increased activity or expression level of said polypeptide compared to the selected non-human organism or the part thereof; (e) optionally, growing and cultivating the non-human organisms or the parts thereof; and (f) recovering, and optionally isolating, the free or bound the respective metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV produced by the selected mutated non-human organisms or parts thereof.
 28. The process of claim 27, wherein the activity of said protein or the expression of said nucleic acid molecule is increased or generated transiently or stably.
 29. An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of: (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide shown in Table II, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table II B, column 8, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in Table I, column 5 or 8, preferably shown in Table I B, column 8, preferably the coding region thereof, or a homolog or a fragment thereof; (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably in column 8 of Table II B; (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably shown in column 8 of Table I B, preferably the coding region thereof; (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d); (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent hybridization conditions; (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as shown in column 8 of Table IV; (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in column 5 of Table II; (j) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using the primers in Table III, column 8; and (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with a probe comprising one of the sequences of the nucleic acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) or with a fragment of at least 15 nt, 20 nt, 3Ont, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt,500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000 nt of the nucleic acid molecule characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto.
 30. A nucleic acid construct which confers expression of the nucleic acid molecule of claim 29, comprising one or more regulatory elements.
 31. An expression cassette comprising: (a) a promoter, preferably selected from the group consisting of Big35S, PCUbi, Super and USP; and (b) the nucleic acid molecule of claim
 29. 32. A vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule of claim 29, a nucleic acid construct conferring expression of said nucleic acid molecule and comprising one or more regulatory elements, or an expression cassette comprising a promoter and said nucleic acid molecule.
 33. A host cell or a plant organelle transformed with the nucleic acid molecule of claim 29, a nucleic acid construct conferring expression of said nucleic acid molecule and comprising one or more regulatory elements, an expression cassette comprising a promoter and said nucleic acid molecule, or a vector comprising said nucleic acid molecule, said nucleic acid construct, or said expression cassette.
 34. The host cell of claim 33, wherein the host cell is a plant cell or a microorganism.
 35. A process for producing a polypeptide, comprising expressing said polypeptide in the host cell of claim
 33. 36. A polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of claim 29, or produced by a process comprising expressing said polypeptide in a host cell transformed with said nucleic acid molecule.
 37. An antibody, which binds specifically to the polypeptide of claim
 36. 38. A plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material, or a plant or part thereof, comprising the host cell of claim
 33. 39. A process for the identification of a compound conferring an increase in a respective metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV production in a non-human organism, comprising: (a) culturing a plant cell or tissue or microorganism or maintaining a plant expressing the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of claim 29, conferring an increase in the amount of the respective metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV in a non-human organism or a part thereof and a readout system capable of interacting with the polypeptide under suitable conditions which permit the interaction of the polypeptide with said readout system in the presence of a compound or a sample comprising a plurality of compounds and capable of providing a detectable signal in response to the binding of a compound to said polypeptide under conditions which permit the expression of said readout system and of the polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase in the amount of the respective metabolite indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV a non-human organism or a part thereof; (b) identifying if the compound is an effective agonist by detecting the presence or absence or increase of a signal produced by said readout system.
 40. A method for the production of an agricultural composition, comprising obtaining a compound according to the method of claim 39, and formulating said compound in a form acceptable for an application in agriculture.
 41. A composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule of claim 29, a polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule, a nucleic acid construct conferring expression of said nucleic acid molecule and comprising one or more regulatory elements, an expression cassette comprising a promoter and said nucleic acid molecule, a vector comprising said nucleic acid molecule, said nucleic acid construct, or said expression cassette, a compound identified by said polypeptide, or an antibody which binds specifically to said polypeptide, and optionally an agricultural acceptable carrier.
 42. A method for the identification of a nucleic acid molecule conferring an increase in the respective metabolite(s) indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV after expression, comprising utilizing the nucleic acid molecule of claim
 29. 43. A cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or feed composition comprising the nucleic acid molecule of claim 29, a polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule, a nucleic acid construct conferring expression of said nucleic acid molecule and comprising one or more regulatory elements, an expression cassette comprising a promoter and said nucleic acid molecule, a vector comprising said nucleic acid molecule, said nucleic acid construct, or said expression cassette, an antibody which binds specifically to said polypeptide, a host cell transformed with said nucleic acid molecule, said nucleic acid construct, said expression cassette, or said vector, a plant or part thereof comprising said host cell, or a plant tissue, harvested material or propagation material of said plant.
 44. A method for the production of a plant resistant to a herbicide inhibiting the production of the respective metabolite(s) indicated in column 7 of Tables I, II and IV, comprising utilizing the nucleic acid molecule of claim 29, a polypeptide encoded by said nucleic acid molecule, a nucleic acid construct conferring expression of said nucleic acid molecule and comprising one or more regulatory elements, an expression cassette comprising a promoter and said nucleic acid molecule, a vector comprising said nucleic acid molecule, said nucleic acid construct, or said expression cassette, a host cell transformed with said nucleic acid molecule, said nucleic acid construct, said expression cassette, or said vector, or a plant or plant tissue comprising said host cell.
 45. A method for producing a plant with increased yield as compared to a corresponding non-transformed wild type plant, comprising: (i) increasing or generating expression of; (ii) increasing or generating expression of an expression product of; and/or (iii) increasing or generating one or more activities of an expression product encoded by; at least one respective nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of: (a) a nucleic acid molecule encoding the polypeptide shown in column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, or a homolog or a fragment thereof, in case in column 7 the metabolite from paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; is indicated; whereby n is a integer number from 1 to 20 and is found in the first column of Tables I, II and IV named “application number” and selected according to respective the metabolites indicated in paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; (b) a nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, or a homolog or a fragment thereof (preferably the coding region thereof), in case in column 7 the metabolite from paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; is indicated; whereby n is a integer number from 1 to 20 and is found in the first column of Tables I, II and IV named “application number” and selected according to respective the metabolites indicated in paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; (c) a nucleic acid molecule, which, as a result of the degeneracy of the genetic code, can be derived from a polypeptide sequence depicted in column 5 or 8 of Table II, preferably Table II B, in case in column 7 the metabolite from paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; is indicated; whereby n is a integer number from 1 to 20 and is found in the first column of Tables I, II and IV named “application number” and selected according to respective the metabolites indicated in paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; (d) a nucleic acid molecule having at least 30%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the nucleic acid molecule sequence of a polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid molecule shown in column 5 or 8 of Table I, preferably Table I B, or the coding region thereof, in case in column 7 the metabolite from paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; is indicated; whereby n is a integer number from 1 to 20 and is found in the first column of Tables I, II and IV named “application number” and selected according to respective the metabolites indicated in paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; (e) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having at least 30%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (a), (b), (c) or (d); (f) a nucleic acid molecule which hybridizes with a nucleic acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) under stringent hybridization conditions; (g) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide which can be isolated with the aid of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies made against a polypeptide encoded by one of the nucleic acid molecules of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); (h) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide comprising the consensus sequence or one or more polypeptide motifs as shown in column 8 of Table IV, in case in column 7 the metabolite from paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; is indicated; whereby n is a integer number from 1 to 20 and is found in the first column of Tables I, II and IV named “application number” and selected according to respective the metabolites indicated in paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; (i) a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide having the activity represented by a respective protein as depicted in column 5 of Table II, in case in column 7 the metabolite from paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; is indicated; whereby n is a integer number from 1 to 20 and is found in the first column of Tables I, II and IV named (j) a nucleic acid molecule which comprises a polynucleotide, which is obtained by amplifying a cDNA library or a genomic library using the primers as depicted in column 8 of Table III, in case in column 7 the metabolite from paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22; is indicated; whereby n is a integer number from 1 to 20 and is found in the first column of Tables I, II and IV named “application number” and selected according to respective the metabolites indicated in paragraph [0482.3.n.n], item 22 is indicated; and (k) a nucleic acid molecule which is obtainable by screening a suitable nucleic acid library, especially a cDNA library and/or a genomic library, under stringent hybridization conditions with a probe comprising a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid molecule of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) or with a fragment thereof, having at least 15 nt, 20 nt, 30 nt, 50 nt, 100 nt, 200 nt, 500 nt, 1000 nt, 1500 nt, 2000 nt or 3000 nt of a nucleic acid molecule complementary to a nucleic acid molecule sequence characterized in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j); or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence which is complementary thereto; in a plant cell, plant or a part thereof.
 46. A method for producing a plant with increased yield according to claim 45, further comprising regenerating a plant having increased yield from the transformed plant cell, plant cell compartment, plant cell nucleus, plant cell or plant tissue. 